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ATF price hiked by 7.5 pc; petrol, diesel rates unchanged for 2nd straight day. (PTI Photo)

Petrol price skyrockets; Rs 96.22 per litre

The pandemic dampened the entire nation's economy and even the oil companies are looking to make up for their losses

18 May 2021 7:56 AM IST

Chorus is rising for the cancellation of SSC and Intermediate exams to ensure the safety of 16 lakh students and prevent them from contracting Covid. (Representational Photo: PTI)

Uncertainty over studies for Class 12 students awaiting next level

Many students said they are still preparing for the board exams while also attending to classes and coaching for their...

18 May 2021 7:54 AM IST

Actor Sonu Sood on Friday revealed that he has joined the cast of south superstar Chiranjeevis next Telugu film. (Photo: File)

Sonu Sood does it again, to set up LMO plant in Atmakur

Responding to a detailed letter from district collector K.V.N. Chakradhar Babu, Sonu Sood, agreed to provide 'Rs 1.5 cr ...

18 May 2021 2:11 AM IST

Farmers work in a paddy field in Pulwama district, south of Srinagar. PTI Photo

Paddy not being purchased in Khammam, says Kisan Morcha chief

The government has no control on millers because it has a hidden deal with them in the lifting of paddy, he said

18 May 2021 1:58 AM IST

A medical worker shows a vial of Covishield vaccine as she prepares to inoculate a medical staff at Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, in New Delhi on January 19, 2021. (AFP)

India sees least Covishield vaccine bleeding, blood clotting

Since the Covid-19 vaccination drive was initiated, more than 23,000 adverse events have been reported through the CoWin...

18 May 2021 1:25 AM IST

Russia started human trials of Sputnik Light in January, and the studies are still ongoing, according to official records. (Photo: AFP)

Dr Reddy's, Apollo formally launch Sputnik V in Hyderabad

The gap between two doses of Sputnik V is 21 days

18 May 2021 12:52 AM IST

Anandaiah said he is not expecting any trouble from authorities since he is using natural ingredients. He has distributed his wonder medicine to nearly 50,000 persons.

Ayurveda Covid medicine given at Krishnapatnam under scanner

Officials have ordered that distribution of medicine be stopped until further orders.

18 May 2021 12:45 AM IST

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy reviewed the Covid-19 management and vaccination with minister for health Alla Kali Krishna Srinivas and a host of senior officials at his camp office on Monday. (Photo: Twitter @AndhraPradeshCM)

Curfew extended till May 31 in AP; officials on high alert

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy reviews Covid situation in the state; directs officials to intensify tests

18 May 2021 12:34 AM IST

Eligible people have been directed to register in the government website concerned to be included in the priority list. (Photo: PTI/File)

COVID-19: Vaccination for 18-44 age group begins in Kerala

The state government has already issued detailed guidelines for the vaccination of this age group

17 May 2021 12:44 PM IST

An ITBP Stress Counsellor interacts with a COVID-19 patient at Sardar Patel Covid Care Centre, Radha Soami Beas, Chhatarpur, New Delhi, Monday, May 17, 2021. (Photo: PTI)

India registers 2.81 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases, 4,106 deaths

The number of active cases stands at 35,16,997, accounting for 14.09 per cent of the total infections

17 May 2021 11:22 AM IST

Strong sea waves near the Gateway of India due to Cyclone Tauktae approaching the coasts, in Mumbai, Monday, May 17, 2021. As per weather department the Cyclone Tauktae. (PTI)

Cyclone Tuaktae: One killed and two injured in Maharashtra's Raigad

Mumbai Airport shut from 11 am to 4 pm due to cyclone alert

17 May 2021 10:43 AM IST

A medic takes a swab sample for COVID-19 testing during the second wave of coronavirus epidemic in India, in Ranchi, Friday, May 7, 2021. (Photo: PTI)

Fear of test puts villagers in peril

The fear that is stalking these sections is that those testing positive would be shifted to Covid hospitals

17 May 2021 8:58 AM IST