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People gather at the Juhu beach amid restrictions imposed due to rising COVID-19 cases in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)

India records over 1.68 Lakh fresh Covid infections, 4,461 Omicron...

An increase of 97,827 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours

11 Jan 2022 4:45 AM

In virtual mode, chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurated 144 Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) Oxygen Plants at various government hospitals across the state and dedicated them to the nation. (DC Image)

Andhra Pradesh government hospitals get 144 oxygen plants

A genome sequencing lab has been set up in Vijayawada, which is the second in the country, next to Kerala

10 Jan 2022 6:25 PM

A man wearing a mask, looks for customers as he sells tickets for a motorcycle stunt performance on a beach on New Years eve in Kochi, Kerala. (Photo: AP)

Kerala Omicron spread: Govt caps attendance at marriages, funerals to...

The decision was taken at the COVID review meeting chaired by the Chief Minister

10 Jan 2022 8:48 AM

Karol Bagh market wears a deserted look during the weekend curfew imposed by the Delhi government to curb the spread of Covid-19, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Over 1.79 Lakh fresh Covid infections in India, highest in 227 days

146 new fatalities have been registered, with 4,033 cases of Omicron in a span of 24 hours

10 Jan 2022 4:53 AM

Full rush at fish market on Sunday without maintaining Covid norms near Ramnagar. (DC Image: S.Surender Reddy)

Covid norms go for toss at Hyderabad-'s markets, shopping zones

With the onset of the Sankranti holiday season, Rythu Bazaars, markets and shopping zones are attracting thousands of...

9 Jan 2022 6:15 PM

The Indigo flight touched down first 8.03 pm on Monday but due to cross wind, it took off immediately and went around. It landed again at about 8.35 pm. (Photo: Reuters)

Omicron effect: IndiGo to cancel around 20 pc flights, waives change...

The budget carrier said with reduced demand it will also selectively withdraw some flights from service

9 Jan 2022 12:35 PM

A health worker administers the Covishield vaccine for COVID-19 to a worker at the factory of a face mask manufacturer on the outskirts of Ahmedabad. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

Precaution dose for health, frontline workers from tomorrow in...

Vaccines for those aged 60+ with co-morbidities will also be rolled out, with a target of vaccinating about 21 lakh...

9 Jan 2022 10:47 AM

Women wearing face masks to protect from coronavirus, play with a dog in the medieval core in central Nicosia, Cyprus. (Photo: PTI)

New coronavirus variant -'Deltacron-' emerges in Cyprus

In total, 10 of the mutations from Omicron were found in the 25 samples taken in Cyprus

9 Jan 2022 9:03 AM

pedestrian walks past a wall mural featuring illustrations of frontine workers urging citizens to wear masks properly in order to raise awareness about the Covid-19 coronavirus in Mumbai. (Photo: AFP)

Restrictions imposed in several states as Covid-19 cases rise

Uttar Pradesh is the latest to announce a night curfew and the state has decided to close physical classes in all...

9 Jan 2022 8:07 AM

A medical worker administers a shot of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to a man, at makeshift vaccination center in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo: AP)

Vaccine skeptics slammed across Europe as Omicron rages

Amid a seemingly unstoppable surge in infections, officials are focusing restrictions on unvaccinated people

9 Jan 2022 7:41 AM

PM Modi at the review meeting. (Photo: Twitter/@narendramodi)

PM Modi to chair review meeting on COVID-19 situation today

India reported 1,59,632 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the daily positivity rate in the country to...

9 Jan 2022 6:23 AM

A railway employee sprays disinfectant as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus in Hyderabad. (Photo: AP)

India records over 1.5 Lakh new Covid infections, 3,623 cases of...

Maharashtra accounts for the highest number of Omicron cases, followed by Delhi and Karnataka

9 Jan 2022 4:23 AM