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Former NYC Covid czar dismissed after admitting this forbidden act
Dr. Jay Varma was terminated from SIGA Technologies after admitting to attending prohibited gatherings during NYC's lockdown.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 01:38 PM IST
Data flags higher Covid-19 toll in Gujarat than official count
If all extra deaths are attributed to Covid-19, it would mean 201,645 people died in 2021, compared to the official death toll of 11,101 that year in Gujarat.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:09 AM IST
Trump says won't run again for president if he loses in November
Trump says won't run again for president if he loses in November
Published on Sep 24, 2024 06:44 AM IST
PTI |
Unravelling Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' close association with Kamala Harris and Trump
As federal authorities have charged Sean “Diddy” Combs with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, his ties with Democrats have come into the spotlight.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 11:02 PM IST
Covid czar Jay Varma admits attending ‘drug-fueled sex parties’ during pandemic
Caught on video, Dr. Jay Varma, NYC's Covid Czar, discusses attending underground parties while promoting strict safety measures.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 11:20 AM IST
Aditi Srivastava
What do we know about new Covid variant XEC ‘spreading fast’ across Europe, US?
Currently, over 500 samples from 27 countries, such as Poland, Norway, Luxembourg, Ukraine, Portugal, and China, have tested positive for XEC.
Published on Sep 18, 2024 04:17 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
Canada’s unemployment rate raises concerns, highest since 2017 outside covid
The jobless rate rose 0.2 percentage points to 6.6% as a rapidly expanding pool of new workers were unable to find positions, Statistics Canada reported.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 12:33 PM IST
Bloomberg |
Immune cells block lung healing after viral infections like COVID-19: Study
Researchers found a mechanism by which immune cells impede the regeneration of the lungs' defensive barrier following viral infections such as COVID-19.
Published on Sep 05, 2024 02:38 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Los Angeles
WWE superstar Bronson Reed ‘medically unable to compete’ in RAW
Bronson Reed misses the Intercontinental Championship contenders match due to some medical reasons.
Published on Sep 03, 2024 08:26 AM IST
Why HR professionals should prioritise holistic well-being of employees
In a post-pandemic world, it is essential for HR professionals to make holistic well-being of employees a priority.
Published on Sep 02, 2024 02:29 PM IST
Breakthrough in COVID-19 vaccination: IIL unveils first ever needle-free booster
A Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer has achieved a breakthrough in COVID-19 vaccination technology by developing a needle-free booster vaccine
Published on Sep 02, 2024 09:03 AM IST
Aadrika Sominder
Fact Check: Zuckerberg's 'doctored' Covid vaccine video goes viral
A 2021 leaked video of Zuckerberg discussing COVID-19 vaccines has reappeared online. He expressed concerns about modifying DNA and RNA.
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 11:53 AM IST
Aditi Srivastava
Got cold symptoms? Here's when kids should take a sick day from school
As schools reopen, here's what we need to know about the covid guidelines and how to take necessary precautions.
Published on Aug 27, 2024 12:34 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Meta CEO Zuckerberg accuses US govt of pressuring him to censor Covid content
During the pandemic, Facebook drew ire from critics of lockdowns, vaccines and masking mandates because it removed certain posts, saying they contained misinformation
Published on Aug 27, 2024 12:16 PM IST
Bloomberg
Mark Zuckerberg was ‘pressured’ by Joe Biden to censor Facebook posts: ‘Wrong…'
Mark Zuckerberg claimed US government pressure led Facebook to censor Covid-19 content, a decision he now regrets.
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 08:35 AM IST
Census to be conducted at appropriate time, says Amit Shah
Census to be conducted at appropriate time, says Amit Shah
Published on Aug 24, 2024 09:54 PM IST
PTI |
Ola restarts carpooling service after 4 years
Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal had also announced the feature at Ola's annual community event 'Sankalp' on August 15
Published on Aug 23, 2024 08:02 PM IST
Lithuanian Art in Delhi: Artist weaves link between brain waves and colours
Artist-art therapist Audronė Brazauskaitė will be exhibiting her paper works in Delhi. Her art bears cultural influences from both Lithuania and India.
Published on Aug 19, 2024 03:15 PM IST
North Korea to open border for foreign tourists in December, tour operators say
North Korea is readying to reopen borders to bigger groups of foreign tourists after years of strict Covid border controls.
Published on Aug 14, 2024 06:04 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Seoul
Noah Lyles' mom accuses Olympics security of not helping him as he collapsed.
Noah Lyles collapsed after finishing the men’s 200 final in third place.
Published on Aug 12, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Bhavika Rathore
Long Covid: New insights into symptoms, mechanisms and treatment prospects
3%-5% of people worldwide still develop long Covid after an acute Covid-19 infection. Here's how people can lower their risk of developing long Covid
Published on Aug 07, 2024 06:58 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Arizona [us]
Filmmaker David Lynch clarifies he will not retire despite illness
PEOPLE-DAVID-LYNCH:Filmmaker David Lynch clarifies he will not retire despite illness
Published on Aug 06, 2024 04:35 AM IST
Reuters |
Filmmaker David Lynch clarifies he will not retire despite illness
PEOPLE-DAVID LYNCH/ (UPDATE 1, PIX):UPDATE 1-Filmmaker David Lynch clarifies he will not retire despite illness
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 04:34 AM IST
Reuters |
Kenya: Historic Treetops hotel reopens after Covid, welcomes tourists once more
Treetops hotel, where Elizabeth became Queen, reopens in Kenya's Aberdares after it shut down in 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic that devastated tourism
Published on Aug 05, 2024 07:41 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Joe Rogan's new special jabs at COVID and trans issues with provocative humour
Joe Rogan’s comedy special targeted COVID-19 vaccines and the trans community.
Published on Aug 04, 2024 02:10 PM IST
Bhavika Rathore
Nipah, Chandipura are just tip of the iceberg
The climate crisis is forcing unfamiliar encounters between wildlife species and animals common in human habitats, leading to surging likelihood of zoonosis
Published on Jul 31, 2024 08:42 PM IST
K Srinath Reddy
HC directs Ramdev to take down content, posts claiming Coronil can cure Covid-19
The court passed its verdict on a plea of the Delhi Medical Association (DMA), which said Ramdev’s company propagated false information about Coronil
Updated on Jul 29, 2024 02:51 PM IST
Noida Authority takes steps to give more waivers to real estate developers
Noida officials said it will be able to offer the NGT waiver to those who paid 25% of the total dues upfront after availing waivers for two years of Covid-19
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 07:16 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Joe Biden tests negative for Covid-19, returns to White House
The president took a Binax rapid antigen test and is negative, Dr Kevin O’Connor, Physician to the White House said.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 01:22 AM IST
PTI |
Sri Lanka apologises for ‘forcing’ cremations of Muslim Covid victims
The cabinet issued an "apology regarding the compulsory cremation policy during the Covid-19 pandemic", the government said in a statement.
Published on Jul 23, 2024 11:59 PM IST
AFP |