Month: June 2021

India should brace for third COVID-19 wave by Oct, say health experts

BENGALURU, June 18 – A third wave of coronavirus infections is likely to hit India by October, and although it will be better controlled than the latest outbreak the pandemic will remain a public health threat for at least another year, according to a Reuters poll of medical […]

‘Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh dies aged 91, Indian PM Modi leads tributes

June 19 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country had lost a “colossal sportsperson” following the death of Milkha Singh, one of its most famous Olympians, at the age of 91 on Friday. Sprint great Singh, who was nicknamed the “Flying Sikh”, ran at three successive […]

Flower protests in Myanmar for Suu Kyi’s 76th birthday

June 19 – Supporters of Myanmar’s detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi wore flowers in their hair and paraded with them at street demonstrations on Saturday as she marked her 76th birthday locked up by the generals who overthrew her. Protests have been held almost daily in Myanmar […]

Judge under U.S. sanctions set to take over Iran presidency

Summary Opposition calls for boycott Supreme Leader Khamenei urges big turnout U.S. oil, financial sanctions worsen economic pain Raisi accused over executions of political prisoners Cleric has never addressed allegations publicly DUBAI, June 18 (Reuters) – Millions of Iranians voted on Friday in a contest set to hand […]

Finance Ministry refutes news media reports of alleged black money held by Indians in Switzerland

Information sought from Swiss Authorities to verify increase/decrease of deposits DELHI, JUNE 19: Certain reports have appeared in the media on 18.06.2021 stating that funds of Indians in Swiss Banks have risen to over Rs 20,700 crore (CHF 2.55 billion) at the end of 2020 from Rs 6,625 […]

SENSIT Rapid COVID-19 Ag Kit

DELHI, JUNE 19: The entire world has been severely affected with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The severity of symptoms that occur during the COVID-19 infection can range from undetectable to life-threatening. The quick testing procedure involves antigen testing which provides the result for hundreds of samples within a […]

COVID-19 Vaccination Update

More than 28.50 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs More than 2.87 crore doses still available with States/UTs to be administered DELHI, JUNE 19: As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of […]

PM condoles the passing away of legendary athlete Shri Milkha Singh

DELHI, JUNE 19: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of legendary athlete Shri Milkha Singh Ji. Shri Modi has described him as a colossal sportsperson who captured the nation’s imagination and had a special place in the hearts of countless […]

India reports 60,753 New Cases in the last 24 hours

Active Caseload declines to 7,60,019; lowest after 74 days Daily Recoveries continue to outnumber Daily New Cases for the 37th consecutive day Recovery Rate steadily increases to 96.16% Daily Positivity Rate stands at 2.98%; less than 5% positivity for 12 consecutive days DELHI, JUNE 19: India continues to […]

Milkha Singh to be cremated on Saturday evening

Chandigarh, Jun 19 : Milkha Singh, one of independent India’s biggest sporting icons, who died of COVID-19 complications, will be cremated here on Saturday evening. “The cremation will take place at 5 pm today (Saturday),” a spokesperson for the family, said. The 91-year-old Milkha Singh died on Friday night […]

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