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Research shows how a viral toxin may exacerbate severe COVID-19
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
A new study in the journal Nature Communications reveals how a viral toxin produced by the SARS-CoV-2 virus may contribute to severe COVID-19 infections. The study shows how a portion of the SARS-CoV-2 "spike" protein can damage cell barriers that line the inside of blood vessels within orga
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E-Court helps in delivering justice during COVID pandemic: Union Minister
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
During the virtual ninth meeting of ministers of justice of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Rijiju said that the e-Courts Project, conceptualized as a Mission Mode Project of the Government of India, as a part of the National e-Governance Plan based on the "National Policy and A
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J-K: Kashmir bracing to attract more tourists this winter season
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
According to Government data, Kashmir witnessed a record number of 1.62 crore tourists this season, believed to be the highest so far, bringing much-needed cheer to the faces of local traders who rely on tourism after suffering heavy losses during Covid -19 induced lockdown.
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SC asks Centre, NMC to find solutions for foreign-returned medical student
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre and National Medical Commission (NMC) to find a solution for those medical students who could not complete their clinical training in foreign countries like China, Ukraine etc, due to circumstances arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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India extended 'soft loans' worth USD 2bn to Central Africa: Ruchira Kambo
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
India's top ambassador at the UN said the country's Duty-Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme is also applicable to several Central African countries. She assured that India will continue to engage proactively with countries in Central Africa to further peace, security and development for it
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Anxiety, depression more likely in first wave COVID-19 patients: Study
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
According to a study conducted by the University of Leeds, individuals who suffered from COVID-19 in 2020 were 1.67 times more likely to have anxiety.
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Taken up easing of visa issue with 'concerned govts' for all categories of
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Responding to a question on the delay of the visa issue, MoS Muraleedharan said, "The Ministry of External Affairs is aware of the challenges being faced by Indian travelers in the last two years for obtaining visas for the US, UK, and some other nations, particularly in wake of the COVID 19
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Vice President Dhankhar meets Zimbabwe's delegation, says 'India is pharma
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
While hailing India's pharmaceutical sector, Dhankhar said, "India is the pharmacy of the world".
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Foxconn reports drop in sales after China iPhone plant disruption
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Zhengzhou is the same Chinese city, where the company operates the world's largest iPhone assembly complex and where the bulk of the world's iPhone Pro handsets are assembled, The Strait Times reported.
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COVID-19 vaccinations reduce risk of reinfection by 50 per cent
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
When compared to those who have not been vaccinated, those who have recovered from a coronavirus infection have a halved risk of becoming infected a second time or contracting COVID-19 again with severe symptoms.
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Chinese vaccines proven ineffective becoming problem for world: Report
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Repeated explosive outbreaks of Covid in China along with tested and proven lack of effectiveness of its vaccines, has created a problem for its own citizens and people around the world, The Singapore Post, a news outlet with an online portfolio reported.
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China announces nationwide loosening of Covid curbs
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
This comes less than two weeks after largescale protests gripped the country against the zero covid policy. This announcement has brought relief to millions of people under various restrictions since the start of the pandemic.
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