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K’taka seeks major defence push, pitches to set up defence technology hubs
Karnataka Minister Jagdish Shettar said on Thursday that the state was planning to set up defence technology hubs across Karnataka to leverage the presence of major defence research labs and....
Third wave sooner than expected, 2-4 weeks says COVID task force: Maharashtra
Maharashtra is the worst-hit city in India during the pandemic. The city clocked more than 1.4 lakh active cases, with new cases touching the 10,000-mark again. According to the COVID-19....
China recruits jobless Tibetans to form 'volunteer militia'
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China has begun raising a militia composed of native Tibetan volunteers that are to maintain security near the Indian border with Sikkim. This can....
CBSE to announce class 12 results on July 31: SC lays new assessment formula
Keeping the anxiety of the anxiety of Class 12th students and warding off their plight, the Supreme Court on Thursday announced that the results of Class 12th would be announced....
Vax dose interval uncertainty: Govt. to rethink gap in COVISHIELD doses
The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) hinted at the government’s plans to rethink the gap interval between the two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine administered in India as....
TN CM Stalin to meet PM Modi today, likely to discuss vaccines, NEET abolition and farm laws
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin arrived at New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day visit. He is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence later today.....
Satellite images expose China's airpower expansion, what is Xi planning?
Some reports predicted and sounded an alarm in 2020 that China’s airpower would continue to be a major defence theme in 2021. China’s recent construction spree of air fields over....
Twitter loses its 'Intermediary' status in India; Govt claims 'failed to comply with guidelines'
On June 5, the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has given Twitter one final warning to comply with the new social media company standards. According to the sources,....
Amid cabinet reshuffle buzz, PM Modi holds another meeting with party stalwarts
In the absence of an official announcement, the contemplations over the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent meetings with a line of important Union ministers and BJP chief suggest about cabinet....
One year since Galwan tragedy, India remembers bravehearts
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the "Galwan clash" wherein 20 Indian soldiers laid down their lives in the defence of India’s sovereign territory. NewsX also spoke to 3 of the....
Akhil Bharatiya Terapanth Yuvak Parishad (ABTYP) : the GOLIATH of Blood And Plasma Donations
The birth anniversary of Karl Landsteiner June 14, is celebrated every year as World Blood Donor Day. He was an Austrian biologist, physician and immunologist who distinguished the main blood....
One year since Galwan: Assessing larger geostrategic implications
The Galwan Valley clash between India and China was a significant moment in the history of the bilateral relationship between the two nations. It was the first time in almost....
Amid acute water crisis, PM pitches for conservation; how India can lead by example
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) meeting will be held today, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the high-level meeting virtually at 7:30 PM today. Prime Minister....
Ram Mandir scam charge: Mayor Rishikesh Upadhyay's role under scanner
The Aam Aadmi Party and the Samajwadi Party alleged fraud and corruption over the purchase of land by the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust on March 18 this year. This allegation came....
Security tightened along TN coastal areas; threats of armed infiltrators entering state received
The Tamil Nadu state police and Central intelligence agencies have been on their feet and high vigilance after threats of an armed group trying to infiltrate from Sri Lanka were....
UP Cabinet reshuffle murmurs grow as PM Modi meets Shah and Nadda after Yogi
Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, visited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president J P Nadda on Friday, following a two-day visit to Delhi that hit the headlines and....
#ChineseSpyRacket Chinese spy handed over to police, Can we find links to PLA?
The Border Security Force, South Bengal Frontier Friday apprehended a Chinese national, who was identified as Han Junwei, a 35-year-old, while he was illegally trying to cross the India-Bangladesh Border....
Digvijay Singh's leaked clubhouse chat sparks row, time Congress controls its ministers?
In an alleged conversation with a Pakistan-based journalist, Shahzeb Jillani, Digvijay Singh, the General Secretary of Congress party and Rahul Gandhi’s top aid, said on Saturday that if Congress comes....
FDA declines Covaxin's proposal for EUA: Vaccine Nationalism at play?
Bharat Biotech's proposal for emergency use authorisation (EUA) of Covaxin has been declined by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). FDA has asked Ocugen, the US partner of Bharat....
Mehul Choksi case plot thickens: NewsX speaks to Preeti Choksi
Fugitive Businessman Mehul Choksi's wife Priti Choksi was a key figure in the PNB fraud and is now one of the biggest recipients of the benefits of crime. A probe....
‘NATO need to know who its enemies are’, says Macron; Is he hinting at China?
Nearly a year after stating the trans-Atlantic alliance as "brain dead", French President Emmanuel Macron says that NATO still needs to have clarity regarding its strategic priorities. "We need to know....
#SaveTheTemple: Tamil Nadu temple land row; Madras HC questions govt
On Tuesday (8, June) the Madras High Court demanded an explanation from Tamil Nadu's government update on the status of 47,000 acres of temple land that have been reported missing from federal records.....
Sasikala’s audio tapes surfaces: Hint at former AIADMK leader's political comeback?
Former AIADMK leader V.K. Sasikala might be seen again in the field of Indian politics. In March this year, she gave a shocking announcement of stepping away from active politics.....
Instagram sued over alcohol-holding Lord Shiva sticker: Complaint filed for hurting religious sentiments
Social media platform Instagram has been sued for showing Lord Shiva in an objectionable manner through its sticker feature. The complaint has been filed by Delhi based resident Manish Singh.....
Man of his words Abhishek Dhawan helping the needy and poor people
Good politicians have some extremely amazing qualities that helps them in making better than others. A good politician always lead himself as well as his people by setting examples, he....
Former CEO of Prasar Bharti shares a morphed image of PM Modi, deletes it later
With the increasing speed of the torrent of information in today’s age, the debris of misinformation hits perspectives and opinions harder than ever. It is imperative to be prudent about....
Pakistan's malicious intent revealed: 82 terrorists planning breach
According to the intel provided by the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), around 82 terrorists are set to breach Indian borders and enter the Indian territory. Out of these 82....
India begins vaccine trials on children: 2-18 age group to be included
India has begun vaccine trials for children between the age group of 2-18 years, amid expert warnings that the third wave of Covid-19 is going to affect children. As the....
Covaxin trial starts on children above 12
Bharat Biotech launched the clinical trial of Covaxin on children in the age group of 12-18 years in Maharashtra’s second capital Nagpur. Of the four locations shortlisted by Bharat Biotech....
The Seeker: Indian amateur sleuth who made world rethink Wuhan lab leak claims
While established and well paid investigators aren’t able to solve the mystery of the origin of Coronavirus, amateur sleuths like “The Seeker” have forced the world to rethink the origins....
India Vs Twitter War Escalates: Time to prioritise Koo now?
In a major showdown between Government of India and Twitter, the social media giant has been given ‘one last notice’ to comply to new IT rules or ‘face consequences’. The....
After VP M Venkaiah Naidu, Twitter removes RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's verified badge
On Saturday morning (June 5, 2021) Social Media giant Twitter removed the Bluetick from the personal account of India's Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu Which resulted in a major reaction.....
#IndiaBeginsUnlock: States begin to relax curbs; what's allowed, what's not
Several states including Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh have begun the process of Covid Unlock, i.e., the re-opening of institutions and services (restaurants, malls, gyms etc.)....
Aspiring for foreign varsities, students worried over Covid-19 vaccine shortage
As the world struggles with a striking vaccine inequity, India is among the countries facing a dire situation of shortage of vaccines. The land, which is considered the largest producer....
India's 2nd dose Covaxin shortage: No vaccination available for 18-44 age group
The vaccination drive in India has hit a road bump with acute shortage of vaccines across the states. Citizens, within the age group of 18-44, who got their first shot....
Centre Vs States vaccine war: 100% transparency only solution?
Amid acute shortage of vaccines in India, the Centre and states have found themselves on two polarising ends. A storm has erupted in non-BJP states over vaccine procurement. Jagan Mohan Reddy....
SC pulls up Centre over vax policy; demands roadmap for availability of jabs
The Supreme Court has recently become curious on the Centre’s vaccine policy. The Court has asked the Centre to submit a detailed report on how the entire population will be....
China's PR hoax: After antagonism, Xi seeks 'lovable' image of China
The General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and thus, the President of China Xi Jinping instructed officials of the Chinese administration to work towards creating a "trustworthy, lovable....
Covid-19 made us work more efficiently: Vishal Ratanghayra, CEO, Platinum Corp
With the unprecedented arrival of the pandemic, almost all sectors were severely hit. The case with the real-estate sector was not different. NewsX recently interacted with Platinum Corp Founder and....
Covid-19 pandemic rages on: CBSE Class XII Board Exams cancelled
The Prime Minister chaired a review meeting regarding the Class XII Board exams of CBSE. Officials gave a detailed presentation on the wide and extensive consultation held so far and....
Amid 2nd wave economic impact, FM says 'Budget Schemes yet to kick in'
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Monday that there is no need for a rapid stimulus in reaction to the Covid19 second surge as Budget announcements, including on expenditure,....
TSG & NewsX exposes truth on Choksi abduction: Antiguan citizens narrate reality
TSG and NewsX exposed the truth about Mehul Choksi, locals said that he owns two villages on the west coast, which are heavily guarded. They further claimed that if Choksi had....
Allopathy Controversy stirred by Baba Ramdev escalates; IMA challenges Ramdev for a debate
Ram Kisan Yadav or popularly known as Baba Ramdev, is back again with a controversial tweet. Baba Ramdev, the self-proclaimed ‘Yoga Guru’, was under fire for some controversial statements made....
Enigmatic designs found in India's Thar Desert; Largest images ever made by human hands?
Mysterious old drawings carved into the land have been discovered in the arid expanses of Thar Desert and these new discoveries are considered to be quite valuable in an immense....
#TheMysteryBat: Bat onboard Air India flight: Probe points to '3rd parties'
In a shocking incident, a bat was found on-board on an Air India flight from Delhi to Newark on Saturday. The Air India flight left Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport....
India's fight against Covid-19 continues: Petition filed in Delhi HC to vaccinate children
In a latest development in India’s vaccination drive, a 12 year old has filed a petition in Delhi High Court seeking direction to vaccinate children between 12-17 year age group....
Non-Compliance of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram; Ban to set precedent?
When the world shut down, snatching away our physical spaces of leisure and entertainment, Social Media became the only hub to cope up with the gloom all around. Apart from....
Congress Toolkit Row: Congress Toolkit Row: Delhi Police summons Sambit Patra, Congress leaders as part of its probe
BJP leaders on social media with the hashtag #CongressToolkitExposed in which they accused Congress of spreading "false, negative news and stirring up discontent" had stirred up enough drama for the....
WhatsApp files suit against govt’s IT rules: ‘Traceability clause is unconstitutional’
WhatsApp, a Facebook-owned messaging platform, has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the “traceability” clause mentioned in the government’s new IT rules. This comes just a day before the deadline....
Cyclone Yaas unleashes fury: WB, Odisha on high alert; Can we save maximum lives?
As India battles the Covid-19 pandemic, a cyclone has once again hit India. After Tautae that hit India's Western coast, the nation's East Coast is reeling under the aggressive 'Cyclone....
Bharat Biotech reaches out to FDA for phase 3 clinical trials of COVAXIN in US
According to Dr. Raches Ella, Bharat Biotech's Business Development and International Advocacy Head said that the COVAXIN is expected to be approved by the WHO by the end of the....
PNB scam case: Mehul Choksi goes missing, might be a tactic to delay extradition
Mehul Choksi, the 62-year-old fugitive diamantaire wanted by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate in connection with a 14,000 crore PNB loan fraud and money-laundering case, has gone missing in Antigua....
Facebook, Twitter might face legal action in India as deadline to comply to new rules ends today
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology had issued new guidelines for social media companies, Over the Top (OTT) platforms, and digital media publishers, as well as a three-tier grievance....
Sri Lanka passes controversial Bill on Chinese port city, Should India be worried?
As China’s influence grows in Sri Lanka, the Lankan parliament on Thursday passed a law introducing a powerful economic commission to regulate enormously Chinese luxury oceanside development after hampering the....
Black fungus rise in various states; Union health ministry list out DOs and DON’Ts
Patients with high blood sugar level should be on alert, experts warned declaring that the black fungus infection can happen without Covid which has caused a sharp rise of the....
Moderna rejects Punjab requests for Vaccine; Where's the centre-state coordination?
Vaccine manufacturer, Moderna, has declined to supply COVID-19 vaccines directly to the Punjab government. According to a senior official in Punjab, the Vaccine manufacturing giant informed the state that their....
#DelhiUnlockPlan: Amid Black Fungus challenge, will Delhi CM extend lockdown?
Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, announced on Sunday that the national capital had 1,600 new cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the previous 24 hours and that the....
#RamdevInsultsDocs: Ramdev under fire over viral video questioning 'allopathy'; Patanjali trust denies IMA's allegations
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Resident Doctors Association of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have issued a press release on May 22 demanding strict action....
#VaccineShortage: Pan India vax shortage continues; how to ramp up doses?
As India battles the second wave Covid tsunami, India has laid out plans to expand its vaccination drive to everyone above the age of 18 years starting from May 1.....
DRDO fight against Covid-19: Antibody test kit, 2DG medicine launched
Amid India’s fight against Covid-19, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has once again taken a big leap by launching an antibody detection kit. The homegrown Covid-19 detection kit called....
Black Fungus spread grips India: Liposomal Amphotericin B enters black market
After Covid-19, Black fungus has emerged as a new cause of concern for the citizens of the country. As India makes advancement in terms of treatment with Covid antibody detection....
Air India faces cyber security breach: 45L passengers data compromised; Who could be behind this?
Air India has faced a massive cyber-attack which has affected around 45 lakh customers registered between 26th August 2011 and 3rd February 2021. The airline has disclosed the scale of the breach....
After Black Fungus, White Fungus scare grips India; Are we prepared to deal with these outbreaks?
Amid an increase in Black Fungus infections in several Indian states, four cases of White Fungus infection have been reported from Patna, Bihar. It should be noted that White Fungus....
Vaccine crunch slowing India's vaccination drive: Time to ramp up production
Amid repleting vaccine stocks, India has witnessed a dip in its vaccination graph, with 7 day average lowest in 2 months. While the country has administered 19,18,79,503 vaccine doses till....
Black Fungus declared epidemic in some states; Delhi HC inquires about drug supply
With the surge in COVID cases, the country is also witnessing an escalation in the cases of Mucormycosis, commonly known as ‘Black Fungus’, an invasive fungal infection in Covid-19 patients.....
Karnataka becomes 1st state to announce relief package of 1,250 Cr; Time for 2021 stimulus of other states?
Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa on account of COVID-19 announced an economic package of ₹1,610-crore on Wednesday. This is to give relief and help affected people in various sectors including....
Nationwide Vaccine ramp up: After 2.16 bn doses of covid vax; PM promises 15-day supply schedule to the states
Prime Minister Narendra Modi1 described state and district officials as "field commanders" in the fight against COVID-19 on Tuesday, saying localized containment zones, aggressive testing, and sharing correct and complete....
As India gears up with Sputnik, experts questions efficacy data
The Indian partner of Russian Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) announced that it has commenced Sputnik V’s rollout for India with the first dose being regulated in Hyderabad.....
India’s Fight Against Covid-19 Continues: NewsX’s special salute to doctors & frontline workers
India has been at the helm of Covid-19 pandemic. From being an exporter of indigenous vaccines to an importer of medical equipments, the country has witnessed the pandemic like no....
Plasma therapy dropped from Covid-19 treatment: ICMR revises guidelines
Amid the fight against Covid-19, India has dropped plasma therapy from its recommended treatment guidelines. ISMR on Monday issued an advisory suggesting that no significant benefit has been found from....
South Worst Hit: Karnataka records slight dip in cases; Is it lockdown success?
The Health Department on Sunday said, Karnataka has recorded 31,531 new cases of COVID-19 and 403 fatalities, taking the total number of infections to 22,03,462 and deaths to 21,837 so....
DRDO rolls out 1st batch of drug 2-DG on Monday, Will its efficacy and use become game changer in treatment of Covid?
The anti-COVID drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose or 2-DG, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, was launched on Monday by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan....
Daily covid numbers show major dip below 3L; Has India's second wave peaked?
With 2.81 lakh new infections recorded in the last 24 hours, India's daily Covid cases fell below 3 lakh for the first time in 25 days. The number of active....
Delhi’s Covid peak over; How & what to re-open, time for an ‘auto action plan’
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said, “We have already seen cases peak in Delhi”, with the growing consensus that the peak of this deadly and disastrous wave in Delhi could....
#NewCovidMedicineList: Not Remdesivir and plasma treatment, DRDO medicine, new Roche game-changers in treatment against Covid-19?
India is not only batling the second wave of COVID but the shortage of oxygen, indispensable medicines, ventilators, and other health infrastructure facilities. Amid the ongoing crisis, The first batch....
India's vaccine shortage continues; States halt vaccinations
Amid ongoing vaccination drive, many states are facing vaccine shortage, this has created chaos, confusion and mismanagement across the country with citizens tussling for vaccines. People are unable to book....
India’s vaccination plan: Sputnik V 2nd contingent arrives; Time to utilise?
The second batch of Sputnik V arrived in Hyderabad on Sunday to help India’s mission to vaccine every Indian above the age of 18. While Sputnik V is the third....
Tracking oxygen supply: Goa, Southern states report shortage; Geography of supply a reason?
In this acute crisis of pandemic the medical oxygen shortage has become very common. Unfortunately, it is the impact of the geographical separation between the substantial bulk of plants producing....
DRDO’s 2DG Covid medicine to launch next week: Crucial in recovery of patients
Though India is currently experiencing a oxygen and vaccine shortage, there is some good news on the horizon. The Defense Research and Development Organization has announced that the first batch of....
Cyclone Tauktae intensifies into cyclonic storm: PM Modi calls for a review meeting
The Central Water Commission (CWC) released a 'orange bulletin' for Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Saturday as cyclone Tauktae approaches the Indian West Coast, forecasting heavy flooding in the two....
States battle vaccine shortage: Eye on producing 10 million vaccine doses per day
If India has to defeat Covid-19, it has to vaccinate each and every citizen of the country. With the shortage of vaccine doses around the country, what we need at....
The Dose Gap Conundrum: UK reduces gap between 2 vaccine doses after India increases
In light of the detection of Indian variant of Covid-19, which is officially called B.1.617.2, in countries such as South Africa, Brazil and others, UK has decided to accelerate its....
Covid cases in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu on rise: States battle shortage of beds, oxygen
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, being the two worst-affected states of Covid-19 in South India, have now announced complete lockdown. The lockdown in the states has started from 10 May 2021....
Centre releases new vaccination guidelines: Plan to vaccinate everyone by 2021 end
As states across India report shortage of vaccine, the Centre has unveiled its mega plan to vaccinate everyone by end of 2021. The grand roadmap to vaccinate each and every....
#MissionVaccine: Covaxin gets nod for next phase of trials on 2-18 year old; What's the new vaccine plan?
An expert panel on Tuesday recommended Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin for phase II/III clinical trials on children aged two to eighteen years, according to official sources. The trial will....
#CovidDeadBodies: Covid menace grips rural India; more bodies disposed in rivers triggers panic
The contagious virus has clutched rural India in its deadly grip. According to experts, daily infections are increasing in the Indian countryside compared to big cities, where they have shown....
#NewVaccinePlan: States suspend drive as shortage problem continues; time to adapt ramp up?
As India is moving ahead with its mega Covid vaccination drive, the gap between the number of people who register for covid vaccines and those managing to get vaccinated is....
India & Japan reel under Covid crisis: How’ll Quad nail Xi & Co?
As more infectious variants of Covid hits hard with a spike, increasing number of deaths in Japan is handicapping the hospital resources. As 96% of the critical beds are occupied the....
Bengaluru Covid Capital: Amid rising cases, Ola partners with Give India for O2 concentrators
Karnataka, with 39,510 cases in the last 24 hours, has moved Maharashtra to second place in both new cases and deaths for the first time since the second wave began....
States grapple with vaccine paucity: Changing vaccine norms a need of the hour
Amid the brutal second wave of Covid-19 in India, vaccine has emerged as the only ray of hope. The more the people get inoculated; the severity rate of the infection....
UP-Bihar Covid situation worsens: Over 100 dead bodies floating in Ganga triggers panic
Even as the Covid-19 situation improves in Delhi-NCR and Maharastra, the upward trend of cases in Uttar Pradesh has become a cause of concern. In particular, it is the rural....
Amid shortage India’s vaccination drive rolling out across states; are we prepared for 3rd wave?
Government instructed the states to reach out to the Pune-based company in order to negotiate contracts to secure the doses of Covishield to be availed for the local demands.....
Ola to kickstart free delivery of oxygen concentrators in Bengaluru; likely to expand nationwide
Ola's non-profit organization Ola Foundation has joined hands with the donation platform GiveIndia. This collaboration is to provide people with free oxygen concentrators who are in need of it. The....
#BiharDeadBodies: Horrific scenes unfold as suspected dead bodies of Covid positive patients float in Ganga
Engorged, decaying corpses were found on the banks of the Ganga in Bihar's Buxar on Monday morning, revealing a macabre sight of the COVID horror in the country. The spine-chilling....
Centre rejects SII's plea to export 50L Covishield vaccines to UK; should other vaccine players be allowed?
Even though there was incessant international pressure and several negotiations by the Serum Institute of India, the Indian government has rejected the request from the Serum Institute to export 50 lakh Covishield....
Stricter lockdown and declining positivity rate: Is Delhi under control?
As chief minister Arvind Kejriwal extended the lockdown for another week, Delhi reported 13,336 new cases of Covid 19, bringing the total number of cases to 1,323,567. The daily death....
As India battles massive surge, black fungal infection spotted in Covid-19 patients; several fears 'big outbreak'
Niti Aayog denies the reports that states, Mucormycosis, a black fungal infection is a “big outbreak” in the nation. It is a fungal infection that is common amongst COVID-19 patients....
#HimantaSwearingIn: Himanta Biswa Sharma takes oath as Assam's new CM; What's the covid action plan post verdict?
BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma has been sworn in as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam today as Sarbananda Sonowal, the former Chief Minister’s term comes to an end. BJP National....
#2ndWaveCrisis: Karnataka and TN witnesses spike in fresh covid cases, enforces strict restrictions; South worst hit?
Tamil Nadu and Karnataka both south Indian states are struggling with the pandemic. Cities in both states have seen cases rise exponentially. Tamil Nadu is under a two-week lockdown starting....
#DelhiPeak: Delhi CM Kejriwal extends lockdown till 17 May; daily cases fall to 17K
Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi Chief Minister, has extended the city's lockdown for another week, tightening the restrictions. In the duration of this lockdown, even metro services have been halted. Delhi’s....
