Most new Covid cases are reinfections, say, doctors
According to a report in The Economic Times, A significant number of people catching Covid-19 these days are reinfections – those who had tested positive for Covid either during the Delta wave or Omicron wave. The Economic Times has published this report quoting doctors. There is a clear increase in cases in school-going children too.
Delhi High Court notice on keeping girls in the ashram like animals
According to media reports, the Delhi High Court has expressed serious concern over the condition of an ashram in Rohini, North Delhi. The ashram is run by a baba, who allegedly keeps several girls there in animal-like conditions. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla has issued a show-cause notice to the institution.
NIA announces a reward of Rs 5 lakh in Ludhiana court blast case
According to media reports, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh in the Ludhiana court blast case. The blast took place on 23 December last year.
Protests over NEET intensify in Tamil Nadu, black flags shown to Governor
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. The protest against Ravi has intensified. According to the information received, Dalit organization Viduthalai Chiruthigal Katchi (VCK) and Dravida Kazhagam (DK) activists along with CPI and CPI-M workers staged a black flag demonstration against Ravi in Mayiladuthurai.
1 in 3 ‘SARS-CoV 2‘ patients vulnerable to Long COVID: Study
One study reported that one in three people with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Covid (SARS-CoV2) were more likely to develop an acute sequela. Which is commonly known as Long Covid.
Hijab not allowed during second PUC exam in Karnataka
Hijab-wearing girl students will not be allowed to appear in the important annual second PUC examination in Karnataka. It has been told in media reports that State Education Minister B.C. Nagesh has given this information.
Insurance scheme for health workers fighting COVID extended for 180 days
According to the information received, the Central Government has extended the insurance scheme started for health workers fighting COVID-19 for a further period of 180 days from April 19.
Head of European Commission to visit India from 24-25 April
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is visiting India from 24-25 April.
Barcelona Open: Carlos Taberner upsets Sebastian Korda at Barcelona
Spanish qualifier Carlos Taberner made good use of home conditions at the Barcelona Open to beat world number 37 Sebastian Korda 6-3, 6-0 to secure his second ATP 500 win.
Assam government to honour soldiers who took part in the 1971 war
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that an award ceremony will be held on April 23 to honour the soldiers who took part in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.
Former Bangladesh fast bowler Samiur Rahman dies after illness
Former Bangladesh fast bowler Samiur Rahman passed away in Dhaka on Tuesday. Samiur Rahman, 68, was suffering from a brain tumour, which was detected earlier this year.
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