Huge 'tsunami' of Covid cases overwhelming global health systems: WHO

A record 9.5 million new COVID-19 cases were reported around the world during the week December 27-January 2, the World Health Organisation said on Thursday, with its chief warning that the......

India saw 18% drop in new Covid cases, 13% fall in deaths from Oct 11-17

India reported an 18 per cent decrease in new Covid-19 cases along with a 13 per cent decline in the number of deaths during the week of October 11 to 17, the World Health Organisation has said,......

Study finds high Covid rate in 0-19 age group in India

A cross-sectional study conducted in India among COVID-19 cases has found an increased number of infections among the younger age group of 0-19 years and women, higher mortality rate and more......

China, Russia and Pak envoys meet Taliban officials on govt formation

Special envoys of China, Russia and Pakistan have met the top officials of the Taliban's interim government as well as Afghan leaders Hamid Karzai and Abdullah Abdullah in Kabul and discussed the......

India's IT sector eyes S Africa, West Asia

With major IT markets in US, Europe and Japan expecting to witness a slowdown, Indian Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector is now turning to South Africa and West Asian markets in......

RCom plans WiMax services in 50 countries

ADA Group company Reliance Communicationsplans to set up WiMax networks across 50 countries in the next three years to move into the global telecommunication market. To get a headstart, the......

VAT deadline could extend to July

Part I: What is Vat? And why VAT Part II: Who benefits from VAT? Senior finance ministry officials of key states and expert committee members after a recent meeting have confirmed the......