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Omicron sub-lineage BA.2 variant under investigation in UK

The United Kingdom health authorities on Friday said they will be conducting further analysis into a sub-lineage of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 after designating it a variant under......

Rapid spread of Omicron, social mixing may spurt cases in coming weeks: WHO

The World Health Organisation has warned that increased and rapid spread of the Omicron variant, combined with greater social mixing around the end of year holiday period and challenges with......

Covid has peaked, says British PM, does away with face mask, curbs

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday announced his government's decision to lift all the additional restrictions imposed to contain the spread of Omicron, including the mandatory......

2 teens arrested in UK over Texas synagogue siege

Police in the United Kingdom said on Monday that they are questioning two teenagers as part of an ongoing investigation into the siege at a synagogue in the United States state of Texas, which......

Omicron overtakes Delta; less severe but not mild: WHO

Omicron is quickly overtaking the Delta variant of COVID-19 and becoming dominant around the world, a senior World Health Organisation (WHO) official has warned, with the global health agency......

Hindujas's 1.2 Billion Project Makes Waves

'Our family philosophy is to build a bridge between India and Britain.' IMAGE: Britain's Old War Office is spread over 580,000 square feet and rises to seven floors. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Bengaluru outstrips Beijing, Shanghai in tech VC funding in 2021

Global tech VC investment into startups hit a record level of $675 billion in 2021, doubling the previous all-time high of $340.6 billion in 2020. Deepsekhar Choudhury reports. Illustration: Uttam......

Vijay Mallya contempt case to be dealt with finally on Jan 18: SC

The Supreme Court Tuesday said the contempt matter involving fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, accused in bank loan default case of over Rs 9,000 crore involving his defunct Kingfisher Airlines,......

Digital tax on US companies to go latest by March 2024

New Delhi and Washington have agreed to count the benefits of a global agreement on taxation from the next financial year. However, the benefits would actually accrue once the global pact comes......

Reliance reboots Aramco deal, to re-evaluate structure

After missing two self-imposed deadlines, billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday announced recalibration of a proposed $15 billion deal to sell 20 per cent stake in its oil......

Like Priyanka's Matrix fashion?

Priyanka Chopra joined the cast of The Matrix Resurrections on the film's red carpet premiere over the weekend in San Francisco. Purab Kohli was the other Indian actor at the event. Please click on......

25 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

With his arms wide open and a smile so dimpled and dazzling, a zestful young man from Delhi walked right into our hearts. When he played a lover boy, we fell hook line and sinker for his charms.......

Leicester-Norwich game postponed due to injuries, COVID

IMAGE: It is the 17th Premier League match to be postponed due to COVID-19 cases and injuries this month. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters Norwich City's Premier League game at Leicester City on......

Olivier hoping to make up for lost time with South Africa

IMAGE: South Africa's Duanne Olivier celebrates taking the wicket of England's Ben Stokes during the fourth Test in Manchester, on August 6, 2017. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Duanne......

Guardiola urges players to get COVID-19 booster shots

'We speak with the players every day to say be careful. Stay healthy, wear masks, social distance.' IMAGE: Pep Guardiola said Leeds, who are 12 points behind City in the English Premier......

PIX: Hamilton wins crazy Saudi GP to level with Verstappen

IMAGE: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the race as second placed Red Bull's Max Verstappen looks dejected. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters......

Omicron: Remaining two ODIs between SA-Netherlands postponed

IMAGE: South Africa and Netherelands had just played one match of the three-match ODI series. Photograph: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/Getty Images Cricket South Africa (CSA) and......

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