No novel pathogen behind recent outbreak: China to WHO

Claiming no unusual or novel pathogens other than the seasonal ones were detected, China has sought to play down the global concerns amid surging cases of mycoplasma pneumonia and influenza flu,......

New illness spreading in China, WHO seeks info

World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought more information from Beijing on information about an outbreak of pneumonia in northern China that appears to be mostly affecting children, Al Jazeera......

My Diwali is where you are, Modi tells soldiers in HP's Lepcha

India is fast emerging as a “big global player” in the defence sector and the capabilities of its security forces are constantly rising, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday.......

India hosts grand G20 Summit: What's on agenda

As the national capital gets ready to host the 18th G20 Summit on Saturday with global leaders in presence, it is very important to look at what it holds in its agenda. IMAGE: A view of the Bharat......

Challenges before NITI Aayog's Suman Bery

The most immediate challenge for growth is the disruption of the global economy brought about by the Ukraine war and related sanctions, the Covid shutdowns in China and the rising tide of......

'Unemployment is unprecedented'

'In May 2020-2021, nearly 10 crores (100 million) lost jobs.''Covid is not the reason for the present crisis. It aggravated the crisis.' IMAGE: Students protest against the alleged erroneous......

Wealth of 100 richest Indians grew by Rs 12,97,822 cr during Covid: Oxfam

India's 100 top billionaires have seen their fortunes increase by Rs 12,97,822 crore since March last year when the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country and this amount is enough to give 13.8 crore......

Beijing district orders mass virus testing ahead of Olympics

IMAGE: Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen and Winter Paralympics Shuey Rhon Rhon shows up on the central axis of Beijing. Photograph: Lintao Zhang/Getty Images People in......

Beijing district orders mass virus testing ahead of Olympics

IMAGE: Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen and Winter Paralympics Shuey Rhon Rhon shows up on the central axis of Beijing. Photograph: Lintao Zhang/Getty Images People in......