India needs proper vaccine strategy, govt’s ‘disastrous policy’ will ensure third wave: Rahul Gandhi

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday called for a national vaccine strategy and claimed that the government’s “disastrous” inoculation policy will “ensure a devastating third wave” in the country. He also accused the prime minister of making “mother Ganga cry” after bodies of suspected coronavirus victims were found floating in the river. “The […]

Petrol, diesel prices rise again, reach record highs

New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices on Friday touched record high levels across the country after rates were increased for the fourth time this week. Petrol price was hiked by 29 paise per litre and diesel by 34 paise a litre, according to a price notification by state-owned fuel retailers. The increase propelled rates in […]

Bumrah says Bond played a major role in shaping his career

Mumbai: India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has said that former New Zealand speedster Shane Bond, who is currently the bowling coach of Mumbai Indians, has played a major role in shaping his career. The Mumbai Indians fast bowler, who will lead India’s attack in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand, expressed […]

COVID-restrictions continue in J-K

COVID-restrictions continue in J-K

      Srinagar: The lockdown imposed in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of an alarming surge in coronavirus cases entered the 17th day on Saturday as the normal life remained affected most areas of the union territory, officials said.       Markets remained shut and public transport was off the roads, the […]

Israeli airstrike on Gaza home kills 10, mostly children

    Gaza City: An Israeli air raid in Gaza City killed at least 10 Palestinians, mostly children, early Saturday in the deadliest single strike since the battle with Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers erupted earlier this week. Both sides pressed for an advantage as cease-fire efforts gathered strength. The latest outburst of violence began in […]

PM Modi reviews COVID situation, vaccination drive

PM Modi reviews COVID situation, vaccination drive

      New Delhi; Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting on the COVID-19 situation and the ongoing vaccination drive.       Government sources said top officials from different ministries attended the meeting.   Modi has been holding regular review meetings on the pandemic situation and taking measures as he […]