In an interview to IANS, Dr Murthy said that it has emerged that Covid-19 doesn’t affect just the lungs, but multiple organs in the human body, including the brain. It can cause inflammatory responses in the brain.
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Congress worked the most to provide relief to people during COVID: Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra earlier on Friday met farmer leaders in Lucknow and according to sources she discussed with them the three farm laws passed in the last monsoon session of Parliament, among other issues.
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray asks film, television producers to adhere to Covid norms
The chief minister held a virtual meeting with the members of film producers guild regarding COVID-19 protocols that should be followed on the sets.
Kanwar Yatra cancelled in Uttar Pradesh in view of COVID-19
According to Uttar Pradesh government officials, Additional Chief Secretary Home Avnish Awasthi and DGP Mukul Goel held discussions with the Kanwar Sanghs on the instructions of the Chief Minister.
Editors Guild condoles death of Indian photojournalist in Afghanistan
The Editors Guild of India (EGI) on Saturday condoled the death of Pulitzer Prize-winning Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui in Afghanistan, saying his demise was ”an irreplaceable loss” to journalism. Siddiqui, in his early 40s, was killed in Afghanistan on Friday while covering the fighting between Afghan troops and the Taliban.[Read More…]
UP assembly secretariat bans jeans, T-shirt for staff
This order was issued by Narendra Kumar Mishra, Joint Secretary in the Vidhan Sabha Secretariat.
Election Commission blows bugle for Bengal bypolls
In a letter written to the district election officers (DEOs) of five districts, the chief electoral officer (CEO) of the state has asked them to arrange for first-hand testing for EVMs and VVPATs.
Sunny Leone resumes shooting for ‘Shero’
Sunny shared a poster of the film on Instagram. In the black and white picture, she is seen sitting in a car.
Mahabharat, early attempt at mediation; British eroded resolution mechanism: CJI
The Chief Justice emphasized on the need for training sessions for mediators, as the role has evolved from a passive facilitator to a role involving advisory participation.
US says deeply saddened by journalist Danish Siddiqui’s demise, calls for end to Afghan violence
Taking to Twitter, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price argued that a political settlement is the only way forward to end the current political crisis in Afghanistan.
Restructuring on cards in absence of moratorium: HDFC Securities
Accordingly, HDFC Securities, expects banks to remain selective in restructuring stressed assets.
Bajaj Auto begins booking for electric scooter Chetak in Nagpur
With the aim of providing a seamless and convenient booking experience, customers can book the vehicle exclusively online on www.chetak.com for Rs 2,000, the company said in a statement.
Committee to Protect Journalists calls for probe into killing of Danish Siddiqui
Pulitzer Prize winner Siddiqui was killed while covering a clash between Afghan security forces and Taliban fighters in the town of Spin Boldak, near the border with Pakistan.
All border fencing gaps with Pakistan, Bangladesh to be filled by 2022: Amit Shah
Shah made the announcement while addressing the 18th Border Security Force (BSF) Investiture Ceremony.
Facebook records 38.2% increase in people of colour as leaders
Facebook said that it will continue striving for an overall 30 per cent increase in representation of people of colour in the US, including Asian and Hispanic people, in leadership roles in five years.
Mobile computing sales to grow in double digit in 2021: Report
The combined tablet and notebook PC revenue grew 25 per cent year-over-year in 2020 and will grow another 17 per cent in 2021.
Harish Rawat reaches out to Amarinder Singh after Punjab feud escalates
Sources say the chief minister wrote back to Congress president Sonia Gandhi that party will split if Navjot Sidhu is given charge of the Punjab Congress.
Stalin urges Centre to act over protecting Indian community in South Africa
In a letter to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Stalin referred to the reports of riots in South Africa affecting the Indian community and a large section of Tamil population have suffered economic losses.
These are all rumours, says Yediyurappa on his resignation
On Friday, Yediyurappa arrived in Delhi for two days’ visit and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the same day.
Google to soon roll out over 900 redesigned emojis
The company said it will first be available in Gmail and Google Chat, while they will come to Chromebooks with an improved emoji picker in Chrome OS 92 at the end of July.
Common Covid antibiotic no more effective than placebo: Study
The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, also indicated that it might increase their chance of hospitalisation, despite widespread prescription of the antibiotic for the disease.
India records greatest increase in number of children not receiving first dose of DTP-1 vaccine in 2020: UN
This latest set of comprehensive worldwide childhood immunisation figures, the first official figures to reflect global service disruptions due to COVID-19, show a majority of countries last year experienced drops in childhood vaccination rates.
Tokyo Olympics: First case of COVID-19 detected in Games Village
According to NHK World, the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics organising committee said the infected person is a foreign national who was staying at the Athletes’ village.
Kangana Ranaut enjoys ‘popcorn days’ with ‘Dhaakad’ team as she watches ‘Black Widow’
Kangana had recently also announced her OTT debut as a producer with ‘Tiku Weds Sheru’ and as a host for the Indian adaptation of the American show ‘Temptation Island’.
UGC asks universities to complete admissions to 1st-year courses by Sept 30, start session by Oct 1
UGC has issued guidelines on examinations and academic calendars in view of COVID-19 to all universities and colleges.