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New Delhi: India may authorise the emergency use of a vaccine against coronavirus for the public by this month or early next month, according to a member of the national task force on COVID-19 management. “Hopeful that by the end of this…

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked HDFC Bank to temporarily stop all launches of its upcoming digital business-generating activities and sourcing of new credit card customers, the bank said on Thursday. The RBI directive…

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is on high alert as cyclonic storm Burevi moved closer to its shores and is expected to cross here by Friday. The cyclonic storm is likely to affect seven districts for the next three days from Thursday. Apart…

New Delhi: Philips has filed a case in Delhi High Court seeking a ban on sale of certain Xiaomi mobile phones that violate the company’s patents. In its plea, Philips has asked for a halt on not only sales but also manufacturing,…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to chair an all-party meeting to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the country on December 4. According to sources, besides steps being taken to control the pandemic, the meeting will also…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed on Sunday that a century-old idol of Goddess Annapurna, which was stolen from a temple, is being brought back to India from Canada. “I want to share some good news with you. Every Indian…

Pune: Serum Institute of India (SII) has decided to apply for emergency authorisation of COVID-19 vaccine in the next two weeks, chief executive Adar Poonawalla said on Saturday. The Pune-based company has partnered with global pharma…

Agra: The family of a 15-year-old boy from Agra, who was on Sunday picked up by Uttar Pradesh police for allegedly threatening to ‘blow’ up Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is awaiting his return. “We are making efforts and the father of…

New Delhi: The time limit for pensioners to submit their life certificate has been extended to February 28, 2021, because of the prevalent COVID-19 pandemic situation. “In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the vulnerability of…

Shimla: The best way to ensure that everyone wears a mask while stepping out of home is to fine them if they violate that ‘rule’. That’s the policy being followed by the Sirmaur district administration in Himachal Pradesh. Repeated…