India has recorded the biggest one-day jump in number of coronavirus deaths and cases, with a spike of 260 deaths and 9,304 cases in the last 24 hours. While the total cases have increased to 2,16,919, the death toll in the country has surged to 6,075. As many as 25 states and Union Territories have reported deaths.
A high sugar fructose diet might hamper the proper functioning of immune systems, a study administered by British scientists revealed. The study published in the journal 'Nature Communications' explains that fructose inflames the immune system,… read-more
TAGS: Fructose, Immune System, Sugar, obesity, Diabetes
The scrappage policy to be launched by the Union Transport ministry is likely to include commercial vehicles in the first stage. The Ministry plans to cap the life of commercial vehicles at 15 years and private vehicles at 20 years. Reportedly,… read-more
TAGS: Scrappage policy, Nirmala Sitharaman, Union government, Road & Transport ministry
Bihar migrant worker Pramod Baitha, who went jobless amid the pandemic, has started an LED bulb factory from home today. Taking inspiration from 'vocal for local,' Pramod started manufacturing LED bulbs by investing Rs 40,000 for raw materials.… read-more
TAGS: Good News, Human Interest, Mann Ki Baat, Migrant Worker, LED
Indian pharmaceutical giant Bharat Biotech has claimed 81% efficacy against COVID-19 for its vaccine 'Covaxin'. Releasing the phase three clinical data of the vaccine on March 3, the company claimed the vaccine of being effective against the UK… read-more
TAGS: Bharat biotech, Covaxin, Health, Covid-19, Coronavirus Vaccines
Facing criticism for its 'Pakistani name', Mumbai-based Karachi Bakery stopped its operations citing a loss in business. The store manager stated that the landlord demanded a higher rent, and owing to the pandemic-stricken business, the store… read-more
TAGS: karachi bakery, Mumbai, Maharashtra , Shiv Sena
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a virtual gathering, said the government will focus on the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to increase the country's production. PM Modi affirmed that it will boost manufacturing output by… read-more
TAGS: Manufacturing Sector, Indian industries, PM Modi, Production