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PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti condemns Sopore attack, says guns won’t resolve issues
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Srivatsan K C, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 12, 2021 10:01 PM IST
“We condemn such attacks. They will not resolve the issue of Jammu and Kashmir,” PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti said.
Karnataka govt eases curbs on economic, other activities. All you need to know
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Deepali Sharma | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 09:59 PM IST
- Night curfew would also be in force each night on remaining days between 7pm to 5am during the aforementioned period, the Karnataka government said.
No evidence of severe illness among children in third wave: Report
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 09:47 PM IST
- The report said data of approximately 2,600 hospitalised children, below the age of 10 years (which excluded neonates) from 10 public and private hospitals in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra and the Delhi-NCR region were taken for collection and analysis.
Produced over 30 cr Covid vaccine doses: Poonawalla as company completes 55 yrs
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 09:20 PM IST
Adar Poonawalla says affordability has always remained a key focus of Serum Institute of India's vaccines.
News updates from HT: Covaxin's phase 3 trial data to be made public soon
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 08:57 PM IST
Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Day after Mukul Roy’s return, BJP’s Rajib Banerjee meets TMC leader
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 08:51 PM IST
The fact that Banerjee, a few days ago, had criticized the BJP in a social media post after the party’s debacle in the recently held assembly polls also added to the speculation. The TMC had won 213 seats while the BJP had won 77.
IIT Kanpur professor Mukesh Sharma appointed honorary member of WHO body
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 08:24 PM IST
Mukesh Sharma will be part of the WHO advisory group on interventions/policies for air pollution control in 194 member states, the announcement from IIT Kanpur said.
‘Final analysis to be public soon’: Bharat Biotech on Phase III trial data
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 12, 2021 09:13 PM IST
- Bharat Biotech also said that the complete data of Phase I and Phase II trials of Covaxin along with the partial data for Phase III trials have been scrutinised by the regulatory authorities.
GST on Remdesivir, medical oxygen, Covid-19 essentials slashed till Sept 30
By Rajeev Jayaswal
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 07:53 PM IST
The 43rd meeting of the council on May 28 had decided to form a group of ministers (GoM) to consider tax-waivers on individual Covid-19 essentials such as vaccines, testing kits, drugs, medical oxygen, oxygen concentrators, ventilators, alcohol-based sanitizer and hand wash.
India did not see 5-7 times excess Covid-19 deaths. Govt explains why
ANI | , New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 06:58 PM IST
In an official release, the ministry slammed a renowned international magazine for publishing an article that claimed that "India has suffered perhaps five to seven times 'excess deaths' than the official number of Covid-19 fatalities".
Twitter sends notices to cartoonist Manjul, other users
PTI | , New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 06:52 PM IST
Meanwhile, the screenshot shared by Manjul showed Twitter as saying: "In the interest of transparency, we are writing to inform you that Twitter has received a request from Indian law enforcement regarding your Twitter account @MANJULtoons, that claims the ... content violates the law(s) of India".
Choksi a fugitive from justice, CBI tells Dominican court
By Neeraj Chauhan
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 06:29 PM IST
The affidavit, filed by deputy inspector general Sharda Raut, explains the procedures of investigations and criminal trials in India. It says Choksi, according to the Criminal Procedure Code, cannot be tried in absentia. It is only after an accused is produced in court or appears in court that charges can be framed for a trial to begin.
IMA to hold nationwide protest against assault on doctors
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 06:20 PM IST
- Earlier in June, a doctor at a Covid care centre (CCC) in Assam was assaulted by a mob. In a separate incident, family members of a child thrashed a doctor in Karnataka following her death.
Defence minister clears policy on declassifying war records
By Rahul Singh
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 06:18 PM IST
The development is significant as the military has faced uncomfortable questions about several events including the sinking of an Indian warship in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, the 1999 Kargil war and contentious war accounts authored by veterans.
What to do after Covid-19 vaccination if you have allergies? Govt replies
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 06:14 PM IST
Medication for allergy, if any, should not be stopped after taking Covid-19 vaccination, experts have said.
4th national serosurvey ‘will tell us about antibodies in vaccinated people'
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 12, 2021 05:49 PM IST
- The fourth survey will be the first one to be conducted after vaccination has been rolled out for the general population.
News updates from HT: G7 leaders to sign Carbis Bay Declaration
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 04:53 PM IST
- Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
'No, India not hiding Covid-19 toll,' Centre replies to criticism in 4 points
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 04:40 PM IST
The Centre has written to Bihar to provide detailed date and district wise break-up of the reconciled number of deaths, the health ministry said on Saturday.
UP village prays to 'Corona Mata' to fend off Covid-19 threat
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 03:59 PM IST
Villagers in Uttar Pradesh's Shuklapur have started praying to a local deity, 'Corona Mata' or 'Goddess Corona' in the hopes of a divine intervention against the deadly coronavirus disease (Covid-19) threat.
Mayawati reacts to SAD-BSP alliance in Punjab, calls it a 'historic step'
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Deepali Sharma | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 03:56 PM IST
- Mayawati echoed the words of her new political ally SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, as she said the alliance is a " historic step".
GST Council meet: No tax on Black Fungus medicine
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 03:47 PM IST
- Finance minister Sitharaman announces tax cut on mucormycosis medicine, other Covid essentials at GST Council meet.
Priyanka Gandhi harshly criticises PM Modi over handling of Covid crisis
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 03:17 PM IST
- Priyanka also said that PM Modi concentrated on building image when he decided to export vaccines to other countries and did not bother to think about his own countrymen.
We don’t engage in violence: Rakesh Tikait defends protesting farmers
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 02:46 PM IST
- Rakesh Tikait alleged that both the police and the government want to instigate farmers
On Digvijaya Singh's J&K comment, BJP equates Congress with Pakistan
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 02:45 PM IST
Digvijaya Singh said there was no Kashmiriyat, insaniyat in Jammu and Kashmir when Article 370 was revoked and the Congress "would have to relook the decision of revoking Article 370 in J&K".
DGCI gives nod for clinical trials of Colchicine to treat Covid-19 patients
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 02:09 PM IST
- Colchicine when administered in combination with standard care has the potential to act as an important therapeutic intervention for Covid patients with cardiac comorbidities
News updates from HT: PM Modi likely to expand cabinet ahead of next session
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 01:22 PM IST
- Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
2 security personnel, 2 civilians killed in terrorist attack in Kashmir's Sopore
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Arpan Rai
UPDATED ON JUN 12, 2021 01:47 PM IST
The terrorists opened fire targeting security forces in the Sopore town of Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
Akali Dal's Badal announces alliance with BSP for Punjab assembly elections
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 12, 2021 01:58 PM IST
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal said the coming together of both parties was a "new day in politics of Punjab".
Centre asks states to ensure equitable distribution of vaccines to pvt sector
By Rhythma Kaul, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 12, 2021 08:09 PM IST
As per the CoWIN dashboard, of the total 36,116 sites conducting Covid vaccination, 1,587 are in the private sector.