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18 test positive for Covid-19 in IIT Jammu, all under quarantine
Eighteen people, including students, staff and faculty of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu have been tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). The detection of these cases came after an RT-PCR test was conducted on 300 people. Read more
Mumbai reports 16,420 Covid infections, over 40% increase from yesterday
Mumbai on Wednesday reported over a 40% spike in the number of Covid infections compared to yesterday's tally at a time when Mumbai's surge was thought to be starting to ebb. Read more
Covaxin booster shot neutralises Omicron, says Bharat Biotech
India's vaccine-maker Bharat Biotech on Wednesday said that a booster dose of its Covid-19 vaccine ‘Covaxin’ neutralises both the Omicron and Delta variants of the coronavirus. Read more
Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal
A case was registered against actor Siddharth by the cybercrime wing of Hyderabad Police over his controversial tweet against ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, police said on Wednesday. Read more
Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora dispel break up rumours with romantic selfie: 'No place for shady rumours'
{{/usCountry}}A case was registered against actor Siddharth by the cybercrime wing of Hyderabad Police over his controversial tweet against ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, police said on Wednesday. Read more
Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora dispel break up rumours with romantic selfie: 'No place for shady rumours'
{{/usCountry}}Actor Arjun Kapoor on Wednesday squashed all rumours about his breakup with actor-television personality Malaika Arora. Taking to Instagram, Arjun posted a mirror selfie as he posed with Malaika. Read more