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Vaccines may work less well on Covid-19 variants, UK's heath minister warns
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 03:46 PM IST
- Hancock’s warning came as the UK reported it had vaccinated more than 5 million people, including three-quarters of over 80s. Hancock said the government is conducting a vaccine trial on the South African variant to study its response to the inoculation.
In a first, Ladakh tableau to be part of Republic Day parade
ANI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 03:45 PM IST
Ladakh's tableau will depict the iconic Thiksey Monastery located on top of a hill in Thikse in Leh district, and is one of the most-visited tourist sites in the region.
Vaccinated people may still transmit Covid-19, warns England’s chief medic
PTI, London
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 03:44 PM IST
The NHS said its new Vaccination Centres will kick off by jabbing mainly health and social care staff from Monday before opening their doors to more patients on Tuesday.
FM allocates ₹660 crore additional funds to MP for citizen-centric reforms
PTI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 03:44 PM IST
"Fifty per cent of the approved amount has also been released to the state as first installment for the approved projects," the finance ministry said in a statement.
Neurodegenerative diseases can be prevented by deep sleep
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 03:44 PM IST
A new study has found that deep sleep has an ancient, restorative power to clear waste from the brain which potentially includes toxic proteins that may lead to neurodegenerative disease.
New US defence secretary reaffirms commitment to defending Senkaku islands
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 03:44 PM IST
Austin and Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi confirmed that Article 5 of the US-Japan security treaty, which stipulates US defence obligations to Japan, covers the Senkaku Islands, Jiji said. The islets are known as the Diaoyu in China.
Lisa Haydon bakes rainbow cake for son's first birthday, simple recipe
By Nishtha Grover, Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 24, 2021 03:44 PM IST
- Lisa Haydon recently baked a rainbow cake at home and shared snippets with her followers. The clips made us crave for a cake and we are sure that after looking at these videos, you will want to gorge on one too.
Bodo accord has brought peace to BTR, says Amit Shah in Kokrajhar, Assam
By Utpal Parashar, Guwahati
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 03:39 PM IST
- Shah mentioned how the Bodo accord was crucial in ensuring a peaceful election to the Bodo Territorial Council (BTC) held last month. He lambasted the opposition Congress for failing to fulfil promises.
UP govt orders no diesel for tractors as farmers gear up for Jan 26 rally
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 03:35 PM IST
The farmers want to take out the rally on Outer Ring Road, while the police have suggested alternate routes.
Security tightened in Kashmir Valley ahead of Republic Day
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 03:32 PM IST
The presence of security forces around vital installations in and around the city as well as other district headquarters has been increased, the officials said.