‘Israel will send team of experts to help India amid Covid crisis’: Envoy Ron Malka

Israel’s Ambassador to India Ron Malka said they will be sending a team of experts to help the country tackle the second wave of Covid-19. "We are sending teams of experts to India. For example, we are going to send a team for rapid testing, and a..

Union Minister Pratap Sarangi sustains injuries in road accident in Odisha

Union Minister Pratap Chandra Sarangi sustained injuries after the car in which he was travelling was hit by a tractor in Nilagiri area of Odisha's Balasore district on May 9. The local police rushed to the spot and the minister was taken to Nilgiri..

Covid update: 23 Delhi patients 'missing'; black fungus alert in Gujarat

From almost 2 dozen patients reportedly going 'missing' from a Delhi hospital, to Gujarat government taking steps against rising cases of 'black fungus' - here are the top news updates on the Covid-19 pandemic. 23 patients at Delhi's Hindu Rao..

Watch: Bodies found floating in Yamuna river in UP amid Covid crisis

Amid a severe wave of Covid-19 infections, several bodies were spotted floating in the Yamuna river in Uttar Pradesh. Locals in Hamirpur spotted the corpses and alerted the police. A local councillor claimed that amid Covid infections, people were..

Watch: BJP ends suspense, announces Assam CM name; Himanta Sarma gets top job

A week after results of the Assam Assembly elections were announced, the Bharatiya Janata Party finally ended the suspense about who will be the new Chief Minister. Himanta Biswa Sarma, a minister in the outgoing government has been selected for the..

Watch: India receives 3 oxygen generators, 1000 ventilators arrive from UK

India received Covid-19 medical aid from the United Kingdom on May 9. The flight carrying oxygen generators and ventilators landed in Delhi. The United Kingdom sent 3 oxygen generators and 1,000 ventilators. Following the delivery, the Ministry of..

‘EU stands with India in challenging time of Covid’: European Commission Chief

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed solidarity with India and said that European Union (EU) stands with the country in the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic. "It was for us a very historical moment to make sure that..

Covid plasma therapy: Who needs it; who can donate; the risks | Doctor explains

As India struggles with its worst Covid wave, requests for plasma donations have flooded various social media platforms. Oncologist Dr Sameer Kaul speaks to Hindustan Times and explains the dos and don’ts of plasma donation; who can donate and the..

Watch: Zero new Covid cases in these Indian districts in recent weeks

Amid India's worst Covid wave yet, a sliver of hope emerged. The Union government revealed districts without new cases in weeks. 32 districts have not seen any new cases in almost a month. The Union health minister revealed the stats during ministers'..

Covid update: Decongesting jails; DRDO's new oral drug; task force for oxygen

From DCGI approving new anti-Covid drug, to health ministry issues new rules for hospital admissions, here are the top updates on the coronavirus. DCGI approved a new anti-Covid oral drug, which has been developed by DRDO and Dr. Reddy’s. The..

India, EU to re-launch free trade talks: What PM Modi, EU leaders discussed

India and the European Union (EU) on Saturday announced their decision to resume negotiations for a balanced and comprehensive trade agreement after a gap of eight years and unveiled an ambitious connectivity partnership, during a virtual meeting..

Watch: Canada sends 25k Remdesivir vials, 50 ventilators for India | Covid

India on Saturday thanked Canada for the shipment of 50 ventilators and 25000 vials of Remdesivir to fight the COVID pandemic. In this regard, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Saturday said, "It would further deepen our..

Oxygen shortage: What Supreme Court's new task force will do | Covid

As India faces a severe medical oxygen shortage even as Covid-19 cases continue to mount in record numbers, the Supreme Court set up an expert task force to handle the issue. The panel, consisting of 10 eminent doctors and 2 top bureaucrats from the..

‘Small time flu’: Kangana Ranaut on Covid-19 after testing positive

Actor Kangana Ranaut on Saturday said she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is under home quarantine. The 34-year-old actor, whose Twitter account was permanently suspended for repeated violations of rules earlier this week, shared her..

‘Maintain 700 MT oxygen’: Manish Sisodia highlights Delhi’s demand | Covid

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday urged the Centre to maintain 700 MT of medical oxygen supply to Delhi, claiming that the quantity received by the city has dipped in the past two days. Delhi has a current need of 700 metric tonnes (MT)..

Blood clots in Covid patients: Top doctor decodes early signs & prevention

As India continues to battle the second wave of coronavirus, top doctor decodes complications related to blood clots in Covid patients. Dr. Ambarish Satwik of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital talks about how different cases of blood clots have been observed in..

Wearing your mask right? Top doctor explains how to avoid Covid infection

India is in the midst of a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and many experts have already warned of an imminent third wave. Dr. Rommel Tickoo, Director (Internal Medicine) at Max Healthcare and Dr. Ambarish Satwik, vascular and endovascular..

Covid: Seeking plasma donor? Volunteers explain challenges, how you can help

Amid an unprecedented surge in Covid-19 cases, some Samaritans across the Delhi-NCR region have either formed communities or taken it upon themselves to help those in distress. Of late, social media platforms have been flooded with requests for plasma..

Positive Covid report not mandatory: Centre modifies hospital admission rules

In a significant directive to the states and Union Territories, the Union Health Ministry on Saturday said the requirement of a positive COVID-19 test report is not mandatory for admission to a health facility. In its revised national policy for..

Watch: Portable oxygen generator made by Hyderabad start-up amid Covid crisis

A Hyderabad-based start-up claims to have developed a portable and affordable oxygen generator. India is currently facing an acute shortage of medical oxygen amid a huge rise in Covid-19 cases. The Phi Factory co-founder Praveen Gorakavi said that the..

Covid vaccine shortage in Delhi, claims CM Kejriwal; seeks 2.6 crore doses

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said there is still a shortage of vaccine doses against Covid-19. He said Delhi needs 3 crore doses to inoculate all eligible beneficiaries within 3 months. Kejriwal urged the Centre to provide Delhi with the requisite number..

Watch: What Thailand sent to India amid Covid crisis, oxygen shortage

As a severe shortage of medical oxygen hurts India's Covid-19 patients, Thailand became the latest country to send O2 cylinders and concentrators as aid. A Royal Thai Air Force plane landed in Delhi with a consignment of 200 oxygen cylinders and 10..

Tamil Nadu to go under complete lockdown starting May 10 as Covid-19 cases rise

Tamil Nadu govt decided to impose a lockdown for two weeks, starting May 10. Decision comes as daily cases of Covid-19 rise unabated across the country. During lockdown, residents can buy groceries, vegetables, meat products till 12 noon. Authorities..

Covid-19 is airborne: Doctors spell out fresh tips to prevent infection

India is in the midst of a second wave of the Covid pandemic and many experts have already warned of an imminent third wave. In the latest edition of InFocus, Dr. Rommel Tickoo, Director (Internal Medicine) at Max Healthcare and Dr. Ambarish Satwik,..

IAF aircraft with oxygen containers from Singapore lands in WB's Panagarh airbase

IAF continues its efforts towards Covid relief as India fights a devastating second wave. IAF IL-76 aircraft airlifted 3 cryogenic oxygen containers from Singapore on Saturday. As per official statement, the oxygen tankers landed at Panagarh Air base,..

Dr. Naresh Trehan on de-stressing techniques for heart patients amid Covid pandemic

The second wave of the Covid pandemic is raging in India. Renowned cardiologist Dr. Naresh Trehan explained how Covid is affecting heart patients in the country. He also spoke on the role of anxiety & how people can use de-stressing techniques. Watch..

Covid: India extends 'deep appreciation' to nations providing priority requirements

India extended 'deep appreciation' to nations providing priority requirements to battle Covid-19. It said that the pandemic 'sharpened our awareness' of the depth of global interdependence. India added that it provided vaccines, medical equipment to..

Covid in heart patients: Dr. Naresh Trehan on warning signs & preventive steps

As the Covid wave in India continues to rage, renowned cardiologist Dr. Naresh Trehan talks about the warning signs and preventive steps for heart patients. Speaking exclusively to Hindustan Times’ Kumkum Chadha, Dr. Trehan explained how the virus..

News 3rd Wave

There may not be a third wave of coronavirus in the country if strong measures are taken and effectively implemented at the state, district and city-level, the country's top scientific officer said on Friday, two days after he warned that this wave..

Covid: Doctors bust myths on prevention, medicines amid 3rd wave warning

India is in the midst of a second wave of the Covid pandemic and many experts have already warned of an imminent third wave. So how could the third wave be different from the first two? What can you do to protect yourself and your loved ones from the..

How Covid affects patients with diabetes: Top doctors explain dos & don’ts

Top doctors explain how Covid affects patients with diabetes. Dr Naval K Vikram of AIIMS explains the dos and don’ts for diabetic patients. Doctor also explains the use of steroids in some Covid cases. This comes at a time when vaccination in the..

Who can donate plasma to Covid patients & when? Top doctor clears confusion

Delhi’s top doctor explains who can donate plasma to Covid patients. Dr Sanjay Raina also tells when a person should donate plasma. Dr. Raina said anybody between the age of 18-55 years can donate plasma. Watch the full video for more details.

'Don't panic': Top doctor says second jab acting more like booster dose

Top doctors explain what one should do after taking the first vaccine dose. Dr Jagadish Hiremath of Ace Healthcare asked people not to panic while waiting for their second vaccine dose. This comes at a time when vaccination in the country has been..

Watch: Cops raid Khan Chacha restaurant, 96 oxygen concentrators seized

Delhi police raided a restaurant in Delhi’s Khan Market area and seized over 95 oxygen concentrators from a restaurant. Cops seized 96 oxygen concentrators from Khan Chacha restaurant in Khan Market. A video of the raid was released where oxygen..

Watch: ITBP IG takes stock of arrangements at Delhi's Sardar Patel Covid centre

ITBP IG, Anand Swaroop visited Delhi's Sardar Patel Covid care centre on Friday. Swaroop reviewed ground arrangements at the covid centre in Chhatarpur. Senior ITBP officials regularly visit the centre to meet patients, take stock of arrangements. The..

Covid side-effects more severe in cancer patients? Top oncologist answers

As the second wave of Covid wreaks havoc across the country, top oncologist Dr. Nitesh Rohatgi spoke on the impact of the infection on cancer patients. He said that cancer patients are at higher risk of the bad effects of Covid infection. Speaking on..

Watch: Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli start fundraiser for Covid relief, share video

Actor Anushka Sharma & her cricketer husband Virat Kohli have shared a video on Instagram. The couple have started a fundraiser together, to raise money for Covid-19 relief in India. “Hi guys, things have been very tough for India as we fight the..

Watch: Hemant Soren’s ‘Kaam ki Baat’ jibe at PM Modi; BJP leaders lash out

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is facing backlash from the BJP after he mocked the Prime Minister with ‘Kaam Ki Baat’ jibe. After PM Modi’s phone-call with him on the Covid situation in his state, Soren tweeted that PM Modi did his..

Meet wildlife conservationist Krithi Karanth

Krithi Karanth, director and chief conservation scientist at the non-profit organisation Centre for Wildlife Studies in Bengaluru, has been working in the field for 23 years. Her work focuses on keeping the peace between the wildlife in India’s..

Watch: IAF airlifts oxygen containers from Singapore & Bangkok amid Covid crisis

Indian Air Force continues to work on overdrive to fulfill India’s oxygen requirement. The Indian Air Force airlifted 3 cryogenic oxygen containers from Singapore and 4 cryogenic oxygen containers from Bangkok to Panagarh Air base in West Bengal...

Watch: DMK president MK Stalin sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

DMK president MK Stalin was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Friday. Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered oath to 68-year old Stalin at Raj Bhavan in Chennai. Along with the DMK chief, 33 other ministers from his party also took the..

Switzerland, Netherlands send oxygen concentrators, other medical supplies to India

Switzerland sent medical supplies, including oxygen concentrators and respirators to India. A cargo aircraft carrying over 13 tonnes of medical supplies left Zurich for New Delhi. The supplies worth CHF 3 million (over Rs 24 crore) arrived at Delhi..

4-year-old boy falls into 90-ft deep borewell in Rajasthan, rescue ops underway

A four-year-old boy fell into a nearly 90-foot-deep open borewell in Rajasthan. The incident took place in a village in the state's Jalore district on Thursday. Police said the child, identified as Anil Dewasi, is alive and rescue efforts are..

Covid crisis: 3 held for black-marketing of oxygen flow meters in Ghaziabad

Yet another black marketing attempt came to light in Ghaziabad amid Covid crisis. Police said three men were arrested for alleged black-marketing of oxygen flow meters. Acting on tip-off, personnel from Ghantaghar Kotwali Police Station nabbed the..

‘CT-Scans have much less radiation…’: Top doctors explain relevance in Covid

Top Doctors Dr MS Kanwar (Apollo Hospital) and Dr Amit Thadani (Niramaya Hospital) explain the merits of CT-Scans for Covid-19 positive patients in this latest edition of InFocus.. Earlier on Tuesday, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) had..

CT-Scans vs. RT-PCR vs. Rapid Antigen: Which test to go for and when

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) issued a new Covid-19 testing advisory on Tuesday that recommends using more rapid antigen tests in the wake of the massive surge in cases that has put huge pressure on India’s healthcare system. ICMR has..

‘Close down everything’: Madhya Pradesh govt extends ‘Janta curfew’ till May 15

Terming coronavirus as a big health crisis before humanity, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said the only way to break the chain of transmission and contain COVID-19 cases is for people to "close down everything" till..

‘If minister is not safe…’: Javadekar condemns attack on Muraleedharan in Bengal

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over violence in the state. Javadekar slammed TMC over the attack on Union Minister V Muraleedharan. Earlier in the day, the minister’s convoy was attacked...

‘3 CT scans = Hiroshima bomb radiation’: Top doctor warns of overuse amid Covid

AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria had warned against CT scans in mild Covid cases linking its radiation to cancer risk. Backing Dr Guleria, Dr Naval Vikram, Dept of Medicine, AIIMS, New Delhi and Dr Jagadish Hiremath, Founder, ACE Healthcare also..

‘If Delhi gets 700 MT oxygen daily…’: Kejriwal on deaths due to oxygen shortage

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal thanked the Centre on Thursday for supplying Delhi with 730 metric tonnes of oxygen and requested hospitals to increase COVID beds that they had to cut down due to shortage of the life-saving gas in the past few days. If..