Omicron more contagious, less dangerous than Delta: Israeli scientist
Jerusalem | The Omicron variant, with more than 30 mutations on its spike protein, may not be as dangerous as the...
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Delhi reports 1st Omicron case, patient has travel history from Tanzania
New Delhi | The national capital on Sunday reported the first case of new Covid variant Omicron. The patient had travelled...
Several killed in Nagaland in case of ‘mistaken identity’
New Delhi | In an unfortunate incident of "mistaken identity" around a dozen people and a security personnel were killed in...
Omicron enters Maharashtra via Delhi as Thane man tests positive
Thane (Maharashtra) | The first case of the Covid-19 variant Omicron has been detected in Maharashtra after a 33-year-old man, who...
India reports third Omicron case; Zimbabwe resident who arrived in Gujarat tests positive
Gandhinagar | Gujarat on Saturday registered first Omicron case after a Zimbabwe resident, who arrived in Jamnagar, was found infected with...
INSACOG recommends booster dose for 40 plus population amid Omicron threat
New Delhi | The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genetics Consortium or the INSACOG has said that a booster vaccine dose for people above...
Centre clarifies on 3rd wave possibility after Omicron detection
New Delhi | Omicron cases are increasingly being reported from countries outside of South Africa. India has also reported two cases...
SC says never asked Delhi govt to shut schools rather asked reasons behind change in stance on reopening
New Delhi | The Supreme Court on Friday clarified that it never asked the Delhi government to shut schools, during the...
Omicron reaches India, two cases detected in Karnataka
New Delhi | Two persons in Karnataka have tested positive for Omicron, the newest variant of Covid-19, after genome sequencing, Balram...
Maharashtra government suspends ex-Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh
Mumbai | In a significant decision, the Maharashtra government has suspended former Mumbai Police Commissioner and current Commandant-General, State Home...
