HMPV infections not life-threatening: Karnataka minister

With two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) detected in Karnataka, the state's health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday said there is no need to panic as the infections that have been detected......

India's HMPV cases rise to 5; govt says no need to panic

Five infants tested positive for the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat on Monday, the first reported cases of the virus in India.   Kindly note that this......

HMPV: 2 cases detected in Maha; Centre asks states to step up surveillance

The Centre has advised states to step up surveillance for respiratory illnesses, including influenza-like illness and severe acute respiratory illnesses, and spread awareness about the......

Only God can save us: Karnataka health minister on COVID-19

With Karnataka witnessing a sharp spike in COVID-19 cases, its Health Minister B Sriramulu has said only God can save the state, insisting that public cooperation was key to controlling the spread......

Why Are Bengaluru IT Workers Protesting?

'The overwhelming evidence from various studies and reports indicates that the current work culture in the IT sector, characterised by excessive hours, has severe consequences for health,......

'Jobs Have To Be Created Everywhere'

'I found it unbelievable that L&T said 45,000 jobs were waiting to be filled because of unavailability of suitable skillsets.' 'So, when the Opposition sweepingly says there are no jobs, I'm......

Kerala, Karnataka ban cola sale

The Kerala government on Tuesday banned the production and sale of soft drinks marketed by cola majors Coca-Cola and Pepsi in the state.Karnataka too on Wednesday decided to ban the sale of 11......

India asks for $55-million funding in first call with Pandemic Fund

In a significant development, India is believed to have placed a funding request of around $55 million in its first call with the Pandemic Fund of the World Bank, sources said. Illustration:......

Jaisha to train from next week ignoring medical advice

Jaisha had returned from Rio with fever and body ache and was hospitalized after she was tested positive for H1N1. Athlete OP Jaisha is confident that she can start her training next week having......

Vishy Anand back in India after three months

'We are happy that Anand is back after a long time.' IMAGE: Viswanathan Anand was stuck in Germany since February following the coronavirus outbreak. Photograph: Grand Chess Tour/Twitter Five-time......