Over 5,000 Covid cases in India, most affected state is...

India's active Covid case tally crossed the 5,000 mark with Kerala remaining the most affected state followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi, according to the Union health ministry data released......

Covid surge: States told to ensure availability of oxygen, beds

All states have been instructed to ensure availability of oxygen, isolation beds, ventilators and essential medicines in view of rising cases of Covid, official sources said on Wednesday. Image......

2 Covid variants, causing fresh cases in Asia, found in India

One case of the newly emerging COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 and four instances of the LF.7 type have been detected in India, according to INSACOG data. Photograph: Courtesy WHO As of May 2025, the......

Centre reviews mpox situation, anticipates imported cases

There are currently no reported cases of Monkeypox in India even though cautionary measures will be put in place to prevent and control the spread of the disease, the Union health ministry said on......

How IITs are gearing up to fight COVID-19 menace

While some researchers are developing prototypes for ventilators to overcome their shortage, others have teamed up to develop testing kits. IITs across the country have joined the fight against......

COVID-19 vaccine: The Need for Caution

History shows us that even effective vaccines could have unknown side effects that could develop over time, warns former Cabinet Secetary K M Chandrasekhar. On July 2, the Indian Council of......

Indian women miss out but SA announce 24-member squad for England tour

IMAGE: Indian women's team was also scheduled to tour England for the tri-series (also involving SA) but it had pulled out due to the health crisis in their own country. Photograph: ICC Business......