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Serum says AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine safe, no co-relation with side-effects

3:12 pm December 1, 2020

New Delhi: Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, on Tuesday denied allegations that a COVID-19 trial volunteer suffered serious side effects from a vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, saying that the vaccine is safe and immunogenic. “We would want to assure everyone that the vaccine won’t be released for mass […]

Nivar weakens into cyclonic storm

3:46 pm November 26, 2020

Chennai: The severe cyclonic storm Nivar weakened into a cyclonic storm over coastal Tamil Nadu and it is set to further weaken into a deep depression, the India Meteorological Department said on Thursday. “Severe cyclonic storm Nivar weakened into a cyclonic storm over north coastal Tamil Nadu. The cyclonic storm Nivar would continue to move […]

Dhoni confirms playing for Chennai in 2021 IPL

6:25 pm November 1, 2020

Mumbai: Mahendra Singh Dhoni will return to play for the Chennai Super Kings in the next edition of the Indian Premier League, the former India captain confirmed on Sunday. The 39-year-old called time on an illustrious, trophy-laden career for the national team in August, having not played for India since their semi-final exit at the […]

Bengaluru airport posts growth in cargo volumes after COVID-19 induced slump

3:30 pm October 21, 2020

Bengaluru: After a prolonged slump due to COVID-19,cargo volumes at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB/ BLR Airport) recorded positive growth in September with international freight leading the recovery. The cargo processed last month was 32,449 MT, a growth of0.3 per cent, against the same period last year, according an airport statement on Wednesday. September 2020 witnessed a […]

Two suspected members of ISIS held in Bengaluru

7:43 pm October 8, 2020

Bengaluru: The National Investigation Agency has arrested two suspected members of the city-based ISIS module, which was allegedly involved in radicalisation of youth and funding their trip to Syria to join the terror outfit. Ahamed Abdul Cader (40), hailing from Ramanathapuram district in Tamil Nadu and Irfan Nasir (33) from Frazer Town here were arrested […]