INSACOG data shows NB.1.8.1, LF.7 Covid variants active in India

INSACOG data shows NB.1.8.1, LF.7 Covid variants active in India

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Amid reports of increasing cases of SARS-CoV-2 virus in India, data from the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), set up under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, showed the presence of NB.1.8.1, LF.7 — descendants of JN.1 Covid variant in the country. Data from the INSACOG, a consortium of…

Srikanth defeats Yushi Tanaka in Malaysia Masters semi-finals

Srikanth defeats Yushi Tanaka in Malaysia Masters semi-finals

Kuala Lumpur, 25 May (H.S.): Indian badminton player Kidambi Srikanth reached his first men’s singles final in a BWF event in six years at the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament held in Kuala Lumpur. The 32-year-old secured his place in the final with a straight-game victory over Japan’s Yushi Tanaka, winning 21-18, 24-22. Srikanth, a…

Nine of doctors' 10 children killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza, health ministry says

Gaza Strip, May 25 (H.S.): The Gaza Health Ministry reported on Saturday that at least 79 bodies have been brought to hospitals within the last 24 hours due to Israel’s recent airstrikes. The ministry stated that this figure does not include those hospitals in northern Gaza that are now completely cut off. The most tragic…

INSACOG data shows NB.1.8.1, LF.7 Covid variants active in India

INSACOG data shows NB.1.8.1, LF.7 Covid variants active in India

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Amid reports of increasing cases of SARS-CoV-2 virus in India, data from the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), set up under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, showed the presence of NB.1.8.1, LF.7 — descendants of JN.1 Covid variant in the country. Data from the INSACOG, a consortium of…

Indian diaspora in Japan backs Op Sindoor, hails PM Modi’s leadership against terrorism

Tokyo, May 24 (IANS) Members of the Indian diaspora in Japan have lauded the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government’s decisive action against cross-border terrorism through Operation Sindoor, expressing pride in India’s strong response to Pakistan-sponsored terror. The sentiments were voiced during a significant outreach event held at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo, where an all-party…

Govt ratifies interest rate on PF deposits at 8.25 pc for FY 2024-25

Govt ratifies interest rate on PF deposits at 8.25 pc for FY 2024-25

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Centre has ratified the interest rate on employees’ provident fund (PF) deposits at 8.25 per cent for FY2024-25 — the same as the previous fiscal. In February, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) announced to retain the interest rate on employees’ provident fund deposits at 8.25 per cent for…

Govt ratifies interest rate on PF deposits at 8.25 pc for FY 2024-25

Govt ratifies interest rate on PF deposits at 8.25 pc for FY 2024-25

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Centre has ratified the interest rate on employees’ provident fund (PF) deposits at 8.25 per cent for FY2024-25 — the same as the previous fiscal. In February, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) announced to retain the interest rate on employees’ provident fund deposits at 8.25 per cent for…

Govt ratifies interest rate on PF deposits at 8.25 pc for FY 2024-25

Govt ratifies interest rate on PF deposits at 8.25 pc for FY 2024-25

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Centre has ratified the interest rate on employees’ provident fund (PF) deposits at 8.25 per cent for FY2024-25 — the same as the previous fiscal. In February, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) announced to retain the interest rate on employees’ provident fund deposits at 8.25 per cent for…

PM Modi praises Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu for reforms

PM Modi praises Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu for reforms

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Showering praise on Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday showcased Andhra Pradesh’s reforms and growth story at the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting, an official said. “All states should examine and study the reforms of Andhra Pradesh. There could be a lot of inputs…