‘Risk of Covid mutating to overcome vaccine immunity prevails’: Ex-WHO scientist | Latest News India | Times Of Ahmedabad

Three years after Covid-19 rocked the world, former World Health Organization (WHO) scientist Soumya Swaminathan said a small risk of the virus mutating to overcome immunity offered by various vaccines remains. “Continued surveillance is important,” she told news agency ANI. Formerr World Health Organisation (WHO) chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan (Shankar Narayan/HT PHOTO) Swaminathan also said the risk of getting a heart attack and...

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Ex-PM Deve Gowda hospitalised for routine medical check-up: ‘No need for panic’ | Latest News India | Times Of Ahmedabad

JDS Supremo H D Deve Gowda was on Tuesday admitted to a hospital here for a “routine check up”. The former Prime Minister said he will be back home in a couple of days and there was no need for any “panic or anxiety.” Former Prime Minister and JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda (PTI) “I have come to the hospital for a routine check-up. There is no need for any panic or anxiety. I will be back home in a couple of days,” Gowda, who is admitted to a...

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80 Afghan citizens dead in Italian shipwreck, says Taliban foreign ministry | World News | Times Of Ahmedabad

Afghanistan’s Taliban-led foreign ministry said on Tuesday that 80 Afghan citizens, including children, had died in Sunday’s shipwreck off the southern coast of Italy. Rescuers have so far confirmed at least 64 people were killed after a sailboat sank in heavy seas near Steccato di Cutro, a seaside resort on the eastern coast of Calabria. Eighty people had been rescued and more people were believed to be missing. Also read: Day after Pakistan minister’s Kabul visit, Taliban reopen key trade route “With great sadness, we learned … that 80 Afghan...

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Indian national shot dead by police in Sydney for allegedly stabbing cleaner | Latest News India | Times Of Ahmedabad

A 32-year-old Indian national was shot dead by the Australian police on Tuesday after he allegedly stabbed a cleaner at a railway station in Sydney and threatened law enforcement officers, media reports said. Australian police (File Photo) Mohamed Rahmathullah Syed Ahmed, who hails from Tamil Nadu, was identified by the Consulate General of India in Sydney, as the man who was fatally shot by the police. Ahmed allegedly attacked a 28-year-old...

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Australian education minister begins India visit to boost bilateral collaboration | Latest News India | Times Of Ahmedabad

NEW DELHI: Australian education minister Jason Clare arrived in Delhi on Tuesday on a four-day official trip to promote institutional partnerships and boost collaborations between the two countries. Australian education minister Jason Clare arrived in India for an official visit from February 28 to March 3 in New Delhi on Tuesday (ANI) During his visit, Jason, along with his Indian counterpart Dharmendra Pradhan, will attend a student engagement...

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Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi takes charge of Western Naval Command | Latest News India | Times Of Ahmedabad

NEW DELHI: Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Tuesday took over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command from Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, who retired after four decades of military service, at a ceremonial parade held at INS Shikra, a naval helicopter base in Mumbai, the navy said in a statement. Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi (right) on Tuesday took charge of Western Naval Command from Vice Admiral Ajendra...

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BJP firms up massive outreach plan in Telangana ahead of elections | Latest News India | Times Of Ahmedabad

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will launch a massive public outreach campaign, with rallies by senior party leaders including union ministers across Telangana’s 119 assembly constituencies which go to polls later this year. Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Bandi Sanjay Kumar with others during the celebration on the birth anniversary of spiritualist and social reformer Sant Sevalal Maharaj, at party office in...

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Nagaland Polls: Repoll ordered in 4 polling stations on March 1 | Latest News India | Times Of Ahmedabad

KOHIMA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday ordered repolling at four polling stations in Nagaland’s Zunheboto, Wokha, Mon and Tuensang districts. The repoll will be held on Wednesday from 7 am to 4 pm. Polling officials returning from their respective polling stations after finishing their day long election duty for Nagaland Assembly Election, in Wokha on Monday (CEO Nagaland Twitter) The four polling stations where voting will...

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Army central command chief leads para jump on penultimate day of his service | Latest News India | Times Of Ahmedabad

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Command Lt Gen Yogendra Dimri led the Shatrujeet paratroopers in a command jump organized at Agra a day before his retirement from service. A total of 70 personnel including Lt Gen Dimri took part in the para jump living by the motto ‘Men Apart, Every Man an Emperor’. General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Command Lt Gen Yogendra Dimri led the Shatrujeet paratroopers in a command jump...

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Anand Mahindra meets ‘classmate’ Bill Gates, says ‘Did not discuss IT but…’ | Latest News India | Times Of Ahmedabad

Anand Mahindra on Tuesday met Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and said they did not ‘discuss IT or any business but about how they could work together to multiply social impact,’ while revealing that he received a free, autographed copy of Gates’s book. Anand Mahindra with Bill Gates. (@anandmahindra/ Twitter ) Also Read| Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, RBI governor discuss financial inclusion… “Good to see Bill Gates again. And, refreshingly,...

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Daily brief: Ex-WHO scientist on Covid mutation overcoming vaccine immunity | Latest News India | Times Of Ahmedabad

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. Former World Health Organization (WHO) Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan.(REUTERS) ‘Risk of Covid mutating to overcome vaccine immunity prevails’: Ex-WHO scientist Three years after Covid-19 rocked the world, former World Health Organization (WHO) scientist Soumya Swaminathan said a small risk of the virus mutating...

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India, UAE working to finalise rupee-dirham arrangement for trade: Envoy | Latest News India | Times Of Ahmedabad

NEW DELHI: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are engaged in technical discussions to finalise a rupee-dirham arrangement for trade as part of the efforts to build on the free trade agreement signed by the two countries last year, UAE ambassador Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali said in an interview. UAE ambassador Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali The UAE is also keen on revisiting the arrangement for flights to India and introducing flights to...

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BTS 'dances' to Jab We Met's Mauja Hi Mauja, video goes viral. Watch | Trending | Times Of Ahmedabad

Popular South Korean boyband BTS has made waves throughout the world. Their energetic music and amazing choreographies have caught thousands of eyeballs. Many even love to recreate their dances. That’s not only it, several fans even edit their music videos to different songs to see how their steps would match with various beats. These videos are entertaining to watch and often go viral.Now adding to the list of such clips is this video that shows BTS ‘dancing’ to Mauja Hi Mauja, a song from the film Jab We Met. Instagram user @the_ria_army07...

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‘One lakh Tipu Sultans...’: Karnataka BJP MLA’s remark sparks controversy | Latest News India | Times Of Ahmedabad

The controversy over Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the erstwhile kingdom of Mysore, refuses to die down in Karnataka with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal invoking the 18th-century ruler ahead of the Assembly elections in the state. Basangouda Patil Yatnal BJP legislator Basangouda Patil Yatnal. (File Photo) Addressing a rally in Vijayapura, Yatnal said, “All MLAs ask me, in your constituency, there are one lakh Tipu Sultans...

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Russia scrambles fighter jets after 'UFO' entered St. Petersburg; Putin briefed | Times Of Ahmedabad

Published on Feb 28, 2023 07:53 PM IST Russia closed the main international airport in St. Petersburg amid fears of a drone attack. The St. Petersburg airport was shut down temporarily and flight operations were suspended after reports of an unidentified flying object in its airspace. Some Russian media reports claimed that the UFO was possibly a drone in the area. As per report, Russia scrambled its fighter jets to intercept the ‘intruder’.   ...

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Pakistan court orders non-bailable arrest of Imran Khan in Toshakhana case | World News | Times Of Ahmedabad

A Pakistani court on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Imran Khan, as the cricket star-turned-politician called on his supporters to keep up protests amid a roiling political crisis. The court in the capital Islamabad that ordered the former premier’s arrest said Khan had skipped a hearing on charges of selling state gifts and concealing his assets. Judge Zafar Iqbal’s order came on a day of political drama in Pakistan, as three other courts on Tuesday ruled Khan was immune from arrest on separate charges relating to...

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Sachin Tendulkar shares about his travel adventures, shares video of a leopard | Trending | Times Of Ahmedabad

Sachin Tendulkar’s social media is full of various kinds of posts. The former cricketer often shares insights and glimpses from his life that catch many’s attention. From posting about numerous delicacies to his travel adventures, Sachin Tendulkar’s posts often go viral. Now, another post shared by Master Blaster has intrigued people. This time, it is a video of a leopard. In the video, which was shared a few hours ago, you can see a leopard walking around in a jungle. The video was shot from a distance. In the post’s caption, Sachin Tendulkar...

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February was warmest in 122 years; brace for a severe summer: IMD | Latest News India | Times Of Ahmedabad

This February was the warmest in the past 122 years since India Meteorological Department (IMD) started keeping records in 1901, officials said on Tuesday. Mirage seen after an increase in the temperature levels at Kartavya Path, near Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times) The average maximum or day temperatures were 1.73 degree C above normal over the country making it the warmest...

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Leopard takes a ‘walk’ in Nainital, netizens say it is ‘health conscious’ | Trending | Times Of Ahmedabad

Many of us often take a stroll at night. The air feels fresh, and a late-night walk is a good way to end the day. However, have you ever encountered a leopard on the road while strolling? Sounds surprising, doesn’t it? Well, believe it or not, recently, a leopard was seen taking a ‘post-dinner walk.’ In a video shared by Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Saket Badola, you can see a leopard walking on the streets of Nanital. The majestic animal is walking on an empty road. A person behind the leopard is recording it. Then the animal seems to...

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India approves $3.9bn hydropower project near China border: All you need to know | Latest News India | Times Of Ahmedabad

India on Tuesday approved its largest ever hydropower project – Dibang Multipurpose Project (MPP) – in the mountainous northeastern region bordering China in a move to build renewable generation to meet rising power demand. The project will be developed by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Limited, reported news agency Bloomberg. Lower Dibang Valley where the hydropower project will be built. Also read: Greens oppose Pune riverfront...

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Artist uses AI to generate pics of Indians at fictional event ‘Pankh Mela’ | Trending | Times Of Ahmedabad

Images created using artificial intelligence (AI) have taken over the Internet for a while now. Many artists are now using this technology to create wonderful artworks. Among them is Twitter user Prateek Arora who has already created a buzz with his incredible works. Recently, his AI-generated images of “Old Delhi at night” went crazy viral. He is at it again and this time, he generated pictures of a fictional event called ‘Pankh Mela’ using AI. His Twitter thread has attracted the attention of many, including actor Kunal Kapoor. “Pankh Mela...

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Hutong Cat | China and Russia's invasion of Ukraine: A year later | World News | Times Of Ahmedabad

Avant-garde Chinese artist Huang Rui, whose work is often described as seminal, is treading a thin line. On February 23, a day before it was one year of Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, he displayed his installation art “Absence of Black Moon” at an event, titled Together for Peace, jointly organised by the Ukrainian and Polish embassies in Beijing. The event was well attended by diplomats from various countries including the United States (US) ambassador, Nicholas Burns. Given China’s staunch support for Moscow and complete disregard...

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Bear Grylls reminisces ‘rainforest adventure’ with PM Modi on ‘Man vs Wild’ | Latest News India | Times Of Ahmedabad

Adventurer Bear Grylls, host of the popular television show ‘Man vs Wild’, took a trip down the memory lane on Monday and recalled when Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared on his show in August 2019. Taking to Twitter on Monday, Grylls posted a photo of himself with PM Modi from the show, shot in the untamed wilderness of the Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand. Adventurer Bear Grylls seen with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the shooting...

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Pak PM baffled by chicken rates in cash-strapped nation as Ramazan approaches | Times Of Ahmedabad

Published on Feb 28, 2023 06:07 PM IST Pakistan PM is baffled by high chicken rates in the cash-strapped nation. In a meeting attended by Pakistan’s food minister, Shehbaz Sharif pulled up officials for chicken becoming a luxury item as Ramazan is approaching. 1 kg of Chicken meat now costs over PKR 700 in Pakistan. Shehbaz Sharif asked officials, ‘Why is Chicken so expensive?’ as he hinted at profiteering by vendors. The Express Tribune reported details of the meeting in which Sharif ordered “ruthless legal action against hoarders and profiteers”....

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Sisodia's plea seeking bail in excise policy case dismissed. Here's what SC said | Latest News India | Times Of Ahmedabad

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia’s plea seeking bail in the Delhi excise policy case, asking him to approach the high court. “We don’t want to interfere in such a matter at the first instance, you can make all your points before the high court”, the top court said. The plea was mentioned by Abhishek Manu Singhvi seeking an urgent hearing on the matter before the bench led by Chief Justice of India...

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