India reports record 115,736 new COVID-19 infections
The total number of cases now stands at 12.8 million, making it the third worst-hit country after the United States and Brazil.
Wed Apr 07 2021
India says it contains spread of COVID-19, no new cases in fifth of country
146 of India's 718 districts have had no new cases for a week and 18 districts for two weeks.
Thu Jan 28 2021
India hails 'life saving' COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Leading scientists and doctors have called on authorities to release efficacy data about Covaxin to boost confidence about the vaccine.
Mon Jan 18 2021
India says local COVID-19 vaccine final trials could end within two months
India's health minister said on Sunday a locally-developed COVID-19 vaccine candidate could complete its final trials in a month or two.
Mon Nov 23 2020
Home remedies boom as India pandemic cases soar
The hungry for alternative treatments has also fuelled controversial and pseudoscientific claims to have found Covid-19 "cures".
Thu Oct 29 2020
India to roll out quick and cheap coronavirus paper test
The locally developed Feluda, resembles a home pregnancy paper-strip test and delivers results within an hour.
Wed Oct 21 2020
India's COVID-19 death toll rises to 9,195 as total cases reach 320,922
311 new deaths of COVID-19 and 11,929 more positive cases were reported, taking the number of deaths to 9,195 and total cases to 320,922 in India.
Sun Jun 14 2020
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024