Why Some People Are Protected Against Covid-19, Study Reveals

The study is based on an analysis of the genetic activity in the nasal tissues. A new study published in the science journal Nature has revealed why some people never get COVID-19, even after exposure. Researchers conducted a world-first experiment where they intentionally infected healthy volunteers with a pre-Alpha strain of SARS-CoV-2.  They found that […]

Indian banks are strong enough to support growth

5 min read Last Updated : Jun 21 2024 | 10:20 PM IST Close to a decade ago, India’s regulators, along with banks, teamed up to launch a surgical strike on asset quality issues plaguing the banking sector post the global financial crisis. The message was clear: The sanctity of the financial fabric was […]

Hike GST exemption limit for firms with up to Rs 1.5 cr turnover: GTRI

Firms with less than Rs 1.5 crore turnover make up over 80 per cent of registrations but contribute less than 7 per cent of overall tax collection. Representative Picture 2 min read Last Updated : Jun 21 2024 | 10:18 PM IST Think tank GTRI on Friday suggested a host of reforms like increasing […]

Amid protests, Maharashtra CM says Shaktipeeth Highway will not be forced on people

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday announced that the proposed Shaktipeeth Highway connecting Nagpur and Goa will not be forced on the people and that the government was also thinking of realignment of the route where there is opposition. The Indian Express on June 19 had reported that stung by the Lok Sabha poll […]

‘Blatant untruths’: MEA on ABC documentary on Indian intelligence agents in Australia

India on Friday described as “blatant untruths” the content of a documentary made by ABC News that claimed to uncover alleged attempts of Indian intelligence agents to interfere in Australia’s “national security”. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the documentary appeared to serve a particular agenda to “malign” India. “The documentary contains blatant untruths, […]