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Check Out Nakshrea, Tithi, Shubh Muhurat for Today

Today, June 12 is Shukla Paksha Dwitiya tithi of Jyeshtha month in Vikram Samvat 2078. The day will be Shaniwara (Saturday). According to Hindu beliefs, Saturday is dedicated to Lord Shani. He is represented as a figure carrying a shaft in his hand sitting on a vulture. Lord Shani is widely regarded as the god of karma, retribution and justice…

Circumstantial Evidence Points at Possible Wuhan Lab Leak, Says Indian Scientist On Origin of Covid-19

Amid ongoing probe and research into the origins of Covid-19, Indian scientist Monali Rahalkar seems more inclined to believe that the virus was not natural and there was an accidental leak from a Wuhan laboratory as she says circumstantial evidence towards it. China may have attempted to cover it up, says the microbiologist. Rahalkar, scientist D (Bioenergy group) Agharkar Research Institute,…

PM Modi Talks Global Recovery from Pandemic in G7 Address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first Outreach Session of the G7 Summit on Saturday emphasised on keeping open supply chains for vaccine raw materials and components to help enhance vaccine production in countries like India. The session, titled ‘Building Back Stronger – Health’, focused on global recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and on strengthening resilience against future pandemics, the…

India Administers Over 25 Crore Doses of Covid Vaccine

Over 25 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered till now in the country, with more than 31 lakh jabs given on Saturday, the Union health ministry said. In a statement, the ministry said that India has also crossed the “historic landmark” of 20 crore (20,46,01,176 ) first dose administration. It said that 18,45,201 people in the 18-44 age…

Tamil Nadu Covid-19 Lockdown Extended till June 21; Liquor Shops Open in 27 Districts, Including Chennai

Tamil Nadu government on Friday extended the state-wide lockdown till June 21 and announced some relaxations in Covid-19 curbs, including allowing the sale of liquor in 27 districts. Chief Minister M K Stalin, while making the announcement, underscored the need for adherence to norms like using thermal screening and hand sanitisers in retail shops and not using air conditioners. The…

G7 Summit Kicks Off, PM Modi to Address 3 Sessions, First One Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address three breakout sessions at the G7 Summit over Saturday and Sunday. India has been invited as a guest country at the summit along with South Africa, Australia and South Korea. Meanwhile on Friday, UK PM Boris Johnson opened the Summit in Cornwall with a message for the world leaders to “learn lessons”…