WHO warns of Omicron overload as China, Europe impose new curbs
The Hindu
As WHO issues warning, Europe and China impose measures to check spread of COVID-19 variant
The WHO warned on Tuesday that the Omicron coronavirus variant could lead to overwhelmed healthcare systems even though early studies suggest it leads to milder disease, as China and Germany brought back tough restrictions to stamp out new infection surges.
China put hundreds of thousands more people under lockdown, while infections hit new highs in multiple U.S. states and European countries.
COVID-19 surges have wreaked havoc around the world, with many nations trying to strike a balance between economically punishing restrictions and controlling the spread of the virus.
Indian H-1B visa holders are stranded in India due to cancelled consular appointments amid new vetting policies during the holiday season.
UDF inducts P.V. Anvar and C.K. Janu as associate members, strengthening alliances ahead of Kerala's upcoming Assembly elections.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar visits Sri Lanka on December 23 as PM Modi's envoy, reinforcing India's support following Cyclone Ditwah's devastation.
Mamata Banerjee accuses the Election Commission of gross errors in West Bengal's voter mapping during the SIR exercise, favouring BJP.
Police raid in Eluru nets 281 gamblers, seizes 130 cars, 40 two-wheelers, 250 phones, and ₹32 lakh cash.
BJP proposes three candidates for Tripunithura chairperson following recent Kerala local body polls, emerging as the largest bloc.
Congress Working Committee to decide on actions against the government's replacement of MGNREGA with VB-G RAM, says Kannan Gopinathan.
Hyderabad's International Kite Festival to be held at Parade Grounds from January 13 to 15. Hot air balloons, and drones festival to be held in city periphery
In Egypt’s Nubian village near Aswan, many homes keep crocodiles, believed to ward off the evil eye.
The year 2025 witnessed a number of crowd crush and stampedes, leading to over 100 deaths this year.
Roca Group opens the Roca Delhi Gallery, its first in India, as part of its international network of design-led cultural spaces
Congress rebuffs KCR’s claims on the Palamuru-Ranga Reddy project, urging him to debate in Assembly sessions.
Agri-economist advocates for a national research centre and board to support areca growers affected by leaf spot disease in Malnad.