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The total number of COVID-19 cases with UK, South Africa and Brazil variants in the country is now at 242, the government said on Thursday. Meanwhile, 17,407 new COVID-19 cases and 89 deaths were reported in the country in the last 24 hours. The country's coronavirus tally has reached 1,11,39,516 including 1,08,26,075 recoveries and 1,57,435 deaths. Follow the Latest coronavirus updates here With 83,556 active coronavirus infections, Maharashtra has the highest number of cases in the country. Kerala follows with 46,288 active cases. Last month, India has detected two new variants of the virus-- namely N440 K and E484Q in Maharashtra and Kerala, the Union Health Ministry . "Two new variants-- N440K and E484Q have been found in Maharashtra, Kerala and Telangana . However, it cannot be assured that these two new virus strains are responsible for the surge of fresh COVID-19 in these states," Dr VK Paul , Member (Health) of the NITI Aayog said. ... » Learn More about UK, South Africa, Brazilian Covid-19 strain cases in India now at 242

(This story was first published in the Times of India on March 4, 2021) MUMBAI: Out of 90 samples sent from the city on February 17, only one showed the UK strain (B1.1.7), said preliminary reports shared with the civic authorities. Genome sequencing did not show any other significant variants at the moment. A final report is awaited. Samples from three categories of patients in Andheri’s SevenHills Hospital—mild, moderate and critical—were sent to the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in New Delhi to look for mutant strains that could explain the spurt in cases seen from February 10. “We have been told that only one sample has tested positive for the UK variant. No other major mutations have been found but we will wait for the detailed findings,” said additional municipal commissioner Suresh Kakani. The city has already dealt with three cases of the UK strain. “We could control it well,” he said. Mumbai City Latest Updates B.1.1.7, also called ... » Learn More about UK strain in 1 of 90 samples from Mumbai, no other major variant in NCDC report

Following complaint, cops visited Khed-Shivapur and Anewadi plazas on NH-48; fake receipts also seized from the youths In serious financial irregularities that have cost the exchequer in crores, cops found that a racket illegally collected cash from vehicles passing through two toll plazas on the busy Pune-Satara stretch on National Highway 48 that connects Mumbai and Bengaluru . Till Wednesday evening, seven people have been arrested by Pune rural police in the case. gang has been simple: issue fake receipts and collect cash. The gang has been active since the past two months, as per preliminary investigations. They zeroed in on the extreme left lane of the two toll plazas — Khed-Shivapur and Anewadi. Usually, the extra-wide vehicles like trucks and trailers take the extreme left lane apart from several cars and buses. Just metres before the toll plaza, the gang members used to give the drivers fake receipts in collusion with toll plaza operators, cops have found. ... » Learn More about 7 held for Rs 2.8 crore illegal toll collection

Paris: Nuclear power is responsible for 10 percent of the world's electricity production, but it remains a controversial source of energy, a decade after the tsunami that triggered the Fukushima nuclear crisis. Here is a look at the state of nuclear energy around the world: - Fewer reactors - "It was an industry in serious crisis globally before the Fukushima events happened. This crisis has worsened considerably since then," said Mycle Schneider , an independent analyst and consultant on energy and nuclear policy based in Paris. The high costs of construction and concerns about safety have cooled interest in the industry. The number of nuclear reactors has receded in the past decade, from 429 in 2010 to 412 at the end of last year, according to Schneider, author of an annual report critical of the sector. But energy generation has increased, from 365.3 gigawatts in 2010 to 367.1 in 2020, as new reactors tend to be more powerful while older facilities were upgraded. ... » Learn More about Nuclear power sector ‘in crisis’ 10 years after Fukushima disaster

HYDERABAD : With the onset of summer, several residents in the city have started facing the heat of power cuts for varied durations. As the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL) saw an 8% rise in power consumption in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits over the last one month, power cuts in few areas have left residents sweating. With mercury levels inching closer to the 40 degree Celsius mark, residents are sweating it out with power cuts becoming a regular affair in areas such as Old City, Alkapur Township, Somajiguda and Manikonda, to name a few. Residents rue that frequent power cuts in the name of maintenance work, tree trimming and repair work have started to affect both work from home and online classes for children. “Even today, the power supply was disconnected at 9 am and was restored only by 3 pm. I am working from home and I have children who take online classes. Long power cuts have become a frequent affair and ... » Learn More about Residents in Hyderabad rue power cuts, officials deny outages

Adding nuts and seeds to your diet is one of the best things you can do for your health. They are nutritious, healthy and prevent you from several kinds of chronic diseases. Sunflower seeds are one such type of seeds that is loaded with high-quality nutrients. They are rich in healthy fats, beneficial plant compounds and several vitamins and minerals. Sunflower seeds can even help reduce inflammation, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. They are part of the sunflower plant. In general, there are two main types of sunflower crops- one is grown for the seeds and the other is grown for the oil. They generally have a mild, nutty flavour and a firm but tender texture. The nutritional content of sunflower seeds Sunflower seeds might appear tiny but are extremely nutritious. They contain varied nutrients, required by our body to carry out different internal functions. The white seeds are especially high in vitamin E, zinc and selenium. These nutrients protect your body’s cells against ... » Learn More about Sunflower seeds: Nutrition, health benefits and the best way to have them

Bharatiya Janata Party in Kerala on Thursday said it has requested the party's national leadership to declare "Metroman" E Sreedharan, who recently joined the party, as the National Democratic Alliance's chief ministerial candidate in Kerala in the coming assembly elections. If the NDA, "under the leadership of "Metroman", gets an opportunity to rule the state, "we are confident we will be able to implement development works under Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a ten-fold force in Kerala", state unit president K Surendran said. Addressing a party meeting Thiruvalla, he highlighted the achievements of Sreedharan, including the completion of the reconstruction of Palarivattom flyover here in five months, much ahead of the stipulated time. "He completed the project in five months without any corruption. That is why we requested Sreedharan and our party leadership that he should be projected as the (NDA's) Chief Minister candidate", he said at the meeting organised ... » Learn More about Kerala BJP pitches for making ‘Metro man’ Sreedharan as CM candidate

As the world celebrates Waffle Day on March 25, we bring you fluffy yet crispy waffle recipes to try at home. Goat Cheese Savoury Waffle Recipe by Chef Neeraj Tyagi, Director of Culinary, Pullman & Novotel New Delhi Aerocity Ingredients: 400 ml milk 85 gm butter 5 gm castor sugar 6 gm salt 10 gm yeast 250 gm maida 60 ml cream 1 gm baking soda 25 gm milk for yeast 2 tbsp activated charcoal For the goat cheese and garden tomato salad : 80 gm goat cheese 5 yellow cherry tomatoes 5 red cherry tomatoes Fresh basil few leaves 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Sea salt to taste Fresh cracked pepper to taste Method: Scale all the ingredients as per the desired batch. In a small pot over medium heat, combine milk and butter until melted and hot but not simmering. Stir in sugar and salt; remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm. In a large bowl, combine milk and yeast. Let it stand until foamy for about 5 minutes. ... » Learn More about Recipe: How to make a charcoal activated waffle

Moon Jae-in's visit will play a crucial role in exploring complementarities between India's Act East policy and South Korea's New Southern policy, says Rahul Mishra. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi and South Korean President Moon Jae-in head for a meeting at Hyderabad House, July 10, 2018. Photograph: Kamal Singh/PTI Photo 2018 has been a remarkable success in the context of India's Act East policy. The year began with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj inaugurating the Regional Pravasi Bhartiya Divas in Singapore on January 9, and in the six months since she has visited Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia and Mongolia. At the beginning of 2018, the Act East policy received a boost with the commemoration of 25 years of India-Association of Southeast Asian Nations dialogue partnership, with all 10 ASEAN heads of States visiting India to participate in the commemorative summit. For the first time in the history of India's Republic Day celebrations, the 10 ... » Learn More about Why the South Korean president came calling

India remains North Korea's 2nd-largest import source after China, according to several estimates by multilateral bodies, says Subhayan Chakraborty. IMAGE: Performers in traditional dress chat during the opening ceremony of a new dock at the North Korean port of Rajin. India remains North Korea's 2nd-largest import source after China. Photograph: Yuri Maltsev/Reuters Of the more than $36 billion worth of refined petroleum exported by India in 2017-18, a small trickle worth $16 million, managed to find its way to North Korea, despite economic sanctions currently in place. It constituted the largest component of India's exports, measuring a significant $57.55 million to the country, something that policy experts feel may only increase now that the nation has agreed to neuter its nuclear weapons program. While official statistics from North Korea are hard to come by due to the ruling regime's limited contact with the larger global economy, India remains North Korea's ... » Learn More about The intriguing tale of India’s trade with North Korea