Delhi has a population of more than 2 crore and about half its population was infected at one point and developed antibodies as per the fifth round of serosurvey. The official count of infections is 6.34 lakh

Economic reforms have continued apace and have been supplemented by long-pending reforms in the areas of labour and agriculture through legislation, The President said

In more than five decades, this year's parade will be the first Republic Day parade to be organised without a chief guest. Before this, there were no chief guests during the Republic Day parade in 1952, 1953 and 1966

In his video message to celebrate the birth of an extraordinary Constitution that established India as the biggest sovereign democracy in the world, the UK PM reiterated his plan to visit India in the coming months

The survey has shown that in a single district of the National Capital, 50-60 per cent of the sampled population has developed COVID-19 antibodies

When asked if the farm laws should be amended as suggested by the government or repealed as demanded by the farmers, 55 per cent respondents voted for amendment while 28 per cent voted for repealing

India has already rolled out a massive coronavirus vaccination drive under which two vaccines, Covishield and Covaxin, are being administered to frontline health workers across the country

The 31.5-inch IPS monitor has a 3840 x 2160 p resolution, which the company claims offers realistic and enhanced colour, contrast and clarity at wide angles for lifelike vision

A new report by Deloitte titled Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Predictions 2021 says that the fears around 5G are grossly overblown

A Crisil research report says higher excise duty, which rose by Rs 13 to Rs 32.98 per litre in 2020, and with value added tax, the government is expected to earn incremental revenue of Rs 1.4 lakh crore during the current fiscal

Market regulator SEBI gave a go-ahead on Wednesday to Future Group's scheme of arrangement and sale of assets to Reliance; The World Economic Forum (WEF) has warned that infectious diseases, environmental risks, and economic troubles including livelihood and debt crises stand as the highest risks for the next ten years; Democrat Joe Biden was sworn in as president of the United States on Wednesday, vowing to end the 'uncivil war' in a deeply divided country reeling from a battered economy and a raging coronavirus pandemic. Watch this and more on News Blast.Also Read: Economic recovery in FY22 to be V (vaccine)-shaped: RBI

Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.8% to finish at 28,756.86, while South Korea's Kospi edged up 1.5% to 3,160.84. Hong Kong's Hang Seng slipped 0.1% to 29,927.76, while the Shanghai Composite added 1.1% to 3,621.26

As many as 3,600 healthcare workers were vaccinated against coronavirus in Delhi on January 18, very less than the opening day of the nationwide COVID-19 immunisation drive; Indian auto market leader Maruti Suzuki has increased the prices on account of higher input costs; Indians may soon find job offers from Japan in sectors like healthcare, construction, aviation, food services, agriculture. Watch this and more on News Blast.Also Read: Don't take vaccine if you have these conditions; Bharat Biotech releases advisory

According to experts, people have adopted a \"wait and watch\" approach which has resulted in low turnout at vaccination centres

COVID-19 immunisation in Delhi: The sharp drop in immunisations comes after 51 adverse events following immunization - one severe and 50 minor cases were reported from Delhi on Saturday

A total of 2,24,301 beneficiaries have been vaccinated till January 17. On the launch day of the vaccination, 2,07,229 beneficiaries had received the jabs

This rule will take effect from 11.59 pm on January 24 as part of tighter border measures to manage the risk of imported COVID-19 cases

Our finding that smokers are less likely to be seropositive is the first report from the general population and part of growing evidence that despite COVID-19 being a respiratory disease, smoking may be protective, CSIR said

A total of 16,755 vaccinators participated in the vaccination process across India, the ministry added. Not a single case of hospitalisation post-vaccine administration has been reported yet

COVID-19 vaccination drive India: Dr Guleria was the third person to take the shot. Before him, a sanitation worker and a healthcare worker got vaccinated