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Pfizer and Astra vaccines less effective after 90 days, says study
By Administrator_ India Capital Sands A British public health study has found that protection from either of the two most commonly used Covid-19 vaccines against the now prevalent Delta variant of the coronavirus weakens within three months. It also found that those who get infected after receiving two shots of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the AstraZeneca vaccine […]
Sensex touches 56,000 but ends in the red; bank stocks tumble
By Administrator_ India Capital Sands The BSE Sensex scaled the 56,000-mark for the first time on Wednesday but finished in the red following a late sell-off as investors pocketed gains in banking, finance, and IT stocks. Snapping its four-session record-setting spree, the 30-share benchmark closed 162.78 points or 0.29 percent lower at 55,629.49. It touched its all-time […]
Oil falls as Delta surge clouds fuel demand outlook
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Oil prices fell more than 1% on Monday, dropping for a third session, as government-imposed restrictions on mobility to counter the spread of the Delta variant raised worries about a recovery in fuel demand. Brent crude was down 80 cents, or 1.1%, at $69.79 a barrel by 0046 GMT, after edging […]
Olympic Gold medalist Neeraj Chopra rises to number 2 in world rankings
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has gained 14 places to become world number two in the latest world rankings after his sensational show in the Tokyo Olympics. Neeraj Chopra created history on August 7 as he became the first from the country to win a gold in track and field in the Olympics. He […]
South Korea exceeds 2,000 daily cases for 1st time
By Administrator_India Capital Sands South Korea’s daily increase in coronavirus infections has exceeded 2,000 for the first time since the start of the pandemic, continuing an alarming spread despite the enforcement of strict virus restrictions in large population centers. Health Minister Kwon Deok-Cheol on Wednesday pleaded for people to stay home during the holiday break […]
PM announces Rs. 11,000 cr plan to make India self-sufficient in edible oil
By Administrator_ India Capital Sands As India’s import dependency on edible oil continues to rise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today announced an Rs 11,000 crore National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) to make India self-sufficient in cooking oils, including palm oil. Modi also said while India has become self-sufficient in rice, wheat, and sugar, it was not enough as the […]
The brand called Neeraj Chopra, India’s new sporting superstar : Enter
By Administrator_ India Capital Sands Neeraj Chopra unleashes a spear that soars into the Tokyo sky, stops himself before the foul line by gripping the turf for a split second, and springs back in one swift motion. Next, he nonchalantly turns his back on the javelin — still in its flight path — and holds his […]
Men’s hockey: India beats Germany 5-4 to clinch bronze medal, ends a four-decade wait | Olympics
By Administrator_ India Capital Sands The Indian men’s hockey team bagged the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics after defeating Germany in the third-place match on August 5. India defeated Germany 5-4 to clinch the Olympic medal. This is India’s first hockey medal in more than 40 years. Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Simranjeet Singh, and […]