Los Angeles, Aug 23 (UNI) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved and granted emergency use authorisation for updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines to better protect against currently circulating variants. The FDA said on Thursday that the updated vaccines will target the Omicron variant KP.2 strain. “Given waning immunity of the population from previous exposure…
Caracas, Aug 23 (UNI) Venezuela’s Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) validated the results of the presidential elections held last month, which declared that Nicolas Maduro was re-elected as president of Venezuela. The National Electoral Council announced that the Electoral Chamber of the court on Thursday validated the results of the presidential election on July 28,…
Reykjavík, Aug 23 (UNI) A volcanic eruption has begun in Iceland near the town of Grindavik, and an evacuation of the nearby area has been announced, the RUV broadcaster reported on Friday, citing Grindavik fire chief Einar Sveinn Jonsson. The volcanic eruption followed a powerful earthquake, the report added. Jonsson reportedly said that the evacuation…
Damascus, Aug 23 (UNI) The sounds of explosions are heard in the center of Damascus as Syrian air defenses fire on air targets, a Sputnik correspondent reported. Sounds of explosions were heard in the sky above the Syrian capital. Air defense systems were also seen working on air targets in the sky above Damascus. Later,…
4 miscreants in auto looted artist’s mobile Bhopal: Criminal activity in the capital is continuing unabated, even in high-security VVIP areas. On Wednesday night, four individuals in an auto rickshaw looted a stage artist in the 74 Bungalow area. The assailants fled after snatching the victim’s mobile phone and ?300. Prior to the incident, they…
Srinagar, Aug 22 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that the Congress party’s primary objective is to restore democratic rights to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. He said they want to convey to the people of J&K and the rest of the country that their…
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) Renowned actress Mithila Palkar, celebrated for her roles in popular series such as Little Things and The Girl in the City, has been announced as the brand ambassador for Juleo, an exclusive singles club dedicated to fostering genuine connections. Known for her poised and authentic persona, Palkar embodies the qualities…
Chennai, Aug 22 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday evening inaugurated the 5th edition of the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here. He also unveiled the winners’ trophy live in the presence of IndianOil UTT promoters, Mrs Vita Dani and Mr…
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) Archana Kamath, a prominent figure in Indian table tennis and a representative at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has announced her retirement from competitive play to focus on her educational pursuits. The 24-year-old athlete has decided to further her studies abroad, marking a new chapter in her life away from the…
Bengaluru, Aug 22 (UNI) In a thrilling T20 contest at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Mysore Warriors secured a 28-run victory over the Shivamogga Lions, driven by a game-changing performance from Vidyadhar Patil and an explosive finish from J Suchith and Manoj Bhandage. The game began with the Mysore Warriors setting a challenging total of…
