71 pc of children have developed antibodies, won't be affected during COVID third wave: PGIMER Director

A serosurvey which was conducted by the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh has shown 71 per cent of children samples have developed antibodies, PGIMER Director Dr Jagat Ram said on Monday. The serosurvey was conducted among 2,700 children. Commenting on the survey, Dr Jagat Ram said, "We're at the beginning of the 3rd wave of COVID-19 pandemic. A serosurvey conducted by PGIMER, Chandigarh among 2700 children shows 71 per cent of them have developed antibodies. It shows children won't be affected disproportionately during the third wave."

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US President Biden to host in-person Quad Summit at White House on September 24, PM Modi to attend

US President Joe Biden would host the first-ever in-person Quad summit on September 24 which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia and Japanese premier Yoshihide Suga, the White House announced on Monday. The four leaders would discuss deepening their ties and advancing practical cooperation on areas like combatting COVID-19, addressing the climate crisis and promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific, the White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.

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Bengal: 130 children hospitalised with high fever, dysentery in Jalpaiguri

At least 130 children were admitted to Jalpaiguri Sadar Hospital with high fever and dysentery, a health department official said on Monday. Two of them were later shifted to North Bengal Medical College as their condition worsened, he said. The development comes amid warning by experts that the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic might pose a greater risk to children.

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US in touch with India regarding 'over-the-horizon' support: Antony Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured that the United States is in touch with India regarding the over-the-horizon capabilities and plans. In the aftermath of the Afghanistan withdrawal and evacuation, the White House has promised the American people an "over-the-horizon" strategy to fight any transnational terrorism threats emanating from Afghanistan.  When asked whether the Biden administration has reached out to India as a possible staging area for future over the horizon forces capabilities, Blinken said that the Biden administration is deeply engaged with India.

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Breaking News September 14 | LIVE Updates

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PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh State University in Aligarh today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh State University in Aligarh today. The inauguration will take place at 12 PM which will be followed by the PM's address on the occasion. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and UP Governor Anandiben Patel will also be present on the ocassion.

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Gujarat rains: Rajkot hit hard; Navy, IAF help sought for relief-rescue ops

Authorities in Rajkot in Gujarat on Monday sought help from the Indian Air Force and Navy as heavy rains through the day inundated large parts of the district, leading to the death of one person and the evacuation to safety of over 2,000 people.

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