China shuts down 2nd city due to Covid outbreak
Beijing, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) In the wake of a worsening outbreak of Covid-19, China on Tuesday shut down another city Yan’an, about 300 km from Xi’an – the first city to go under lock down,…
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Doctors to take final call on protest after RDA’s meeting
New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) After meeting Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday over demands to expedite NEET-PG Counselling, the Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) said that they will take the final call…
Xiaomi reportedly patents clamshell flip phone
Beijing, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Smartphone brand Xiaomi has reportedly patented a smartphone that is likely be a clamshell flip phone with dual camera and selfie display. According to GSMArena, the company has patented a device…
Omicron may do good by replacing Delta from world: Experts
New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The highly transmissible Omicron variant of Covid, which has so far been detected in more than 100 countries so far, may help the world get rid of the Delta strain…
Fintech firm Slice plans to hire 800 people in 2022
Bengaluru, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Fintech company Slice on Tuesday announced that it is planning to hire close to 800 people across various posts in the operations, design, product, and engineering verticals in the coming year….
Dr Reddy’s to soon launch Molnupirvair capsules
Hyderabad, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, which Tuesday received emergency-use authorisation from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to manufacture and market the oral anti-viral drug Molnupiravir for treatment of Covid-19, will soon…
Covid infects kidneys and leads to scarring: Study
London, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) A team of international researchers have shown that SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, infects the kidneys and contributes to tissue scarring, possibly impacting kidney outcomes in the long term. Kidney fibrosis,…
Krafton bans over 58k BGMI accounts for cheating
New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a bid to eradicate cheating on Battlegrounds Mobile India, South Korean game developer Krafton announced that it has permanently banned 58,611 accounts between December 20 to December 26. The…
No more Covid restrictions in MP for now: Govt
Bhopal, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday said no more Covid-related restrictions will be imposed in the state for now. A decision in the regard was taken during a review meeting chaired…
Healthcare, vax supply chain face greatest hacking risk: Report
New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Critical infrastructure will continue to face significant security challenges next year, including everything from energy and financial services to education and healthcare, according to a new report. The pandemic has…
Physical teaching for Class I to V to resume in Odisha from Jan 3
Bhubaneswar, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Physical teaching for the students of Class I to V would resume in Odisha from January 3, School and Mass Education Minister, Samir Ranjan Dash, said here on Tuesday. Speaking to…
Fintech startup MetaMap raises 530 cr in new Series B funding
New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) US-based fintech startup MetaMap (formerly Mati) on Tuesday announced that it has raised 530 crore in Series B funding led by Tribe Capital, with participation from Craft Ventures, Alameda Research…
Sun Pharma gets DCGI nod for Merck’s anti-Covid pill in India
New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Tuesday announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has received emergency use authorisation (EUA) from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to manufacture and…
China slams Elon Musk over near satellite collision in space
Beijing, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chinese web users slammed Tesla founder Elon Musk’s space ambitions after China complained that its space station was forced to take evasive action to avoid collision with satellites launched by Musk’s…
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 teased on Amazon India
New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) After launching the budgeted tab globally, tech giant Samsung is likely to launch the Galaxy Tab A8 in India. Amazon India has teased the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 in a…
Indonesia reports 1st case of local Omicron transmission
Jakarta, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indonesia on Tuesday announced its first locally transmitted Omicron case in capital Jakarta, pushing the government to be more vigilant in tracking the spread of the new Covid-19 variant. “This patient…
Over 2 cr people in Odisha now fully vaccinated
Bhubaneswar, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) More than two crore adults in Odisha are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik informed on Tuesday. Odisha has achieved yet another significant milestone in the fight against…
OnePlus 10 Pro to iPhone SE 3: What lies in store for you in 2022
New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Despite the onslaught of Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns, smartphone business scaled new heights globally in 2021. With new launches lined up, the smartphone industry is expected to keep up the…
Vietnam detects 1st Omicron case
Hanoi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vietnam has detected its first case of the Omicron Covid-19 variant in a quarantine facility in capital Hanoi, the Ministry of Health confirmed on Tuesday. The patient arrived in Hanoi on…
Protesting doctors demand apology from Delhi Police
New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The resident doctors protesting across the national capital to expedite the counselling of NEET-PG 2021, on Tuesday demanded an apology from Delhi Police over cops’ “stern action” during their Monday’s…