New Delhi [India], April 20 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has approved a total of Rs 4,567.50 crore as advance payment to Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech to ramp up vaccine production against coronavirus, sources told ANI.

New Delhi [India], April 19 (ANI): Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed SpO2 (Blood Oxygen Saturation) supplemental Oxygen Delivery which can be used for moderate COVID patients for oxygen flow therapy and soldiers posted at extreme high-altitude areas.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 19 (ANI/NewsVoir): In recent years, there has been an increase in the rate of unemployment due to reasons ranging from economic downturn to the lack of vocational skills in hopeful candidates.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 19 (ANI): Amid the continuous surge in coronavirus infection, Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Monday said Covid beds in the state will be increased shortly as 'bigger corporates' have promised to provide 50 per cent of their beds to the government recommended coronavirus patients.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 19 (ANI): The AGS Events Duo comprising Akhil Rabindra, the only Asian participating at the European GT4 Championship this year, and Hugo Conde faced tough tests at Monza, Italy in the European GT4 Championship on Sunday evening.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 19 (ANI): Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraja Bommai on Monday said that he had a meeting with Kodihalli Chandrashekar, (who is leading Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) employees strike) and have asked him to withdraw the strike and return to work.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 19 (ANI): Despite being one of the younger players in the India men's hockey team, Shilanand Lakra held his own among the senior players in Argentina and is happy to contribute whenever opportunities come his way.

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 19 (ANI): Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene feels neutral venues in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 makes the tournament more exciting and interesting.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 19 (ANI): Amid the surge in covid-19 cases, the Karnataka government has decided to postpone Zilla Panchayat and Taluq panchayat election.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 19 (ANI): Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has called virtual meeting of Legislative Assembly and legislative council leaders on Tuesday to discuss the COVID-19 situation in Karnataka.