Working as a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with experience of more than eight years in online media. Keenly interested in political issues (India and world), sports, and, to some extent, business (news on startups). Like spending pastime keeping abreast of things happening across the globe.
Articles by Karan Manral
National dialogue possible only after resignation of ‘illegitimate’ PM, says Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s government is facing intense pressure from the opposition Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) alliance.
Updated on Jan 04, 2021 12:48 PM IST
Thatta, Pakistan | Asian News International | Posted by Karan Manral
‘Global outbreaks’ caused Covid-19 pandemic, says China’s foreign minister Wang Yi
“More and more research suggests that the pandemic was likely to have been caused by separate outbreaks in multiple places in the world,” Yi told the official Xinhua News Agency and state broadcaster CCTV.
Updated on Jan 04, 2021 01:57 PM IST
Bloomberg | Posted by Karan Manral
Farm law protests: Its towers vandalised in Punjab, Reliance says will move high court today
The Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) also accused “vested interests” of instigating the vandals.
Updated on Jan 04, 2021 11:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
Thailand to get 2 million doses of China’s Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine
The country will receive the vaccine in three batches, with the first 200,000 doses arriving in February, 800,000 in March, and another 1 million in April, according to its health ministry.
Updated on Jan 04, 2021 10:34 AM IST
Bloomberg | Posted by Karan Manral
Muradnagar roof collapse: 3 arrested, 2-member probe committee formed
A junior engineer is among those arrested. A total of 24 people have lost their lives while 17-18 others have been injured, the police said.
Updated on Jan 04, 2021 01:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
Covid-19: India approves first 2 vaccines, UK to begin another immunisation drive
Brazil might procure vaccines from India while Jordan announces deal for three million doses.
Updated on Jan 04, 2021 09:23 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
Pakistan opposition slams anti-corruption agency in special session of Senate
The opposition parties hit out at the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday on the issue of its performance and process of accountability.
Updated on Jan 02, 2021 03:44 PM IST
Islamabad | Asian News International | Posted by Karan Manral
India’s first ‘cultural diplomat’ to US returns home after three-year tenure
Dr Moxraj spent last three years teaching Sanskrit, Hindi and spreading traditional Indian culture along with Yoga and meditation in many American states.
Updated on Jan 02, 2021 03:34 PM IST
Washington | Press Trust of India | Posted by Karan Manral
Australia’s New South Wales tightens curbs as virus cluster expands
Premier Gladys Berejiklian made masks compulsory and announced several other measures, as Sydney’s coronavirus cluster expanded by seven.
Updated on Jan 02, 2021 01:40 PM IST
Sydney | Reuters | Posted by Karan Manral
Relations with US at ‘new crossroads,’ says Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi
Recent US policies towards China had harmed the interests of both countries, Wang Yi said in a joint interview with Xinhua news agency and other state media outlets.
Updated on Jan 02, 2021 01:34 PM IST
Shanghai | Reuters | Posted by Karan Manral
Will Delhi residents get Covid-19 vaccine for free? Health minister Satyendar Jain answers
On Saturday, Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, too, reiterated vaccines will be provided “for free” not just in Delhi, but across the country.
Updated on Jan 02, 2021 12:58 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
Covid-19 vaccination dry run underway; health minister urges people not to pay heed to rumours
Dr Harsh Vardhan said rumours were spread during polio immunisation too, but people took the vaccine and India is now polio-free.
Updated on Jan 02, 2021 11:57 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
5 states have highest active Covid-19 cases in India: Govt
Together, these five states have contributed nearly 62% of the country’s total tally of active Covid-19 cases, the Union health ministry said on Saturday.
Updated on Jan 02, 2021 09:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
US blocks funds of global terrorist groups such as Pakistan-based LeT, Jaish
Funds worth USD 63 million were blocked in 2019 as part of crackdown on foreign terror organisations, the treasury department said.
Updated on Jan 01, 2021 02:03 PM IST
Washington | Press Trust of India | Posted by Karan Manral
Africa envisages most of its countries will receive Covid-19 vaccines in 2021
“Through collaborative efforts and global solidarity, we can turn the corner on the disease in Africa,” John Nkengasong, director, Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), said on Thursday.
Published on Jan 01, 2021 01:26 PM IST
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Asian News International | Posted by Karan Manral
Indian embassy in France vouches for stronger bilateral ties in New Year message
Bilateral relations between the two countries have remarkably deepened strategically in recent years. Recently, India expressed its support for France after terrorist attacks by Islamic fundamentalists.
Updated on Jan 01, 2021 01:19 PM IST
Paris | Asian News International | Posted by Karan Manral
‘Strengthens cooperative federalism’: PM Modi lays foundation stone of Light House Projects
The prime minister also described the various technologies that will be used to construct houses in each of the six locations: Agartala, Lucknow, Indore, Rajkot, Chennai and Ranchi.
Updated on Jan 01, 2021 03:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
Covid-19 vaccine update: Pan-India dry run on Saturday, WHO approves Pfizer’s candidate
The European Union (EU) will review a request by Pfizer’s German partner, BioNTech SE, for an additional vaccine dose from each vial, instead of the five currently approved.
Updated on Jan 01, 2021 10:58 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
India registers 20,035 new Covid-19 cases; recoveries inch closer to 9.9 million
India’s tally of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has risen to 10,286,709, the Union health ministry’s dashboard showed on Friday.
Updated on Jan 01, 2021 10:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
‘Disappointing’: Anthony Fauci on Covid-19 vaccine rollout in US
“We would have liked to have seen it run smoothly and have 20 million doses into people today by the end of 2020, which was the projection. Obviously, it didn’t happen,” said Fauci, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) director.
Updated on Jan 01, 2021 08:20 AM IST
Washington | Asian News International | Posted by Karan Manral
Japan’s emperor acknowledges ‘virus hardship’ in video message
Emperor Naruhito expressed his “deep respect and gratitude” to doctors and nurses treating Covid-19 patients and offered empathy to those who lost loved ones, lost their jobs or were struggling with loneliness.
Updated on Jan 01, 2021 08:12 AM IST
Tokyo | Press Trust of India | Posted by Karan Manral
‘Also saw America at its best’: Kamala Harris looks back at a ‘difficult’ 2020
Harris, the US vice president-elect, took to Twitter expressing optimism that in 2021, ‘we can turn a new chapter in our nation’s history.’
Updated on Jan 01, 2021 07:25 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
Wisconsin hospital worker arrested for spoiled vaccine doses
The employee is suspected of ‘deliberately’ ruining hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccine by removing them from refrigeration for two nights.
Updated on Jan 01, 2021 06:29 AM IST
Madison, Wisconsin | Associated Press | Posted by Karan Manral
Covid-19: No crowd allowed for New Year’s Eve celebrations at Times Square
Citing concerns over the pandemic, the New York City police closed the Crossroads of the World to vehicles and pedestrians at midnight and dispersed onlookers venturing into a so-called “frozen zone.”
Updated on Jan 01, 2021 07:47 AM IST
New York | Associated Press | Posted by Karan Manral
New year, new rules: What all is changing from January 1, 2021
Several new rules, affecting a common man’s life, are set to come into effect from the first day of the new year.
Updated on Dec 30, 2020 02:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
New coronavirus strain in India: Here are some states where cases have been found
14 more people have tested positive for the new strain taking the total to 20, the Union health ministry announced on Wednesday.
Updated on Dec 30, 2020 04:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
Covid-19 vaccination: Singapore, Ireland commence immunisation drives
Iran has started its first study of the safety and effectiveness of a Covid-19 vaccine, a locally developed candidate.
Updated on Dec 30, 2020 10:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
Sensex, Nifty decline in early trade after opening on high
While Sensex declined by 102.99 points or 0.22 per cent to 47,510.09, Nifty was down by 27.45 points or 0.2 per cent at 13,905.
Updated on Dec 30, 2020 10:05 AM IST
Mumbai | Press Trust of India | Posted by Karan Manral
Have capability to hit terror targets across LoC, Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan
“Ever since its existence, Pakistan has been indulging in notorious actions along the border,” the Union defence minister said in an exclusive interview with ANI.
Updated on Dec 30, 2020 09:18 AM IST
New Delhi | Asian News International | Posted by Karan Manral
India reported just 110 new Covid-19 cases per million population in last 7 days, health ministry data shows
The data compares India’s new Covid-19 cases per million population in the last seven days with those in some of the world’s worst-affected countries, in the same duration.
Updated on Dec 30, 2020 08:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral