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NDTV
6 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Sonu Sood Shares Sweet Exchange With Bhel Puri Vendor In Tirupati
Sonu Sood, who is immensely loved for his humble nature, recently showcased his foodie side. During a visit to Tirupati, the actor indulged in one of India's most beloved street foods and even humorously revealed his endorsement fee for it. Known for his strict vegetarian diet and disciplined fitness routine, Sonu proved that even he could not resist the allure of a plate of delicious bhel puri. On Instagram, he shared a video capturing a candid conversation with a bhelpuri seller near the temple premises. In the clip, Sonu Sood says, "So we are today with Jyoti Yadav. Today we are in Tirupati. This is Jyoti Yadav," as he introduces her small bhelpuri stall. The actor then asks about the price of the bhel, and she tells him it's just Rs 30. He responds, "Very good, very good. Very well." Addressing his followers, the star adds, "This is Jyoti Yadav ji. She makes bhel here." Also Read: Sonu Sood Turns Chef, Makes Masala Dosa And Bhatura Too Sonu also learns that Jyoti Yadav has two sons and that she has been making bhel puri with them for over two and a half decades. Informing his Instagram community, Sonu shares, "So they are making it here in Tirupati. And all the people here always say that they run small-scale businesses. They should be supported so that their business can be good," adding, "It's been 25 years since they have been making Bhel in Tirupati." Finally, the actor tastes the snack and compliments the woman. Sharing the video, the actor hilariously mentioned his endorsement fee in the caption, writing, "Brand Endorsement Fee = 1 Packet Bhel." He also added the hashtag "support small business." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonu Sood (@sonu_sood) This isn't the first time Sonu Sood has expressed his love for street food delights. Offering a glimpse into his humanitarian spirit, the actor shared a video on Instagram documenting his visit to a street-side food stall in Chennai. The small-scale establishment is known for serving delicious South Indian dishes. In the clip, Sonu can be seen accompanied by his team, and he even tries his hand at making a dosa. Sharing the charming culinary experience with his Instagram community, he captioned the video: 'Meri Idli Sambar Ki Dukaan (My idli sambar shop).' Read on to know more.
Scroll.in
03-06-2025
- General
- Scroll.in
Active Covid-19 cases rise to 4,026, 5 deaths in past 24 hours
India's active Covid-19 caseload rose to 4,026 on Tuesday, and five more deaths linked to the disease were reported in the past 24 hours. Active infections increased by 65 from Monday, when the active caseload stood at 3,962. Since January this year, 37 Covid-related deaths have been reported across the country. In the last 24 hours, two deaths were reported in Maharashtra and one each in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Of the five persons who died, four were elderly individuals with pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. The number of active cases has seen a surge since May 22, rising from 257 to more than 4,000. Kerala continues to report the highest number of active cases at 1,416, followed by Maharashtra (494), Gujarat (397), and Delhi (393). The variants leading to the current rise in cases are not severe and are sub variants of Omicron, The Hindu quoted Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research Rajiv Behl as having said. After genome sequencing of samples from the western and southern parts of the country, four variants–LF.7, XFG, JN.1, and NB.1.8.1–were detected, all subvariants of Omicron. Of these, the first three were found in a larger number of cases, Dr Bhel told The Hindu. 'We have been monitoring the situation,' the director general was quoted as saying by the newspaper. 'We should…be vigilant but there is no cause to worry.'
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Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
No cause of worry, infection severity mild: ICMR DG amid Covid cases uptick
Amid an uptick in Covid cases in some parts of the country, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Dr Rajiv Behl Monday said the severity of infections as of now is generally mild and there was no cause for worry. Speaking about new Covid variants being traced, he said genome sequencing of samples in the west and south have shown that the new variants are not severe and are Omicron sub-variants. These are LF.7, XFG, JN.1 and NB. 1.8.1. The first three are more prevalent, Dr Bhel said. "Samples from other places are being sequenced and we will know in a day or two if there are more variants." The ICMR DG said there has been an uptick in cases --first from the south, then west and now from northern India. All these cases are being monitored through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP). Besides that, ICMR's nationwide respiratory virus sentinel surveillance network is keeping a watch on emerging infections and pathogens, he said. "Whenever cases increase, we look at three things. It's dependent on three factors with the first being how transmissible it is, conversely how fast the cases are increasing. Previously we saw Covid cases double in two days, but this time it is not that cases are increasing rapidly. "Secondly, are the new variants evading our previous immunity? When new variants come, they evade immunity -- be it natural or from the vaccine. But there's nothing to worry about at the moment," Dr Bhel said. He also said that the third factor is the percentage of severe cases in all Covid instances. "Are we getting a very severe disease without comorbidities? As of now, the severity is generally low. There's nothing to worry about. We should be vigilant and we should always be prepared," the ICMR DG asserted. Dr Bhel also informed reporters that the Union Health secretary chaired a meeting on Sunday that was also attended by the director general of health services and himself. "We have been closely monitoring the situation. We should be vigilant at this moment, but there is no cause to worry. The general public should be vigilant. There is no need to take any such action as of now," he said. The officer added that the WHO database has been showing that the new variants were not causing severe disease. "People do not need to take any immediate action. They should follow normal precautions. So, there is nothing special to do right now." Asked about the need for a booster dose, he said there is no need for vaccination as of now. "India has the capability to make vaccines and if need be, we can make any vaccine in no time." As of May 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) classifies LF.7 and NB.1.8 subvariants as Variants Under Monitoring, not as Variants of Concern or Variants of Interest. But these are the variants that are reportedly driving the rise in Covid cases in China and parts of Asia.
NDTV
26-05-2025
- Health
- NDTV
No Reason To Worry: Top Medical Body Chief As Covid Cases Rise
New Delhi: Amid an uptick in Covid cases in some parts of the country, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Dr Rajiv Behl Monday said the severity of infections as of now is generally mild and there was no cause for worry. Speaking about new Covid variants being traced, he said genome sequencing of samples in the west and south have shown that the new variants are not severe and are Omicron sub-variants. These are LF.7, XFG, JN.1 and NB. 1.8.1. The first three are more prevalent, Dr Bhel said. "Samples from other places are being sequenced and we will know in a day or two if there are more variants." The ICMR DG said there has been an uptick in cases --first from the south, then west and now from northern India. All these cases are being monitored through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP). Besides that, ICMR's nationwide respiratory virus sentinel surveillance network is keeping a watch on emerging infections and pathogens, he said. "Whenever cases increase, we look at three things. It's dependent on three factors with the first being how transmissible it is, conversely how fast the cases are increasing. Previously we saw Covid cases double in two days, but this time it is not that cases are increasing rapidly. "Secondly, are the new variants evading our previous immunity? When new variants come, they evade immunity -- be it natural or from the vaccine. But there's nothing to worry about at the moment," Dr Bhel said. He also said that the third factor is the percentage of severe cases in all Covid instances. "Are we getting a very severe disease without comorbidities? As of now, the severity is generally low. There's nothing to worry about. We should be vigilant and we should always be prepared," the ICMR DG asserted. Dr Bhel also informed reporters that the Union Health secretary chaired a meeting on Sunday that was also attended by the director general of health services and himself. "We have been closely monitoring the situation. We should be vigilant at this moment, but there is no cause to worry. The general public should be vigilant. There is no need to take any such action as of now," he said. The officer added that the WHO database has been showing that the new variants were not causing severe disease. "People do not need to take any immediate action. They should follow normal precautions. So, there is nothing special to do right now." Asked about the need for a booster dose, he said there is no need for vaccination as of now. "India has the capability to make vaccines and if need be, we can make any vaccine in no time." As of May 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) classifies LF.7 and NB.1.8 subvariants as Variants Under Monitoring, not as Variants of Concern or Variants of Interest. But these are the variants that are reportedly driving the rise in Covid cases in China and parts of Asia.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
No cause of worry, infection severity mild: ICMR DG amid uptick in Covid cases
Amid an uptick in Covid cases in some parts of the country, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Dr Rajiv Behl Monday said the severity of infections as of now is generally mild and there was no cause for worry. Speaking about new Covid variants being traced, he said genome sequencing of samples in the west and south have shown that the new variants are not severe and are Omicron sub-variants . These are LF.7, XFG, JN.1 and NB. 1.8.1. The first three are more prevalent, Dr Bhel said. "Samples from other places are being sequenced and we will know in a day or two if there are more variants." The ICMR DG said there has been an uptick in cases --first from the south, then west and now from northern India. All these cases are being monitored through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo Besides that, ICMR's nationwide respiratory virus sentinel surveillance network is keeping a watch on emerging infections and pathogens, he said. "Whenever cases increase, we look at three things. It's dependent on three factors with the first being how transmissible it is, conversely how fast the cases are increasing. Previously we saw Covid cases double in two days, but this time it is not that cases are increasing rapidly. Live Events "Secondly, are the new variants evading our previous immunity? When new variants come, they evade immunity -- be it natural or from the vaccine. But there's nothing to worry about at the moment," Dr Bhel said. He also said that the third factor is the percentage of severe cases in all Covid instances. "Are we getting a very severe disease without comorbidities? As of now, the severity is generally low. There's nothing to worry about. We should be vigilant and we should always be prepared," the ICMR DG asserted. Dr Bhel also informed reporters that the Union Health secretary chaired a meeting on Sunday that was also attended by the director general of health services and himself. "We have been closely monitoring the situation. We should be vigilant at this moment, but there is no cause to worry. The general public should be vigilant. There is no need to take any such action as of now," he said. The officer added that the WHO database has been showing that the new variants were not causing severe disease. "People do not need to take any immediate action. They should follow normal precautions. So, there is nothing special to do right now." Asked about the need for a booster dose, he said there is no need for vaccination as of now. "India has the capability to make vaccines and if need be, we can make any vaccine in no time." As of May 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) classifies LF.7 and NB.1.8 subvariants as Variants Under Monitoring, not as Variants of Concern or Variants of Interest. But these are the variants that are reportedly driving the rise in Covid cases in China and parts of Asia.
