News for India India: Infections down as free vaccination underwayWith Corona infections killing hundreds of thousands in the impoverished nation, authorities hope a new vaccination campaign eases the pain. Watch: As COVID takes hold, India on verge of natural disaster?The 2nd outbreak of the Covid crisis is presenting a new environmental threat for the already-volatile Ganges River in India. Covid-19 outbreak: Health Ministry orders even those already vaccinated to isolateCase identified in Beit She'an is woman who recently traveled to Dubai. Fears of partially vaccine-resistant Indian mutation mount. Unvaccinated forced to wear skull and crossbones in rural IndiaPolice in Indian district of Niwari make unvaccinated people wear sign with skull and crossbones to shame them into getting Covid-19 shot. Watch: Powerful cyclone rakes western IndiaA powerful storm struck India, bringing down buildings, killing more than a dozen, and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.NY Jewish federation sending $200K in COVID relief to IndiaUJA-Federation of New York announced $200,000 in grants to four organizations working on COVID relief efforts in India. Indian communist named for Soviet dictator on verge of election win in Tamil Nadu provinceMK Stalin, groomed to lead his father's party and named for Joseph Stalin, is gearing up to be the next chief minister of his province. US to lower age for vaccinationThe FDA is planning to lower the minimum age for COVID-19 shots to just 12 years old, a significant leap forward against the virus. India COVID cases surpass 18 millionThe second wave of the pandemic has hit India extremely hard, surprising the government's science advisor. Professor Nachman Ash: 'Indian variant already spreading within Israel'Israel needs to make greater efforts to prevent entry of coronavirus cases, coronavirus czar says. Three Israelis found to have contracted Indian variant inside Israel40 Israelis have so far been diagnosed with the Indian COVID-19 variant, 30 of them in recent days. 55 arrivals from Mexico, India, refuse coronavirus testAmid concerns that Indian coronavirus variant may be vaccine-resistant, dozens arriving from affected countries refuse coronavirus test.Watch: Relatives attack doctors who failed to save COVID patientDoctors at a Delhi hospital were attacked with clubs after a COVID patient collapsed in the ER after not being admitted to ward. Israel-based aid group to send medical equipment to New DelhiIsraeli aid group SmartAID to send oxygen concentrators to hospitals in New Delhi, India. Prof. Itamar Grotto: 'Not certain that third coronavirus vaccine dose will be needed soon''Information mounting showing coronavirus vaccine is effective long-term,' former Health Min. Director General says.Indian health institutions overwhelmed by worst COVID wave to dateIndian officials are pleading for help from the international community as the country finds itself immersed in a ferocious 2nd virus wave. Government ministries weigh ending flights from IndiaTransportation Ministry weighing Health Ministry's demand to cease flights from India due to widescale spread & Indian coronavirus variant. Watch: India feeling the strain of latest COVID surgeWith India experiencing its deadliest COVID weekend since beginning of pandemic, national health system beginning to crumble. COVID-19 Indian mutation discovered in IsraelSeven cases of the Indian mutation have been found among travellers returning to Israel from abroad. New coronavirus variant detected in IndiaNew variant found in India has two mutations in the spiky protein that the virus uses to fasten itself to cells. India: Iranian Revolutionary Guard behind attack on Israeli embassyThe Indian Sun Times releases report with evidence proving Iran's involvement in last month's explosion near Israeli embassy. India: Iranian Quds Force behind explosion near Israeli embassyIndia’s counterterrorism agencies: Quds Force was behind the explosion near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi this past January. Watch: 150 feared dead in India after glacier crashes into damAs many as 150 feared dead in India after glacier breaks apart, sweeping away a hydroelectric dam and causing mass flooding.After bombing, terrorists threaten Israeli ambassador in IndiaTerrorist bombing near Israeli embassy was meant to avenge slain Iranian general, letter claims, threatening Israeli ambassador to India. Watch: Ghandi statue sawed off, head severedAmerican Indian community outraged after 6ft statue of Indian leader Mahatma Ghandi found vandalized in Davis, California.Terror group takes responsibility for attack on Israeli embassyUnknown group claims responsibility for New Delhi attack on Israeli embassy.Israeli ambassador: New Delhi explosion was attempted terror attackIsraeli officials believe explosive device which went off near Israeli embassy was improvised and looked like the work of an amateur. Explosion reported near Israeli embassy in IndiaIndian and israeli officials have labeled the attack as security related. Great conflagration destroys several floors of the world's largest vaccine plantThe Serum Institute of India, the largest vaccine producer in the world, lost several floors but no personnel to the blaze. Women from lost tribe of Menashe to make Aliyah from IndiaFive women from Bnei Menashe community in India to make aliyah Sunday, with 500 more to immigrate during 2021. India Rooting for Pakistan-Israel Peace Deal, Here's WhyThere is great outcry in Pakistan over alleged ties and talks with Israel. Elephant trapped in India well rescued in 12-hour crane operationAfter spellbinding 12-hour operation, residents succeed in rescuing elephant that accidentally stumbled into deep well. The role of air pollution in the coronavirus pandemicObesity, high blood pressure, & diabetes are all known risk factors. But the poor living in inner cities have another risk to contend with. Trump's Indian 'worshipper' dies after depression over Trump's COVID-19 illnessIndian man who worshipped US President and was reportedly depressed after hearing he contracted COVID-19, dies of cardiac arrest. Lost tribe of Bnei Menashe celebrates Sukkot in northeast IndiaThousands of Bnei Menashe in India, claiming descent from one of the lost tribes of Israel, celebrate Sukkot festival. Indian kickboxing champ moving to Israel with plans to represent his new landObed Hrangchal, 26, a man from the Bnei Menashe who has won national medals in India in several martial arts, moves to Israel. Israel and India sign MoU to collaborate in tech innovationBilateral program launched to accelerate innovation and technology cooperation between start-ups and corporates in India and Israel. Watch: Record number of daily infections in IndiaAnother record number of virus infections in India today. Israel helping India with the coronavirus crisisState of Israel donates advanced medical equipment to India's leading hospital for use in fight against the coronavirus. 'Goal is to offer technological ability to test for coronavirus within seconds'Israeli COVID-19 research delegation to India completed its mission, is returning to Israel in the coming days. The Democratic party policy on Israel has already failed in IndiaLook at the failure of the Indian subcontinent which was partitioned into three independent states: India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Op-ed. Israeli team heads to India to put rapid COVID-19 diagnosis methods to the testDelegation from Israel's Health and Defense ministries leaves for Delhi to test effectiveness of rapid coronavirus diagnosis technology.Israel-India announce cooperation initiative to fight COVID-19Four tech systems to be tested with ability to detect presence of virus in body quickly - usually within minutes. Pompeo: US and Israel 'share understanding at the core'US Secretary of State: 'These are nations that have a shared understanding of what democracies can do, the good that one can do for people.' World leaders welcome Israel's new governmentPM Netanyahu and alternate PM Gantz receive greetings over new government from Europe, the US and even India. India: At least 8 dead following gas leakAt least 8 people have lost their lives following a chemical gas leak at the LG Polymers industrial plant in Visakhapatnam. Death of Mumbai slum resident raises fears of huge virus outbreak to comeCoronavirus victim from a slum area where close to a million live in cramped, unsanitary conditions. 316 Israelis rescued from IndiaComplex operation brings hundreds of Israeli tourists homes as India enters coronavirus lockdown. Second European ordered to leave India participating in demonstrationsIndia orders Norwegian tourist to leave after she joins protests against citizenship law. 'Police okayed participation,' tourist says. Ongoing protests against citizenship law rock IndiaIndia's parliament passes bill to let Indian government grant citizenship to millions of illegal immigrants - but not if they are Muslim.Protests rage as US, UK warn on travel to northeast IndiaThousands protest law granting Indian citizenship to Bangladeshi immigrants. Why Israelis should care about what happens in India these daysThe Indian Supreme Court recently ruled that the Ram Temple, a Hindu holy site that in 1528 was taken over by Muslims, is to be legally returned to the Hindus. This ruling can serve as precedent for Muslim takeovers of Jewish holy sites. Security increased at Jewish, Israeli, institutions in IndiaIndian security organizations plan to increase security at Chabad houses, synagogues, at risk of terror attacks. India: Terror cells may be planning attack on Jews, IsraelisTerror cells planning to kidnap Israelis in India, intelligence agencies warn. Bar-Ilan U Jewish Art Dept features exhibit on Indian synagoguesIndia's standing synagogues date from the 16th century to modern times, and were established by 5 distinct Indian Jewish communities. Jewish spirituality between East and WestWe live in times where for many young adults, spirituality, experience, feeling and imagination take the place of doing, and they look to the East for guidance. What does this mean for Judaism? Israeli rabbi saves boy from drowning in IndiaRabbi Menachem Bakush rescues 10-year-old who fell into a river in India. |
