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Now it is possible to detect corona test through X-ray, experts claim to have given 98% accurate result in a few minutes from X-ray instead of PCR test. The new technology uses artificial intelligence to detect viruses, experts hope the technology will be helpful for medical personnel on the frontline. X-rays do not show symptoms of corona during the early stages of infection, so this technology cannot fully accommodate PCR tests.However, it can still play an important role in preventing the spread of the virus especially when PCR tests are not easily available. Experts believe that this can be important and potentially life-saving when diagnosing serious cases of the virus, helping determine what treatment the patient may need. Professor Milan, vice principal of research, innovation and management, said there could potentially be game-changing research. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/3fCvkSR

Three Indian naval personnel were killed in an explosion on one of the country's oldest destroyers at a naval dockyard in Mumbai, authorities said. The blast occurred on Tuesday in an internal compartment on the Soviet-built INS Ranvir, commissioned in 1986, according to the Indian Navy. “No material damage has been reported ... [A] board of inquiry has been ordered to investigate into the cause,” the navy said in a statement on Tuesday. Broadcaster NDTV quoted sources saying the explosion did not involve weapons or ammunition. Media reports said 11 people were also injured and were being treated at a navy hospital. The Indian government is in the middle of a huge modernisation of its armed forces to replace old equipment, much of it Soviet vintage. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/32gxQLq

Indian former doubles world number one Sania Mirza said on Wednesday she will retire from tennis at the end of this season with injuries taking their toll. It came after the 35-year-old, regarded as her country's greatest women's tennis player, bowed out of the Australian Open in the first round with her partner Nadiia Kichenok of Ukraine. “I have decided this will be my last season. I'm taking it week by week, not sure if I can last the season, but I want to,” she told press in Melbourne, in comments later confirmed to AFP by her father. “I still feel I can play well, go deep into tournaments and all that. But beyond this season, I don't see my body do it either. It's beat.” Mirza, who has won six Grand Slam doubles titles, is paired with America's Rajeev Ram in the mixed doubles at the Australian Open. They play on Thursday in the first round. Mirza, who is married to former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik, last won a women's doubles title at

Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated his government's resolve to support Small and Medium Enterprises for a robust economic growth through exports. Addressing the launching ceremony of National SME Policy 2021 in Islamabad today [Wednesday], he said PTI government is taking every possible step to facilitate the youth in establishing businesses including startups. Underlining the importance of SMEs in country's development, he urged the private sector to facilitate government's initiative of providing more facilities to new businesses. The Prime Minister said stern action will be taken against all those elements that can create hurdles in the way of exports and agriculture industry. He said all impediments are being removed to facilitate the registration process of SMEs. Imran Khan said despite COVID-19 challenges, our government received record remittances, tax collection and export revenue. Earlier, Minister for Industries and Production Khusro Bakhtiar said to

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Mr Nong Rong, called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today. During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security situation and measures to further enhance bilateral cooperation were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan remains committed to cooperate with its international partners for peace in the region. The visiting dignitary thanked COAS for special measures taken for provision of safe and secure environment to CPEC projects in Pakistan and efforts towards regional stability. The visiting dignitary also expressed satisfaction over progress on CPEC and reaffirmed the need for timely completion of remaining projects. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/3AdXwVl

Babar Azam declared as skipper of ICC Men's T20 Team of the Year, Rizwan and Shaheen are also part of the team Pakistan's star players, wicket keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and bowling sensation Shaheen Shah Afridi, also made it to the team. In a statement issued for the announcement of Men’s T20I Team of the Year, the ICC said that it is to recognise 11 outstanding individuals who have impressed one and all, "be it with the bat, the ball or their all-round exploits in a calendar year." Other players include Jos Buttler of England, Mitchell Marsh of Australia, David Miller of South Africa. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/3qEhxBu

After a brief delay, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) finally issued Wednesday revised coronavirus guidelines and SOPs for the education, restaurant, entertainment, and other sectors as Pakistan continues its battle against a fifth wave of the pandemic and struggles to contain the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. In cities and districts with positivity higher than 10%, the classes for children under 12 years will continue on "staggered" days, while classes will be conducted daily for fully-vaccinated students above 12 years of age. In the cities and districts which have a positivity ratio of up to 10%, classes will continue as usual, but with stringent COVID-19 protocols intact, as per NCOC's guidelines. With effect from February 1, at least one dose for students above 12 years will be mandatory and no exemption other than medical reasons will be entertained, the NCOC guidelines stated. "Aggressive sentinel testing in educational insti