Coronavirus: News
23 Apr 2020
Dearness AllowanceCoronavirus: Installments of Dearness Allowance for government-employees put on hold
With coronavirus pandemic hurting the economy, the government said on Thursday it was holding installments of Dearness Allowance meant for Central government employees and pensioners.
23 Apr 2020
Deepika PadukoneAfter backlash, Deepika's conversation with WHO chief put on hold
Recently, Deepika Padukone announced that she would collaborate with the Director-General of World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, to discuss the importance of mental health in light of the coronavirus crisis.
23 Apr 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsCoronavirus: First Lady Savita Kovind stitches masks for shelter homes
As gloomy times have taken over the entire world, any and every help is appreciated. Abiding by these words, First Lady Savita Kovind, the wife of President Ram Nath Kovind, stitched masks on Wednesday that will be distributed to shelter homes.
23 Apr 2020
World Health OrganizationCoronavirus will be with us for long time, says WHO
As deaths across the globe due to COVID-19 continue unabated, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday warned that the coronavirus is here to stay.
23 Apr 2020
Madhya PradeshCoronavirus: 682 dead in India; over 21,300 cases reported
On Wednesday, the number of coronavirus infections in India crossed 21,000, according to data compiled from official state and union territory statistics.
22 Apr 2020
TelanganaHow Telangana put together a 1,500-bed hospital in 20 days
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Telangana government has established a 1,500-bed hospital dedicated to patients of COVID-19.
22 Apr 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Coronavirus outbreak: Shakib Al Hasan to auction World Cup bat
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will auction the bat he used in the 2019 World Cup, to raise money amid coronavirus pandemic.
22 Apr 2020
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Coronavirus: Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan goes into self-isolation
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to self-isolate himself after he met a philanthropist who tested positive for coronavirus. The PTI leader also took the COVID-19 test and his results came as negative, said reports.
22 Apr 2020
MissouriMissouri becomes first US state to sue China over coronavirus
The US state of Missouri on Tuesday filed a civil lawsuit against the Chinese government over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
22 Apr 2020
FootballBarcelona step up Lautaro Martinez chase, offer players to Inter
Spanish giants Barcelona have stepped up in their pursuit of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez.
21 Apr 2020
International Cricket Council (ICC)Coronavirus outbreak: Cricket Australia considers to expand India Test series
The impact of coronavirus may see hosts Australia expanding the India Test series, later this year.
21 Apr 2020
MicrosoftMicrosoft launches new 'Plasma Bot' to help with COVID-19 treatment
In a bid to help with the treatment of the novel coronavirus disease, Microsoft has launched a new 'Plasma Bot'.
21 Apr 2020
Chhattisgarh12-year-old walks from Telangana, dies before reaching home in Chhattisgarh
A 12-year-old, a journey spanning over a 100 kilometer, and an end that will move all to tears. This is the story of Jamalo Madkam who started on foot from Telangana, where she worked, to Chhattisgarh, her home state.
21 Apr 2020
Donald TrumpDonald Trump will temporarily suspend immigration into US
As coronavirus continues to rip the United States apart, President Donald Trump said he would be signing an executive order to temporarily suspend immigration into the country.
21 Apr 2020
West BengalCoronavirus: 590 dead in India; Mumbai cases cross 3,000
On Monday, the number of coronavirus infections in Maharashtra's Mumbai surged past 3,000, amounting to over 16% of India's cases.
21 Apr 2020
BBCAmid coronavirus crisis, US oil prices turn negative
For the first time in history, the price of US oil has turned negative. It implies that the oil producers are paying the buyers to offload their commodity over fears that they would run out of storage capacity in May.
20 Apr 2020
UttarakhandIndia's doubling rate slows to 7.5 days, says Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health on Monday said that the rate at which the number of coronavirus cases is doubling in India has slowed to 7.5 days.
20 Apr 2020
Maruti SuzukiIndian company makes 'affordable' ventilator that does not need electricity
In a major development, a Bengaluru-based technology company has created an 'affordable ventilator' that does not need electricity to function.
20 Apr 2020
Mumbai53 journalists test positive for coronavirus in Mumbai: Reports
In a worrying incident, 53 journalists tested positive for coronavirus in Mumbai, the worst-affected city in India, reports said on Monday.
20 Apr 2020
Bollywood'Pyaar Karona': Salman sings his way to spread coronavirus awareness
Salman Khan knows how to keep busy during the lockdown.
20 Apr 2020
KarnatakaCoronavirus: Unruly mob attacks health workers in Bengaluru, 59 arrested
A team of health workers and police personnel were attacked in West Bengaluru last evening when they had gone to quarantine dozens of people who had come in contact with three coronavirus patients.
20 Apr 2020
TennisCoronavirus outbreak: John Millman raises concern over Djokovic's relief plan
World number 43, John Millman slammed the relief policy of big three Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer to financially support lower-ranked professionals in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
20 Apr 2020
United States of AmericaCoronavirus: Thousands in US file class-action lawsuit against China
Amid a global outcry over China's handling of the coronavirus outbreak, 10,000 Americans have reportedly signed a class-action lawsuit against the country.
20 Apr 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Coronavirus outbreak: Mushfiqur Rahim to auction bat for raising funds
Bangladesh batsman Mushfiqur Rahim is all set to auction his bat in order to raise funds amid coronavirus pandemic.
20 Apr 2020
World Health OrganizationNobel-winning virologist says coronavirus was created in Wuhan's lab
Luc Antoine Montagnier, the French virologist who had won the 2008 Nobel Prize in Medicine, has claimed the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is man-made.
20 Apr 2020
Flipkart#LockdownRelaxation: Industries which will be operational from April 20
India entered the second phase of the coronavirus-enforced lockdown on April 15, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of the nationwide lockdown till May 3 to contain the spread of the deadly COVID-19.
19 Apr 2020
COVID-19Lockdown relaxations: What will remain open from tomorrow?
Earlier this week, the Centre had issued guidelines for the extended nationwide lockdown, that will last until May 3.
19 Apr 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: No relaxation of lockdown in Delhi, says Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday that there will be no relaxation of the lockdown in the national capital.
19 Apr 2020
Amit ShahAmit Shah reviews lockdown situation from MHA's COVID-19 control room
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday chaired a review meeting on the Ministry's control room that has been set up to fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
19 Apr 2020
West BengalCoronavirus: India reports 521 deaths; Maharashtra records 328 new cases
The death toll due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crossed the 500-mark in India on Saturday while the total number of cases reached 15,600.
18 Apr 2020
IndiaTargeting China, India revises FDI Policy to curb 'opportunistic acquisitions'
The Center on Saturday revised the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy to prevent "opportunistic acquisitions" of vulnerable, coronavirus pandemic-hit Indian companies.
18 Apr 2020
MumbaiAjaz Khan of 'Bigg Boss' fame arrested over communal remarks
The Mumbai Police on Saturday arrested actor Ajaz Khan for his objectionable comments on social media, according to reports.
18 Apr 2020
KarnatakaCoronavirus: 75% of India's deaths in patients aged over 60
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday said that 75% of all coronavirus-related deaths in India involved patients over the age of 60.
18 Apr 2020
Air IndiaAir India opens domestic flight bookings from May 4 onwards
National carrier Air India has decided to open bookings for select domestic flights scheduled to travel from May 4 onwards.
18 Apr 2020
IndiaWhy government banned alcohol sale during the 40-day lockdown?
When the Centre released a new set of guidelines for the second bout of lockdown, it clearly stated that the sale of alcohol would be banned till May 3. This decision was taken despite some state governments mulling the option of re-opening liquor shops to generate revenue.
18 Apr 2020
WuhanWuhan lab intern accidentally leaked novel coronavirus, says US media
As the question of the origins of the novel coronavirus remains unanswered, reports claimed that the virus may have leaked from a laboratory in China's Wuhan city.
18 Apr 2020
Shah Rukh KhanProducer Karim Morani tests negative for coronavirus, discharged from hospital
In a welcome piece of news, Bollywood producer Karim Morani tested negative for coronavirus and has been discharged from hospital. He returned to his home on Friday after two of his results came negative, reports PTI.
18 Apr 2020
India20 sailors of Indian Navy test positive for coronavirus
In a worrying piece of news, 21 serving personnel of the Indian Navy tested positive for coronavirus in Mumbai.
18 Apr 2020
MaharashtraCoronavirus: 486 dead in India; 70% deaths in 5 states
India on Friday reported 14,300 cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), including 486, data compiled from official state government statistics showed.
18 Apr 2020
United States of America#CoronavirusInnovation: This smart band can stop your uncontrollable face-touching
Despite multiple warnings from health experts, many of us end up touching our faces.
