Coronavirus: News
09 May 2020
World Health OrganizationCoronavirus will peak in India in July end: WHO envoy
According to the World Health Organization's special COVID-19 envoy, Dr. David Nabarro, India's quick decisions helped it contain the coronavirus spread but that doesn't mean the worst is over.
09 May 2020
Madhya PradeshCoronavirus: Total cases near 60,000; death toll climbs to 1,984
Till Friday, India reported nearly 60,000 cases of COVID-19 and a death toll of 1,984, according to data compiled from official state and union territory government statistics.
08 May 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)People must learn to live with coronavirus, says Health Ministry
On Friday, the Health Ministry urged Indians to learn to live with the coronavirus.
08 May 2020
TikTokThe new 'Tiny face challenge' is driving the Internet crazy
The Internet is the ultimate breeding ground for all the craziest challenges that people can come up with.
08 May 2020
WeChatChina: Fundraiser for monument to remember COVID-19 victims allegedly censored
Since the coronavirus outbreak started in China late last year, the nation has been accused of silencing reports on the crisis.
08 May 2020
Narendra ModiCoronavirus not deadly, fight shouldn't be restricted to PMO: Rahul
On Friday, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi addressed the press giving plenty of suggestions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Centre on how to battle the coronavirus pandemic.
08 May 2020
French OpenCoronavirus outbreak: French Open ticket holders to receive refund
French Tennis Federation, on Thursday, announced that all ticket holders of the French Open will be refunded due to coronavirus pandemic.
08 May 2020
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Migrant workers run over by train, 16 die
At least 16 migrant workers were crushed to death by a goods train in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district this morning, confirmed the Railways.
08 May 2020
InstagramMadonna says she had coronavirus, but is 'not currently sick'
Addressing growing concerns over her health, pop icon Madonna said that she had the coronavirus towards the end of her Madame X Tour in Paris, which was eventually cut short due to the pandemic.
07 May 2020
IndiaHow long does it take to recover from COVID-19?
Since India recorded its first COVID-19 case in January, the coronavirus outbreak has proven itself to be quite the menace.
07 May 2020
JEEJEE-Advanced 2020 will be held on August 23: HRD Minister
The 2020 Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, will now be held on August 23, announced Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Thursday.
07 May 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Coronavirus outbreak likely to peak in June-July, says AIIMS Director
The Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Dr. Randeep Guleria, on Thursday said that the coronavirus outbreak will likely peak in India in June-July.
07 May 2020
Madhya PradeshIn coronavirus-battered Madhya Pradesh, information about samples isn't being shared
Transparency and the dissemination of correct data are crucial in the fight against coronavirus, but in Madhya Pradesh, these suggestions have gone for a toss.
07 May 2020
New ZealandNZ 'halfway down Everest'; unveils plan to ease coronavirus lockdown
New Zealand, which has been receiving praises for its handling of the coronavirus outbreak, has unveiled plans to further ease its nationwide lockdown.
07 May 2020
HollywoodKevin Spacey compares his downfall after #MeToo to coronavirus-linked layoffs
Kevin Spacey is making it to the headlines again, not for a good reason, of course.
07 May 2020
Uttar PradeshUP: Life term if corona-patient causes death by "intentional affliction"
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has cleared the Public Health and Epidemic Disease Control Ordinance, 2020, which prescribes a life term for coronavirus patients if "death is caused by intentional (COVID-19) affliction".
07 May 2020
TennisAustralian Open 2021 is under threat: Details here
The Australian Open 2021 could face cancelation under a worst-case scenario if the coronavirus pandemic continues to halt the world.
07 May 2020
HaryanaDelhi: Turned away by two hospitals, constable dies of coronavirus
Coronavirus claimed its first casualty in Delhi Police on Tuesday when 31-year-old constable Amit Kumar, who was asymptomatic till a day ago, passed away.
07 May 2020
MumbaiCoronavirus: India's total cases cross 50,000-mark; over 1,700 dead
The total number of coronavirus infections in India has surged past 50,000, according to data compiled from official state and union territory government statistics till late-Wednesday.
06 May 2020
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)KKR's owners open to invest in The Hundred: Report
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) could invest in England's new flagship tournament The Hundred.
06 May 2020
White HouseUS set to disband emergency task force handling COVID-19 crisis
The United States is looking to disband the White House task force on COVID-19.
06 May 2020
JharkhandJamshedpur is India's biggest coronavirus-free urban cluster
Jamshedpur, the biggest urban conglomeration in Jharkhand, has emerged as the only urban cluster in India with zero coronavirus cases.
06 May 2020
French OpenTennis rallies together for Player Relief Programme, raises $6 million
The governing bodies of tennis have come together to raise in excess of $6 million to create a Player Relief Programme aimed at supporting players who are particularly affected by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
06 May 2020
TelanganaCoronavirus: KCR extends lockdown in Telangana till May 29
The countrywide lockdown necessitated due to coronavirus is scheduled to end on May 17, but Telangana has become the first state to extend it till May 29.
05 May 2020
AmazonAmazon VP quits over firings of workers raising safety concerns
A vice president at Amazon Web Service (AWS) has quit his job 'in dismay' at the conglomerate's decision to fire workers who publicly raised questions over the company's coronavirus safety measures for warehouses.
05 May 2020
Border Security Force (BSF)Delhi: 24 test positive for coronavirus at Army's RR Hospital
In a worrying series of events, 24 people, including serving personnel, tested positive for coronavirus at Delhi's Army RR Hospital, HT reported on Tuesday.
05 May 2020
Ministry Of External AffairsCOVID-19: 64 flights to evacuate 14,800 Indians from abroad
In the biggest overseas evacuation since Independence, the Centre plans to bring thousands of Indians, who have been stuck in various countries, home.
05 May 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)Ben Stokes to run half marathon, raise funds
England cricket team all-rounder Ben Stokes will run his maiden half marathon on Tuesday to raise funds for a charity and hospitals battling the coronavirus pandemic.
05 May 2020
Hindustan TimesIndia gears up to develop key COVID-19 drug: Details here
The US recently approved Remdesivir, a key antiviral drug from Gilead Sciences, for emergency use on COVID-19 patients.
05 May 2020
BollywoodRGV's sexist remark on women buying alcohol invites Sona's ire
Making problematic statements on social media is Ram Gopal Varma's favorite pastime.
05 May 2020
BBC#CoronavirusOutbreak: Premier League doctors concerned over season resumption
Several Premier League club doctors are concerned over plans to resume the 2019-20 season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
05 May 2020
AssamAfrican Swine Fever kills 2,800 pigs in Assam
At a time when Assam, much like the rest of the world, has dedicated its healthcare infrastructure towards fighting the battle against coronavirus, the African Swine Fever has jolted the state.
05 May 2020
Ministry Of Home Affairs'Special corona fee' makes liquor 70% costlier in Delhi
In what clearly looks like an attempt to generate more revenue, the Delhi government, run by Aam Aadmi Party, announced late last night it would be levying a special 70% "corona tax" on MRP of alcohol from Tuesday.
05 May 2020
GujaratCoronavirus: India's death-toll nears 1,500; Maharashtra records 1,567 new cases
As of Monday, India reported over 46,000 cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Meanwhile, the nationwide death toll rose to 1,491, according to data compiled from official state and union territory government statistics.
05 May 2020
Oxford#COVID19: 5 promising vaccine candidates currently in trial
With nearly 2.5 lakh deaths and over 35 lakh infections, COVID-19 has transformed from a mysterious pneumonia-like disease to the worst public health crisis of our time.
04 May 2020
COVID-19Indians stranded abroad to be brought back in phased manner
The central government on Monday said it will start bringing back Indians stranded abroad in a phased manner from May 7.
04 May 2020
ItalyAs Italy emerges from world's longest coronavirus lockdown, worries remain
Italy, one of the worst-hit nations in the coronavirus pandemic, has started to emerge from the world's longest nationwide lockdown imposed to contain the outbreak.
04 May 2020
MumbaiMumbai: Doctor sexually assaults 44-year-old male COVID-19 patient
In a shocking incident, a 34-year-old doctor has been accused of sexually assaulting a 44-year-old male coronavirus patient in Mumbai's Wockhardt Hospital on May 1. The accused has now been sacked by the posh medical facility.
04 May 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsLockdown 3.0 begins: Know what's allowed and what's not
The coronavirus necessitated lockdown, which started pan-India on March 25, entered its second extension today. The extension, announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs last week, will remain in place till May 17.
04 May 2020
Tamil NaduCoronavirus: 1,388 dead in India; 7 states record biggest spikes
On Sunday, the death toll due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) rose to 1,388 in India. Meanwhile, the total number of infections crossed 42,000.
