Coronavirus: News
27 May 2020
IndiaDoctors should watch out for COVID-19 'false negatives', researchers warn
From India to the US, countries are trying extremely hard to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic.
27 May 2020
IndiaVeteran actor Kiran Kumar tests negative for coronavirus
Veteran actor Kiran Kumar, who was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus earlier this month, has now tested negative for the disease.
27 May 2020
India'Coronavirus' trailer: Ram Gopal Varma's dreary take on the pandemic
If there is one person you can expect to come up (quickly) with a dreary take on a situation that has already caused distress all across the globe, it has to be Ram Gopal Varma.
27 May 2020
IndiaLockdown 5.0: Centre could extend restrictions for two more weeks
The Central government is mulling extending the lockdown for two more weeks after May 31, when the current bout of restrictions will end, News18 said on Wednesday.
27 May 2020
England Cricket TeamWest Indies resume training amid coronavirus pandemic
Ahead of the upcoming England tour, the West Indian contingent have returned to training.
26 May 2020
NoidaResidents of sealed Greater Noida society protest against cops
On Monday, a society in Greater Noida was sealed after three members of a family tested positive for coronavirus. However, the residents objected to this move telling cops they have to go to work.
26 May 2020
VaccineNew COVID-19 vaccine goes into human trials: Details here
As COVID-19 continues to batter different parts of the world, scientists are racing to find a way to fight the pandemic as soon as possible.
26 May 2020
Madhya PradeshBhopal: Doctors claim homeopathy cured coronavirus patients, experts unhappy
At a time when the world is scrambling to produce a vaccine for coronavirus, a state-run homeopathy hospital in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, claimed it has treated six patients, drawing fire from health experts.
26 May 2020
Madhya PradeshDouble whammy: Amid coronavirus crisis, locusts destroy crops
Just as India battles coronavirus pandemic, it is faced with another problem — locusts — who are destroying crops and entering residential areas.
26 May 2020
MumbaiKaran Johar's domestic helps test positive for coronavirus
Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has confirmed that two members of his household staff have tested positive for coronavirus.
26 May 2020
World Health OrganizationCOVID-19 treatment: WHO halts Hydroxychloroquine trial over safety concerns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has suspended the trial exploring anti-malarial drug Hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment of COVID-19.
26 May 2020
Arvind KejriwalCoronavirus: Delhi wants more beds, but private hospitals are concerned
To ensure that the National Capital is well-prepared as coronavirus cases are surging, the Delhi government asked private hospitals to reserve 20% of their beds.
26 May 2020
Madhya PradeshCoronavirus: India's death toll reaches 4,172; Nagaland reports 3 cases
India on Monday recorded over 6,500 new coronavirus infections, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to nearly 1.45 lakh.
26 May 2020
Akshay KumarWith limited crew and social-distancing, Akshay Kumar shoots in Mumbai
The coronavirus-induced lockdown restrictions have brought the movie industry to a standstill, and the future of showbiz remains uncertain, to say the least.
25 May 2020
US Federal Trade CommissionWatch out! COVID-19 contact tracing scams are on the rise
The spread of COVID-19 has triggered a wave of scams.
25 May 2020
Himachal PradeshLockdown extended till June 30 in Himachal Pradesh's 2 districts
Two districts in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh have decided to extend the coronavirus lockdown by a month till June 30.
25 May 2020
XAngry neighbor slams Vir Das for not following coronavirus precautions
Vir Das just had a "crazy night of zero sleep."
25 May 2020
South KoreaAs coronavirus cases rise, expert says 'June to be worse'
India has witnessed a record spike in daily COVID-19 cases consecutively for the past four days. However, the situation is expected to worsen in June, an expert said.
25 May 2020
RajasthanHeatwave peaks: Red alert issued in Delhi, most Northern states
A red alert was issued for Delhi, and neighboring states like Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, for two days as Heatwave grappled large parts of the territory.
25 May 2020
MumbaiIndia takes to skies again, air travel resumes with precautions
Two months after all air travel was suspended in India, amid coronavirus crisis, domestic operations restarted from today, with a number of precautions.
25 May 2020
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India records biggest spike again; death toll crosses 4,000
India on Sunday recorded roughly 7,000 new COVID-19 cases, marking its highest single-day jump in coronavirus infections for the fourth consecutive day.
24 May 2020
FootballPremier League: Bournemouth player one of two new COVID-19 cases
The second round of Premier League tests amid the coronavirus pandemic have resulted in two new cases.
24 May 2020
BollywoodFilmmaker Kunal Kohli loses maternal aunt to coronavirus
Bollywood filmmaker Kunal Kohli's maternal aunt passed away in Chicago, United States, after an eight-week battle with the coronavirus.
24 May 2020
International Cricket Council (ICC)Vincy T10 Premier League kicks off amid coronavirus pandemic
The inaugural season of Vincy Premier T10 League (VPL) commenced on May 22 at the Arnos Vale Sporting Complex, near Kingstown.
24 May 2020
World Health OrganizationWe have 3 live coronaviruses; none match SARS-CoV-2: Wuhan lab
Claims made by the United States that SARS-CoV-2 originated from a Wuhan lab are "pure fabrication," said the lab's director.
24 May 2020
IndiaActor Kiran Kumar tests coronavirus positive, quarantined at home
Veteran actor Kiran Kumar has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is currently under home quarantine. The 74-year-old was diagnosed with the deadly virus on May 14.
23 May 2020
IndiaHalf of Delhi's containment-zones could turn 'green' in 2 weeks
In a major sign of relief for residents of Delhi, half of the coronavirus containment zones in the national capital have been classified as 'orange' zones.
23 May 2020
India35 lakh migrants traveled via 2,600 Shramik Specials, says Centre
The Shramik Special trains have transported 35 lakh migrants between states since they started operations on May 1, the government revealed on Saturday. Till now, 2,600 trains have been run.
23 May 2020
TennisCOVID-19: Novak Djokovic Foundation donates ventilators, clinical monitors
With the world grappling with coronavirus pandemic, Novak Djokovic's foundation has donated five ventilators and clinical monitors to a general hospital in Krusevac, Serbia.
23 May 2020
IndiaStates could've done much better: NITI Aayog CEO on migrant-crisis
Amitabh Kant, CEO of government's policy think tank NITI Aayog, absolved the Centre of the migrant crisis and said states could have done "much better".
23 May 2020
ChhattisgarhCoronavirus: India records biggest spike for second consecutive day
India on Friday detected roughly 6,500 fresh cases of COVID-19, marking the highest single-jump day in coronavirus infections for the second consecutive day.
22 May 2020
COVID-19Why the vaccine for COVID-19 is still several months away
In a matter of months, a never-seen-before coronavirus originating from China has turned the whole world upside down.
22 May 2020
BadmintonBadminton: BWF announces revamped tournament calendar for 2020
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) plans to resume the World Tour with the Taipei Open Super 300 meet on September 1.
22 May 2020
KeralaStranded for two months, actor Prithviraj returns from Jordan
Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, along with a 57-member cast and crew of his upcoming movie Aadujeevitham, has returned to India.
22 May 2020
Jyotiraditya ScindiaCongress spokesperson Sanjay Jha tests positive for coronavirus
Sanjay Jha, a spokesperson of Congress, has tested positive for coronavirus, he informed in a tweet on Friday.
22 May 2020
FootballCoronavirus pandemic has cost Manchester United £28m so far
Premier League side Manchester United have felt the financial effects of the coronavirus crisis.
22 May 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Amid coronavirus crisis, RBI extends loan moratorium till August
Addressing the media on Friday, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the central bank has brought down the repo rate by 40 basis points.
22 May 2020
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India records biggest spike in cases; Maharashtra crosses 40,000-mark
India on Thursday recorded its biggest spike in COVID-19 cases yet, with over 6,000 coronavirus infections.
21 May 2020
NoidaShould house-helps be allowed in gated-societies? RWAs don't think so
Lockdown 4.0, as assured by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, came with a limited set of restrictions. Offices were allowed to open, markets unlocked their shutters, and people started stepping out.
21 May 2020
World Health OrganizationCoronavirus cases cross 5 million globally; 'biggest one-day spike'
The number of coronavirus infections around the world has surpassed the 5 million mark, the latest figures suggested.
