Coronavirus: News
02 Nov 2020
IndiaNew record: UPI records over 2 billion transactions in October
Cashless transaction is getting increasingly popular among Indians as in October, a record two billion plus transactions were recorded through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) method, data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) confirmed on Sunday.
02 Nov 2020
World Health OrganizationWHO Chief quarantines after contact tests positive for coronavirus
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the chief of the World Health Organization, informed late on Sunday that he will remain in quarantine after a person, whom he came in contact with, tested positive for coronavirus. He, however, stressed he is asymptomatic.
02 Nov 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 82.3 lakh with 46k+ new cases
India on Sunday reported roughly 46,000 fresh coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide total to 82.3 lakh cases.
01 Nov 2020
Serum Institute of IndiaVaccine tracker: Covishield expected by December; Moderna readies for launch
It has been almost a year since the coronavirus pandemic began, yet the virus is far from being brought under control.
01 Nov 2020
AssamAssam schools reopening from Monday; check guidelines here
After a gap of over seven months, schools are set to reopen in Assam from Monday (November 2). The state government has issued a fresh set of guidelines for the reopening of schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.
01 Nov 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 81.8 lakh with 46k+ new cases
India on Saturday reported 46,000 fresh coronavirus infections, bringing the total to 81.83 lakh cases.
31 Oct 2020
IndiaAIIMS to submit proposal for COVAXIN's phase three trials soon
By early next week, AIIMS will submit a proposal to start the third phase of clinical trials of COVAXIN, a vaccine against coronavirus being developed by Bharat Biotech.
31 Oct 2020
NITI AayogCoronavirus: Delhi crosses 5,000-mark for third straight day, rings alarm
Delhi is once again being burdened by coronavirus caseload, as for the third consecutive day on Friday, the National Capital recorded more than 5,000 cases. On Friday, a record 5,891 fresh cases came to the fore; on Thursday, Delhi reported 5,739 cases, and on Wednesday, 5,673 cases.
30 Oct 2020
PuriCentre extends cap on domestic airfare till February 24
The lower and upper limits on fares for domestic air travel will remain in place for another three months, till February 24, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday.
30 Oct 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Third wave in Delhi? Rise in coronavirus cases sparks worries
Even as India has been performing well in October, as far as fresh coronavirus numbers are concerned, the National Capital has not been following the same trajectory since the last few days.
30 Oct 2020
Scarlett JohanssonJust married! Scarlett Johansson ties the knot with Colin Jost
Hollywood actor Scarlett Johansson tied the knot with SNL star Colin Jost over the weekend in an intimate ceremony attended only by immediate family members and close friends, reports said on Friday.
30 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 80.8 lakh; Delhi reports biggest spike
India on Thursday reported over 48,000 fresh coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide total to 80.88 lakh cases.
29 Oct 2020
OxfordOxford's coronavirus vaccine could be available by December: Adar Poonawalla
In a welcome piece of development, Serum Institute of India's CEO Adar Poonawalla said on Wednesday that the coronavirus vaccine, being developed by Oxford University, could be available for use in India by December 2020.
29 Oct 2020
Narendra ModiIndia can still become a $5 trillion economy: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is optimistic that India can still achieve the target of becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2024, despite being badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
29 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India second after US to report 8 million cases
India on Wednesday reported roughly 50,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally past the eight million mark. However, the recovery rate continued to rise, nearing 91%.
28 Oct 2020
Navi MumbaiDivya Agarwal, who lambasted hospital earlier, loses father to coronavirus
Actor Divya Agarwal, best known for her stint in Splitsvilla, lost her father to coronavirus on Wednesday.
28 Oct 2020
Donald TrumpCoronavirus vaccine in 2020? US drugmaker Pfizer isn't saying no!
Even as experts worldwide have said that an effective coronavirus vaccine won't be out before 2021, American pharma giant Pfizer is hoping to deliver one this year itself, igniting hopes globally.
28 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 79.9 lakh; Delhi reports record spike
India on Tuesday reported roughly 43,000 fresh coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide total to 79.9 lakh cases.
27 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: Guidelines for 'reopening' from lockdown extended till November 30
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday extended the guidelines for reopening from the coronavirus lockdown until November 30.
27 Oct 2020
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)TN custodial deaths: CBI reveals how father, son were tortured
Months after the father-son duo — Jayaraj and Bennix — died, CBI divulged details of the inhumane torture they were subjected to inside the Sathankulam Police station.
27 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India reports lowest single-day spike in over 3 months
India on Monday reported roughly 36,000 fresh coronavirus infections. This marks the lowest single-day spike in over three months as infections declined across most states.
26 Oct 2020
United States of AmericaCoronavirus: Outbreak in China's Kashgar; entire city to be tested
China has launched a mass-testing drive for the coronavirus across the entire city in the Xinjiang province.
26 Oct 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Cured from coronavirus and living amid pollution? Get flu shot
The winter months and the blanket of air pollution are likely to worsen the coronavirus situation, even for those who have defeated the contagious disease. Hence, the recovered patients, staying in highly-polluted areas, must get a flu shot, said experts.
26 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 79 lakh; recovery rate over 90%
India on Sunday reported roughly 46,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide total past 79 lakh cases. Nearly 500 deaths in the past 24 hours also brought the death toll to 1,19,074.
25 Oct 2020
Donald Trump'Totally Under Control': Documentary exposes US's failure in tackling COVID-19
Many a filmmaker has tried their hand to portray the grave and relentless dangers of the coronavirus pandemic.
25 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 78.6 lakh; over 1.18 lakh dead
India on Saturday reported over 49,000 fresh coronavirus infections, only the second time in nearly the past three months that daily new cases dropped below 50,000.
24 Oct 2020
Donald TrumpUS 2020 elections could have highest voter turnout since 1908
This year's United States Presidential elections could possibly record the highest voter turnout in over a century, data from the US Elections Project indicated on Friday.
24 Oct 2020
BiharCoronavirus: Devendra Fadnavis, BJP's Bihar poll campaign in-charge, tests positive
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19.
24 Oct 2020
VaccineCoronavirus: Bharat Biotech aims to launch COVAXIN by June 2021
Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical firm Bharat Biotech is expecting to launch its coronavirus vaccine candidate, COVAXIN, by June next year.
23 Oct 2020
GoaCoronavirus-induced woes, broken phone cost family their 16-year-old son
A family in Goa, struggling to meet ends after the coronavirus outbreak, was devastated this month after their 16-year-old son took his life, over a broken phone.
23 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 77.6 lakh with 54k+ new cases
India on Thursday reported over 54,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 77.6 lakh.
22 Oct 2020
IndiaBarring tourists, government eases visa curbs for OCIs, PIOs, foreigners
Eight months after strict restrictions were imposed on inbound and outbound travel, the Indian government on Thursday eased visa curbs for Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and foreign nationals, saying they can visit the country for any purpose, except tourism.
22 Oct 2020
BiharBJP's big Bihar promises: Free coronavirus vaccine; 19 lakh jobs
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday released manifesto for poll-bound Bihar. Among the big promises were free coronavirus vaccine for all and an assurance of 19 lakh jobs to seekers.
22 Oct 2020
OxfordAstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial's volunteer dies, testing to continue
A volunteer involved with the trial of coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University has died, Brazil's health authority Anvisa informed on Wednesday.
22 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 77 lakh; over 1.16 lakh dead
India on Wednesday reported roughly 55,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally past the 77 lakh mark.
20 Oct 2020
Narendra ModiNeed concrete solutions for COVID-19, not speeches: Congress on Modi
The Indian National Congress on Tuesday urged the Prime Minister to come up with concrete solutions for the COVID-19 crisis instead of giving "plain speeches."
20 Oct 2020
Narendra ModiLockdown has gone, but coronavirus has not: Modi addresses nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the nation. Modi warned people against laxity ahead of the festive season, when experts have maintained that the number of fresh infections may rise once again.
20 Oct 2020
IndiaPM Modi will address the nation at 6 pm today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 6 pm today, he said in a tweet on Tuesday, urging countrymen to join in.
20 Oct 2020
KeralaKerala: Nursing officer admits coronavirus patient died of negligence, suspended
Kerala, once hailed for handling the coronavirus pandemic well, has been jolted after two alleged lapses on the part of the healthcare workers came to the fore.
20 Oct 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India reports lowest single-day spike in nearly 3 months
India on Monday reported over 45,000 fresh coronavirus infections, marking the lowest single-day spike in nearly three months.
