Coronavirus: News
31 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 12.1 million with 53K+ new cases
India on Tuesday reported more than 53,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to nearly 12.1 million cases.
31 Mar 2021
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareCOVID-19 situation going from 'bad to worse': Health Ministry
The COVID-19 situation in India has gone from "bad to worse" over the last few weeks, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
30 Mar 2021
IndiaDelhi, Mumbai among 10 districts with most active COVID-19 cases
Amid a worrying surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, the Union Health Ministry today listed out the 10 worst-affected districts/areas in India with the highest number of active coronavirus cases.
30 Mar 2021
World Health Organization'Biggest challenge since WWII': World leaders call for pandemic treaty
Over a year into the coronavirus pandemic, 24 world leaders recognized it as the "greatest challenge" since World War II and called for an international treaty.
30 Mar 2021
Farooq AbdullahFarooq Abdullah tests COVID-19 positive; PM wishes him speedy recovery
Veteran politician and National Conference President Farooq Abdullah, who isolated himself at home on Tuesday after testing positive for COVID-19, was wished a speedy recovery by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
30 Mar 2021
MumbaiMumbai: COVID-19 hospital bed allotment through 'war rooms,' not hospitals
As Mumbai sees a surge in coronavirus infections, the city's civic body has decided to impose a slew of measures for effective management of the outbreak.
30 Mar 2021
Union Ministry of Health and Family WelfareDr. Harsh Vardhan takes second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan and his wife took the second COVID-19 vaccine shot at the Delhi Heart and Lung Institute on Tuesday.
30 Mar 2021
PfizerPfizer, Moderna's coronavirus vaccines effective even after first dose: Study
The coronavirus vaccines developed by American pharma giant Pfizer, with Germany's BioNTech, and the one manufactured by Moderna, another United States company, reduce the risk of infection even after the first dose, a study has found, reports Reuters.
30 Mar 2021
World Health OrganizationCoronavirus: WHO team spent merely four hours at Wuhan institute
A team of the World Health Organization (WHO), that visited China earlier this year to trace the origins of coronavirus, has ruled out the possibility of a lab leak.
29 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally nears 12.1 million with 56K+ new cases
India on Monday reported more than 56,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to nearly 12.1 million cases.
29 Mar 2021
IndiaManoj Bajpayee tests negative for coronavirus
Actor Manoj Bajpayee has recovered from COVID-19, two weeks after he tested positive for the virus, his spokesperson said on Sunday.
29 Mar 2021
World Health OrganizationWHO says COVID-19 likely emerged from animals; lab leak unlikely
The coronavirus causing COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, likely originated from animals, a draft copy of a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) into the origin of the virus reportedly said.
29 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 12 million with 68K+ new cases
India on Sunday reported more than 68,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 12 million cases.
28 Mar 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Former Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan tests positive for coronavirus
Former Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan, who was recently seen in action at the Road Safety Cricket Series, has tested positive for coronavirus with mild symptoms.
28 Mar 2021
MaharashtraNight curfew in Maharashtra from today; check details here
The Maharashtra government has announced a night curfew starting Sunday (March 28) to control the spurt in coronavirus infections.
27 Mar 2021
IndiaIn Gurugram, private firms to vaccinate employees on site
Starting from April 1, camps will be set up at large corporate firms in Gurugram to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible employees - those aged above 45 years.
27 Mar 2021
IndiaSupplied more vaccines globally than vaccinated our people, says India
India has supplied more coronavirus vaccines around the world than it used to vaccinate its own citizens, the country told the United Nations General Assembly.
27 Mar 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaCoronavirus impact: Pending cases in courts increase manifold
The coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions that came with it have adversely affected the functioning of the judiciary, with the number of pending cases reaching an all-time high.
27 Mar 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Sachin Tendulkar tests positive for coronavirus: Details here
Former Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
27 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.9 million with 62K+ new cases
India on Friday reported more than 62,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.9 million cases.
26 Mar 2021
MaharashtraNight curfew in Maharashtra from Sunday amid COVID-19 spike
In light of the recent spike in coronavirus infections in Maharashtra, the state government on Friday announced a night curfew starting Sunday (March 28).
26 Mar 2021
Himachal PradeshHP: Educational institutions to remain closed till April 4
The Himachal Pradesh government ordered the closure of all educational institutions including colleges and schools till April 4 as a precautionary measure due to the spike in COVID-19 cases in the state.
26 Mar 2021
ChhattisgarhNow shell out five-times more for going maskless in Chhattisgarh
The Chhattisgarh government increased the amount of penalty for maskless people from Rs. 100 to Rs. 500 for strict implementation of COVID-19 guidelines, an official said on Friday.
26 Mar 2021
FootballPremier League 2021-22 season to begin on August 14
The 2021-22 edition of the Premier League will begin on August 14 and finish on May 22.
26 Mar 2021
MumbaiMumbai: Fire at hospital (inside a mall) kills two
A major fire broke out at a hospital inside a mall in Mumbai killing at least two people, multiple reports said on Friday.
25 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.84 million with 59K new cases
India on Thursday reported nearly 59,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.84 million cases.
25 Mar 2021
IndiaIndia's current COVID-19 wave could peak in April: Report
India has been reporting a surge in daily new COVID-19 cases since February, which "clearly indicates a second wave," according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
25 Mar 2021
Aamir KhanMadhavan tests coronavirus positive; reveals update with '3 Idiots' reference
The infamous Virus was a sworn enemy of Farhan and Rancho in the movie 3 Idiots. But little did they know that the lines will be blurred between the reel and real life.
25 Mar 2021
UttarakhandUttarakhand: COVID-19 cases surge, negative RT-PCR report mandatory for Kumbh
With COVID-19 cases surging again in Uttarakhand, the State Government on Wednesday made it mandatory for devotees to bring a negative RT-PCR report not older than 72 hours to attend the forthcoming Kumbh Mela in Haridwar.
25 Mar 2021
VaccineAmid growing cases, India temporarily halts export of AstraZeneca's vaccine
Facing a sudden spike in coronavirus cases, India has halted the export of the AstraZeneca vaccine for now, Reuters reported quoting two sources. Millions of doses of the vaccine are being manufactured by the Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII), the world's biggest vaccine-maker.
25 Mar 2021
MumbaiWith 5,000+ fresh coronavirus cases, Mumbai reports highest single-day spike
Maharashtra capital Mumbai added 5,185 coronavirus cases to its tally on Wednesday, the highest-ever single-day spike since the outbreak. This includes all of last year and the mid-September peak.
25 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.78 million with 53K+ new cases
India on Wednesday reported more than 53,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.78 million cases.
24 Mar 2021
IndiaWhen to take second vaccine dose, and more queries answered
As India struggles to contain the rapid surge in COVID-19 cases, the government on Tuesday announced the third phase of vaccination under which all citizens aged above 45 would be eligible for jabs.
24 Mar 2021
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare'Double mutant variant' of COVID-19 found in 18 states: Centre
A new "double mutant variant" of COVID-19 has been detected in 18 states in India, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
24 Mar 2021
BollywoodBollywood superstar Aamir Khan tests positive for coronavirus
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is the latest celebrity to have contracted COVID-19, his representative confirmed.
24 Mar 2021
IndiaIn Chennai, get the coronavirus vaccine right at your doorstep
In Chennai, eligible citizens no longer need to queue up at vaccination centers for their dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, thanks to a new scheme launched by the city's civic body.
24 Mar 2021
MumbaiDelhi, Mumbai ban Holi celebrations in public amid coronavirus surge
As the coronavirus cases are surging countrywide, Delhi and Mumbai passed orders prohibiting residents from celebrating Holi in public.
24 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 11.73 million with 47K+ new cases
India on Tuesday reported more than 47,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 11.73 million cases.
23 Mar 2021
Directorate General of Civil AviationCoronavirus: DGCA suspends international commercial flights till April 30
As the COVID-19 situation in India worsens, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday announced the suspension of international commercial flights till April 30.
23 Mar 2021
Union Home MinistryStates allowed to impose local curbs: Centre's new COVID-19 guidelines
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday issued new guidelines for the containment of COVID-19.
