Coronavirus: News
28 Mar 2020
MaharashtraTata Group commits Rs. 1,500 crore to combat coronavirus outbreak
Tata Group has pledged a donation of Rs. 1,500 crore to support India's fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
28 Mar 2020
Maruti SuzukiMaruti Suzuki producing ventilators, masks to tackle coronavirus pandemic
As coronavirus cases continue to increase, Maruti Suzuki, India's largest automaker, is planning to tackle one of the most concerning problems associated with the pandemic - ventilator shortage.
28 Mar 2020
Hyundai Verna#CoronavirusOutbreak: Hyundai India postpones the launch of 2020 Verna
If you were looking to buy the 2020 Hyundai Verna, you might have to wait longer.
28 Mar 2020
Indian RailwaysCoronavirus: How Railways plans to use train coaches as isolation-wards
With all passenger trains suspended amid a 21-day nationwide lockdown, the Indian Railways has converted a train coach into a prototype isolation ward in New Delhi for patients of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
28 Mar 2020
AmazonAmazon's Alexa can help with preliminary coronavirus diagnosis: Here's how
In a bid to allay all your concerns regarding the novel coronavirus disease, Amazon has built a new triage tool in Alexa.
28 Mar 2020
DoordarshanDoordarshan starts 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabharat' reruns from today; details here
National broadcaster Doordarshan has started airing reruns of the iconic 80s shows Ramayana and Mahabharat.
28 Mar 2020
FootballI was struggling to breathe: Paulo Dybala on coronavirus nightmare
Juventus star Paulo Dybala has revealed how he struggled to breathe after contracting the coronavirus which has gone on to claim lives of more than 27,000 people around the world.
28 Mar 2020
IndiaMP: Coronavirus warrior kept working despite learning of mother's demise
Nothing but dedication will help India defeat COVID-19, the fatal disease caused by the novel coronavirus, which has taken the lives of 20 and infected 902.
28 Mar 2020
IndiaHelp migrant workers, keep them put: Centre tells states, UTs
With sorry reports of thousands of migrant workers walking towards their native places emerging from across India, the Centre sent an urgent advisory to all states and Union Territories asking them to ensure the laborers have food and shelter.
28 Mar 2020
International Monetary FundWe've entered recession, will be worse than 2009: IMF Chief
International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Friday said the world has entered into a recession, courtesy the coronavirus pandemic and she anticipates that the current global situation to be worse than 2009.
27 Mar 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaIndia's coronavirus death toll crosses 20; all that happened today
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, India faces the challenges of its 21-day nationwide lockdown.
27 Mar 2020
KeralaIn a first, Indian scientists capture image of novel coronavirus
Scientists in Pune have managed to capture the image of the novel coronavirus responsible for the current COVID-19 outbreak.
27 Mar 2020
KeralaKerala IAS officer 'fled' quarantine; gets suspended, slapped with FIR
An FIR has been registered against Kollam Sub-Collector Anupam Mishra (30) for allegedly violating home quarantine after returning from Singapore.
27 Mar 2020
NetflixDid this Korean series predict coronavirus-like outbreak two years ago?
Some Netflix viewers were left shell-shocked after they chanced upon a certain Korean drama which seems to have predicted a novel coronavirus-like outbreak two years ago.
27 Mar 2020
United KingdomCoronavirus: UK PM Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus disease COVID-19.
27 Mar 2020
Sachin Tendulkar#CoronavirusOutbreak: Sachin Tendulkar, others come forward to donate money
Cricket great Sachin Tendulkar joined the list of Indian athletes to come forward and donate money in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
27 Mar 2020
SingaporeScientists develop test to detect COVID-19 in 5 minutes
As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc worldwide, scientists are working around the clock to prevent its spread and bring things back to normalcy.
27 Mar 2020
HollywoodStage, film actor Mark Blum dies due to COVID-19 complications
Veteran American stage actor Mark Blum passed away due to complications from the novel coronavirus (or the COVID-19) disease, The Wrap reports.
27 Mar 2020
South AfricaWhile world suffers, China blocks discussion on coronavirus at UNSC
A call by Estonia to discuss coronavirus pandemic at the United Nations Security Council was thwarted by China, with a little help from Russia and South Africa.
27 Mar 2020
UNICEFCoronavirus: UNICEF to help school students in India continue studies
The Coronavirus outbreak has disrupted the education of as many as 80% of school students worldwide.
27 Mar 2020
Tennis#CoronavirusOutbreak: Nadal and Gasol launch fund-raising drive to help Spaniards
Spanish sport legends Rafael Nadal and Pau Gasol launched a fund-raising drive explaining they wanted to give something back to the coronavirus hit nation.
27 Mar 2020
PunjabPunjab-man, who died of coronavirus, infected 23; 15 villages sealed
In a troublesome turn of events, a 70-year-old Punjab man, who died of coronavirus, is believed to have infected 23 people and met hundreds when he jumped self-quarantine rules.
27 Mar 2020
Reliance JioMyJio can tell if you're at risk of coronavirus disease
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to increase in India, Reliance Jio is doing its bit to help people screen themselves for the disease.
27 Mar 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!I am still hungry to play for England: James Anderson
England pace spearhead James Anderson is confident of making a comeback following the coronavirus outbreak.
27 Mar 2020
Football#CoronavirusOutbreak: I am feeling completely recovered, says Mikel Arteta
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he is feeling completely recovered after having earlier been diagnosed with the COVID-19.
27 Mar 2020
Donald TrumpUS tops world in coronavirus cases, surpasses epicenter China
The fears of experts that the United States might become the next hotspot of COVID-19, a disease caused by a novel coronavirus, turned true on Thursday as the country now has the most number of infections, surpassing the epicenter China and European nation Italy, where the most number of people have died of the pandemic.
26 Mar 2020
MaharashtraIndia's coronavirus cases near 700; here's all that happened today
The total number of coronavirus cases in India jumped to 694 on Thursday evening, according to the Health Ministry.
26 Mar 2020
IndiaApple, Samsung suspend India production amid coronavirus lockdown
In compliance with the 21-day, nation-wide lockdown enforced by the Indian government to combat the spread of coronavirus, leading smartphone manufacturers Samsung and Apple have suspended most of their operations in the country.
26 Mar 2020
World Health OrganizationCoronavirus: Trump says WHO sided with China amid backlash
United States President Donald Trump has said that the World Health Organization (WHO) "very much" sided with China on coronavirus.
26 Mar 2020
IndiaG20 summit on #Coronavirus: India to have coordinated, forward-looking approach
An extraordinary virtual G20 leaders' summit will be convened on Thursday to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and global plans to deal with public health and economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis.
26 Mar 2020
New York CityCoronavirus: US records highest single-day fatalities; death toll crosses 1,000
The number of deaths due to coronavirus crossed 1,000 in the United States, which has quickly become one of the worst-hit nations in the outbreak.
26 Mar 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)This is like nirvana: Langer on Australian cricketers staying home
Australian cricket team coach Justin Langer has likened the self-isolation of his players to nirvana.
26 Mar 2020
World Health OrganizationAmitabh Bachchan spreads fake news about coronavirus, again
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged citizens to neither spread false information nor fall for fake news related to coronavirus, but perhaps, Bollywood's megastar Amitabh Bachchan didn't get the memo.
26 Mar 2020
OdishaCoronavirus: Odisha plans India's largest hospital dedicated to COVID-19 patients
The Eastern state of Odisha plans to set up two hospitals, dedicated to treating patients of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
26 Mar 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: Nearly 900 quarantined in Delhi after doctor tests positive
Close to 900 people in Delhi were quarantined after a doctor in one of the Mohalla clinics tested positive for coronavirus, a minister said on Thursday.
26 Mar 2020
IndiaRajasthan reports first COVID-19 death as 73-year-old dies in Bhilwara
As India remains on lockdown due to coronavirus, the outbreak continues to claim more lives.
26 Mar 2020
Narendra ModiNirmala Sitharaman announces Rs. 1.7 lakh crore package for poor
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed media on Thursday amid the coronavirus crisis and the lockdown that has been imposed in India for three weeks, starting Wednesday.
26 Mar 2020
Narendra ModiDelhi Metro extends suspension till April 14 amid lockdown
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Thursday announced that its services will remain suspended till April 14 in light of a 21-day nationwide lockdown called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
26 Mar 2020
FootballCoronavirus outbreak: FIFA considers changing summer transfer window dates
The coronavirus pandemic has crippled the world with more than 21,000 deaths being reported so far.
26 Mar 2020
FranceAfter coronavirus delays film festival, Cannes opens doors for homeless
The Palais des Festivals, the iconic venue of the Cannes International Film Festival, is turned into a different spectacle altogether.
