COVID-19: News
08 Jul 2020
International Cricket Council (ICC)#CricketReturns: Here is how the sport has changed
International cricket has returned for the first time since March 13, 2020.
08 Jul 2020
World Health OrganizationNow, WHO says airborne coronavirus transmission is a possibility
Ever since COVID-19 started spreading, the World Health Organization (WHO) has maintained that the disease primarily spreads through respiratory droplets.
07 Jul 2020
Apple TVTom Hanks opens up about coronavirus: Details here
Hollywood veteran Tom Hanks has opened up about his experience with the novel coronavirus, how he recovered from it, and his latest film Greyhound.
06 Jul 2020
SpainCoronavirus: Large-scale Spanish study finds only 5% people developed antibodies
A large-scale study in Spain has found that only 5% of the population has developed antibodies against COVID-19.
06 Jul 2020
ExamsUniversities, institutions allowed to conduct final-term exams: Home Ministry
The Union Home Affairs Ministry on Monday gave the go-ahead for conducting the long-pending final-term examinations at universities and other higher education institutions.
06 Jul 2020
World Health OrganizationScientists say coronavirus is airborne in letter to WHO
Over 200 experts have written to the World Health Organization, urging the health agency to recognize airborne transmission of the coronavirus and change its recommendation.
05 Jul 2020
OxfordCOVID-19 vaccine: What are the latest updates?
With more than 5.3 lakh deaths and 1.14 crore infections, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow worse around the world.
05 Jul 2020
TelanganaHyderabad jeweler dies of COVID-19; had hosted birthday party recently
A top jeweler in Telangana's Hyderabad died due to COVID-19 on Saturday. The jeweler's death has led to widespread panic as he had recently hosted a party with over 100 guests.
05 Jul 2020
World Health OrganizationWHO calls off Hydroxychloroquine trial for COVID-19 treatment: Here's why
Anti-malaria drug Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and anti-HIV drug combination lopinavir/ritonavir will no longer be explored as potential treatments for COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO).
04 Jul 2020
Formula 1Formula 1: No positive coronavirus tests ahead of Austrian GP
Formula 1 and the FIA have confirmed there have been no positive coronavirus cases from 4,032 tests over the past seven days.
04 Jul 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)COVID-19 symptoms but tested negative twice, 26-year-old doctor dies
A 26-year-old junior doctor, working in Delhi, passed away on Thursday at his hometown Rohtak, hours after telling his elder brother that he was confident he was infected with coronavirus. Surprisingly, he tested negative twice.
04 Jul 2020
FacebookCOVID-19 Free Jobs Forum, a place to find work opportunities
COVID-19 has put a dent in the Indian economy, with several industries suffering and tens of thousands of people going out of work.
03 Jul 2020
BollywoodNo prayer meet for Saroj Khan due to COVID-19: Family
No prayer meet would be held for late legendary choreographer Saroj Khan due to the coronavirus situation, her family said in a statement.
03 Jul 2020
BiharBihar: Father of groom, who died of coronavirus, booked
A few days ago, a wedding in Bihar turned into a funeral as the groom allegedly died of coronavirus, two days after he tied the knot. And now, in a recent development, the groom's father Ambika Chaudhary has been named in an FIR registered by Patna district administration.
03 Jul 2020
Drugs Controller General of IndiaIndia's second COVID-19 vaccine cleared for human trials: Details here
India is picking up pace to develop a preventive vaccine for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus disease.
02 Jul 2020
Elon MuskDespite COVID-19 shutdown, Tesla made over 90,000 deliveries
Despite being hit by the shutdown stemming from the novel coronavirus pandemic, Elon Musk's EV company Tesla managed to deliver more than 90,000 cars in the second quarter of 2020.
02 Jul 2020
ElectionsGovernment allows people above 65 to vote via postal ballots
In light of the coronavirus outbreak, the government has now allowed people over the age of 65 to vote by postal ballots.
01 Jul 2020
HaryanaHaryana: Schools to reopen from July 27 after summer vacation
Schools in Haryana would reportedly reopen from July 27 once the summer vacation comes to an end on July 26.
01 Jul 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 5.85 lakh with over 17,400 deaths
On Tuesday, India reported over 18,000 fresh coronavirus infections bringing the nationwide total to 5.85 lakh. Meanwhile, the death toll climbed to 17,413 as over 500 patients died of the viral disease on Tuesday.
30 Jun 2020
ICICI BankSwiggy launches its own digital wallet: How to use it?
As restaurants continue to suffer from the impact of COVID-19, food-tech unicorn Swiggy is moving to get things back to normal as soon as possible.
30 Jun 2020
IndiaIn social-distancing era, how has the life of sex-workers changed?
The rules of the world, like maintaining a respectable distance, minimizing social contact, and wearing masks, don't fit the bill for sex workers, whose livelihoods depend on physical touch.
29 Jun 2020
CoronavirusUnlock 2.0 guidelines released: What's allowed and what's not
The central government on Monday unveiled guidelines for the second phase of "unlocking" from the coronavirus lockdown, called 'Unlock 2.0'.
29 Jun 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Former cricketer Sanjay Dobal passes away after contracting coronavirus
Former Delhi all-rounder Sanjay Dobal has died at the age of 52 as he succumbed to complications from the novel coronavirus.
29 Jun 2020
MaharashtraAs coronavirus cases rise, Maharashtra extends lockdown till July 31
The Maharashtra government has decided to extend the ongoing lockdown till July 31. The ongoing restrictions were supposed to last until June 30.
29 Jun 2020
BeijingChina: 4 lakh people under lockdown as coronavirus cases rise
China has reimposed a strict lockdown in a province neighboring capital Beijing after detecting new coronavirus cases in the region.
29 Jun 2020
Arvind KejriwalDelhi is setting up plasma bank for treating COVID-19 patients
In light of a surge in the number of COVID-19 infections, Delhi is moving to set up a plasma bank.
29 Jun 2020
World Health OrganizationCoronavirus killed one patient every 18 seconds this month
On Sunday, the world reached a grim milestone in the coronavirus pandemic — the death toll topped half a million. A total of 504,466 have died of the virus since it originated in China last year.
28 Jun 2020
IRDAISell standardized COVID-19 policies: IRDAI to insurance companies
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to surge, the national insurance regulator is pushing standardized policies to help people protect themselves from the deadly disease.
28 Jun 2020
VaccineChinese COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in human trials: Details here
As the world deals with the novel coronavirus pandemic, China National Biotec Group (CNBG) has announced a major milestone in the effort to develop a vaccine for the deadly respiratory disease.
28 Jun 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Delhi won't reach 5.5 lakh cases by July-end: Amit Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the number of coronavirus cases in Delhi will not reach 5.5 lakh by July-end, as previously estimated by the Delhi government on June 9.
28 Jun 2020
CoronavirusUS CDC adds three new COVID-19 symptoms to its list
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to surge in the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is updating the symptoms of the deadly disease.
28 Jun 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 5.29 lakh after record spike
On Saturday, India detected roughly 20,000 new coronavirus infections—the biggest single-day spike yet.
27 Jun 2020
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)Coronavirus: India adds 4 lakh cases in just 39 days
Till mid-May, India had reported a little over 1 lakh COVID-19 cases. The tally has now surpassed 5 lakh, i.e., in just a period of 39 days, India has added 4 lakh cases.
27 Jun 2020
TechnologyNASA develops 3D-printed necklace to help people avoid face-touching
The uncontrolled outbreak of COVID-19 has gotten everyone worried.
27 Jun 2020
Union Health MinistryGovernment approves use of dexamethasone for moderate, severe COVID-19 cases
The government on Saturday allowed the use of dexamethasone, a low-cost steroid drug, for the treatment of COVID-19 patients.
27 Jun 2020
Delhi Technological UniversityAs COVID-19 outbreak worsens, DTU students seek to cancel exams
Two days after two central boards canceled the examinations for students of Classes X and XII, students of the Delhi Technological University (DTU) seek cancellation of their online end-term exams.
27 Jun 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsDelhi to start serological survey for COVID-19 today: Details here
Health officials in Delhi are set to begin a serological survey to determine the spread of COVID-19 in the national capital and how many people might be immune to the disease.
26 Jun 2020
TennisNovak Djokovic's coach Goran Ivanisevic tests positive for coronavirus
World number one Novak Djokovic's coach Goran Ivanisevic has tested positive for COVID-19.
26 Jun 2020
IndiaDeepika Singh thanks Delhi government after mother recovers from COVID-19
Earlier this month, television actor Deepika Singh had appealed to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his government to get her mother admitted to a hospital there, after she was diagnosed with the coronavirus.
26 Jun 2020
England Cricket TeamCoronavirus outbreak: ECB cancels national tournaments
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), on Thursday, canceled several national competitions, including the Royal London Club Championship due to the coronavirus pandemic.
