COVID-19: News
12 Feb 2021
BiharRJD demands high-level probe into irregularities in Bihar's COVID-19 testing
Lalu Prasad's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) demanded a high-level inquiry on Friday into the irregularities in COVID-19 testing in Bihar, after reports suggested glaring gaps between what is on paper and on the ground.
11 Feb 2021
ResearchScientists unravel what makes some people COVID-19 superspreaders
Obesity, age, and the state of COVID-19 infection influence the number of virus particles an infected person breathes out, according to a new study which says these factors determine if a person becomes a superspreader of the virus.
05 Feb 2021
FloridaUS: COVID-19 deaths surpass 450K, daily death toll stubbornly high
The coronavirus deaths in the United States surpassed 450,000 on Thursday, and daily deaths remain stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling COVID-19 infections.
01 Jan 2021
Donald TrumpDonald Trump extends restrictions on work visas, immigration till March
Outgoing United States President Donald Trump extended curbs on legal immigration and visas, that allowed foreigners to temporarily work in the country, till March 31, 2021, just hours before the restrictions were set to lapse yesterday.
27 Dec 2020
HollywoodLuminaries lost in 2020 whose voids could never be filled
Everyone is waiting for a happy New Year because deep down, we all know that there's nothing happy about 2020.
24 Dec 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Border-Gavaskar Trophy: MCG remains the backup venue for third Test
The Melbourne Cricket Ground remains the preferred backup venue for the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
23 Dec 2020
Reliance IndustriesReliance set to relaunch JioPhone next year
The COVID-19 pandemic has given a completely new perspective on the use of smartphones in India. This has prompted Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries to relaunch its 4G feature phone in the next quarter.
20 Dec 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Australia vs India: Sydney Test remains on schedule
The third Test between Australia and India is set to take place as scheduled in Sydney even though a fresh wave of COVID-19 cases has struck the nation.
18 Dec 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally nears 99.8 lakh with 27K+ new cases
India on Thursday reported over 27,000 fresh coronavirus infections pushing the nationwide tally to 99.78 lakh cases.
17 Dec 2020
Sri LankaIndia's neighbors train experts for clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine
India's friendly neighboring nations trained over 100 experts to strengthen capacities in their countries for facilitating phase-3 clinical trials of the Indian COVID-19 vaccine, a senior official of the Department of Biotechnology said.
17 Dec 2020
TennisAustralian Open 2021 pushed to February 8: Details here
The Australian Open 2021 has been pushed back to February 8 after weeks of negotiations as COVID-19 disruption hits a second Grand Slam tennis season.
17 Dec 2020
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 99.5 lakh with 28K+ new cases
India on Wednesday reported over 28,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 99.5 lakh cases.
16 Dec 2020
GermanyGermany introduces new restrictions as COVID-19 deaths hit record high
On Wednesday, Germany entered a strict lockdown as the number of coronavirus infections has surged again in the European nation.
16 Dec 2020
MaharashtraCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 99.3 lakh with 26K+ new cases
India on Tuesday reported over 26,000 fresh coronavirus infections, the third consecutive day that single-day infections remained under 30,000.
15 Dec 2020
Belgium75 infected with COVID-19 after Santa visits Belgian care home
At least 75 people have gotten infected with COVID-19 and one has died at a Belgian care home after a man dressed as Santa Claus visited the facility.
15 Dec 2020
IndiaIndia recorded 22K coronavirus cases yesterday, lowest since July
In an upbeat piece of news, India on Monday logged just a little over 22,000 COVID-19 cases — the nation's lowest single-day rise since July 4.
14 Dec 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 98.8 lakh with 27K+ new cases
India on Sunday reported over 27,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 98.8 lakh cases.
13 Dec 2020
Latest Tech NewsPortronics CleanEx review: A travel-friendly UV stick for easy sterilization
The scare of contracting COVID-19 has got everyone worried. Sure, you can wash your hands, wear a mask, and maintain social distancing to minimize the risks.
12 Dec 2020
PfizerUS clears Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, first shot in 24 hours
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday authorized Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine, clearing the way for its mass rollout across the United States.
12 Dec 2020
Devoleena BhattacharjeeDevoleena shares proof against late Divya Bhatnagar's husband
Recently, television actor Divya Bhatnagar lost her life to COVID-19, leaving her friends and fans in a state of shock.
11 Dec 2020
Lewis HamiltonLewis Hamilton set to compete at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 champion Lewis Hamilton will take part in the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after testing negative for COVID-19.
09 Dec 2020
Gross Domestic ProductWorld may lose $11.5 trillion due to COVID-19, says study
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economy may lose $11.5 trillion, including $5 trillion to $5.6 trillion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a study has suggested.
07 Dec 2020
Cricket NewsEngland's tour of South Africa called off on medical grounds
The remainder of England's white-ball tour of South Africa has been called off amid the COVID-19 scare.
07 Dec 2020
Pakistan Cricket BoardNew Zealand tour: Pakistan squad clears final COVID-19 test
All the members of the Pakistan cricket team in New Zealand have returned negative for COVID-19 in the latest round of testing.
06 Dec 2020
South Africa Cricket TeamSouth Africa-England ODI called off after hotel staff test positive
The first ODI between South Africa and England at Paarl has been abandoned.
06 Dec 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaDelhi's private hospitals violating COVID-19 guidelines, say inspection teams
An inspection conducted by government-constituted teams has flagged several violations of COVID-19 management guidelines by private hospitals and nursing homes in Delhi.
06 Dec 2020
Lifestyle5 ways to stay active all day long
Staying active all day long is important for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. But lately, this has become difficult due to the pandemic.
04 Dec 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!SA vs ENG: First ODI called off amid COVID-19 scare
The first ODI between South Africa and England has been called off due to COVID-related reasons.
04 Dec 2020
ReutersWTA plan to start the 2021 season outside Australia
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) is planning to start the 2021 season in first week of January outside Australia.
04 Dec 2020
New Zealand Cricket TeamNZ tour: Pakistan team denied permission to train
The New Zealand Health Ministry, on Friday, denied the Pakistan cricket team the permission to train.
04 Dec 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI predicts FY21's real GDP-growth at -7.5%; repo rate unchanged
On Friday, the Reserve Bank of India revised the real GDP growth projection for 2020-21 to -7.5%, after initially predicting that it would be -9.5%.
02 Dec 2020
IndiaSpiceJet to provide logistical support for coronavirus vaccines
Airline SpiceJet announced on Wednesday that it is gearing up to provide logistical support for COVID-19 vaccination through its dedicated freighter division SpiceXpress.
02 Dec 2020
IndiaIIT placements: Offers as high as Rs. 1.5cr on Day-1
The prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have kicked off their final placements for 2020-21 session on a positive note despite the COVID-19-induced slowdown.
02 Dec 2020
Pakistan Cricket BoardNZ tour: Eighth Pakistan cricketer tests positive for COVID-19
Another member of the Pakistan cricket team in New Zealand has tested positive for coronavirus.
02 Dec 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 95 lakh; recovery rate crosses 94%
India on Tuesday reported nearly 37,000 fresh coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 95 lakh cases.
01 Dec 2020
Pakistan Cricket BoardThree more members of Pakistan team test positive for COVID-19
In yet another blow, three more members of the Pakistan cricket touring party in New Zealand have tested positive for COVID-19.
01 Dec 2020
MumbaiBMC to use AI-based voice analysis to detect COVID-19 risk
Mumbai's civic body, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), will start a pilot project of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based voice analysis test to determine the risk of COVID-19.
30 Nov 2020
Narendra ModiModi to chair all-party meet to review COVID-19 situation Friday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair an all-party meeting this Friday to review the COVID-19 situation in India, according to reports.
28 Nov 2020
Pakistan Cricket BoardNZ tour: Seventh Pakistan cricketer tests positive for COVID-19
In another blow, a seventh Pakistan cricketer tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, putting the tour in doubt.
27 Nov 2020
IndiaGastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting prevalent in COVID-19 patients
An ongoing study by a team at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh showed that gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations are prevalent in 27% of the COVID-19 patients sampled.
