COVID-19: News
04 May 2021
BadmintonBadminton great Prakash Padukone recovering from COVID-19 infection
Former Indian badminton ace Prakash Padukone is recovering from COVID-19 after being admitted to a hospital in Bengaluru.
04 May 2021
IndiaCoronavirus: Tamil Nadu imposes stricter curbs during May 6-20
The Tamil Nadu government has announced fresh restrictions from 4 am on May 6 to 4 am on May 20 in an attempt to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
04 May 2021
Indian ArmyCOVID-19 crisis: Armed forces recalling medical officers from key bases
As India battles the second wave of COVID-19, the armed forces are taking a series of measures like recalling doctors and other medical staff from key bases to help civilian authorities fight the pandemic.
04 May 2021
Rahul GandhiOnly way to stop COVID-19 is full lockdown: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the only way to stop the spread of coronavirus now was a full lockdown with the protection of the minimum income guarantee scheme, NYAY, for the vulnerable sections.
04 May 2021
BiharBihar goes into lockdown until May 15: CM Nitish Kumar
Bihar will observe a full lockdown until May 15, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced today amid spiralling coronavirus cases across the northern state.
04 May 2021
Uttar PradeshAligarh: COVID-19 patient dies, family alleges medical negligence
The body of a COVID-19 patient kept lying on a bed at a government hospital for over 14 hours after he died, his family alleged, adding that he was subjected to wrong treatment.
04 May 2021
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2021 could move to just one venue: Details here
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season could be moved to just one venue keeping the rise of coronavirus cases in mind.
04 May 2021
IndiaWhere is India's COVID-19 aid going? Ministries offer little clarity
India has received tonnes of medical supplies from several friendly countries as aid in its fight against the catapulting coronavirus crisis.
04 May 2021
BollywoodCOVID-19: Harshvardhan Rane to sell motorbike to buy oxygen concentrators
Harshvardhan Rane has decided to sell his motorbike to buy oxygen concentrators for those in need.
03 May 2021
BollywoodCOVID-19: Be considerate toward children, urge Madhavan, other celebrities
Actor R. Madhavan, who had contracted the coronavirus in March and recovered in April, made an important statement on being considerate toward children during the pandemic.
03 May 2021
CoronavirusCOVID-19: Single vaccine dose boosts protection in previously infected
A single dose of COVID-19 vaccine boosts protection against SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus variants, but only in those previously infected with the disease, according to a study.
03 May 2021
NEETMBBS students to be utilized for COVID-19 duty; NEET-PG postponed
In order to increase the availability of medical personnel amid spiralling coronavirus cases all across India, the government has taken several measures.
03 May 2021
KarnatakaKarnataka: 24 patients die as hospital faces oxygen shortage
As many as 24 patients died at a government hospital in Karnataka's Chamarajanagara district allegedly due to the lack of oxygen supply, reports said on Monday.
03 May 2021
KarnatakaCongress wants Karnataka HM to resign following Chamarajanagar hospital deaths
The Congress on Monday demanded the resignation of Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar after the death of 24 patients at a hospital in the Chamarajanagar district of the state due to an alleged oxygen shortage.
03 May 2021
IndiaCOVID-19: Pune doctor returns to duty day after losing father
In a show of utmost grit and commitment, a Pune doctor returned to duty just a day after losing his father to the coronavirus.
03 May 2021
CoronavirusIn five days, 300-tonne COVID-19 relief cargo reached Delhi Airport
The Delhi International Airport handled 25 flights carrying 300 tonnes of COVID-19 relief cargo in the last five days, its operator, DIAL, said on Monday.
03 May 2021
IndiaPunjab: Fresh guidelines issued, only two can travel in car
The Punjab government on Monday announced not more than two persons can travel in a car, 50 percent staff strength at government offices, and a negative coronavirus test report must for those entering the state as part of added curbs amid rising COVID-19 cases and fatalities.
03 May 2021
SuicideElderly couple kill themselves over fear of infecting grandson
A coronavirus-positive couple in their 70s died in Kota on Sunday by jumping before a moving train as they feared they might spread the infection to their grandson, police said.
03 May 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaEnsure Delhi gets oxygen supply by midnight: SC to Centre
The Supreme Court of India has directed the central government to make sure that national capital Delhi receives its deficit oxygen supply by the midnight of Monday, May 3.
03 May 2021
DelhiOxygen shortage: Delhi hospitals cry for help
Battling an acute shortage of oxygen, some hospitals in Delhi on Sunday sent out desperate SOS calls to authorities to replenish their dwindling stocks, with one healthcare facility even requesting the government to shift out its patients.
02 May 2021
Indian Premier League (IPL)COVID-19: Royal Challengers Bangalore players set to sport 'Blue' jersey
The Royal Challengers Bangalore players are set to sport a special 'Blue' jersey in one of their impending matches at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.
02 May 2021
VaccineCOVID-19 vaccine formulas shouldn't be shared with India: Bill Gates
It's a terrible time to be a publicist for Bill Gates. The billionaire, who the mainstream media celebrates as a philanthropist, is being criticized for his stance on vaccine patents.
01 May 2021
IndiaCoronavirus: Delhi lockdown extended by one week, says CM Kejriwal
The lockdown in national capital Delhi in the view of the worsening COVID-19 situation has been extended by another week, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted on Saturday evening.
01 May 2021
IndiaDelhi hospital runs out of oxygen, 8 including doctor die
At least eight patients died at Delhi's Batra Hospital this afternoon after the private facility ran out of oxygen supply, reports said.
01 May 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra government expedited vaccination as cases surged: Governor
The Maharashtra government has expedited vaccination in the last few days given the surge in COVID-19 cases, state Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari said in his address to the people on the occasion of the 61st Maharashtra Foundation Day on Saturday.
01 May 2021
IndiaStressed health system could be behind rising deaths: Dr. Guleria
People failing to secure hospital beds because of an overwhelmed healthcare infrastructure may be behind the massive surge in deaths caused due to the coronavirus in the current wave of the pandemic in India, AIIMS chief Dr. Randeep Guleria said in an interview.
01 May 2021
IndiaBoeing announces $10 million aid for India's fight against COVID-19
Multinational aerospace company Boeing on Friday announced a $10 million emergency assistance package to support India's COVID-19 response.
01 May 2021
PuneSeveral Pune women return monetary relief meant for CSWs
Several women on Friday in Pune, Maharashtra who got Rs. 15,000 meant as relief for commercial sex workers amid the coronavirus outbreak, approached district authorities to return the amount.
01 May 2021
IndiaCoronavirus: India reports over 4 lakh cases for first time
India, currently faced with the world's worst coronavirus outbreak, has set another grim world record by reporting more than four lakh fresh cases in the last 24 hours.
01 May 2021
Delhi UniversityCOVID-19: DU teachers' association seeks suspension of classes, exam cancellation
The Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA) wrote to the varsity's acting Vice-Chancellor PC Joshi demanding suspension of classes and exam cancellation since many students and teachers have been affected by COVID-19.
01 May 2021
India'Shut down,' suggests Dr. Anthony Fauci on India's COVID-19 crisis
India needs to be immediately shut down for at least a few weeks in order to stop the cycle of coronavirus transmission, Dr. Anthony S Fauci, White House Chief Medical Adviser and the US' top pandemic expert, said in an interview.
01 May 2021
Delhi High CourtWhy has COVID-19 testing drastically reduced? HC asks Delhi government
The Delhi High Court on Friday cited data to ask the AAP government to explain why COVID-19 testing has gone down drastically in the national capital.
01 May 2021
IndiaBiden restricts travel from India to the US
US President Joe Biden on Friday issued a proclamation, restricting travel to the United States of all non-citizens who have stayed in India in the past 14 days.
01 May 2021
IndiaGujarat: 18 COVID-19 patients die in hospital fire in Bharuch
At least 18 coronavirus patients died after a fire broke out at a hospital in Bharuch, Gujarat in the wee hours of Saturday.
30 Apr 2021
IndiaCOVID-19: Bhopal autorickshaw driver turns his vehicle into free ambulance
In a heart-warming story that restores our faith in humanity, an autorickshaw driver from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh has converted his three-wheeler vehicle into an ambulance, complete with oxygen support.
30 Apr 2021
Indian Premier League (IPL)T20 World Cup in India could be shifted to UAE
With the coronavirus pandemic causing a devastating effect in India, the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup could be shifted to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
30 Apr 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!COVID-19: Sachin Tendulkar donates Rs. 1 crore for oxygen supplies
Veteran cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, on Thursday, donated Rs. 1 crore to help procure oxygen concentrators for COVID-19 patients in India.
30 Apr 2021
IndiaTV news anchor Rohit Sardana dies during coronavirus treatment
Rohit Sardana, popular television journalist and Hindi news anchor, passed away on Friday after suffering a heart attack. He had tested positive for COVID-19.
30 Apr 2021
MumbaiMumbai temporarily shutting vaccinations; Delhi, Punjab also out of stock
No coronavirus vaccines will be administered for the next three days in India's financial capital Mumbai as the city's administration has run out of doses.
30 Apr 2021
India'Stand with India': US' first COVID-19 relief supplies reach India
The first shipment of COVID-19 aid supplies from the United States arrived in India this morning as the country battles the world's worst coronavirus outbreak that has made a dent in its healthcare infrastructure.
