India
Coronavirus: 25 More Test Positive in J&K, Tally Surges to 270
The number of active cases in J&K is now 258, out of which 44 are in the Jammu division and 214 are in the Kashmir division.
Flattening the Corona Curve: Here's How Kerala's Healthcare System Outscores Others
Apart from a good system, enviable pool of dedicated and top-notch doctors and nurses, the state also has enviable governance and leadership.
Covid-19 Pandemic Hits Hindu Priests Hard in Bengal, Over 2 Lakh Lose Jobs
Over two lakh Hindu priests in West Bengal have become jobless as various social functions, rituals and religious festivities have either been cancelled or postponed to prevent public gatherings in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, a pandits' organisa...
ONGC Gas Output Drops 15% as Shut Factories Refuse to Take Supplies
Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC), which produced 64.3 million standard cubic meters of gas per day (mmscmd) prior to the lockdown imposed on March 25, has reduced the flow to 53.4 mmscmd, sources aware of the development said.
Hammered by Covid-19, Indore on Alert as 1,300 Test Reports Expected in Next 48 hours
As many as 1,142 samples were flown to New Delhi-based labs in a state plane on Sunday and to accommodate the sample boxes, seats had to be removed from the aircraft.
Vaisakhi 2020: PM Modi Extends His Warm Wishes on the Harvest Festival
Five Sikhs who paid heed to the Guru’s call for fighting oppression would be eventually be known as the ‘Panj Pyare’ or ‘Beloved Five' and are considered to be the first people to have been initiated into the ‘Khalsa Panth’.
Another Indian Expat in UAE Gets Sacked for Posting Islamophobic Content on Coronavirus
Bala Krishna Nakka from Hyderabad, working as Chief Accountant at Dubai's Moro Hub Data Solutions Company, was sacked after his Facebook went viral, evoking widespread condemnation, the Gulf News reported.
Auto Sector in India Facing Grim Future, Need Urgent Steps: Dealer Association to PM Modi
Outlining the numerous challenges, FADA also sought a complete waiver of interest on all category of loans from banks and NBFCs for the lockdown period.
School Summer Break Likely to be Shifted, Institutions Asked to Start Online Lessons Due to Covid-19
The central government is planning to ask schools and higher education institutions to start online classes and keep aside critical, practical lessons for a later time when students can attend classes in person.
COVID-19: I&B Ministry Tells Broadcasters, Cable Operators to Continue Uninterrupted Services
The intent behind the constant flow of essential and authentic information through various media is to ensure public order and safety in the current situation of an unprecedented pandemic, the letter dated April 11 said.
Police in Delhi's Dwarka Launch Free Cab Service for Senior Citizens, Women Amid COVID-19 Lockdown
This free service will be available only from 8 AM to 8 PM. But one cab will be made available in night to attend any emergency service.
Manipur's First COVID-19 Patient Discharged from Hospital
Director of JNIMS Prof Thongam Bhimo said the woman was discharged as she had recovered completely from COVID-19 after successful treatment.
COVID-19: Delhi Govt to Sanitise City's Red and Orange Zones from Tomorrow, Says Kejriwal
Talking about the sanitisation drive, Kejriwal said 10 technologically-advanced machines from Japan along with 50 Delhi Jal Board sanitisation machines will be used as part of 'Operation SHIELD'.
Odd-Even Rules to Apply at Delhi's Azadpur Sabzi Mandi from Tomorrow
The decisions were taken following reports that social distancing rules were not being followed at the mandi, the largest wholesale fruit and vegetable market in the country.
COVID-19: Farmer Commits Suicide in UP After no Labourers to Harvest Crop
A farmer reportedly ended his life here over non-availability of labourers for harvesting his wheat crop due to the lockdown imposed across the country to prevent the spread of coronavirus, police said on Sunday.
Junior Doctors in Aligarh Raise Funds Worth Rs 1 Lakh to Buy PPE Due to Acute Shortage
The availability of protective gear for doctors at the hospital had reached a critical point when they had threatened to boycott work if necessary gear was not made available immediately.