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‘Next Few Weeks Crucial’: India Will Either Contain COVID-19 Like China or go the Italy Way, Say Scientists
In the worst-case scenario, if India fails to control the progression of the disease and goes the Italian way, one can expect more than 3,500 cases by April 15, scientists said.
Man Shot Dead in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, Body Cut Open, Intestine Missing
The body was first spotted by locals who then informed the police. Seven empty cartridges and liquor bottles were seized from the spot.
Delhi Couple Taken Off Delhi-Bound Rajdhani Train After Quarantine Seal Found on Husband's Hand
The couple was reported to the authorities by their co-passengers following which they were offloaded in Telangana and taken to a hospital.
Municipal, Panchayat Elections Put on Hold in Arunachal Pradesh Amid Coronavirus
The commission announced that the elections would be held in April-May this year but the dates were not finalised.
Social Distancing or Ostracisation? K'taka Neighbours Want US-returned Elderly Couple to Stay Away
Residents say they are unsure if the couple was thoroughly screened at the airport, if that alone is enough, and that such times called for harsh measures.
Barring Sunday's Janata Curfew, Supermarkets & Hotels to Remain Open in Tamil Nadu For Now
As far as working from home is concerned to contain the spread the coronavirus, most companies, like L&T, in Chennai are yet to switch to the mode.
Single Male Parents to Get Child Care Leave in Railways from April: Piyush Goyal
The Railways minister said parents can avail leave of one year with full pay and another year with 80% pay under the scheme.
Armed Forces Have Four Quarantine Facilities on Standby: Nodal Officer for Covid-19 Cases
Currently, there are 58 people at the Indian Air Force's Hindon facility, 44 at the Indian Navy's facility, 484 people at the Army's Jaisalmer facility and 82 people at its Manesar facility, who are in quarantine.
7 Years on, Route Nirbhaya Took on Fateful Night Still Full of Dark Spots
Women who regularly commute to and from the area say the bus stop turns into an unauthorised parking space after 9pm and they have to face offensive comments from leering men almost every day.
West Bengal Records 2nd Coronavirus Case After Youth Traveling From London Tests Positive
The Bengal youth was screened at various airports and it was only a day after he returned from abroad that he began complaining of throat pain and breathing problems.
Why is Nobody Using Nirbhaya Fund? Underutilised at 9%, States & Centre Play Blame Game While Women Suffer
Under the OSC scheme, a total of Rs 219 crore was allocated by the Centre from 2016-19. Out of this amount Rs 53.98 crore was utilised, according to Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani.
COVID-19 Impact: Carpets Removed From Maharashtra Mosques, Faithfuls Advised to Perform Namaz at Home
Many mosques have advised people not to perform 'Wazu', or the ritual ablutions before the namaz, in the common ponds (Masjid Houd) but wash themselves at water taps on the premises.
Mumbai Dabbawalas Suspend Tiffin Service Till March 31 Due to Coronavirus Scare
Subhash Talekar, spokesperson of Mumbai Dabbawala Association on said the service will remain suspended from Friday as a precautionary measure.
'We'll Get Infected Too': Laundry Workers in Maha Hosp Refuse to Wash Clothes of Coronavirus Patients
The ward staff on Monday gave the isolation ward clothes like bedsheets, curtains etc for cleaning to the laundry washer, who also washes clothes of other wards.
Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi to Take Oath as Rajya Sabha Member on Thursday
Gogoi, who headed benches that pronounced several key judgements, including in the sensitive Ayodhya land dispute case, was on Monday nominated to Rajya Sabha by the government.
After Losing Money in Yes Bank Crisis, Stockbroker Arrested for Making Up Story About Lost BMW Car
A senior police officer said the arrested stockbroker had purchased a BMW car and had Rs 45 lakh loan pending on it, but was finding it difficult to pay the EMIs.