India
Hanuma Vihari Hopeful of Playing County Once Coronavirus Pandemic Subsides
Talking about his 55 off 70 balls against New Zealand on a green top at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, the gutsy right-hander was a touch disappointed.
Self-assessment of Dues by Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Tatas Rs 82,300 Crore Short of DoT's AGR Math
The dues estimated by the DoT for Bharti Airtel and Telenor is pegged at Rs 43,980 crore, while that of Vodafone Idea is Rs 58,254 crore and the Tata Group Rs 16,798 crore.
CBSE Asks Exam Centres to Ensure Adequate Distance Between Students, Invigilators to Use Face Masks
"It shall be responsibility of examination centres to ensure that candidates for board exams are seated at distance of one metre from one another, " the advisory said.
Will Shut Trains if People Don't Stop Non-essential Travel, Says Uddhav Thackeray Amid COVID-19 Scare
Talking to reporters, Thackeray also appealed people to avoid unnecessary travel and gathering. He said there would be no holiday for seven days to government offices as was reported in a section of media.
Indian Railways Belongs to People, No Plan to Privatise It: Piyush Goyal in Rajya Sabha
Goyal however, said that keeping in mind development of the railways, the government may bring in a few services under private sector for better services. He also announced an investment of Rs 50 lakh crore in the railways over the next 12 years.
Depressed Over Mother's death, Telangana Man Ends Life After Recording Selfie-video
The 25-year-old man took a selfie-video expressing his wish to die and consumed insecticide. He died on his way to the hospital.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Indian Railways Cancels 23 Trains
The train services have also been called off due to non-occupancy.
Kendriya Vidyalayas in Delhi to Announce Annual Exam Results Through Email, WhatsApp
Kendriya Vidyalayas in Delhi are closed till March 31 in view of the virus scare and only exams are being conducted.
COVID-19: DGCA Asks Airlines to Disinfect Planes Every 24 Hours, Place Hand Sanitisers in Lavatories
The civil aviation regulator said in its circular that all planes should have one or more universal precaution kit.
Overseas Investment by Indian Firms in February Stood at $2.37 Billion: RBI Data
Of the total investments in February, $1.16 billion was in the form of loans, $670.17 million was via issuance of guarantee while the rest $538.70 million was invested through equity.
'Safety First, Losses Later': As Tourism Spots Shut Due to Coronavirus, Govt Puts Focus on Isolation
Minister of State for Culture and Tourism Prahlad Singh Patel said the government has banned tourist visits and even ASI monuments and temples are shutdown.
Woman's Body With Disfigured Face Found Near Hyderabad, Police Suspect Rape
The local police suspect that the woman was raped and murdered by more than one accused. A case has been registered and further probe in the matter is underway.
PM Modi to Participate in 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Birth Anniversary Celebrations Via Video
The year-long celebrations were expected to be attended by several foreign dignitaries, including Modi, but will be without any public gatherings due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Foreigners Can't Visit Delhi Gurdwaras Without Completing 15-day Stay in India: DSGMC
Manjinder Singh Sirsa, president, DSGMC said the decision comes into effect immediately. Sirsa said common areas and railings, lifts, chairs etc will be disinfected regularly.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Kejriwal Govt Bans Gatherings, Protests With More Than 50 People Till March 31; Weddings Excluded
Any gathering — religious, family, social, political or cultural — of more than 50 people will not be allowed in the national capital till March 31 in view of the coronavirus outbreak.
No Work, No Play: Closure of Pools & Theatres, Exam Delay on Centre's Social Distancing Advisory to States
Social distancing can be implemented to avoid contact between those who are infected and those who are not, so as to stop or slow down the rate and extent of disease transmission in a community.