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Indian Govt to Launch CoWin-20 App to Track People and Curb Coronavirus Spread
The CoWin-20 app is presently in beta on both Android and iOS, and aims to track individuals by smartphone location to prevent community spread.
Centre Has Made Provision of Rs 15,000 Crore to Strengthen Country's Health Infrastructure: PM Modi
Modi also informed that the availability of testing facilities related to COVID-19, personal protective equipment, isolation beds, ICU beds, ventilators and other necessary tools are being increased rapidly.
Govt Issues Guidelines to All Central, State Ministries Amid Lockdown to Contain Coronavirus Pandemic
The government issued guidelines on the measures to be taken by the ministries and departments of the Centre and the governments of State and Union Territory for the containment of COVID-19 epidemic in the country.
COVID-19: UP Govt Provides Financial Aid to 20 Lakh Daily Wage Earners
Our government is giving a maintenance allowance of Rs 1,000 to street vendors, rickshaw pullers, e-rickshaw drivers and porters. The department of urban development has been authorized for this, Yogi Adityanath said.
Pune-based Firm Develops Testing Kit for Faster Confirmation of COVID-19 Cases
The molecular diagnostic company can manufacture over 15,000 testing kits per day from its facility at Lonavala in Pune district and the same will be ramped up to 25,000 kits per day.
Scientists Decode Why COVID-19 is More Severe in Older People Than Young
This study reported more severe disease outcomes in patients with hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes and chronic renal disease.
Amitabh Bachchan Shares Pics of Empty Landmarks of Kolkata, Says Impossible to Imagine the Sight
The veteran actor could not believe his eyes seeing photographs of a completely vacated Howrah Bridge, Red Road and other parts of Kolkata shared by a fan on Twitter
#StayHome: Netflix is Reducing Video Quality to Ease Internet Access in India
As of now, Netflix is the only streaming platform that has pledged to make changes to its service so as to help in reducing internet traffic in India.
Karan Johar to Remake Telugu Film Bheeshma in Hindi with Ranbir Kapoor?
Bheeshma released this month and received a good response. Reports suggest the Telugu rom-com might be remade in Hindi and Karan Johar might buy its rights.
Two Indians Arrested by US Border Authorities for Entering Illegally
The US Border Patrol Agents from the Burke and Massena Border Patrol Stations arrested four individuals in connection with the failed smuggling attempt last week.
Civilian Injured, Houses Damaged in Pak Shelling Along International Border in J&K's Kathua
A woman also fell unconscious and several houses were damaged due to heavy shelling by Pakistan, which created panic among the border residents.
Suspected COVID-19 Patients Not Allowed to Board Evacuation Flights, Pilots to Stay in Cockpit: IAF
The Air Force has so far airlifted 170 passengers from Wuhan in China and Teheran in Iran.
Sensex Recovers 1,400 Points as Dalal Street Cheers Fed Reserve Surprise Amid Coronavirus Gloom
The Federal Reserve announced it will buy unlimited amounts of US Treasury debt -- essentially printing money for the economy -- as well as new steps to lend directly to small- and medium-sized companies that have been among the hardest-hit as economic ac...
Rajinikanth Thanks Friend Bear Grylls for One of the Most Adventurous Experiences of His Life
Superstar Rajinikanth made his television debut with Into The Wild With Bear Grylls. In his latest tweet, Rajinikanth thanked his 'friend' Grylls for one of the most adventurous experiences of his life.
Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh Celebrate Prakash Padukone's Landmark Moment With Touching Posts
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh celebrated her father Prakash Padukone's landmark moment by sharing appreciation posts for him on social media.
G20 Says Developing Action Plan to Deal With Global Pandemic
G20 leaders are due to gather for an extraordinary virtual summit in coming days as the world races to contain the virus, which has infected 370,000 globally and killed over 16,000.