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Coronavirus Pandemic Accelerating, Warns WHO Chief, Calls for Plan of Attack Using Football Analogy
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it took 67 days from the beginning of the outbreak in China in late December for the virus to infect the first 100,000 people worldwide. In comparison, it took 11 days for the second 100,000 cases and just four da...
Karnataka Announces Lockdown from March 24 Till 31 as Seven New Coronavirus Cases Reported
The government earlier announced stricter measures in nine districts, including Bengaluru, where lockdown was declared on Sunday till March 31 to contain the spread of virus.
Kerala Church Priest Arrested for Holding Mass, Quarantined Homes in TN to be Stamped With Alert Stickers
In Odisha, Police said criminal cases were registered against four persons including a Bhubaneswar-based couple, for violating quarantine guidelines.
Suspected Coronavirus Patient Who Travelled to USA Recently Dies in Kangra
The hospital doctors, staff and those who remained in touch with her have been quarantined as a precautionary measure.
Modi Asks India Inc to Maintain Production Lines of Essential Commodities, Prevent Black Marketing
Interacting with industry representatives via video-conferencing, Modi said the impact of the pandemic on the economy will be felt for some time to come with several sectors such as tourism, construction and hospitality being hit.
Match-fixing: Sanjeev Chawla Seeks Bail in Delhi Court Citing Coronavirus Threat in 'Unhygienic' Jail
Chawla also alleged in his bail plea that he was receiving life threats inside Tihar jail from various persons and inmates have made extortion demands from him.
Rupee Falls Below 76 Level Against Follar for the First Time Ever as Coronavirus Spreads
The rupee which opened on a weak note at 75.90 at the interbank forex market, finally settled at 76.22 against the US dollar, registering a decline of over 102 paise over its last close.
Ambulances Ferrying Passengers Caught Near Andhra-Telangana Border Amid Lockdown Order
Reports have come in of transporters charging Rs 1,000-2,000 per passenger to a trip from Hyderabad to Vijayawada. The trip usually costs Rs 250 during normal situations.
All Domestic Flights Banned from Today Midnight Till March 31 to Control COVID-19 Spread
Airlines have to plan operations so as to land at their destination before 11:59 pm on March 24.
Free Food for Daily Wagers at Indira Canteens in K'taka in View of Shutdown to Fight Coronvirus
In view of the lockdown, free food will be served for the entire day to the poor through Indira Canteens, said Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.
Coronavirus Pandemic: UBS Cuts India's FY21 Real GDP Growth Forecast from 5.1% to 4%
The real GDP growth will slow to under 2.5% for the June 2019 quarter, down from the estimate of 4% for March, the Swiss multinational investment bank said in a research note.
FCA to Produce Face Masks to Provide Support During Coronavirus Pandemic
Mike Manley said one of the group's plants in Asia would be converted to produce face masks for healthcare workers and would quickly reach a target of one million masks per month.
Coronavirus Oubreak: Extra-Marital App Gleeden Subscriptions Jump by 70% in India
Gleeden started its operations in India in 2017 and now claims to have over 8 lakh active Indian users.
We Were Sending People Home, Say Pilibhit Officials as Clip of Leading Rally During Curfew Goes Viral
A 20-second video clip, showing Pilibhit District Magistrate Vaibhav Srivastava and Superintendent of Police Abhishek Dixit blowing conch shells and banging steel plates, went viral on social media.
#StayHome: Still Doing Online Shopping? Cardboard Could Bring Coronavirus Right Into Your Home
SARS-CoV-2 was more stable on plastic and stainless steel than on copper and cardboard, and viable virus was detected up to 72 hours after application to these surfaces,” say the researchers. This is yet another research which indicates couriers can bring...
An Insecure World For Kids: Growing Up in the Time of Coronavirus, Conflict & Climate Change
Studies have shown that “kids in these circumstances are thrust into growing up faster than is typical,” said Pallas, a professor of sociology and education.