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Midfielder Erik Paartalu Extends Contract with Bengaluru FC
Eric Paartalu is set to stay with ISL outfit Bengaluru FC till the end of 2021-2022 season.
Wuhan Residents Say COVID-19 Death Toll Far Greater Than Official Figures, Cite Cremation Stats: Report
At present, seven funeral homes are running in Wuhan. The RFA report claimed 5,000 urns — almost double the number of deaths reported — had been distributed by Hankou Funeral Home’s supplier in a single day.
Five Things to Know about Insurance in Times of Coronavirus
Insurance is one of things that play into the minds of the people during any disease, let alone a pandemic. Today we look at a few points on insurance in these testing times.
COVID-19 is Third Coronavirus Outbreak in Two Decades, May Stay for Long: US-based Doctor
Dr Rajendra Karnatak, an infectious disease expert dealing with COVID-19 patients in the US, said early lockdown should help India, but country needs to increase capacity to large number of tests.
Israel PM Netanyahu and His Staff in Quarantine After Aide Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Israeli media said the aide was present at a parliament session last week attended by Benjamin Netanyahu as well as opposition lawmakers.
No Business As Usual: Coronavirus Lockdown Halts Illegal Syndicates in Assam
Some top politicians and police officers are believed to be linked to these gangs that import and export certain commodities to and from neighbouring countries and states while dodging the law.
Journalist Booked in Himachal for Spreading Fake News About Covid-19 Lockdown
The reporter said in a social media post that buses were plying from Baddi police station to various parts of the state for stranded people.
Plea in Delhi HC to Provide Medical, Life Cover to Media Persons Reporting on Coronavirus Outbreak
The petition has sought directions to the central government to provide medical and/or life insurance cover to each journalists, reporters and all other media persons, whether contractual/adhoc/permanent, of at least Rs 50 lakhs each.
Tokyo Stocks Fall More Than 3 Percent in Opening Trade
The benchmark Nikkei 225 was down 3.26 per cent or 631.50 points at 18,757.93 in early trade, while the broader Topix index dropped 3.17 per cent or 46.30 points to 1,413.19.
PM Appreciates Omar Abdullah's Call for Social Distancing Following His Uncle's Death
Prayers from home will give peace to his uncle's soul, Abdullah tweeted on Twitter on Sunday night while announcing the death of Dr Mohammed Ali Mattoo in Srinagar following a brief illness.
Maharashtra Civic Bodies Using Apps to Keep a Check on People Quarantined at Home Due to Covid-19
Navi Mumbai, Thane and Panvel municipal corporations are using the Coviguard and Covicare apps, developed with the support of Directorate of Industries.
China Created a Fail-Safe System to Track Contagions Just Like Coronavirus. An Inside Story of How it Failed
The central health authorities in China first learned about the coronavirus outbreak not from the reporting system but after unknown whistleblowers leaked two internal documents online.
Former Chelsea Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic Asks for Help for 67-yr-old Woman Stuck in Goa
Asmir Begovic, who played for Chelsea and currently guards the posts for Bournemouth, asked for assistance about a elderly woman who is stuck in Goa amid the coronavirus lockdown.
Mouni Roy Paints Stunning Portraits of Lord Shiva During COVID-19 Lockdown
Mouni Roy is spending quality time with her family while the coronavirus lockdown is in effect in the country. She also took to painting and shared some portraits on Instagram.
North Korea Says it Conducted Successful Test of Multiple Rocket Launchers
North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Sunday, the latest in a flurry of launches that South Korea decried as "inappropriate" amid the coronavirus pandemic.
US Records 518 New Coronavirus Deaths in 24 Hours, Casualty Count Jumps to 2,409
With 136,880 total cases, the US has the highest number in the world, ahead of Italy, China and Spain. New York state, which has become the epicentre of the pandemic in the US, is by far the hardest-hit region.