From 445 coronavirus COVID-19 cases in March to 97,200 cases till July 4, Delhi third worst-hit region
From 445 coronavirus COVID-19 cases in March to 97,200 cases in four months till July 4, Delhi is currently the third worst-hit region by the pandemic after Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. The first case in the national capital was detected on March 2, while the first health bulletin was issued by the city government on March 4. Delhi's silver lining was its recovery rate.
Jul 06, 2020, 06:43 AM IST
Karnataka: Bengaluru witnesses highest single-day spike of 994 COVID-19 cases
Bengaluru on Friday witnessed the highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases as 994 people tested positive in Bengaluru urban alone in the last 24 hours. So far, the highest number of deaths have also been recorded from Bengaluru at 105.
Jul 03, 2020, 20:48 PM IST
India's coronavirus COVID-19 recovery rate crosses 60% for first time
In the last 24 hours, 20,033 people recovered and the recoveries exceeded the active cases by more than 1.5 lakh.
Jul 03, 2020, 17:19 PM IST
BJP MP Locket Chatterjee tests positive for COVID-19
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, Chatterjee said that the results came out positive on Friday morning.
Jul 03, 2020, 15:56 PM IST
ICMR partners with Bharat Biotech, aims to launch indigenous COVID-19 vaccine by August 15
In an official statement, ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava stated that ICMR aims to launch the indigenous COVID-19 vaccine by August 15.
Jul 03, 2020, 00:44 AM IST
Focus on early hospitalisation of COVID-19 patients to reduce infection rate in Delhi-NCR: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chalked out a unified strategy for the Delhi-NCR region stating that focus should be on early hospitalisation of coronavirus COVID-19 patients to reduce the infection rate. Shah held a meeting with chief ministers of Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh emphasising on the importance of the humanitarian perspective to save lives of the poor and the needy.
Jul 03, 2020, 00:22 AM IST
EC allows voters above 65 years, COVID-19 patients to vote through postal ballot
In an important decision ahead of the Bihar Assembly election, the Election Commission announced that people above 65 years of age and coronavirus COVID-19 patients will now be eligible to vote through postal ballot. This decision will be applied in the Bihar election.
Jul 02, 2020, 18:33 PM IST
COVID-19 tests in India to soon touch one crore-mark: Centre
A total of 90,56,173 tests have been conducted through a diagnostic testing network which is fast expanding, as on July 2.
Jul 02, 2020, 16:05 PM IST
IndiGo announces 25% discount on airfare to doctors, nurses till December 2020
An official statement read, "As a token of gratitude for the selfless support offered by our medical professionals, we are offering up to 25% Tough Cookie discount on flights bookings."
Jul 02, 2020, 15:47 PM IST
More than 1.05 crore COVID-19 cases globally with over 5.12 lakh deaths
The US being the worst-COVID-19 hit country has recorded 26.38 lakh confirmed infections, while Brazil on the second spot has registered 14.02 lakh cases to date.
Jul 02, 2020, 00:31 AM IST
Centre urges states to ramp up coronavirus COVID-19 testing for early detection and containment of pandemic
The states and UTs have been advised to facilitate testing at the earliest by enabling all qualified medical practitioners, including private practitioners, to prescribe COVID-19 test to any individual fulfilling the criteria for testing as per ICMR guidelines.
Jul 01, 2020, 21:39 PM IST
Recovery rate of coronavirus COVID-19 patients increases to 59.43%, over 3 lakh cured so far
As of date, there are 1,27,864 recovered cases more than the active COVID-19 cases in India and 2,20,114 active cases. All the active cases are under medical supervision.
Jul 01, 2020, 21:11 PM IST
National Doctor's Day: PM Narendra Modi, President Kovind, Amit Shah salute doctors and express gratitude
India celebrates National Doctor's Day on July 1 every year, on this day doctors across the country are honoured for their relentless service.
Jul 01, 2020, 16:52 PM IST
No one sleeps hungry because of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana: Amit Shah
In a major announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended the Pradhanmantri Garib Kalyan Yojana till November 2020.
Jun 30, 2020, 21:30 PM IST
Unlock 2.0: Delhi metro to remain shut for commuters until further notice
Taking to the micro-blogging site, Twitter the DMRC said, "Public Service Announcement: In light of the guidelines issued by the government, Metro services will remain closed for commuters until further notice."
Jun 30, 2020, 19:45 PM IST
Major changes in banking services: ATM withdrawal, minimum balance relaxations expire from July 1
The rules of financial services like transaction charges after exhausting free cash withdrawal limit on ATM, the minimum account balance in the bank account will be changed from July 1. The transaction charges in ATMs was waived for three months after the rise of coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 30, 2020, 19:20 PM IST
West Bengal urges Centre not to schedule flights from these cities to state from July 6
In a letter to Civil Aviation Secretary PS Kharola, West Bengal Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha said, "As you know coronavirus is spreading fast all over the country."
Jun 30, 2020, 18:26 PM IST
West Bengal to provide free ration to poor till June 2021; asks private buses to run from July 1 or face consequences
Addressing a press conference, CM Banerjee said that the state government is giving ration to 10 crore people in the state currently.
Jun 30, 2020, 17:49 PM IST
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana extended till November 2020, over 80 crore people to benefit
In an address to the nation, PM Modi said that every family will also get one kg chana every month until November 2020. The entire cost of this initiative will cost over Rs 90,000 crore.
Jun 30, 2020, 16:24 PM IST
Vistara CEO to take 20% salary cut for July-December, employees to face upto 15% pay cut
The move comes after the airline announced that it is operating with less than it is 30 per cent capacity and currently getting back to normalcy in operations and network which may take a couple of months.
Jun 30, 2020, 16:08 PM IST
