Coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus COVID-19: Our role has never been more critical, says Twitter India

Since introducing its updated policies on March 18, Twitter has removed more than 2,400 tweets containing misleading and potentially harmful content.
 

May 10, 2020, 12:51 PM IST

Coronavirus COVID-19: 13 countries, 64 flights, over 14,000 stranded Indian passengers to be repatriated

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has prepared a chart for the evacuation of over 14,000 Indian nationals stranded in 13 foreign countries by 64 flights in week 1 of the operation. According to the MEA plan shared with the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) that is set to begin from May 7, an approximate 14,800 passengers will be evacuated from 13 different countries. 

May 05, 2020, 12:09 PM IST

Coronavirus COVID-19: Japan set to extend emergency until May 31

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, scheduled to hold a press conference in the evening, made the formal decision to extend the state of emergency beyond May 6, the last day of Japan`s Golden Week holiday, reports Xinhua news agency.
 

May 04, 2020, 14:45 PM IST

Distribution drive of masks and meals by 6 kids

6 youngsters launched an initiative C3 - Corona Control Corner which is being led by MCD South Zone. They urged designers to step in and make use of leftover material which is there in their boutiques to make face masks. To their surprise, not only Indians, in fact, US citizens too aid them now.

May 01, 2020, 13:44 PM IST

Amid coronavirus pandemic, even snakes are ‘staying home’, watch viral video

In such times, when people are staying indoors, it appears that snakes are also following the same principle. A video from the US hints at that.

Apr 21, 2020, 18:22 PM IST

Samsung may launch affordable 5G phones to recover loss due to COVID-19 pandemic

Samsung has already unveiled its first two cheap affordable 5G smartphones in the form of Galaxy A51 5G and Galaxy A71 5G in US.
 

Apr 20, 2020, 14:30 PM IST

Australia to make Google and Facebook pay for news content amid coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, known as ACCC, would release in late July draft rules for the platforms to pay fair compensation for the journalistic content siphoned from news media.

Apr 20, 2020, 07:22 AM IST

Walmart to hire 50,000 more workers in coronavirus-driven hiring spree

The retailer said it had reached its earlier target of hiring 150,000 workers six weeks ahead of schedule, taking in 5,000 people per day on average at a time when millions of Americans are losing their jobs amid unprecedented "stay-at-home" orders from state and local governments.

Apr 18, 2020, 11:46 AM IST

IMF, World Bank disburse funds to help countries battle coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are providing emergency funds to developing and low-income countries across the world to strengthen their efforts to battle the rapidly spreading coronavirus.

Apr 18, 2020, 10:56 AM IST

First time ever! Here's how world responded to coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus outbreak has bought the world into a situation like never before. With more than 16 lakh cases reported across hundreds of countries, all public places remain sealed as they call for lockdown. The roads that used to be packed with vehicles are now seen deserted, people are following social distancing which led to the cancellation of many major events and the occurrence of things which had happened never before. 

Apr 10, 2020, 14:07 PM IST

Coronavirus: Wimbledon organisers to receive over 140 million USD as part of pandemic insurance

The All England Club had also revealed that the 134th edition of the championships will take place from June 28 to July 11, 2021. 

Apr 09, 2020, 16:49 PM IST

Coronavirus pandemic: Yuvraj Singh to donate Rs 50 lakh towards Prime Minister's CARES Fund

Earlier, Sachin Tendulkar had contributed Rs 25 lakh each to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund and Chief Minister's Relief Fund.

Apr 05, 2020, 19:28 PM IST

Why COVID-19 spread is slow in India?

In this segment of Zee News, we talk about why COVID-19 spread is slow in India?

Apr 04, 2020, 19:42 PM IST

DNA: How ‘tablighi thinking’ puts India in trouble?

In this segment of DNA we will analyse how ‘tablighi thinking’ puts India in trouble?

Apr 03, 2020, 23:40 PM IST

DNA: Analysis of ‘Jamaat’ which 'spread' pandemic

In this segment of DNA we will analyse ‘ The Jamaat’ which spread pandemic.

Apr 03, 2020, 22:52 PM IST

Delhi Police helps pregnant women reach hospital

Delhi Police helps pregnant women reach hospital

Mar 31, 2020, 14:54 PM IST

Together we can help the world beat coronavirus: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas donate to PM-CARES Fund, other organisations

“The world needs our help more than ever. These organisations are doing amazing work by helping those impacted by COVID-19. They need your support too," Priyanka and Nick said in a statement.

Mar 31, 2020, 12:55 PM IST

Katrina Kaif pledges to donate to PM-CARES Fund to fight coronavirus pandemic, says ‘heartbreaking to see the hardship’

In an Instagram post, Katrina revealed that she would contribute to PM-CARES Fund and Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (Maharashtra) in their fight to contain the coronavirus pandemic.

Mar 31, 2020, 09:24 AM IST

Entertainment news: Stuck in Los Angeles, actress Soundarya Sharma raises funds for Indian community amid coronavirus pandemic

Even though she is stranded indoors in an alien land, Soundarya is trying to do her bit to help the Indian community here.

Mar 30, 2020, 17:34 PM IST

Actress Shikha Malhotra, Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Fan’ co-star, turns nurse to fight coronavirus

Shikha Malhotra completed her degree in nursing in 2014 before making a career in films. As of now, she is working at an isolation ward at Balasaheb Thackeray Trauma Centre in Mumbai's Jogeshwari.

Mar 30, 2020, 09:41 AM IST