COVID-19 crisis

Dooradrushti foundation extends their support to the ones ailing during COVID crisis

Dooradrushti Foundation founded by philanthropist Dileep Kumar Kandula, an active social worker

Sep 17, 2021, 19:55 PM IST

COVID-19 crisis: India considering health restrictions on travellers from Pakistan

According to Pakistan's National Command and Operation Centre, in the last 24 hours, at least 40 people lost their lives due to COVID-19, with most deaths occurring in the Sindh province, followed by Punjab. At least 4,858 people tested positive for COVID-19 on August 1. 

Aug 02, 2021, 18:55 PM IST

Amount raised by US-based Pakistani NGOs to help India fight COVID likely to fund terror: Report

As India witnessed a second devastating surge in COVID-19 cases, help came from all around the world. However, some organisations use the crisis to collect funds illegitimately in the name of charity.

Jun 16, 2021, 18:07 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Police vaccinates 100% employees, 75% got second jab

100 per cent of J&K Police employees have been vaccinated while more than 75 per cent have been given the second dose.

Jun 06, 2021, 23:59 PM IST

COVID-19: First repatriation flight from India lands in Australia after travel ban lifts

The first repatriation flight from India landed in Australia on Saturday after the government's controversial travel ban to the Covid-battered country ended.

May 15, 2021, 14:01 PM IST

Dr Anthony Fauci advises India to go for massive COVID vaccination drive, month-long lockdown

America’s top public health expert Dr Anthony Fauci termed India’s current COVID-19 situation ‘very desperate’ and ‘urgent’, adding that the government authorities need to allocate all of its resources, including armed forces, to immediately construct makeshift hospitals for the people.

May 07, 2021, 07:49 AM IST

France to begin phase two of solidarity mission, EU announces €2.2m support to COVID-hit India

Part two of the France solidarity mission to India of sending anti-COVID assistance will begin at the end of May. Under this, a second air shipment of medical equipment and oxygen generator plants will be sent to New Delhi.

May 06, 2021, 06:21 AM IST

United Kingdom to send 1,000 more ventilators to India amid COVID-19 crisis

The United Kingdom on Sunday (May 2, 2021) announced that the country will be sending additional 1,000 ventilators from its surplus supply to India as part of its commitment to support India's fight against the second wave of COVID-19. 

May 03, 2021, 08:12 AM IST

COVID-19 crisis: Help pours in from all over the world to support India

Russian President Putin on Wednesday called Indian PM Modi and assured full support for India to deal with the covid crisis. 

Apr 28, 2021, 22:53 PM IST

Breaking News: More than 1,000 Covid-19 cases registered in Punjab in 24 hours

In Punjab, more than 1000 coronavirus cases have been reported in 24 hours. COVID-19 crisis registered in Punjab after Maharashtra and Kerala. Punjab becomes the third state with 1000 cases after 9 January.

Mar 05, 2021, 13:28 PM IST

COVID-19 crisis to dominate first-ever virtual G20 summit

The first-ever virtual G20 summit will take place on November 21-22.

Nov 20, 2020, 00:41 AM IST

Cry for reformed multilateralism stronger than ever before: EAM S Jaishankar

The comments come even as India has been calling for reforms at multilateral institutions including at reformed United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Sep 28, 2020, 23:51 PM IST

Digital platforms need to be responsive, accountable and sensitive: Ravi Shankar Prasad at G20 Digital meet

 Ravi Shankar Prasad said that digital platforms need to be responsive, accountable, and sensitive to the concerns of sovereign nations as far as safety, defence, and privacy are concerned.

Jul 22, 2020, 19:16 PM IST

TAAI meets Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant to discuss Tourism and Airline issues amid COVID-19 crisis

Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) on Friday (July 3) held a meeting with NITI AYOG CEO Amitabh Kant to discuss issues related to Tourism and Airline amid COVID-19 crisis. 

Jul 03, 2020, 21:57 PM IST

Fishermen expect 'Hilsa' boom amid COVID-19 gloom in West Bengal

Ganga meets the Bay of Bengal near Sunderbans in the South 24 Parganas district, and the confluence happens to be the breeding ground for 'hilsa', which moves upstream from the sea to the river around this time of the year.

Jun 16, 2020, 19:09 PM IST

IndiGo aims to operate 70% of pre-COVID flights by 2020-end

India's largest airline IndiGo operated around 1,500 daily flights in the pre-COVID era. Around 20-25 per cent of these flights were on international routes while the remaining operated domestically.

Jun 15, 2020, 21:26 PM IST

India's exports decline 36.47% in May, trade deficit narrows to USD 3.15 bn amid COVID-19 crisis

Imports also plunged 51 per cent to USD 22.2 billion in May, leaving a trade deficit of USD 3.15 billion, compared to USD 15.36 billion in the same month previous year, according to the government statement. 

Jun 15, 2020, 20:33 PM IST

Delhi High Court frames video conferencing rules for all stages of judicial proceedings

The rules say that video conferencing facilities may be used at all stages of judicial proceedings.  

Jun 01, 2020, 22:02 PM IST

Microsoft sacks journalists, decides to replace them with robots amid COVID-19 crisis

Microsoft has decided to stop employing humans to select, edit, and curate news articles on its homepages. 

Jun 01, 2020, 19:55 PM IST

Deposit Rs 5000 in accounts of PSV badge holders in 10 days: High Court to Delhi's Transport Department

The Delhi High Court on Friday (May 29) directed the Transport Department of Delhi to clear the balance and deposit sum of Rs 5000 into bank accounts of eligible non-chip PSV badge holders within 10 days.  

May 29, 2020, 23:12 PM IST