covid-19 in india

Tamil Nadu announces more restrictions from April 10 amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Amid an unprecedented surge in Covid-19 cases, the Tamil Nadu government on Thursday announced restrictions starting from April 10.

Apr 08, 2021, 14:16 PM IST

India’s COVID-19 vaccination drive leads globally with average of over 34 lakh doses per day

With an average of 34,30,502 anti-coronavirus doses being given per day, India has topped globally in terms of the number of jabs administered daily, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday (April 8).

Apr 08, 2021, 14:16 PM IST

Why face masks not important for election rallies? Delhi HC seeks reply from Centre, EC

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought a response from the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea seeking to ensure that masks are worn mandatorily by everyone involved in poll campaigns during the ongoing elections in various states and union territories.

Apr 08, 2021, 12:24 PM IST

India reports 1.26 lakh new COVID-19 cases, biggest single-day spike so far

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, India recorded 1,26,789 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 1,29,28,574.

Apr 08, 2021, 10:47 AM IST

Night curfew in Noida amid COVID-19 surge? Noida administration likely to decide today

Amid a massive surge in new cases of OVID-19 infections, the Noida Administration is likely to take a call on imposing a new night curfew to curb its spread further.

Apr 08, 2021, 10:46 AM IST

New Zealand bars entry of travellers from India till April 28 amid rising COVID-19 cases

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday (April 8) temporarily suspended entry for all travellers from India, including its own citizens, following a high number of COVID-19 infections arriving from the country.

Apr 08, 2021, 08:53 AM IST

Lockdown in Delhi? Panic-stricken migrant workers head home due to fear

Several migrant workers were seen leaving Delhi and heading towards their native places amidst lockdown fears which were triggered by the imposition of night curfew in the national capital.

Apr 08, 2021, 08:27 AM IST

UP lockdown: What if you are planning to travel across the state, check all the rules here

In view of a steep rise in Covid-19 cases, the Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh has announced several restrictions and issued new guidelines to curb the spread of the deadly virus.

Apr 08, 2021, 08:17 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi receives second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, says ‘get your shot soon’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi got his second dose of COVID-19 vaccine shot today at Delhi's AIIMS.

Apr 08, 2021, 07:36 AM IST

Night curfew in Lucknow, Varanasi and Kanpur from today amid spike in COVID cases in UP

In view of a steep rise in Covid-19 cases, a night curfew has been imposed in major cities of Uttar Pradesh including Lucknow, Kanpur and Varanasi with effect from Thursday night.

Apr 08, 2021, 07:20 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to review COVID-19 situation with CMs of all states, UTs via video conferencing today

Ever since the coronavirus pandemic outbreak in the country, PM Modi has regularly interacted with Chief Ministers to assess the situation and suggest and take inputs to tackle the pandemic.

Apr 08, 2021, 06:23 AM IST

No shortage of vaccines, Maha, C'garh need to put their act together: Dr Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said that the allegations of vaccine shortage were utterly baseless and that it was an attempt by the state governments to divert attention from their own failures.

Apr 07, 2021, 19:31 PM IST

It's good to dream and work on how to achieve them: PM Modi at ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha'

PM Modi will interact with students, teachers and parents during ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021’ via video conferencing, the event will be held at 7 PM.

Apr 07, 2021, 17:07 PM IST

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021: Students from 81 foreign countries participated in creative writing contest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to interact with students, teachers and parents during 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021' via video conferencing on Wednesday (April 7).

Apr 07, 2021, 14:58 PM IST

Curious case COVID-19 bills: Payment worth Rs 8 crore due, claims hoteliers in Pune

Hoteliers in Pune claim that over Rs 8 crore worth of bills are still due. The hotels in the city were rented by the Pune district administration for the stay of doctors, nurses during the COVID-19 period.

Apr 07, 2021, 14:00 PM IST

These people to be affected in Delhi amid night curfew

Amid a sudden surge in the COVID-19 cases in Delhi, the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government imposed a seven-hour night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am on Tuesday (April 6) with immediate effect.

Apr 07, 2021, 12:17 PM IST

COVID-19: Delhi Night curfew casts shadow on wedding season, here’s how to get your e-pass

Till Monday many soon-to-be-wed couples were excitedly giving final touches to the day they would take their marriage vows but hit by the latest COVID-19 woe, the re-imposition of night curfew in the capital, they found themselves discussing arrangements from scratch yet again.

Apr 07, 2021, 11:40 AM IST