Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah tests COVID positive, goes into self-isolation
Earlier this month, Farooq Abdullah had taken the first Covid-19 jab at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Srinagar.
Mar 30, 2021, 10:25 AM IST
Focus on curbing mortality, not lockdown: Anand Mahindra tells Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray as COVID-19 cases rise
Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has said that more focus should be given on strengthening the medical infrastructure and curbing mortality instead of imposing another lockdown, a day after Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray indicated another phase of restrictive measures in wake of rising Covid-19 cases.
Mar 30, 2021, 09:21 AM IST
Can’t afford lockdown, says Maharashtra Minister after CM Uddhav Thackeray’s warning
Even as the Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray warned of a possible lockdown in the state again in view of the surge in COVID-19 cases, several alliance leaders are not in favour of doing so.
Mar 29, 2021, 21:42 PM IST
No protests, rallies for 15 days: Karnataka govt imposes fresh restrictions amid COVID-19 surge
Strict action will be taken against those who violate COVID-19 norms such as wearing of masks. The restrictions will be in place for 15 days.
Mar 29, 2021, 19:58 PM IST
Section 144 imposed in Goa ahead of Holi, Eid, Easter amid rise in COVID-19 cases
The Goa government has imposed section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure ahead of the festivals of Holi, Shab-e-Barat, Easter and Eid.
Mar 28, 2021, 08:16 AM IST
Delhi caps guest gatherings due to COVID-19, weddings and funerals to have limited numbers now
Delhi government on Saturday capped the maximum number of people allowed to attend a weddings celebration in closed spaces at 100 in the state.
Mar 28, 2021, 07:12 AM IST
Lockdown is no solution, says Delhi Health Minister amid rising COVID-19 cases
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain ruled out the possibility of a second COVID-19 lockdown in the city by stating that it is "not a solution" and added that "we'll have to learn to live with it."
Mar 27, 2021, 12:51 PM IST
Glimpses from Day 1 of PM Narendra Modi’s Bangladesh visit
PM Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day visit to Bangladesh on Friday (March 26), his first visit to a foreign country since the COVID19 outbreak.
Mar 27, 2021, 08:29 AM IST
India records more than 59,000 COVID-19 cases, highest single-day spike since October
India recorded over 59,118 cases on Friday, which is the highest single-day rise in 2021. The new infections recorded on Friday pushed the nationwide tally to 1.18 crore, as per the Union Health Ministry data.
Mar 26, 2021, 11:28 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi invites 50 Bangladesh entrepreneurs to join start-ups in India
PM Modi on Friday left for a two-day visit to Bangladesh, his first trip to a foreign country since the COVID-19 outbreak. Prime Minister Modi departed for Bangladesh at 07:45 AM and is expected to arrive in Dhaka at 10:00 AM. During his historic trip, PM Modi will take part in a wide range of programmes aimed at furthering cooperation between the two countries.
Mar 26, 2021, 07:27 AM IST
Polling parties gather at EVM distribution centre ahead of first phase of WB Elections
Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmer unions, has called for a Bharat Bandh today, from 6 AM to 6 PM. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Bangladesh on the invitation of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Mar 26, 2021, 06:56 AM IST
Mass vaccination only hope to win battle against COVID-19: SBI report
SBI claimed that the localised lockdowns or restrictions have been ‘ineffective’ in controlling the spread of the virus. It suggested that the only way to overcome the crisis is through mass vaccination.
Mar 25, 2021, 18:28 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh extends Sunday lockdown to four more districts, restrictions in 13 cities reporting over 20 COVID cases daily
Alarmed over rising coronavirus cases, the Madhya Pradesh government has decided to impose Sunday lockdown in four more districts of the state - Betul, Chhindwara, Ratlam and Khargone.
Mar 25, 2021, 14:59 PM IST
Ex-Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat taken to Delhi AIIMS after testing COVID-19 positive
West Bengal is witnessing intense political fight between BJP, TMC and other parties ahead of the first phase of assembly elections, in which 30 constituencies will go for polling. March 25, Thursday, marks the last day of campaigning for the first phase of voting and all the political parties are gearing up for putting in the final effort ahead of the voting.
Mar 25, 2021, 11:17 AM IST
India reports 53,476 new COVID cases, 251 deaths in past 24 hours, biggest single-day spike in 2021
India on Thursday, 25 March, reported 53,476 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 1,17,87,534. The death toll increased by 251 to 1,60,692.
Mar 25, 2021, 10:29 AM IST
Chhattisgarh govt imposes Section 144 in Raipur amid rising COVID-19 cases, issues guidelines for Holi
The announcement was made by the Raipur collector after monitoring the COVID-19 situation in the capital.
Mar 25, 2021, 09:20 AM IST
Coronavirus continues to wreak havoc in Maharashtra, now 44 policemen test positive in Nashik
At least 44 policemen attached with the Nashik police commissioner’s office have now been found positive with coronavirus. According to reports, among those who have been found COVID positive, seven are high-ranking police officers while the remaining are clerical staff.
Mar 24, 2021, 13:58 PM IST
Fresh COVID guidelines for Haridwar Maha Kumbh 2021, here's what can be expected
The Uttarakhand government is expected to issue fresh guidelines for millions of devotees who are expected to attend the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela 2021 in Haridwar.
Mar 24, 2021, 13:29 PM IST
Lockdown announced in Maharashtra's Beed from March 26 to April 4 as COVID-19 cases surge
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced lockdown in the Beed district from March 26 till April 4 in the wake of a massive rise in the COVID-19 cases across the state and the country.
Mar 24, 2021, 12:23 PM IST
When PM Modi’s announcement of lockdown sent shivers down the spine - A look back
The frequent announcement of night curfews and lockdowns in some states, the closure of schools and colleges, shopping malls, cinema halls and public spots one by one further indicates that a third wave of the coronavirus has begun into the country. Though several vaccines, including the two developed at home, have given a new hope that this major health emergency will end soon, a holistic approach towards tackling the COVID-19 crisis is needed.
Mar 24, 2021, 10:57 AM IST
