RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat tests COVID-19 positive, hospitalised
On March 7, Mohan Bhagwat was administered the COVID-19 vaccine. Along with Bhagwat, the General Secretary of RSS Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi also received his first dose of the vaccine against novel coronavirus at Nagpur`s National Cancer Institute that day.
Apr 10, 2021, 07:45 AM IST
Lockdown in Maharashtra? CM Uddhav Thackeray to hold all-party meet amid COVID-19 surge
Maharashtra had on Friday reported 58,993 new cases of coronavirus, which pushed its overall tally to 32,88,540, while the death of 301 patients took the toll to 57,329, the state health department said.
Apr 10, 2021, 07:20 AM IST
24 students test COVID-19 positive in JNU, administration directs strict guidelines
The university observed in a statement that there are 27 active cases of COVID-19, including 24 students on the campus.
Apr 09, 2021, 20:17 PM IST
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray mulls lockdown, to hold all-party meet on April 10 amid COVID-19 surge
The meeting will be attended by prominent leaders of the three parties involved in the Mahavikas Aghadi government, leaders of BJP, leaders of MNS, API, SP, and others.
Apr 09, 2021, 19:25 PM IST
Shocking! Three old women administered anti-rabies vaccine instead of COVID-19 in UP's Shamli, probe ordered
In a shocking incident, three senior citizens were administered with anti-rabies vaccine rather than the COVID-19 vaccine in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli.
Apr 09, 2021, 13:37 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi hits out at Centre over vaccine export, asks is it right to put Indians at risk?
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit out at the Centre over the export of COVID-19 vaccine to foreign nations, and asked if it is right to do so and put the lives of Indians in danger.
Apr 09, 2021, 13:20 PM IST
Maharashtra Board HSC, SSC Exam 2021 to be held as per schedule: Report
The Maharashtra Education Department has clarified that the HSC, SSC exams are going to be held as per the schedule.
Apr 09, 2021, 12:47 PM IST
India registers over 1.31 lakh new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day surge so far
The active COVID-19 caseload stands at 9,79,608, while as many as 61,899 people were discharged or recovered on Thursday.
Apr 09, 2021, 11:46 AM IST
You may have got COVID-19, check if you had these symptoms in past
The researchers have introduced a new list of symptoms to the list. The usual symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, body ache, loss of smell and taste, chills, breathlessness. Several studies are suggesting that pink eyes, gastronomical conditions, and hearing impairment should not be taken lightly.
Apr 09, 2021, 11:24 AM IST
Follow COVID-19 guidelines during Ramadan, Islamic Centre issues advisory
Islamic Centre of India on Friday (April 9) issued advisory stating that all the COVID-19 protocol should be fully implemented during Ramadan.
Apr 09, 2021, 09:28 AM IST
COVID-induced night curfew hampers wedding season in Delhi
The night curfew imposed in the national capital amid the resurgence of COVID-19 has adversely affected the businesses of several wedding halls.
Apr 09, 2021, 09:22 AM IST
AIIMS curtails Operation Theatre services amid COVID-19 spike in Delhi, to perform only urgent surgeries
Amid a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in Delhi, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has decided to perform only urgent procedures and surgeries in its operation theatres from April 10.
Apr 09, 2021, 07:56 AM IST
COVID-19 surge hits Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, 37 doctors test positive
The recent surge in COVID-19 cases has also hit Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital as 37 doctors at the private facility have tested positive for the virus, and five of them are admitted for treatment.
Apr 09, 2021, 07:14 AM IST
Night curfew, restrictions in several states, cities to curb COVID surge in India
With COVID-19 infections spreading at a faster rate in the second wave, the authorities have come up with city/district-specific lockdown-like situations.
Apr 09, 2021, 07:09 AM IST
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan to chair GoM meet to review COVID-19 situation and vaccination drive
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan will on Friday chair the 24th meeting of the High-level Group of Ministers (GoM) to discuss the current national and international scenario of coronavirus pandemic and strategies that are to be adopted for availability and distribution of vaccines in the coming days.
Apr 09, 2021, 06:26 AM IST
Organisations found violating COVID-19 guidelines will be seized: Gautam Buddh Nagar DM
The district administration has issued a warning that if any company or institute is found violating any of the COVID-19 protocol laid down by the government, then they will be seized.
Apr 08, 2021, 22:35 PM IST
No lockdown, need to work on war footing, says PM Modi amid COVID-19 surge
There is a need to work on war footing again to fight COVID19, said PM Modi.
Apr 08, 2021, 20:33 PM IST
Liquor shops, religious places, beaches to remain closed in Mumbai, here’s detailed guidelines
According to the new guidelines, bar and wine shops will remain closed. Religious places and beaches will also be closed to the public.
Apr 08, 2021, 17:41 PM IST
Night curfew in Noida starts tonight, Know which services are exempted
In light of the recent increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, the Gautam Budh Nagar administration on Thursday (April 8) imposed a night curfew in the entire district including Noida.
Apr 08, 2021, 16:37 PM IST
Night curfew in Noida from 10 pm to 5 am till April 17 amid COVID-19 surge
In light of the recent increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, the Gautam Budh Nagar administration on Thursday (April 8) imposed a night curfew in the entire district including Noida.
Apr 08, 2021, 16:10 PM IST
