Global coronavirus COVID-19 death toll over 50000, positive cases near 10 lakh
The US has recorded the highest numbers of cases worldwide at 226,374 including 5,316 deaths. Italy has a total of 115,242 positive cases including 13,915 deaths, the highest fatalities globally.
Apr 02, 2020, 23:41 PM IST
Pakistan PM Imran Khan spews venom at PM Narendra Modi, shows concern over Kashmir but abandons PoK during COVID-19 pandemic
The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Pakistan has crossed 2,000 and the country has witnessed over 30 deaths.
Apr 02, 2020, 22:43 PM IST
Global coronavirus COVID-19 cases top 9 lakh, death toll 45,371; UN warns of world's worst crisis since WWII
Italy and Spain bore the brunt of the crisis as the grim tally hit another milestone even though half of the planet's population is already under some form of lockdown in a battle to halt contagion.
Apr 02, 2020, 00:10 AM IST
Pakistan fights coronavirus battle with China's help but leaves PoK orphan
Recently, several doctors along with a consignment of ventilators and essential medicines were also dispatched from China to Pakistan.
Apr 01, 2020, 23:27 PM IST
Entertainment news: Rana Daggubati advises fans to stay at home amid coronavirus lockdown
Given the recent outbreak of COVID-19, Rana Daggubati has urged people to follow precautions and stay at home during the lockdown.
Mar 30, 2020, 12:36 PM IST
Centre asks states to stop mass migration due to coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, worldwide deaths over 29800
Huge crowds of those wanting to return to their home towns and villages were witnessed in several parts of Delhi, taking the arduous trek of several kilometres on foot even as the coronavirus pandemic infected 918 people across India and over 6.40 lakh worldwide.
Mar 29, 2020, 00:16 AM IST
Amid COVID-19 spread, Maldives Parliament to go virtual from March 30
Amid the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the Maldives Parliament on Saturday decided to move its session online from March 30 (Monday) and will continue to meet via video conference till the health emergency is lifted. The rehearsals for the same were done on Saturday in which the Speaker of the House, Mohamed Nasheed, participated. The Maldives has so far recorded 16 positive cases.
Mar 28, 2020, 21:36 PM IST
COVID-19 lockdown: MHA directs states to provide shelter, food to migrant workers under SDRF funds
The ministry has changed the rules for assistance under the SDRF, facilitating the availability of money for food and temporary accommodation for migrant workers.
Mar 28, 2020, 20:40 PM IST
Coronavirus lockdown: Help those in need by directing them to these hunger relief centres in Delhi
Taking to micro-blogging website Twitter, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) announced the government's initiative, adding that anyone can get free lunch and dinner at these centres. The centres have been mapped by the Chief Minister's Office.
Mar 28, 2020, 19:31 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi announces Prime Minister’s-CARES Fund for people to contribute to combat coronavirus COVID-19 challenge
The fund has been set up so that the people who want to contribute can do so by following a few simple steps which will help the government tide over the major COVID-19 hurdle.
Mar 28, 2020, 18:33 PM IST
3-week coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown not enough, sustained periods of shutdown with periodic relaxation will work: Research
A three-week lockdown to contain the rising cases of the deadly coronavirus and combat the COVID-19 is insufficient, according to a recent study by experts. The coronavirus continues to infect people globally even as leaders across the world are implementing measures to contain the rapid-growing outbreak. Till 4.45 pm (IST) the COVID-19 positive cases has crossed 6 lakh and killed over 28,000 globally.
Mar 28, 2020, 17:34 PM IST
Pakistan Army unwilling to close mosques fearing backlash from fundamentalist clerics
Amid the rising cases of the coronavirus COVD-19 worldwide, the Pakistani Army is unwilling to close the mosques across the country fearing backlash from the fundamentalist clerics. The fact remains that the fundamentalist clerics are crucial for Pakistan's proxy wars in Afghanistan and India, especially Jammu and Kashmir.
Mar 28, 2020, 16:07 PM IST
Google 3D feature: How to bring these animals to your home during coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
In order to use the feature, a person will need to search the name of an animal on google. Following that, they will need to find a little box that says “Meet the (insert animal name) up close.”
Mar 28, 2020, 15:28 PM IST
Coronavirus registers most cases, deaths in a day; 26455 dead, 5.76 lakh positive
Friday's figures show the maximum number of cases and deaths in 24 hours since the outbreak took place.
Mar 28, 2020, 00:11 AM IST
Indian Navy mobilises aircraft, transports 60,000 face masks from Delhi for Goa health workers
A shipment of 60,000 face masks ordered by the IMA, Goa, to offset the shortfall in Goa was stuck at Delhi as trucks could not proceed further in the current situation of lockdown.
Mar 27, 2020, 23:21 PM IST
RJs call PM Narendra Modi member of fraternity, pledge to be nation’s voice in battle against COVID-19
Apart from spreading information about the views of experts and steps taken by the government, PM also requested RJs to provide feedback about the difficulties and challenges faced by the people so that the government can proactively resolve them.
Mar 27, 2020, 23:00 PM IST
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu donates a month’s salary to Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund
In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Vice President described COVID-19 as a calamity of extremely severe nature which has claimed a heavy toll of life across the globe.
Mar 27, 2020, 22:48 PM IST
Armed forces facilities working on war footing with civil authorities in fight against COVID-19
A total of 1,073 people, evacuated from affected countries, are presently under quarantine in armed forces facilities, according to the government on Friday evening. The armed forces have been working relentlessly to provide medical and logistics support to civil authorities in the country’s fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 27, 2020, 22:37 PM IST
How gated communities in Tamil Nadu's Chennai tackle COVID-19 challenge during 21-day lockdown
The residents are constantly working on ways to minimise the risk of exposure while also not affecting the flow of amenities being provided to fellow residents.
Mar 27, 2020, 22:22 PM IST
Centre postpones NEET (UG) and JEE (Main) entrance exams till last week of May amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
Amid the spread of the deadly coronavirus COVID-19 and the ongoing 21-day lockdown, the Centre on Friday postponed the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG and Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) (Main) entrance examinations till last week of May. Earlier, the exams were scheduled for May 3, 2020. The exact date will be announced later on after assessing the situation.
Mar 27, 2020, 20:53 PM IST
