India Coronavirus

Canadians must be vigilant to avoid massive COVID-19 second wave, says PM Justin Trudeau

"Canadians need to continue to be vigilant," Trudeau said in a news conference broadcast from Toronto.

Sep 10, 2020, 00:24 AM IST

Delhi records highest single-day spike in coronavirus COVID-19 cases, tally crosses two lakh-mark

This is the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic that over 4,000 cases have been recorded in Delhi within 24 hours.

Sep 09, 2020, 21:35 PM IST

Zee Special Report: India pass or fail in Corona test?

Watch Zee Special report: India pass or fail in Corona test?

Sep 07, 2020, 19:34 PM IST

India: A record 90,802 new Corona cases were reported in one day

India has the second highest number of corona cases in the world, surpassing Brazil on Monday (7 September) to more than 4.2 million (4.2 million), confirming the infection as a pandemic in the South Asian nation.

Sep 07, 2020, 16:30 PM IST

India coronavirus cases cross 38 lakh mark, Recovery rate gives relief

India coronavirus cases have crossed 38 lakh and around 29,70,492 people have recovered. However, there is a relief in the recovery rate of coronavirus cases in the country.

Sep 03, 2020, 17:12 PM IST

India: Maximum 83,883 new cases of Corona reported in a single day

India's total cases of Coronavirus reached 38,53,406. Of these, 8,155,38 are active cases; 2,970,492 patients have been discharged and 67,376 people have died. 83,883 new cases were reported in the country on Thursday, which is the highest number of cases for 24 hours so far.

Sep 03, 2020, 14:14 PM IST

International transfer passengers will get option of COVID-19 test on arrival at airports: Centre

The Ministry of Civil Aviation in an order said that "it has been decided to allow for RT-PCR testing at the entry airport also, on a pilot basis". 

Sep 02, 2020, 23:45 PM IST

Centre issues SOPs on preventive measures to be followed while conducting exams

In a circular, the MoHFW said that it's vital to plan and conduct the examinations while following specific preventive measures.

Sep 02, 2020, 18:37 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh issues new guidelines for Unlock 4.0: Check what's allowed and what's not

At a routine meeting to review the COVID-19 situation in the state, the CM said that weekly closure of all markets in the state will be on Sundays only.

Sep 01, 2020, 18:03 PM IST

Unlock 4.0: Relaxations in Tamil Nadu come with duties, cautions, says Health Secretary Dr J Radhakrishnan amid COVID-19

In an exclusive interview, he said that the public "need to understand that it’ll be a win-win if we all work together until there is a specific vaccine or cure". 

Aug 31, 2020, 20:11 PM IST

West Bengal extends lockdown in containment zones till September 30; metro services to be resumed

Schools, colleges, cinema halls, swimming pools and parks will remain closed till the end of September, read the order.

Aug 31, 2020, 18:28 PM IST

Karnataka BJP chief Nalin Kumar Kateel tests positive for coronavirus COVID-19

BJP Karnataka state unit President Nalin Kumar Kateel on Sunday (August 30) said he has tested positive for COVID-19 but was asyomptomatic.

Aug 30, 2020, 17:39 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Congress MP H Vasanthakumar dies of COVID-19

Congress MP from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu H Vasanthakumar died at 6.56 pm at the Apollo Hospital where he was admitted on August 10 after he tested positive for coronavirus. 

Aug 28, 2020, 20:48 PM IST

Flight operations at Kolkata and Bagdogra airports to remain suspended on lockdown days in West Bengal

Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, the Kolkata Airport said that as per the state government directives no flight operations will be scheduled on these days from the airport.

Aug 28, 2020, 17:51 PM IST

MEA says 1,095 look-out circulars deleted, 630 Tablighi Jamaat members left India

These members of the Tablighi Jamaat were charged under the Foreigners Act for indulging in activities that were incompatible with their visa status. And hence, for such activities, appropriate category of visa has to be sought, the ministry said.

Aug 28, 2020, 09:59 AM IST

Delhi records August's highest single-day spike of 1840 COVID-19 cases

Delhi on Thursday recorded 1,840 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day spike in August in the city, taking the tally to over 1.67 lakh, while the death toll mounted to 4,369. This is the third successive highest single-day spike this month. This is also the highest single-day spike in the national capital in the last nearly 47 days.

Aug 27, 2020, 23:40 PM IST

Sikkim directs employees of government educational institutions to attend duty from September 1

An official order stated that the staff has to be present "even if the schools, colleges and educational institutions do not reopen".

Aug 27, 2020, 21:29 PM IST

Delhi court orders trial of 36 foreign nationals related to Tablighi Jamaat

The Saket District Court accepted the charge sheet of the Delhi Police and agreed that the allegations against them are correct.

Aug 26, 2020, 18:35 PM IST

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, who tested coronavirus COVID-19 positive, stable, says hospital

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19, is currently stable and maintaining his vital parameters, said the Medanta Hospital on Tuesday evening. CM Khattar whose test report came out positive on August 24 was admitted to Medanta on Tuesday at around 2.30 am, added the hospital. 

Aug 25, 2020, 22:58 PM IST

Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar tests coronavirus COVID-19 positive

Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, he said that he is doing well but as a precaution been hospitalised.

Aug 25, 2020, 15:25 PM IST