India observing third day of lockdown as COVID 19-hit patients number touches 724
Mar 27, 2020, at 09:56 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Health Ministry on Friday said the total number of COVID 19 infected cases in India stands at 724.
Mar 26, 2020, at 10:27 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: An Extraordinary Virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit was convened on Thursday to discuss the challenges posed by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and to forge a global coordinated response. Leaders pledged to provide USD 5 trillion into the global economy to counter the social and economic impact of COVID-19 at the summit.
India witnesses 2nd day of lockdown, COVID-19 cases rise to 697, death mounts to 16
Mar 26, 2020, at 09:56 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India on Thursday witnessed the second day of nationwide lockdown of its 1.3 billion people to fight the spread of coronavirus pandemic as the death toll from the deadly virus touched 16 with an official tally of 697 infected cases so far.
COVID-19: Centre extends ban on landing of international flights till Apr 14
Mar 26, 2020, at 07:43 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Thursday extended the ban on the landing of all international commercial flights in India till April 14 to prevent the spread of novel Coronavirus.
First step in right direction: Rahul Gandhi praises Centre's mega package amid COVID-19 crisis
Mar 26, 2020, at 06:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a rare occasion, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday praised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government for unveiling a special package to support health workers, poor people and farmers as the country is in lockdown mode to stop the spreading of COVID-19.
COVID-19: Mamata Banerjee urges 18 CMs to help Bengal workers stuck in different states
Mar 26, 2020, at 06:36 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday urged 18 Chief Ministers to help all those workers from her state who are stuck at different parts of the country amid the nationwide-lockdown which has been called to stop the spreading of Novel Coronavirus.
Panic-stricken residents throng markets in Meghalaya
Mar 26, 2020, at 05:25 pm
Shillong/UNI: Shops continue to remain closed and vehicles off the road on Day-2 of the 21-days nation-wide lockdown in Meghalaya on Thursday.
Coronavirus lockdown lessons: IIT Gandhinagar students emulate Newton's 'Self quarantine'days
Mar 26, 2020, at 04:30 pm
Gandhinagar/UNI: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) has launched ‘Project Isaac’, inspired by Sir Isaac Newton, to engage its students in creative projects to enhance their critical skills while they are confined to their rooms or homes because of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Corona-infected Mohalla clinic doctor, 900 people who came in his contact, to be quarantined
Mar 26, 2020, at 04:06 pm
New Delhi/UNI: A corona-infected doctor in a Delhi Mohalla clinic, along with 900 people who came in contact with him will be quarantined, Delhi Health department sources said here on Thursday.
Doctor couple among 3 test positive for COVID-19 in Telangana
Mar 26, 2020, at 03:55 pm
Hyderabad/UNI:Three more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Telangana on Thursday, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 44.
Jamia Milia Islamia suspends professor for allegedly failing 15 students who supported CAA
Mar 26, 2020, at 03:41 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Jamia Milia Islamia University has suspended a professor for allegedly inciting communal disharmony by failing 15 non-muslim students for supporting the Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA), media reports said.
COVID-19: Delhi allows operation of food home delivery services
Mar 26, 2020, at 01:23 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi government on Thursday allowed the operation of food home delivery services during 21-day lockdown which has been called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fight the COVID-19.
COVID-19 measures: Congress chief Sonia Gandhi extends full support to Modi government's lockdown
Mar 26, 2020, at 12:47 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Rising above politics at the crucial time when 1.3 billion Indians are fighting against COVID-19, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi has extended her full support to the lockdown called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop the spread of the deadly Novel Coronavirus.
West Bengal police accused of beating man to death during coronavirus lockdown in Howrah
Mar 26, 2020, at 02:56 am
Kolkata/IBNS: A 32-year-old man died allegedly after being beaten up by policemen during coronavirus lockdown at Banipur Rajgung area under Sankrail Police Station limits in Kolkata's neighbouring Howrah city on Wednesday night, reports said. The police, however, denied the charge.
PM Modi, Vladimir Putin hold telephonic conversation on COVID-19 pandemic
Mar 25, 2020, at 11:41 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday had a telephone conversation with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir V. Putin.
Rabri Devi donates one month salary to fight COVID-19
Mar 25, 2020, at 11:34 pm
Patna/UNI: Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLC Rabri Devi on Wednesday announced to donate her one month salary in the CM relief fund to fight against coronavirus.
India witnesses 12th COVID-19 death with Ahmedabad patient succumbing
Mar 25, 2020, at 11:13 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Coronavirus-related death cases in India rose to 12 on Wednesday after an 85-year-old Covid-19 positive female patient passed away in Ahmedabad.
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COVID-19: Liquor outlets closed in Kerala
Mar 25, 2020, at 11:13 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: All liquor outlets including toddy shops will be closed during the lockdown period, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday.
COVID-19: India observes 1st day of lockdown, crosses 600-mark of positive cases
Mar 25, 2020, at 09:28 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: As 1.3 billion people in India observe the first day of 21-day lockdown to combat the COVID-19, the deadly virus has infected 606 people across the country and claimed lives of 10.
Kolkata woman misbehaves with cops, spits on policeman during coronavirus lockdown
Mar 25, 2020, at 08:07 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A 24-year-old woman was booked for allegedly harassing and misbehaving with policemen when her cab was stopped at a checkpoint for 'compulsory' questioning during coronavirus lockdown in Kolkata's satellite town Salt Lake on Wednesday, officials said.
COVID 19: Indian govt postpones census-NPR till further orders
Mar 25, 2020, at 07:55 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid countrywide lockdown over coronavirus outbreak, the Indian government on Wednesday announced the first phase of Census 2021 and updating of the National Population Register (NPR), which was scheduled to begin on Apr 1, has been “postponed until further orders".
Mar 25, 2020, at 05:33 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday once again reminded the nation that people should maintain social distancing and stay at home to keep themselves safe from Coronavirus infection.
Uttar Pradesh: Self-styled god woman threatens cops with sword amid COVID 19 lockdown, arrested
Mar 25, 2020, at 05:19 pm
Lucknow/IBNS: On a day when India is living in its first day of lockdown as imposed by the Centre to tackle the Coronavirus outbreak, a self-styled godwoman in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria district tried to give some tough time to cops as she brandished swords and tried to stop police from ending a religious gathering taking place at her residence on Wednesday.
Prashant Kishor questions 21-day-lockdown to check coronavirus spread
Mar 25, 2020, at 04:38 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Political strategist Prashant Kishor has questioned the 21-day-lockdown to fight the spread of coronavirus in the country arguing that the move does not have scientific backing.
India condemns terror attack on Kabul Gurudwara
Mar 25, 2020, at 03:12 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India strongly condemned the terror attack which took place on a Gurudwara in Kabul on Wednesday.
COVID-19: PM Modi discusses global situation with European Commission president Ursula Von Der Leyen
Mar 25, 2020, at 02:50 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday discussed the global situation in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with European Commission president Ursula Von Der Leyen.
Will order shoot-at-sight if people do not obey lockdown: Telangana CM KCR acts tough
Mar 25, 2020, at 01:32 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: Giving a tough message to the lockdown violators, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has said he will order shoot-at-sight if people do not listen to police, media reports said.
Uttar Pradesh Coronavirus Scare: Ayodhya Idol shifted
Mar 25, 2020, at 12:59 pm
Ayodhya/UNI: Amid chanting of hymn and vedic sholakas in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and saints,'Ram Lalla' and other idols were shifted from the Garbha griihya to a temporary structure near Manas Bhawan in Ram Janmabhoomi premises on Wednesday.
Tamil Nadu: 54-year-old man dies due to COVID 19 infection
Mar 25, 2020, at 09:45 am
Madurai/IBNS: A 54-year-old man in Tamil Nadu is the latest victim of Coronavirus in the country as the death toll due to the virus outbreak touched 11 on Wednesday.
21-day lockdown in India due to Coronvirus: Here's a list of what is open and what is shut
Mar 24, 2020, at 11:18 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a complete lockdown for 21 days starting midnight in India to combat the deadly Novel Coronavirus.