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12 Tablighi Jamaat men acquitted of charges
Among those acquitted are nine Thai nationals, their two translators and a caretaker of the mosque in Shahjahanpur where they were living after attending the Jamaat congregation in Delhi.
Set up district panels to monitor Covid situation: Himachal HC
Shimla, July 9 : Observing that the same set of guidelines cannot be there for the entire state…
Did Covid-19 virus leak from a Chinese lab? 18 top global scientists seek fresh answers
The authors of the letter question the finding of the World Health Organisation (WHO) into the origins of the virus. They said that the WHO had not made a "balanced consideration" of the theory that it may have come from a laboratory incident.
SC says not satisfied with Centre’s affidavit on pleas over media reporting of Tablighi congregation
SC on Tuesday expressed displeasure over Centre’s affidavit in case related to media reporting of Tablighi Jamaat congregation, and said it should consider setting up a regulatory mechanism
WHO Board to get 1st update from Covid panel on Oct 5-6, report next year
A diplomat said it is improbable that the independent panel set up by the WHO would be severely critical of the WHO’s handling of the disease in context of China
Soft copies, 6 feet distance, sanitisers: New rules for Parl panel meets
On March 23, TMC MP Derek O Brien went into self quarantine and another member MP Dushyant Singh was seen with singer Kanika Kapoor who later tested positive.
MPs seating in galleries, RS gets ready for monsoon session
Naidu directed the officials to submit a detailed action plan by early next week, for this purpose.
Thai cafe sues US govt for spreading COVID-19
cafe had closed and lost considerable incomes during the last three months due to lockdown measures against the pandemic in the province.
Ban on saliva may upset balance between bat and ball in Test cricket, warns Taylor
Melbourne, Jun 14 : Former Australia captain Mark Taylor on Sunday warned that ban on the usage of…
Delhi rules: Pay Rs 500 fine for not wearing masks, spitting in public
The new rules came in the wake of a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases in the national capital, which on Friday registered 2,137 cases.
Lack of ventilation ups risk of airborne transmission of Covid-19: Study
Improved indoor ventilation is an important step that can be taken to reduce the risk of infection.
Tamil Nadu govt should present new budget for FY21: MK Stalin
According to Stalin, many small scale units have been closed for over 60 days due to lockdown and workers have lost their jobs.
US warns China against “highly destabilizing” Hong Kong security law Reply Retweet Like
China's action could spark fresh protests in Hong Kong, which enjoys many freedoms not allowed on the mainland, after often violent demonstrations of 2019 plunged the city into its deepest turmoil since it returned to Beijing's rule in 1997.
Recovery rate improved, no community transmission: Health Ministry
India is currently under lockdown 3.0 with controlled relaxations by the Central and state governments.
COVID-19: AIIMS team visits Ahmedabad hospital, praise Gujarat’s efforts
Gujarat recorded the second highest 7,403 corona positive cases in the country till Friday. The state's death toll is 449, a mortality rate of 6.5 per cent which is almost double of the country's 3.3.
COVID-19 may not spread through sperm: Study
"If the virus is in the testes but not the sperm it can't be sexually transmitted but if it is in the testes, it can cause long-term damage to semen and sperm production," said study co-author Jingtao Guo.
Okhla Mandi starts issuing passes for buyers, supply restricted
Nearly 88 truckloads of vegetables and fruits arrive at the mandi after the odd and even formula has been brought into practice.
Amid Covid, Odd-Even at Delhi’s Azadpur Mandi from Monday
New Delhi, April 12 : To implement social distancing amid the fear of coronavirus spread, Delhi’s busy Azadpur…
Police beat AIIMS Bhopal doctors with sticks, blamed for spreading Coronavirus
Both the doctors who were assaulted are PG resident doctors at the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at AIIMS, Bhopal.
Karnataka bans visit to Muslim shrines, cemetery on April 9
Bengaluru, April 6 : The Karnataka government banned visit to Muslim shrines and graveyards on April 9 for…
Returning migrants pose huge challenge to Bihar govt
Patna, March 30 : The migrant labourers returning to Bihar has posed a big challenge to the state…
Agriculture produce markets hit by lockdown
New Delhi, March 30 The nationwide lockdown to prevent coronavirus spread has majorly hit the agriculture produce markets…
Assist poor, daily-wagers with financial aid: Kapil Sibal urges Modi govt to respond on war footing
New Delhi, March 24 Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal has asked government to respond on a war-footing by…
Six North Eastern states declare lockdown, no bar on essential services
According to the notification, all shops and business establishments, barring pharmacies and shops selling essential commodities, would remain closed during the lockdown.