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1.23 lakh deaths in 71 days: Gujarat government claims only 4,218 died of COVID-19
The state issued 65,085 more death certificates during the 71-day period this year than in 2020.
Badminton great Padukone making good recovery after Covid
Bengaluru, May 13 : Former All England champion Prakash Padukone is making good recovery after having been discharged…
COVID-19: Record 4,205 fatalities in single day in country, 3.48 lakh new cases
New Delhi, May 12 : India saw a record 4,205 COVID-19 fatalities in a day taking the death…
Chinese mainland reports 16 new COVID-19 cases
Beijing, May 12 : The Chinese mainland on Tuesday reported 16 new Covid-19 cases, all of which were…
26 AMU professors die of Covid-19
At least 44 people, including 26 professors have died at the Aligarh Muslim University after getting infected with…
Gurugram: Daily Covid-19 spike, Positivity rate at Lowest since mid-April
Gurugram, Haryana: The district on Tuesday reported 2,659 new cases of coronavirus infection, the lowest since April 21,…
COVID-19: Karnataka adds 47,930 infections, 490 deaths
Bengaluru: Karnataka’s COVID-19 tally surged to 19.34 lakh as 47,930 fresh infections were recorded while 490 deaths took…
Indian Variant Of Covid-19 Reaches Bangladesh, 6 Cases Detected
All of the six people were exposed to the variant, also known as B.1.617, as they recently visited India and are currently kept under quarantine.
Coronavirus: Russia records 8,329 new Covid cases
Mosocw, May 9 : Russia confirmed 8,329 new Covid-19 infections over the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide…
COVID-19: India logs record 4,14,188 new cases, 3,915 fatalities
With a record 4,14,188 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases climbed to 2,14,91,598, while the active cases crossed the 36-lakh mark
‘Covid-19 second wave in India a tragedy’: US’ top surgeon Vivek Murthy
To a question on the current Covid crisis in India and if the US might face a similar situation, Murthy hoped that it never happens.
COVID-19: US defense secy underscores America’s commitment to support India
Washington, May 7 : The US is doing everything to support India’s frontline healthcare workers during the second…
COVID-19: Kerala announces complete lockdown from May 8
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Thursday announced a nine-day complete lockdown in the state from the morning of…
Sanskrit scholar at AMU Prof Khalid Bin Yusuf dies
Prof Yusuf was the first Muslim in India to earn a doctorate on Rigveda, as per the statement.
Chaudhary Ajit Singh, Former Union Min & RLD Chief, Passes Away
The RLD chief was suffering from the coronavirus.
IPL 2021 Cancelled: Indian Premier League suspended after more COVID-19 cases
NEW DELHI : The Indian Premier League was suspended indefinitely on Tuesday after players or staff at three…
COVID-19: Taiwan delivers Oxygen Concentrators, Cylinders to India
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) said more batches of medical equipment and supplies will be airlifted to India soon
Rubina Dilaik tests positive for COVID-19; Aly Goni wishes for her speedy recovery
Bigg Boss 14 winner and Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki actress Rubina Dilaik has tested positive for COVID-19.
Jailed SP leader Azam Khan tests positive for COVID-19
Senior Samajwadi leader Mohammad Azam Khan tested positive for COVID-19 along with 13 other prisoners in Sitapur jail,…
Mohammad Shahabuddin dies of COVID-19 at Delhi hospital
Shahabuddin died at DDU Hospital where he was admitted for treatment after tesing psoitive for COVID-19.
A newborn baby from Ghaziabad beats COVID-19
New Delhi: A newborn baby from Ghaziabad beats Coronavirus COVID-19. “Mother was Covid(-ve) before delivery. After going home…
COVID-19: India declines UN’s offer of assistance from integrated supply chain
India says it has ''robust system'' to deal with the required logistics
COVID-19: In a ‘philanthropic gesture’ SII cuts Covishield vaccine price for states to Rs 300 per dose
The gesture came after widespread criticism of its pricing policy and the Supreme Court putting the Centre on the mat, asking it to control the vaccine prices in two days
Widow of TMC candidate who died of COVID-19 wants culpable homicide case against top EC officials
TMC's Kajal Sinha tested positive for COVID-19 on April 21, died on April 25
COVID-19: Haryana records 84 deaths, 11,931 fresh cases
Chandigarh: Haryana recorded its biggest single-day jump in coronavirus deaths as 84 people succumbed to the disease on…
Union Minister Som Parkash in ICU at Mohali hospital
Chandigarh, April 24 : Union minister Som Parkash, who had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, is…
Uttarakhand: 93 students at govt nursing college test positive for COVID-19
Meanwhile, 65 healthcare personnel, including doctors, deployed on Kumbh duty have tested positive for COVID-19
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari tests positive for Covid-19
Manoj Tiwari, Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party, tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday. He is…
PM Modi calls off West Bengal campaign on Friday, to attend COVID-19 review meetings
Opposition leaders have been critical of the BJP for the big rallies of its leaders at the time of surging COVID-19 cases.
Madhya Pradesh: Woman kills self after 3 family members die of COVID-19
The police, however, have not confirmed if the deaths of the three family members had occurred due to COVID-19 infection.
Sitaram Yechury’s son, Ashish passes away due to COVID-19
Ashish, 34, was a senior copy editor, working with a leading newspaper in New Delhi . Yechury is presently under quarantine at his home.
Covid symptoms’ research may help solve other viruses
Covid-19 is leading to research being initiated into many common viral infections that were previously ignored, lacked interest…
Rahul Gandhi tests positive for COVID-19
Formers Congress President Rahul Gandhi has asked everyone who had come in contact with him recently to follow all COVID-19 safety protocols.
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray may decide on strict lockdown in next 2 days: Minister
Speaking to reporters, the Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Vijay Wadettiwar also said the state government will study the lockdown imposed by the Delhi government before taking any decision.
Rajasthan govt slashes RT-PCR rates to Rs 350
The decision was taken after a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.
CM Yediyurappa tests positive for Covid-19, admitted to hospital
This is the second time the 78-year-old Yediyurappa has tested positive, first being on August 2 last year
More Than 1,700 Test Positive For Covid-19 In Kumbh Mela In 5 Days
A majority of the 48.51 lakh people who took part in the last two royal baths (Shahi Snan) were seen openly violating COVID norms like wearing of face masks and social distancing.
Boris Johnson reduces length of India visit due to COVID-19
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reduced the length of his visit to New Delhi at the end of this month due to the COVID-19 situation in India, Downing Street said on Wednesday
Priyanka Gandhi wishes speedy recovery to Yogi, Akhilesh from Covid-19
Lucknow, April 14 : Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has wished a speedy recovery to Uttar Pradesh…
Yogi Adityanath in self-isolation after staff members test positive for COVID-19
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday isolated himself after some officers at his office tested positive for Covid-19.
Maharashtra sees 60,212 new COVID-19 cases, 281 die
Pune: Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 60,212 fresh coronavirus positive cases, taking the tally to 35,19,208 while 281 fatalities…
3,29,056 more vaccinated against COVID-19 in Maharashtra
Mumbai, Apr 14: Maharashtra has carried out the vaccination of 3,29,056 more people against COVID-19, taking the cumulative…
Maharashtra to face stricter restrictions to curb COVID-19, says Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday announced a “mini-lockdown” in the State from 8 p.m. on April…
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia tests positive for COVID-19
The 75-year-old Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief's samples were sent to the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh, for testing on Saturday, the Dhaka Tribune newspaper quoted Public Relations Officer, Health Ministry, Maidul Islam Prodhan as saying.
COVID-19: Lockdown not an option, some restrictions will be imposed, says Delhi CM
CM Kejriwal visits LNJP Hospital amid rising Covid-19 cases in Delhi, says administration, hospitals working to contain fourth wave of pandemic in city
Adopting COVID-19 appropriate behaviour best way to stop transmission of virus, its variants: WHO
Adoption of COVID-19 appropriate behaviour is the best way to stop transmission of the virus and its variants, Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia Region, said
20 docs, six medical students of AIIMS in Delhi test COVID-19 positive
There are more than 3,000 doctors, including resident doctors and faculty members, at the AIIMS in New Delhi.
COVID-19: Dose shortage hits vaccination drive in Mumbai
The civic body of Mumbai had claimed it had suspended vaccination at 25 centres in private hospitals on Thursday due to unavailability of doses.
After Pinarayi Vijayan, former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy tests positive for Covid-19
Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has tested positive for coronavirus.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan tests positive for COVID-19
AFTER TAKING FIRST JAB OF VACCINE, KERALA CM PINARAYI VIJAYAN TESTS COVID-19 POSITIVE
Katrina Kaif tests positive for COVID-19
Mumbai: Actor Katrina Kaif on Tuesday said she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is under home quarantine.…
Telangana reports 1498 COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths
Hyderabad, Apr 6 : Telangana saw 1,498 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest single day spike this year, pushing…
Bihar Congress President Madan Mohan Jha tests positive for Covid-19
Bihar unit Congress President Madan Mohan Jha has tested positive for Covid-19 and has asked people to take preventive measures.
Former PM Devegowda and his wife Chennamma test positive for COVID-19
Bengaluru, Mar 31 : Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda on Wednesday said he and his wife…
13 Gujarat legislators test positive for Covid-19 in March
As the month-long Budget session nears its end in the Gujarat Assembly, a total of 13 lawmakers have…
Farooq Abdullah tests positive for Covid-19
Farooq Abdullah, who is Lok Sabha member from Srinagar, got his first dose of Covid-19 vaccine at a hospital earlier this month on March 2.
Delhi’s daily Covid-19 tally breaches 1,900-mark; highest since Dec 12 last year
Delhi on Monday reported 1,904 new cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) and six more fatalities in the…
Mann Ki Baat: India has put up spirited fight against COVID-19, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his 75th Mann Ki Baat address today, thanked listeners for making his show…
Delhi reports over 800 new Covid-19 ceases for last two days
New Delhi, March 22 : With 823 new Covid-19 cases reported on Sunday, the total tally in the…
Covid can cause atypical thyroid inflammation: Study
A team of researchers has showed that some patients with moderate to severe Covid-19 seem to experience inflammation…
India adds nearly 44K new Covid cases, highest since No
India is witnessing a massive surge in coronavirus cases and recorded 43,846 infections in the last 24 hours,…
Covid-19 grips BJP leaders Shailesh Mehta in Gujarat
Shakuntala Shinde, the former BJP councillor of the Vadodara Municipal Corporation breathed her last on Saturday. She had been undergoing treatment at Gotri Hospital for the past few days.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan tests positive for Covid-19 days after taking Chinese vaccine dose
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for coronavirus days after taking the first shot of a Chinese coronavirus vaccine.
Major lockdown imposed in 7 Pak cities
Amid the ongoing third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in Pakistan, a major lockdown will be imposed in…
Ashish Vidyarthi tests positive for COVID-19
Vidyarthi said he is asymptomatic but urged all those who came in contact with him to get themselves tested for COVID-19.
Manoj Bajpayee tests positive for COVID-19
Mumbai, March 12 : Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee has tested psitive for Covid-19. The actor is currently living…
India football captain Chhetri tests positive for Covid-19
New Delhi, March 11 : India football captain Sunil Chhetri said on Thursday that he has tested positive…
Coronavirus: Major spike in fresh cases, tally touches 23K
The rise in the number of Covid-19 cases, which had so far looked confined to Maharashtra and Punjab, is now beginning to show in several other states.
Ranbir Kapoor tests positive for COVID-19
Mumbai, Mar 9 : Actor Ranbir Kapoor has tested positive for COVID-19 and is under self quarantine, his…
Central teams rush to Maharashtra, Punjab to assess Covid-19 situation amid spike in cases
As Maharashtra and Punjab continue to see an upsurge in daily Covid-19 cases, Centre has despatched high-level multi-disciplinary…
Coronavirus: Over 18K cases, India’s tally highest in 6 weeks
Experts have expressed a number of possibilities which could be owed to the surge, ranging from the lax attitude of people towards following the Covid protocols to likeability of “mutations and new strains”.
WHO panel issues strong advice against hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19
The WHO noted in a statement that the recommendation is a so-called “living guideline” on potential drugs for COVID-19.
Covid-19: Delhi Metro and DTC buses to run at current limited capacity
In Delhi, 145 new cases of coronavirus infection were reported on Sunday and 2 fatalities were observed. The new fatalities pushed the death toll from the pandemic to 10,900 in the national capital. The COVID-19 positivity rate in Delhi on Saturday was 0.24 per cent.
Covid variants: Centre issues new guidelines for int’l arrivals
They would also need to upload a negative Covid-19 RT-PCR test report. This test should have been conducted within 72 hours prior to undertaking the journey.
South African, Brazilian variants of Covid-19 have entered India: Govt
The Brazilian variant has been reported from 15 countries. India registered its first case in February 2021, Dr Bhargava said.
Jayalalitha’s aide Sasikala discharged from B’luru hospital
Former AIADMK leader V.K. Sasikala was on Sunday discharged from the state-run Victoria Hospital here on recovering from…
UK PM refutes Scotland independence debate, urging joint efforts to fight COVID-19
England is currently under the third national lockdown since the outbreak of the pandemic in the country. Similar restriction measures are also in place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Centre to SC: Can’t give extra attempt to UPSC aspirants who couldn’t take last chance
The Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court it is not keen on granting an extra attempt to…
Medicine as well as rigour needed, avoid rumours: PM Modi
'Covishield' and 'Covaxin' vaccines will be administered to an estimated three lakh healthcare workers across the country with the first dose on Saturday as India makes history by touching a new milestone in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19 vaccination drive to kick off in Gurugram on Jan 16
Gurugram will launch its Covid-19 vaccination drive on January 16 at six vaccination centres, health officials said on…
26 teachers test Covid positive in Odisha district
The schools in the state reopened for standards X and XII on Friday, after remaining closed for the past nine months due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: India records lowest daily cases in over six months
According to the ICMR, 17,65,31,997 samples have been tested up to January 4 with 8,96,236 samples being tested on Monday.
Rakul Preet resumes shoot of ‘MayDay’, says she’s happiest at work
She also wrote: “HappiestAtWork” and “#MayDay” along with muscle emojis.
Covid cases top 100,000 in Algeria
He indicated that seven new fatalities were also reported, bringing the death toll to 2,769, and 216 patients were recovered, bringing the total recoveries to 67,611 cases.
UK records another 53,285 coronavirus cases, 613 deaths
According to figures from the British Office of National Statistics, the new virus strain could make up 63 per cent of cases in England and 77 per cent in London.
Vaccinated US nurse contracts COVID-19, expert says Pfizer shot needed more time to work – ABC
“We know from the vaccine clinical trials that it’s going to take about 10 to 14 days for you to start to develop protection from the vaccine,” Ramers said.
Thailand tightens restrictions amid Covid-19 spike
Thailand on Thursday announced its decision to tighten restrictions to contain the spread of Covid-19, with new cases…
GST compensation shortfall: 8th tranche of Rs 6K Cr released to states
Ministry of Finance has released the 8th weekly instalment of Rs 6,000 crore to the states to meet…
New study strongly suggests Covid-19 enters brain
Researchers have now claimed that more and more evidence is coming out that people with Covid-19 are suffering…
10th, 12th classes to resume in MP from Dec 18
Regular classes are not being held in schools across Madhya Pradesh owing to coronavirus infection but in view…
Toronto ordered into Covid-19 lockdown starting Monday
The lockdown will last a minimum of 28 days and the province said it will fine people $750 for violating public health rules.
What makes a good vaccine? Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla explains
Both Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines, which are waiting for the approval of the regulatory body, are based on mRNA technology.
Russian vaccine arrives in India for human clinical trial
Requests for more than 1.2 billion doses of Sputnik V vaccine came from over 50 countries. The vaccine supplies for the global market will be produced by RDIF’s international partners in India, Brazil, China, South Korea and other countries
Ukrainian president in hospital with Covid-19
Kiev, Nov 13: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak, who on…
COVID-19: Delhi’s daily cases touch new high of 8,593; 85 more die
The sudden spike in COVID-19 cases comes amid the festive season and rising pollution level. While Durga Puja celebrations ended on October 25, Diwali and Chhath Puja are days away.
Kerala Guv hospitalised two days after testing positve for COVID-19
A medical bulletin from the hospital said he was admitted today for ''close monitoring.''
Iran sees highest daily death toll from COVID-19
Iran announced its first cases of COVID-19 on February 19.
Rising air pollution may worsen Covid-19 situation: Health ministry tells parliamentary panel
The Union health ministry has expressed concerns over the health risk posed by rising air pollution and Covid-19.…
18 affiliated with US military in S.Korea test Covid-19 positive
Eighteen individuals affiliated with the American military in South Korea have tested positive for the novel coronavirus upon…
Ramdas Athawale, Sunil Tatkare test COVID positive, go into isolation
Union Minister of State for Social Justice Ramdas Athawale and Nationalist Congress Party MP from Raigad Sunil Tatkare have tested positive for COVID-19, on Tuesday
Now, Maha Dy CM Ajit Pawar tests corona positive
Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Monday tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). Pawar has been…
31% adolescents battled extreme anxiety in past few months due to COVID-19, says survey
About 31% surveyed adolescents battled extreme anxiety in the past few months worrying about the impact of coronavirus pandemic on their family’s financial status, according to a survey
Lockdown may have ended but virus still there, be vigilant: PM Modi
In an address to the nation, the PM said he recently saw many pictures and videos where it is clearly seen that people are not taking precautions to contain the spread of the virus.
PM Modi urges nation to observe Covid appropriate behaviour during the festive season.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the nation to take all precautions to curb the spread of…
India is ‘very inspiring’; its research, manufacturing critical to fighting Covid-19: Bill Gates
He also said although the RT-PCR test has high specificity, a lot of challenge is about the logistics.
Delhi Police ups security, raises Covid awareness in festive season
Delhi Police has ensured that during this festive season, maximum security is maintained both from anti-social elements and the spread of the Covid-19 infection.
India may get COVID-19 vaccine by March 2021: Serum Institute of India
Currently, scientists, health researchers and drugmakers all over the world are racing to produce a safe and effective vaccine against coronavirus.
Iran records highest daily deaths from COVID-19 as Iraq’s death toll surpasses 10,000
CAIRO, Oct. 14 : Iran recorded on Wednesday 279 deaths related to COVID-19 during the past 24 hours,…
Swansong for world renowned Mumbai’s Dabbawalas soon?
For starters, in the past few years, the NMTBSCT and MTBSA joined hands with around 125 community kitchens and transported their tiffins to people in every nook and corner of Mumbai.
HM Amit Shah shares PM Modi’s 3 ‘mantras’ for Covid caution
Wear a mask, wash hands, follow social distancing, practice 'Do Gaj Ki Doori'. Together, we will succeed and together, we will win against COVID-19,"
Liquid gel in Covid patients’ lungs may open way for new treatment
The study, published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, has shown that the jelly consists of the substance hyaluronan.
Back at White House, Trump removes mask and salutes
United States President Donald Trump leaves hospital, exhorts nation don't fear virus
India Crosses 65 Lakh COVID-19 Cases, 75,829 New Cases In A Day
The country now has 65,49,373 total cases of coronavirus, including 9,37,625 active cases and 55,09,766 recoveries.
Pain Relief Caused By Covid-19 May Help Explain Virus Spread: Study
New York: Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, can relieve…
UP Dy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya tests positive for coronavirus infection
Lucknow Oct 2 : Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has tested positive for COVID-19. After…
Did Hathras tragedy bring protests back on streets away from online activism and webinars?
Back in Hathras in Uttar Pradesh, the media felt offended when their entry into the victim's village was barricaded and journalists were stopped at a distance.
‘Can’t burden workers’: SC grants overtime wages amid Covid-19
New Delhi, Oct 1 : The Supreme Court on Thursday said the burden of economic slowdown cannot be…
Covid-19: Vaccine will not return life to normal in spring
More than 200 vaccines to protect against the virus are being developed by scientists around the world in a process that is taking place at unprecedented speed.
Congress Leader Ahmed Patel tests Covid positive
The country's Covid-19 tally has crossed the 63-lakh mark on Thursday with a spike of 86,821 new cases and 1,181 deaths reported in the last 24 hours.
US hails India partnership as crucial for global recovery from Covid-19
New York, Oct 1 : The US on Wednesday hailed its partnership with India on protective equipment and…
Bengal minister tests Covid-19 positive
West Bengal Minister Manturam Pakhira has tested positive for COVID-19, a health department official said on Wednesday. The…
15 MLAs test Covid positive in Odisha
BJD president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said the party will form a committee of MLAs, MPs and leading farmers' leaders to study the provisions of the farm Bills recently passed in Parliament.
SC allows CLAT aspirant suspected of Covid to appear for exam
The Supreme Court permitted an applicant, who is suspected of being Covid-19 positive, to appear in the CLAT…
Treating the heart with scientific breakthroughs, lifestyle changes
New Delhi, Sep 27 : From the time the first Coronavirus case was recorded in China, to India’s…
Maha to create ‘Health Map’ with Covid campaign: Thackeray
Two days after the Centre took note of Maharashtra’s unique “My Family, My Responsibility” Covid-19 initiative, Chief Minister…
Researchers identify highly effective antibodies against Covid-19
Scientists have identified highly effective antibodies against the novel coronavirus, which they say can lead to the development…
Famed singer SP Balasubrahmanyam succumbs to Covid-19
Famed playback singer and Padma awardee S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, or popularly SPB or Balu in the movie world and…
Health experts warns of Covid-19 resurgence in Japan
A group of health experts have warned that although Japan has witnessed a down trajectory in the number…
Experts say second wave of Covid-19 at peak in Delhi, says CM Kejriwal
New Delhi: The second wave of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is at its peak in Delhi right now, chief…
Sisodia’s Condition Stable, To Undergo Second Covid-19 Test Soon
Manish Sisodia was admitted to the LNJP Hospital on Wednesday.
Singer S P Balasubrahmanyam, admitted for COVID, is extremely critical, says hospital
'SP Balasubrahmanyam, popularly known as SPB admitted on August 5, remains on ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) and other life support measures, MGM Healthcare said
Obituary – MoS Railway Angadi will be remembered for warm gesture, smile
New Delhi, Sep 23 : Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi, who passed away on Wednesday evening…
Herd immunity an impractical strategy, study finds
They found that using the suppression strategy, far fewer fatalities were predicted: 62,000 among individuals aged 60-plus and 43,000 among individuals under 60.
Israel reports 2,445 new Covid-19 cases; 193,374 in total
Jerusalem, Sep 23 : Israel’s Ministry of Health reported 2,445 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the total…
UN must hold China accountable for unleashing Covid-19 plague onto world: Trump
Addressing the UN’s first virtual meeting of world leaders, Trump accused the Chinese government and the World Health Organization (WHO) of making a false declaration that there was no evidence of human to human transmission of Sars-Cov-2.
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh orders strict enforcement of Covid-19 protocols
Nobody knows how long the crisis will continue or what the disease's side effects really are, pointed out the Chief Minister, directing the departments concerned to step up their efforts to spread public awareness about the problem.
Marathi actress Ashalata no more
Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS): Veteran actress Ashalata Wabgaonkar, who was reportedly suffering from Covid-19, died in the early hours…
Travel bug hits people, digital skills to boost recovery: Google
After living months in isolation during the pandemic, the travel bug has hit millions of people and according…
Global Covid-19 cases top 31mn mark: Johns Hopkins
The overall number of global coronavirus cases on Monday surpassed the 31 million mark, while the deaths have…
Over 60K sign up for Russian Covid vax, 700 injected
More than 60,000 people have applied to volunteer for the coronavirus vaccine trials in Moscow and over 700…
Coronavirus Outbreak: 3 MPs, 6 MLAs, ex-Prez among COVID’s VVIP victims
The biggest name in COVID casualty in India has been former President Pranab Mukherjee. He underwent a brain surgery at Army's R&R Hospital here, but it was the killer virus that caused a deterioration in his condition, and finally demise.
4 new Covid-19 cases reported in NZ
Wellington, Sep 20 (IANS) New Zealand reported four new coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the nationwide tally to 1,464, the…
Rising stress in US linked to pandemic-related losses, news
Rising acute stress and depressive symptoms across the US are linked to experiencing multiple stressors triggered by the…
Refrain from farm protest amid corona: Punjab govt
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday ordered an inquiry into a letter issued by a BDPO regarding…
Coronavirus: Karnataka’s Covid tally crosses 5 lakh
Bengaluru, Sep 19 : With 8,626 fresh cases across the state on Friday, Karnataka’s Covid-19 tally crossed the…
Health Outreach Services during Covid-19
New Delhi: The Government has been regularly reviewing the situation in consultation with States/UTs. In order to improve…
Understand the risks of sex and intimate contact in the time of COVID-19
With mandatory mask wearing and physical distancing of at least six feet becoming the norm around the nation,…
Many test Corona positive in MP village through fake samples
Indore, Sep 17 : Worst fears about systemic failure on the coronavirus testing came true on Monday in…
Karnataka Congress to take on BJP with 12,000 questions
The Congress is also planning to expose the ruling party's decision to auction "B-Kharab" (waste land) land within the 18 km periphery of Bengaluru, four times the present guidance value.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari tests positive for COVID19
After feeling weakness on Tuesday, Gadkari consulted his doctor regarding his health. During medical check up, he tested positive for Covid-19.
Digvijay Singh raises scarcity of oxygen for Covid patients in Rajya Sabha
Digvijay Singh said, "The government is changing the Essential Commodity Act and the oxygen cylinder should also be brought under it."
20% increase in people with heart complications amid Covid: Report
The patient had been suffering from heart-related ailments for the past six months and was delaying his treatment owing to the fear of Covid.
Chinese whistleblower again claims coronavirus was made in lab
Chinese whistleblower virologist Li-Meng Yan who was forced to flee the country after raising questions about the origin of the novel coronavirus, has once again said the Covid-19 virus was developed in a Chinese lab, a claim that has earlier been denied by both Beijing and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Use Of Mobile For Bytes Of MPs In Parliament Premises Banned
The Rajya Sabha will sit from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday and from September 15, it will function from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Supply-side bottlenecks: August retail inflation expected to remain high on Covid impact
India’s consumer food price index during the month under review rose to 9.62 per cent from 8.72 per cent reported for June 2020.
With over 94K fresh cases, COVID-19 tally crosses 4.7mn-mark
With a massive spike of 94,372 cases including 1,112 fresh deaths, India on Sunday crossed the 4.7 million-mark on the Covid-19 tally with a total of 47,54,356 cases
Punjab to provide oximeters for Rs 514 to all residents
Chandigarh, Sep 11 : Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday announced oximeters to be made available to…
Nobel Laureates appeal for $1 trillion to ‘protect’ children
Closing the summit late on Thursday evening, Satyarthi made a clarion call to action saying, "We don't have a choice but to act, and to act now."
Aftab Shivdasani tests positive for COVID-19
Aftab Shivdasani took to Twitter on Friday to share that he is currently quarantined at home.
With unprecedented surge in single-day spike of Covid cases, deaths, India crosses 45L
The recovery rate stands at 77.74 per cent, while the fatality rate has dipped to 1.68 per cent, the Ministry data showed.
Use recovery from Covid-19 to tackle climate change: Guterres
Guterres described the report as "a catalog of a climate crisis that is worsening by the hour."
25 Zimbabwean legislators test positive to COVID-19
However, Clerk of Parliament Kennedy Chokuda said Parliament was being cautious in keeping those who had earlier been confirmed positive in isolation.
Plasma therapy safe for children with severe Covid-19: Study
New York, Sep 9 : In a major study, researchers have shown that convalescent plasma appears to be…
80 National Police Academy staff members found Covid-positive
Hyderabad, Sep 8 : Thirty staff members of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) here have…
COVID-19 cases cross 1.50 lakh mark in Bihar
Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Madhubani, Begusarai and East Champaran districts have also reported more than 5,000 coronavirus cases.
Malaika Arora confirms testing Covid-19 positive
As Malaika Arora confirmed that she has tested positive for Covid-19, her sister Amrita criticised those who are sharing her test report on social media. ‘What has happened to us humans,’ Amrita asked.
Congress MP Deepender Hooda tests positive for Covid-19
“I have been tested positive for Covid-19. The doctors are conducting more tests. With your blessings, I will recover soon,” he tweeted.
Coronavirus pandemic: Post-Covid syndrome severely damages children’s hearts
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), believed to be linked to COVID-19, damages the heart to such an extent that some children will need lifelong monitoring and interventions, said the senior author of a medical review.
Wrestler Deepak Punia has been advised home quarantine by doctors, says SAI
Besides the Olympic-bound Punia (86kg), the other two wrestlers who tested positive for the virus were Navin (65kg) and Krishan (125kg).
With Spike Of 86000 Cases, India’s Corona Tally Crosses 40 Lakh
New Delhi: India on Saturday recorded the highest spike of 86,432 cases taking the total tally to 40,23,179…
Congress’ Shivakumar re-admitted to hospital after fever
Bengaluru, Sep 4 : Congress’ Karnataka unit President D.K. Shivakumar is back in a hospital after the leader,…
Rajasthan govt trims expenses due to COVID-19, orders strengthening of health infra
The Rajasthan government on Thursday decided to cut costs in different departments keeping in view the losses sustained…
France reports over 7000 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs
The test positivity rate, or the proportion of people tested positive compared with the total number of people tested, stood at 4.3 per cent, identical to the previous day.
Drug ring accused in NCB net tests positive for Covid-19
A drug peddler arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) from the beach village of Calangute in Goa…
India continues breaching 78000-mark, Covid-19 tally crosses 37 Lakh
New Delhi, Sep 2 : The unabated surge of COVID-19 is maintained as the country reported 78,357 fresh…
Obituary: Ex President Pranab ‘Babu’ breathes his last
New Delhi, Aug 31 : Pranab Mukherjee — a former President, the man who missed becoming the Prime…
‘Profound Sorrow’ At Mukherjee’s Demise: Manmohan Singh
New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday expressed his “profound sorrow” at the passing away of…
Coronavirus: 78,512 new COVID cases in India, 971 deaths
According to the ICMR, a total of 4,23,07,914 samples have been tested so far with 8,46,278 samples being tested on Sunday.
Covid-19: Assam likely to face oxygen crisis, Tripura’s situation critical
In Tripura, 7,232 people have recovered from the disease while 3,529 active cases were reported on Saturday night.
COVID-19: Government’s guideline for airlines
Passengers can be put on no-fly list for refusing to wear mask
Red Cross official hopes for diplomatic talks as Libya’s humanitarian crisis worsens
On Tuesday, Haftar lifted the blockade on oil production, according to the head of Libya's Petroleum Facilities Guards.
Haryana transport minister tests positive for COVID-19
With the speaker too positive for the disease, Deputy Speaker Ranbir Gangwa will be presiding over the House proceedings.
EU concludes talks with Moderna for potential COVID-19 vaccine
Brussels, Aug 25 : The European Commission concluded exploratory talks with Moderna, an American biotechnology company focused on…
Odisha MP tests positive for Covid-19
Biju Janata Dal MP from Odisha’s Bhadrak Lok Sabha constituency, Manjulata Mandal has tested positive for Covid-19. She…
7,385 new Covid cases take Karnataka tally past 2.5 lakh mark
Of the 2.56 lakh cases, 82,149 are active while 705 are in ICU.
Is COVID-19 transmitted through breast milk? Study suggests not likely
A recent study suggests transmission of COVID-19 through breast milk is not likely. The infectious virus was not detected in 64 samples of breast milk tested.
UGC says final year exams cannot be cancelled, SC reserves verdict
New Delhi, Aug 18 : The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved judgement on whether the final year degree…
Uttar Pradesh: 90 Inmates of Govt Shelter Home For Girls in Bareilly Test Positive For COVID-19
The fatality rate in the state is 1.6 per cent, Prasad said, adding that the maximum number of cases reported in UP are from the age group of 20 to 40.
Fourth BSF trooper succumbs to Covid-19 in northeast
Imphal/Agartala, Aug 16 : A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper in Manipur succumbed to Covid-19 on Sunday, taking…
Low key Janmashtami celebrations in Agra as corona cases surge
District officials indicated that a programme for conducting large scale random sampling would be started in the rural areas to break the chain.
Poet-lyricist Rahat Indori passes away in Indore after testing Covid positive
Noted Urdu poet and lyricist, Dr Rahat Indori, passed away in Indore on Tuesday afternoon after testing positive…
Containment, contact tracing key to Covid mgmt: Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a review meeting with Chief Ministers or representatives of 10…
97,000 US children test positive for Covid-19 in last two weeks of July, a sharp rise: Study
The Washington Post overnight have had more details of this study by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s…
Coronavirus: Covid hits 3,800 central security personnel in northeast
Many Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and National Disaster Response Force personnel have also tested positive for coronavirus.
Every citizen must fight the Covid war: Experts
Bengaluru, Aug 9 : With the government easing more restrictions under Unlock3.0 to further revive the economy since…
Union MoS Kailash Choudhary tests corona positive
BJP MP Jyotiraditya Scindia and party spokesperson Sambit Patra contracted the virus but have since recovered.
Covid-19 tally nears 21 lakh, with over 42,000 deaths
Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Latest News Live Updates: With 933 deaths being reported on Friday, the death toll touched 42,518.
Maintaining essential health services: operational guidance for the COVID-19 context
Countries around the world are facing the challenge of increased demand for care of people with COVID-19, compounded…
Moderna Covid-19 vax shows promise in mouse studies
Recently, Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine has shown successful results in monkeys as well.
Zenara Pharma gets approval to manufacture, sell Favipiravir
Hyderabad, Aug 5 : Hyderabad-based Zenara Pharma on Wednesday announced that it has received approval from the Drugs…
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Tests Covid Positive, Hospitalised
Dharmendra Pradhan had last week met Home Minister Amit Shah, who was admitted to Medanta on Sunday after testing positive of coronavirus, sources said.
Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah tests positive for Covid-19
Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah tweets he has tested positive for Covid-19, admitted to hospital
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa is undergoing treatment at Manipal Hospital after testing coronavirus positive
Delhi govt bans use of hookah in hotels, restaurants to stem COVID-19 spread
Delhi has so far recorded 1,38,482 COVID-19 cases and 4,021 people have died due to the disease.
Senior CPI-M leader Md Salim tested for Covid +ve
He said that the decision also aimed at avoiding all kinds of risks of infection amongst his friends, family and neighbours.
High population density makes Bihar all the more vulnerable to Covid-19: Nitish
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that the state is definitely facing a threat from coronavirus because of its highest population density in the country and hence needs to remain alert.
Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit tests Covid-19 positive, advised home isolation
A bulletin issued by the Kauvery Hospital where the Governor underwent further tests on Sunday said he has been advised home isolation and a medical team would monitor him.
Karnataka Wakf board permits ‘namaz’ in mosques on Eid
The qazis (priests) have also been advised to complete the namaz, including Khutba in 20 minutes before 8 a.m. and close the mosque soon after.
Covid-19 not necessarily changing with seasons: WHO expert
According to the expert, the Covid-19 was a new respiratory virus which has been behaving differently and not necessarily changing with the seasons.
Aishwarya Arjun tests Covid-19 negative
Aishwarya is the daughter of renowned Tamil actor-filmmaker Arjun Sarja, fondly referred to as "Action King" by fans.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, daughter Aaradhya test negative for COVID-19, discharged from hospital
Earlier, Amitabh Bachchan had dismissed reports that he had tested negative for the virus, calling such reportage "irresponsible, fake and incorrigible lie"
RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav tests negative for Covid-19
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad, who is serving a sentence in the fodder scam, has tested negative for coronavirus, though his attendant has been found positive. The attendant has been quarantined.
Gujarat’s Private Schools ordered to adjust Online Education Fees
Furthermore, according to the Gujarat High Court’s June 19 order, no schools can remove any students from the schools for non-payment of fees.
NSUI activists protest outside MHRD over Sept exams
National Students Union of India (NSUI) activists on Tuesday staged a protest outside the Ministry of Human Resource…
Immunotherapy safe for patients with Covid-19, cancer: Study
Researchers have now shown that immunotherapy doesn’t necessarily worsen complications for patients with both Covid-19 and cancer. “Many…
AIIMS-National Grand Rounds on COVID-19
The discussions will be led by Prof. Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS New Delhi.
Rahul Gandhi slams Modi’s ‘Atmanirbhar’ call, questions priorities
Continuing his attack on the Modi government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday taunted the much-hyped ‘Atmanirbhar’ (self…
South Africa outbreak should be wake-up call for continent: WHO
The WHO welcomed news that AstraZeneca’s experimental vaccine was safe and produced an immune response in early-stage clinical trials in healthy volunteers.
G20 finance officials pledge immediate, exceptional measures to address COVID-19
The G20 countries have been holding frequent meetings to address various aspects of the global impacts of COVID-19 to promote collaboration to address them.
Saudi to restrict entry to holy sites from Sunday
Starting from Sunday, Saudi authorities will impose a ban on entering holy sites without a permit as the…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan And Daughter Aaradhya, Both Covid Positive, Taken To Mumbai Hospital
Aishwarya and her daughter Aaradhya had tested positive for Coronavirus a day after Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan tested Covid-19 positive.
Priyanka Gandhi raps Uttar Pradesh govt over handling of corona crisis
New Delhi: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday once again attacked the Uttar Pradesh government over…
‘Dangerous blood clots form in leg arteries of Covid-19 patients’
The clots in the Covid-19 patients were significantly larger and affected arteries higher up in the leg with greater frequency than those in controls. Death or limb amputation was more common in Covid-19 patients.
United Nations updates COVID-19 humanitarian response appeal
Recent estimates suggest up to 6,000 children could die every day from preventable causes as a result of direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19.
Jailed activist-poet Varavara Rao tests Covid positive
‘He has been found positive for COVID-19, but his condition is stable, no symptoms of COVID-19 have been found, he is having general weakness,’ a doctor treating him has said
Telangana Cong headquarters shut due to Covid-19 cases
The Congress shut the Gandhi Bhavan, its headquarters, here on Wednesday, for a week after some workers at…
Bengal transport staff demand safety after corona positive case
Kolkata, Jul 14 (IANS): A group of employees of state-run West Bengal Surface Transport Corporation on Tuesday staged protest…
Another Odisha MLA tests positive for COVID-19
Bhubaneswar, Jul 14 (PTI) Ruling Biju Janata Dal MLA Sudhanshu Shekhar Parida has tested positive for COVID-19, the…
Record 608 new corona cases in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 14 (IANS): A record 608 new coronavirus cases were detected in Kerala on Tuesday, taking the state’s…
J&K BJP chief Ravinder Raina tests corona positive
Ravinder Raina, president of the Jammu and Kashmir BJP party tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, doctors said.…
India’s Covid cases cross 9L-mark with over 28K new cases
India recorded a spike of more than 28,000 cases for the second consecutive day in the last 24…
11 more deaths take UK COVID-19 death toll to 44,830
London, July 14 (IANS) Another 11 COVID-19 patients have died in Britain as of Sunday afternoon, bringing the…
Global coronavirus infections top 13 million
Worldwide coronavirus infections passed 13 million on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, marking another milestone in the…
Sachin Pilot’s office sealed in Jaipur
Pilot is in Delhi and has triggered a political storm by declaring that the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government in Rajasthan is in crisis as a total of 30 MLAs are supporting his camp.
COVID-19: 48 including 28 cops test positive at Telangana Raj Bhavan
Ten staff and 10 family members who tested positive were admitted to Government Ayurveda Hospital for treatment.
Amitabh’s message on COVID-19 inspired millions: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, July 12 : Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday wished speedy recovery to actor Amitabh Bachchan.…
New method pressed into service to curb Covid spread in Thane
In a bid to control the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) in…
Record single day spike takes AP Covid tally to 23,814
Amaravati, July 9 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh reported yet another record single day spike as 1,555 positive cases surfaced…
Delhi Police ASI succumbs to Covid-19
A Delhi Police ASI on Thursday succumbed to Covid-19, a senior police officer said. Jeevan Singh was posted…
How remdesivir can save lives in nations with lower hospital capacity
The mortality rate for Covid-19 in ICUs varies from country to country and hospital to hospital, so the number of lives saved from increased ICU capacity would also vary, the study said.
Cabinet approves extension of PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana till November
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the extension of the deadline for availing the benefits of "Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana" for Ujjwala beneficiaries by three months with effect from 1 July 2020, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said.
Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus
Brazil has reported by far the highest number of coronavirus cases in Latin America and is second only to the United States.
Covid-19: Ex-state BJP Prez Suresh Amonkar dies; 8th death in Goa
Panaji, July 6 : Former BJP state President and ex-Goa Health Minister Suresh Amonkar, who had tested positive…
Antibodies that could shield kids from rare, polio-like disease
Researchers at the Vanderbilt Vaccine Center isolated antibody-producing blood cells from the blood of children who had previously been infected by EV-D68.
Biggest single-day jump takes Telangana Covid tally to 18,570
Officials said 987 people recovered during the last 24 hours. The number of recoveries rose to 9,069.
Door-to-door COVID-19 survey underway in Taj city
The death toll in Agra stands at 88. The total number of cases till Thursday morning was 1,241. The recovery rate is 83.07 per cent. The number of hotspots now is 52.
Coronavirus may infect heart cells of Covid-19 patients: Study
New York, July 1 : A team of US scientists, led by an Indian-origin researcher revealed that SARS-CoV-2…
Italy registers record low COVID-19 deaths
As of Tuesday morning, the overall number of COVID-19 cases in Italy stood at 240,436.
Turkey to extend wage support for another month amid COVID-19
Turkey conducted 51,014 tests for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, bringing the overall number of tests carried out so far to 3,331,158, he stated.
WHO says living with COVID-19 to be new normal as global cases top 10 mln
"Six months ago, none of us could have imagined how our world -- and our lives -- would be thrown into turmoil by this new virus," the WHO chief said.
Telangana Home Minister tests positive for COVID-19
Telangana’s Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali tested positive for Covid-19 and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital.…
Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi tests positive for Covid-19
Singhvi is the second Congress leader after Sanjay Jha to test positive for COVID-19. Jha has since recovered in Mumbai.
US Secret Service staff self-isolating after Trump rally
According to Tulsa's fire department, about 6,200 people attended the event - a third of the capacity of the venue, the BBC reported.
MP legislator tests positive after Rajya Sabha poll, triggers panic
The MLAs have decided to isolate themselves in Bhopal for 14 days. They have also dropped their plans to meet Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan after learning about Saklecha''s health.
Spain’s lockdown to be lifted after 98 days
The COVID-19 state of alarm was also initially imposed for 15 days but was eventually extended six times.
Owens opts out of RAW taping after wrestler tests COVID-19 positive: report
Weekly shows RAW and SmackDown have been allowed to go ahead as per usual while monthly pay-per-view events have also been held without fans in the stands.
Italian PM urges national cohesion ahead of summit on recovery plan
Rome, June 18 (IANS) Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte urged national cohesion among the country”s political forces, ahead…