Punjab Board Exams Postponed Further

Punjab Board has further postponed the board examinations in the state. The Board had earlier postponed the board examinations and had rescheduled the exams from April 1.

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Mike Pompeo, S Jaishankar Discuss Coronavirus Situation In India, US

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke over phone to discuss a coordinated effort by India and the US to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that has so far...

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Woman Finds 14-Foot Python On Her Doorstep. See Viral Pics

A woman in Australia recently received the shock of her life when she opened her front door to find a huge python resting outside.

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How Neil's Daughter Nurvi "Convinced" Him To Tie His Hair In A Ponytail

We just can't seem to get enough of this super cute picture

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"To Prevent Rebound": China Bans Big Events To Curb Second COVID-19 Wave

Sports bodies in China have been banned from organising events that will draw large crowds until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak, the country's National Sports Bureau said in a...

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Xerox Ends Hostile Bid to Buy HP Amid COVID-19 Uncertainty

Xerox on Tuesday dropped its unwelcomed bid to buy computer and printer maker HP for about $36 billion, blaming market turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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From Money Heist to Modern Family, TV Shows to Watch in April

Money Heist season 4, Modern Family season 11 finale, Four More Shots Please! season 2, Fauda season 3, Panchayat TVF, Defending Jacob, Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels,...

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In Viral Video, Girl Refuses To Let Her Father Leave Home During Lockdown

Coronavirus Lockdown: A video of a little girl refusing to let her father step out of the house during the ongoing nation-wide lockdown has earned a lot of praise on social media.

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"Close Coordination Imperative": Top US, India Diplomats Discuss COVID-19

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke over phone to discuss a coordinated effort by India and the US to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that has so far...

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After Telangana, Andhra Pradesh To Defer Salaries Of Government Employees

The Andhra Pradesh government late on Tuesday night announced deferment of salaries to its employees, including the Chief Minister, Cabinet Minister and IAS officers.

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China Ground Zero Lockdown May Have Prevented 70,000 Virus Cases: Experts

China's decision to lock down the city of Wuhan, ground zero for the global COVID-19 pandemic, may have prevented more than 700,000 new cases by delaying the spread of the virus, researchers said...

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Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, California Plans To Release 3,500 Prisoners

The prison system in the largest US state of California plans to release about 3,500 non-violent inmates early to help mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 illness, officials said Tuesday.

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Vivo S6 With 5G Support, Quad Rear Cameras, 4,500mAh Battery Launched

Vivo S6 is official in China, and the phone comes with Exynos processor and a quad camera setup at the back. The phone has a waterdrop-style notch display, and it packs a large 4,500mAh battery...

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Musk Offers FDA-Approved Ventilators Free of Cost to Hospitals

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday the company has extra FDA-approved ventilators that can be shipped free of cost to hospitals within regions where the electric carmaker delivers.

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28 Students Who Returned To US After Mexico Spring Break Have Coronavirus

Twenty-eight students who returned to Texas after spring break at Mexico's Cabo San Lucas beach resort have tested positive for coronavirus, although Mexican officials pushed back against the...

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Coronavirus India Live Updates: Nearly 1,400 Total Cases, 35 Deaths

As India entered the second-week of lockdown, 1,397 positive coronavirus cases have been confirmed across the nation with 35 deaths, the health ministry data showed. Of the total cases, 123 people...

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Saudi Arabia Asks Muslims To Defer Hajj Plans Over Coronavirus

Saudi Arabia's hajj minister asked Muslims on Tuesday to temporarily defer preparations for the annual pilgrimage amid uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic.

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6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits US State Of Idaho

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit the western US state of Idaho on Tuesday with no immediate reports of damage or fatalities.

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Meghan's Homecoming To Los Angeles, Prince Harrry Plunges Into Unknown

Every starry-eyed ingenue arriving in Los Angeles faces the same question: how to catch that big break in Hollywood? For Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, it's far more complicated.

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All 2,100 Evacuated From Delhi Mosque, Search On For Positive Cases

All 2,100 people have been evacuated from a building in south Delhi's Nizamuddin after nearly a 100 people tested positive for COVID-19. Hundreds of people had been staying at "Markaz Nizamuddin", the...

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Indian-Origin Virologist In South Africa Dies Of Coronavirus Infection

World-renowned virologist Gita Ramjee has become the first Indian-origin South African to have died after contracting the novel coronavirus that has killed five people in the country.

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865 COVID-19 Patients Dead in 24 Hours In US, Highest In One Day: Report

The coronavirus pandemic killed a record 865 people in the United States in the 24 hours until Tuesday evening, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

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US Planning To Impose Ban On Travel From Brazil, Says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is strongly considering a ban on travel from Brazil, where his close ally Jair Bolsonaro dismisses the danger of the coronavirus.

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Microsoft Says Skype Users Surge 70 Percent Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The number of people using Microsoft's Skype video calling system has surged by 70 percent in a month to 40 million people presently, as more individuals stay home due to the coronavirus outbreak, the...

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Microsoft Is Replacing Office 365 With Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 will replace Office 365 on April 21, the Redmond company announced through an online briefing on Monday. Microsoft also announced Teams for consumers and a Family Sharing app.

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Delhi Mosque Sealed After 7 COVID-19 Deaths, 850 Moved Out For Quarantine

A religious gathering at a mosque in Delhi has been linked to seven coronavirus deaths and 200 people with symptoms linked to COVID-19 are being tested. Early this morning, the Markaz Nizamuddin - the...

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5 New Coronavirus Cases In Maharashtra; Count Rises To 225

Five more people tested positive for coronavirus in Maharashtra on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 225, a health official said.

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India Post: Recruitment Status Of GDS, Other Posts

Among the various posts for which India Post conducts recruitment throughout the year is Gramin Dak Sevak or GDS. Class 10 pass candidates are eligible for this post.

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US Coordinating With India To Arrange Return Of Stranded Citizens

The Trump administration is coordinating with the Indian government to evacuate stranded American citizens from India who have expressed interest to return to the US, a top official in Washington has...

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US Coronavirus Death Count Crosses 3,000, Over 1.6 Lakh Infected

The US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic passed 3,000 on Monday, according to the running tally compiled by the Johns Hopkins University, with more than 163,000 confirmed cases.

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Uttar Pradesh Man Calls COVID-19 Helpline For Samosas. Then...

When one man began to call the COVID-19 helpline asking for samosas, authorities decided to deliver the snack to him - along with a tough lesson.

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68-Year-Old Man Dies In Kerala, Second Coronavirus Death In State

A 68-year-old man died of the novel coronavirus in Thiruvananthapuram, taking the number of COVID-19 deaths in Kerala to two, the government said on Tuesday.

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Money Heist, Extraction, The Departed, and More on Netflix in April

Money Heist season 4, Chris Hemsworth in Extraction movie, Ana de Armas on Netflix, The Departed, Pacific Rim: Uprising, Vir Das' Hasmukh, Yours Sincerely, Kanan Gill, Mindy Kaling's Never Have I...

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Indians May Have To Wait For Green Card For Decades Amid Backlog: Report

Employment-based backlog for legal permanent US residency is expected to double by 2030 and Indians will have to wait for decades for the coveted Green Card, according to a latest Congressional...

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Paying My Employees Despite Lockdown: Vijay Mallya Seeks Centre's Help

Fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya today said all his companies had ceased operations and sought help from the Indian government in sending employees of his company home.

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Lockdown Leaves Truck Drivers Stranded; Goods Rotting, Not Enough Food

Truckers across India are in a state of limbo as most trucks are stuck where they are as a result of the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus. This has resulted in supplies in many...

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Airbnb To Pay Hosts $250 Million For Cancellations Due To Coronavirus

Airbnb on Monday said it is devoting $250 million to help would-be hosts survive financial losses from refunds given to guests who cancelled travel plans due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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"Most H-1B Workers From India...": Visa Holders' Petition Fearing Layoffs

Fearing massive layoffs in America due to the coronavirus crisis that is hitting businesses around the globe, foreign technology professionals on H-1B visas, the most sought after among Indians,...

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Doctor Dies Allegedly After Taking Anti-Malarial Drug As Virus Prevention

A doctor at a private hospital in Assam's Guwahati died of a heart-attack on Saturday, after he allegedly consumed anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, which is being used for the treatment of...

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Facebook, Twitter Remove Brazilian President's Video On Virus Quarantine

"We remove content on Facebook and Instagram that violates our terms of use, which do not allow misinformation that could cause physical harm to individuals," Facebook said in a statement in...

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"Send Selfies Every Hour," Those Under Home Quarantine In Karnataka Told

Those under home quarantine in Karnataka, the southern state which has recorded more than 80 coronavirus cases and three deaths so far, have been asked to send their selfies every hour to the state...

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Virus May Cut China's Growth Rate By Half: World Bank

The coronavirus pandemic's economic fallout could cause China's growth to come to a standstill while driving 11 million more people in East Asia into poverty, the World Bank warned Monday.

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Coronavirus Updates: 1251 Cases Confirmed In India

With 227 people tested positive in less than 24 hours, India on Monday saw the sharpest spike in coronavirus cases in a single day ever since the spread of the virus became known in the country.

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G20 Ministers Agree To Keep Markets Open, Tackle Supply Disruptions

Trade ministers from the Group of 20 major economies agreed on Monday to keep their markets open and ensure the continued flow of vital medical supplies, equipment and other essential goods as the...

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Man Tries To Teach Dog How To Drive Car, Arrested After High-Speed Chase

A resident of the western US state of Washington was arrested following a high-speed chase that left officers dumbfounded after they found the man's pit bull behind the wheel.

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UK Mission In India Gets Ready To Evacuate Britons Stuck Amid Lockdown

The United Kingdom mission in New Delhi on Tuesday asked its nationals stranded in India amid coronavirus lockdown to send their details as London announced worldwide flight package to evacuate...

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Fire At 16th Floor Of Kolkata Apartment, 10 Fire Engines On Spot

A huge fire broke out on the 16th floor of an apartment in Kolkata this morning. Ten fire engines are at the spot, trying to douse the flames.

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Watch a Rick and Morty Anime Short as You Wait for Rest of Season 4

While the second half of Rick and Morty season 4 still doesn't have a release date, Adult Swim gave us a surprise short film over the weekend called "Samurai & Shogun", which as you can expect,...

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Maharashtra Coronavirus Cases Rises To 215 From 203

The number of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra climbed to 215 on Monday as 12 more people tested positive for coronavirus in the state, a health official said.

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Stay Home, Paramilitary Tells Locals In UP Town Near Delhi, Now Sealed

Six days into the nationwide lockdown to fight the highly infectious coronavirus or COVID-19, the borders are being sealed in Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh near Delhi, a day after the...

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SoftBank-Backed OneWeb Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plan, Cuts Jobs

OneWeb, the satellite operator backed by Japan's SoftBank Group, said it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to pursue a sale of its business and and has cut its workforce amid the coronavirus...

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Indian-Americans Set Up Helpline For Members Hit By Virus Outbreak

Several eminent Indian-American groups in the US have raised funds and deployed volunteers to help community members, including first responders, health workers, students and labourers in America and...

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Viral: Alia Bhatt And Ranbir Kapoor Spotted Together Amid Lockdown

Several fan clubs have shared the viral clip on their respective pages

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ICMAI Begins Webinars For Cost Accountant Students

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has started delivering webinars for students to help them keep up with studies.

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Twitter Removes Two Bolsonaro Tweets Questioning Virus Quarantine

Two tweets by Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro in which he questioned quarantine measures aimed at containing the novel coronavirus were removed Sunday, on the grounds that they violated the social...

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How Minister Who Chanted "Go Corona" Is Spending Time During Lockdown

Amid the coronavirus gloom and the nationwide 21-day lockdown, Union minister Ramdas Athawale, who raised the chant of "Go Corona Go", is using the time to improve his fitness by cycling and...

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Rumours, Reports That 21-Day Lockdown Will Be Extended Baseless: Centre

"Rumours and media reports" claiming that the 21-day lockdown to check the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19 would be extended are "baseless", the government asserted on Monday.

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At Telangana Coronavirus Victim's Funeral, No Family, Just Health Workers

A 74-year-old man in Telangana was the first person in the state to die of coronavirus on Saturday. His samples, which were taken after his death three days ago, tested positive for the highly...

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Prohibitory Orders In Kerala District, Day After Migrant Workers Stage Protest

Prohibitory orders under section 144, CrPC were issued in Kottayam district on Monday, a day after a village near Changanassery saw a massive protest by hundreds of migrant workers, violating the...

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Viral Video Of Reporter Fleeing Bison Herd Inspires Funniest Memes

A video going massively viral online shows the moment a TV reporter was forced to cut short the segment he was filming and run to safety as a herd of bison began approaching him.

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PM Modi Shares What Is Helping Him Through Coronavirus Lockdown

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today posted animated yoga videos in response to a question on his Sunday radio show about how he was keeping himself active during the three-week lockdown to fight...

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Twitter Removes Brazilian President's Posts Questioning Virus Quarantine

Two tweets by Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro in which he questioned quarantine measures aimed at containing the novel coronavirus were removed Sunday, on the grounds that they violated the social...

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"General Motors Doing Fantastic Job": Trump's Abrupt Praise For Automaker

President Donald Trump, who excoriated General Motors Co on Friday and invoked emergency powers to compel the production of badly needed ventilators to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, has abruptly...

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Kareena Wins The Internet With Her "Workout Pout" - Yes, It's A Thing

"The workout pout... It's a thing... Really!" wrote Kareena Kapoor

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"Have To Release Those Ventilators": Trump Accuses Hospitals Of Hoarding

President Donald Trump accused hospitals on Sunday of hoarding ventilators that are in scarce supply across the United States as the coronavirus spreads, adding any hospitals not using the devices...

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China Defends Against Incoming Second Wave Of Coronavirus

A growing number of imported coronavirus cases in China risked fanning a second wave of infections when domestic transmissions had "basically been stopped", a senior health official said on Sunday,...

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Coronavirus Count Over 1,000, India Orders Sealing Of State Borders

The government on Sunday asked states to ensure the 21-day lockdown, asking them to help curb the exodus of migrant workers from cities, as the overall number of COVID-19 positive people crossed the...

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Grammy-Winning Singer John Prine In "Critical" Condition With Coronavirus

Grammy-winning American singer John Prine has been hospitalized for coronavirus and is in "critical" condition, his family said Sunday.

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Country Music Star Joe Diffie Dies Of Coronavirus

Joe Diffie, a Grammy award-winning country music singer who had several chart-topping hits in the 1990s, has died of coronavirus. He was 61.

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Shahid Kapoor Makes Pancakes For Wife Mira Rajput. Her Reaction

Mira Rajput shared a couple of pictures on her Instagram story

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Viral Video: Leopard Pulls Off Incredible Backflip To Catch Its Prey

The video, shared by Indian Forest Services officer Susanta Nanda on Twitter, shows a leopard climbing a tree and pulling off an incredible backflip to catch its prey - an unlucky monkey.

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Coronavirus: IIM Indore Postpones IPMAT 2020

The last date of registration for the test has also been extended till Monday, April 20, 2020 (original date was Monday, March 30, 2020).

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World's Largest Glove Maker Expects Shortage As Coronavirus Fight Spikes

Malaysia's Top Glove Corporation Bhd, which makes one in every five gloves globally, expects a product shortage as demand from Europe and the United States spikes because of the widening coronavirus...

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Covid-19: IIT Roorkee Resumes Teaching Through Digital Mode

COVID-19: IIT Roorkee has resumed teaching learning utilising digital content sharing with students over the internet.

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With 42 Corona Cases, Tamil Nadu To Launch Massive Containment Drive Today

Tamil Nadu will launch a Corona Containment Drive today in a bid to break the coronavirus spread as the number of positive cases in the state rose to 42.

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PM Modi Addresses Mann Ki Baat On COVID-19: Highlights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses his first "Mann Ki Baat" radio address during the three-week shutdown necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic that has crippled several nations.

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"We're Home Now...": Tom Hanks Shares Health Update After Returning To US

Hollywood star Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson gave their first health update on Saturday (local time) since returning to the United States.

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Twinkle On Akshay Donating Rs 25 Cr To COVID-19 Relief: He "Makes Me Proud"

"I asked him if he was sure as it was such a massive amount and we needed to liquidate funds," wrote Twinkle Khanna

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Love In Time Of COVID-19: He Saw Her On A Roof, Used Drone To Ask Her Out

A New York man has broken the Internet after using a drone to get himself a date with a woman on a neighbouring rooftop.

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Federal Prisoner Becomes First US Inmate To Die From Coronavirus

Patrick Jones, a 49-year-old prisoner in Louisiana who was serving a 27-year prison term for a drug charge, became the first federal inmate to die from COVID-19, the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)...

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She Gave India's First COVID-19 Testing Kit A Day Before Giving Birth

Industrialist Anand Mahindra and actor Soni Razdan are among the thousands who are applauding the efforts of Minal Dakhave Bhosale - the virologist behind India's first coronavirus testing kit.

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No Air, Train Travel For People With COVID-19 Symptoms: Justin Trudeau

Canada will not allow anyone displaying symptoms of the COVID-19 respiratory illness to board domestic flights or inter-city passenger trains, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday, the...

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Samsung Galaxy M11 Alleged Specifications, Renders Leaked Ahead of Launch

A new leak has surfaced online, claiming to bring us another look at this upcoming Samsung smartphone. The leak includes various official-looking renders of the Galaxy M11 as well as the alleged...

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Indian Students Stranded In UK Urge PM Modi To Rescue Them

Hundreds of Indian students stranded in the UK have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to organise a rescue flight amid the ongoing travel ban enforced by India to control the spread of the...

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"Stay Home, Save Lives": Boris Johnson, In Isolation, Writes To Britons

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is self-isolating at 10 Downing Street after testing positive for coronavirus, will write to every UK household to urge people to stay at home.

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Delivery Agent Who Walked 200 km From Delhi Amid Lockdown Dies On Highway

A 38-year-old man, who had walked over 200 km from Delhi to reach his home in Madhya Pradesh after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown to spread of coronavirus, died on the way.

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14-Day Mandatory Quarantine For Lakhs Of Migrants Returning To UP, Bihar

A 14-day quarantine in state-run camps is mandatory for lakhs of migrant labourers who are returning to their hometowns in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in special buses amid a nationwide lockdown over...

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28-Day Paid Leave For Noida COVID-19 Patients, Daily Wage For Workers

Any worker or employee infected with coronavirus and in isolation for treatment will get 28 days of paid leave from their employer across Noida and Greater Noida, the Gautam Buddh Nagar district...

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India Reports 194 COVID-19 Cases In A Day, Total Rise To 918

The number of coronavirus cases soared to 918 on Saturday including 19 deaths, according to the Union Health Ministry.

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Mi 10 Pro vs Mi 10 vs Mi 10 Lite

In this article, we take a look at how the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Mi 10 Lite stack up against each other in terms of price and specifications. Xiaomi on Friday had unveiled the Mi 10-series smartphones...

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"Quarantine Won't Be Necessary" In New York, Says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump decided late Saturday against imposing a broad lockdown on New York and its neighbors after a strong pushback from local political leaders and warnings of the panic it could...

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In Rare Case, Baby In US Dies From COVID-19

A US infant has died from the COVID-19 illness, officials in the state of Illinois said on Saturday, marking an extremely rare case of juvenile death in the global pandemic.

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"Sorry, Some Will Die": Brazil President On Coronavirus Death Count

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday cast doubt on Sao Paulo's death toll from the coronavirus outbreak and accused the state governor of manipulating the numbers for political ends, without...

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New Research Shows Corona RNA Found In Cruise Ship Even After 17 Days

In what could change the entire debate about how long new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) survives on the surface, new research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that the...

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Anushka Sharma Gives Virat Kohli A Haircut With Kitchen Scissors

Anushka shared the video with this caption: "Meanwhile, in quarantine."

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Rahul Gandhi Makes An Appeal As Migrants March To Homes Amid Lockdown

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi this morning tweeted an appeal to help the migrants trying to reach their homes as India enters fourth day of 21-day "total lockdown", announced by Prime Minister Narendra...

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Cognizant to Give 25 Percent Extra Pay to Some India Employees Amid Lockdown

Cognizant Technology Solutions will pay an extra 25 percent of base pay to some employees in India and the Philippines as a majority of its offshore workforce work from home amid the coronavirus...

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Coronavirus Quarantine Tips: Nutritionist Shares A Weekly Diet Plan For The Lockdown Period

Coronavirus quarantine tips: Do not spend the lockdown period in laziness or without a routine. Try to wake up and sleep at the same time every day and follow this nutritionist-recommended diet plan...

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Government Makes KV Premises Available For COVID-19 Isolation Campus

MHRD has directed Kendriya Vidyalayas to provide their buildings to local administration for temporary housing of suspected COVID-19 cases.

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Inside Ram Charan's Birthday With Wife Upasana. She Baked The Cake

"Happy birthday Mr C. Ram Charan, I'm sure you enjoyed you birthday cake," Upasana to Ram Charan

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"Help Us": After Deaths On Coronavirus-Hit Ship, Guests Clamor To Leave

Four passengers have died on a cruise ship off the Pacific coast of Panama and more than 130 others aboard are suffering from influenza-like symptoms, at least two of whom have the coronavirus, the...

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Watch: On Meghalaya Streets, Chief Minister Urges Social Distancing

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma took to the streets on Friday to educate people about the practice of social distancing as the number of coronavirus cases continue to spike across the country.

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Apple Releases COVID-19 Screening App, Website

Apple and the White House said on Friday that the iPhone maker worked with the Trump administration and federal agencies to release an app and website that will direct users to guidance from the...

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'Ramayan', 'Mahabharat' Return Amid Lockdown; More Iconic Shows To Follow

After a huge demand on social media, national broadcaster Doordarshan, popularly called DD, is bringing back the epics of Ramayan and Mahabharat for its audience across the country and abroad.

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US Lab Unveils Portable 5-Minute Coronavirus Test

A US-based lab has unveiled a portable test that can tell if someone has COVID-19 in as little as five minutes, it said in a statement Friday.

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COVID-19: Trump Announces 1 Lakh Ventilators In 100 Days To Help Allies

The United States is ready to supply a large number of ventilators needed by its friends and allies in their fight against the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump said on Friday.

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110 New Cases In 24 Hours, COVID-19 Count Crosses 800-Mark: 10 Points

India saw the highest jump in coronavirus or COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours with 110 patients testing positive for the highly contagious illness in different parts of the country. The total is...

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110 New Cases Take Coronavirus Count Over 800 In India, 19 Dead

The number of coronavirus cases in the country has crossed 800-mark, with a big jump of 110 new cases reported within the last 24 hours.

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All Odisha Assembly Staff Told To Go On Home Quarantine Over COVID-19

Odisha Assembly Speaker SN Patro on Friday asked all the Vidhan Sabha employees to go on home quarantine after the state's third COVID-19 patient came in contact with one of the staffers.

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Customer Leaves $10,000 Tip Anonymously In US Restaurant

A customer left a $10,000 tip to be divided among the employees of a Florida restaurant, a day before it was forced to close because of the coronavirus outbreak, the owner said.

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Baby Named After UP Cop Who Helped Man Reach Pregnant Wife Amid Lockdown

A woman named her newborn after the police officer who helped her husband reach Bareilly amid lockdown when she was delivering the baby.

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China's Coronavirus Epicentre Eases Travel Restrictions Post Lockdown

The Chinese city of 11 million people that was Ground Zero for what became the global coronavirus pandemic partly reopened Saturday, after more than two months of almost total isolation.

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China Dialling Back Coronavirus Conspiracy Claims, US Says

China has retreated from spreading conspiracy theories online in the developing world alleging US involvement in the coronavirus pandemic after finding limited traction, a US official said Friday.

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9-Month-Old, 4 Family Members Test Positive For Coronavirus In Bengal

Five members of a family, including three children, tested positive for COVID-19 in West Bengal on Friday, taking the number of such cases in the state to 15, a senior health official said.

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Israel Says Rocket Fired From Gaza After Month-Long Hiatus

A rocket was fired at southern Israel from the Gaza Strip on Friday night, setting off air raid sirens and sending thousands of residents into bomb shelters, Israel's military said.

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Spyder on Apple Arcade Will Help You Beat the Lockdown COVID-19 Blues

If you're bored during the lockdown and social distancing, the latest release on Apple Arcade promises family-friendly fun as Agent 8, a robotic spider.

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Huawei Watch GT 2e Smartwatch With Up to 14-Day Battery Life Unveiled

The Huawei Watch GT 2e has a circular dial and it offers a more sporty design than the Huawei Watch GT 2. The battery life is touted to be up to 14 days on a single charge.

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By Public Demand, "Ramayan" Will Air On Doordarshan Again

Ramayan will air on DD National twice a day starting Saturday amid the coronavirus lockdown

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It's A Boy For Ruslaan Mumtaz: "Superhero Born In Difficult Times"

"I genuinely do believe that babies born in times when the world is going through a rough patch come here for a reason," said Ruslaan Mumtaz

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Artist Satish Gujral Dies At 94; "Was Admired For Creativity," Says PM

Padma Vibhushan awardee artistSatish Gujral, known for his versatility across different mediums, died in Delhi last night at the age of 94 after a prolonged illness. He was an architect, painter,...

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Jamia Professor Says He "Failed Non-Muslim Students", Suspended

A controversial tweet by a Jamia Millia Islamia professor stating that he had "failed 15 non-Muslim students" in an exam led to a flurry of criticism, prompting the university to suspend him and order...

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Andhra Pradesh Cancels Annual Exams, All Class 6-9 Students Promoted

The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday decided to cancel the annual examinations for classes VI to IX and promote all students to the next class.

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Netflix's Maska Is a Lazy, Frivolous Joke of a Movie

Our review of Maska, the new Netflix coming-of-age movie of a Parsi boy (Prit Kamani) who has Bollywood ambitions. Manisha Koirala, Shirley Setia also part of Maska cast. Maska release date is March...

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US Space Force Launches First Mission Despite Coronavirus

The United States Space Force launched its first national security mission Thursday, sending an ultra-secure military communication satellite into orbit even as the coronavirus pandemic paralyzes much...

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Meghan Markle's New Life Begins With Return To Old Career - A Disney Gig

Earlier, Harry was heard mentioning former actress Meghan's voice-over abilities to Disney boss Bob Iger

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Yes Bank's Rana Kapoor Seeks Bail Citing Coronavirus Risk In Jail

Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor, currently in judicial custody after arrest on money laundering charges, moved a bail application on Thursday claiming his prevailing medical condition puts him at the...

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Watch: PM Tweets Video Of Young Girl's Message To Father On Coronavirus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared a video of a young girl asking her father to stay back where he is at a time the country is on a 21-day lockdown to fight coronavirus.

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Watch: Rajasthan Doctors Sing To Keep Spirits High Amid COVID-19 Fight

A video that shows a team of health workers from Rajasthan's Bhilwara - about 270 km away from state capital Jaipur - singing together, is being widely circulated on social media as people praise the...

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Internet Firm Restricts Coronavirus-Themed Website Registrations

An Internet firm Namecheap is ending the automated registration of website names that include words or phrases related to the COVID-19 pandemic, an attempt to combat coronavirus-related fraud.

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"Most Photographed" Wall Street Trader Contracts Coronavirus

Could a pair of decades-old, relatively inexpensive drugs be the solution to the novel coronavirus pandemic?

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Nearly 700 Infected In India, 16 Dead

Nearly 700 people have tested positive for the coronavirus infection across the country, with 88 people cases being reported yesterday. The total is now 694 -- including 47 foreigners, 42 people who...

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RBI Chief's Media Address At 10 am After Centre Declares COVID-19 Relief

RBI chief Shaktikanta Das will address the media at 10 am, the central bank has tweeted, as economic uncertainty prevails amid lockdown over coronavirus pandemic.

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US Said to Bring New Measures to Block Huawei's Global Chip Supply

Senior officials in the Trump administration agreed to new measures to restrict the global supply of chips to China's Huawei Technologies, sources familiar with the matter said, as the White House...

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Dogs Being Trained In UK To Sniff Out COVID-19, Says Charity

A British charity has teamed up with scientists to see whether dogs could help detect COVID-19 through their keen sense of smell, they said on Friday.

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Coronavirus: Canada Objects To US Plan To Post Troops At Border

Canada opposes a plan by the United States to send troops to its northern frontier to catch border jumpers who may be carrying COVID-19, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday.

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Coronavirus Deaths Could Top 1.8 Million Even With Tough Response: Study

The death count from the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe could hit 1.8 million worldwide this year even with swift and stringent measures to stop it, according to a study from Britain's...

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US Space Force Launches First Mission Despite Coronavirus

The United States Space Force launched its first national security mission Thursday, sending an ultra-secure military communication satellite into orbit even as the coronavirus pandemic paralyzes much...

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Eurozone Given 2 Weeks To Find Coronavirus Response

EU leaders on Thursday gave eurozone finance ministers a fortnight to come up with a stronger response to the economic havoc wrought by the coronavirus pandemic.

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3 Who Returned From Abroad First To Be Infected With Coronavirus In Goa

Three persons with a history of travel to Spain, Australia and US have tested positive for coronavirus or COVID-19 in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said early on Thursday. These are the first...

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What Justin Bieber Looks Like After Wife Hailey Gave Him A Facial

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin have been keeping their Instafam busy with glimpses of their quarantine diaries

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US Condemns "Horrific ISIS Attack" On Gurdwara In Afghanistan

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday condemned the terrorist attack on a Gurdwara in Afghanistan that left 27 killed.

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Actress Nimmi Dies At 88. "You Were Part Of The RK Family," Tweets Rishi

Mourning Nimmi, actor Rishi Kapoor said, "RIP. Thank you, Nimmi aunty for all the blessings and love for Bobby on its premiere release.

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"Solidarity With India, Lockdown Comprehensive, Robust": UN On COVID-19

The UN has expressed solidarity with India in its fight against coronavirus, with a top official at the world body's health agency praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 21-day nationwide lockdown as...

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Realme India CEO Offers First Look at Realme Smartwatch

Realme smartwatch's upcoming launch is hardly a secret, however Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth offered the first glimpse of the wearable in the latest #AskMadhav episode on YouTube.

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Chaos At Telangana-Andhra Border As Hundreds Try To Get Home

Hundreds of people, mostly students, were seen standing in queues outside police stations across Hyderabad as authories began issuing passes to those who wished to return to their hometowns,asthe...

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Lockdown Not Enough, "Find, Isolate, Test, Treat": WHO On Coronavirus

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday said that lockdowns, being implemented by several countries to combat COVID-19, will not be enough to eradicate the virus from the world.

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US Reports Over 1,000 Virus Deaths, Total Cases Cross 68,000: Tracker

The number of deaths caused by the novel coronavirus rose to 1,031 in the United States on Wednesday, with 68,572 confirmed cases nationwide, a tracker run by the Johns Hopkins University showed.

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Cyber-Security Experts Come Together to Fight Coronavirus-Related Hacking

An international group of nearly 400 volunteers with expertise in cyber-security formed on Wednesday to fight hacking related to the novel coronavirus.

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Amazon Pauses Merchant Loan Repayments Amid Coronavirus

Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday said it temporarily would not require sellers in its marketplace to repay loans it had made to them, as merchants confront the prospect of declining sales during the...

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Group Asks Court To Free People From Assam Detention Camps Amid COVID-19

Amid the national lockdown over the COVID-19 pandemic, a rights group from Assam has asked the Chief Justice of India to release "declared foreigners" from six detention centres in the state on...

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Coronavirus Cases Cross 600 As India Starts 3-Week Lockdown

More than a billion people locked themselves on Wednesday as governments stepped up their efforts against the coronavirus pandemic which has left 10 dead in the country. The world's largest shutdown...

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No Local Virus Transmission For 2nd Day In China, Imported Cases Rise

Mainland China reported a second consecutive day of no new local coronavirus infections as the epicentre of the epidemic Hubei province opened its borders, but imported cases rose as Beijing ramped up...

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Coronavirus Death Count Crosses 20,000, 3 Billion Under Lockdown

More than three billion people around the world were living under lockdown on Wednesday as governments stepped up their efforts against the coronavirus pandemic which has left more than 20,000 people...

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Flipkart to Resume Sale of Essential Products Amid Lockdown

Walmart's Flipkart will resume e-commerce services for essential products after receiving centre and state government assurances on the safety of its delivery staff and a hassle-free supply chain.

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Huawei P40 Series Launch Set for Today: All You Need to Know

Huawei P40 series, which is expected to include the regular Huawei P40 alongside the Huawei P40 Pro and Huawei P40+, is set to launch at an online-only event. The new series is expected to come with...

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Ex-FBI Agent Who Went Missing In 2007 Dies In Iran Custody, Says Family

The former FBI agent Bob Levinson, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 2007, has died in Iranian custody, his family said Wednesday.

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Coronavirus Could Become Seasonal, Says Top US Scientist

There is a strong chance the new coronavirus could return in seasonal cycles, a senior US scientist said Wednesday, underscoring the urgent need to find a vaccine and effective treatments.

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Will Work With India To Combat COVID-19 Outbreak, Says Top US Diplomat

Senior US diplomat Alice Wells on Thursday echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to keep fighting spirits high against the coronavirus pandemic, saying that United States will work alongside...

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US Freezes Overseas Troop Movements In Coronavirus Lockdown

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper ordered a 60-day freeze Wednesday on moves by US troops and civilian defense employees overseas in an effort to halt the spread of the coronavirus.

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"Disinformation": Mike Pompeo Attacks China Over Coronavirus

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that the Group of Seven powers were united in opposing China's coronavirus "disinformation," but European allies emphasized cooperation to fight the...

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New Zealand Mosque Shooter Pleads Guilty To All Charges: Police

The Australian accused of carrying out last year's mass shooting at two New Zealand mosques that claimed 51 lives pleaded guilty to all charges Thursday in a surprise change of mind, police said.

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"At A Time Like This...": Omar Abdullah Slams Centre On Mehbooba Mufti

Omar Abdullah, released yesterday from detention in Kashmir after nearly eight months, urged the government to do the same for another former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, and...

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Centre Asks States To Ensure Unhindered Operations Of Essential Services

The Centre has asked the state governments to ensure unhindered operation of essential services and their seamless availability for the general public during the 21-day lockdown period announced to...

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Sonam Kapoor Sends Love From Delhi On Mom Sunita Kapoor's Birthday

"I wish I was there while you cut your cake," wrote Sonam Kapoor

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Ahead Of Temple Work, Ram Lalla Shifted To Makeshift Structure In Ayodhya

The idol of Ram Lalla was shifted to a makeshift temple at Manas Bhawan in Ayodhya at 4 am on Wednesday on the first day of Navratri. The deity has been seated on a silver throne, weighing about 9.5...

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Bengaluru Residents Stock Up On Essentials Ahead Of 21-Day Lockdown

Soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared a 21-day lockdown across the country, India's tech hub witnessed cautious buying of essential goods by the denizens on Tuesday night.

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Online Gaming Booms as Virus Lockdowns Keep Millions at Home

Internet providers have scrambled to shore up their networks in the face of surging demand. Gaming traffic on Verizon's network shot up an "unprecedented" 75 percent in the space of a week, the US...

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Move In Together Or Stay Apart, UK Tells Couples Hit By Lockdown

As Britons adapt to a coronavirus lockdown, one of the country's top doctors had this advice for non-cohabiting couples: now may be the time to test the strength of your relationship.

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"Celebrations Not As Usual": PM's Spring Festival Greetings Amid Lockdown

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted a series of greetings this morning to citizens across states on their spring festivals and traditional New Year. He said the celebrations amid the lockdown over...

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Follow Lockdown Or May Have To Order Shoot-At-Sight: KCR

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Tuessday said his government would be compelled to impose total curfew and "shoot-at-sight" orders if people violated lockdown to fight the spread of...

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Flipkart Suspends Services as India Enters 21-Day Coronavirus Lockdown

Flipkart has temporarily suspended its operations as India enters a complete lockdown for 21 days. The announcement from Walmart-owned e-retailer comes after Amazon halted orders for non-essential...

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US First Coronavirus Death Was Teen In "Good Health"

The first known death of a child due to the novel coronavirus in the United States was a teenager in previously good health, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Tuesday.

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India Stays Indoors As Complete 21-Day Lockdown Begins

Over 1.3 billion people will go under "total lockdown" from today for three weeks as India looks to contain the spread of coronavirus. The drastic measure was needed to "save its every citizen, you,...

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Yogi Adityanath's Temple Run Hours After PM's Appeal To Avoid Gatherings

Less than 12 hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day national lockdown over coronavirus fears, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was in Ayodhya and participated in an...

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"Little Humour Doesn't Hurt": Omar Abdullah's Meme On Detention, Lockdown

Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who was freed after nearly eight months in detention, on Wednesday tweeted a picture that mocked timing of his release.

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"Here's The Ocean, Everybody": Virtual Tourism In Virus-Hit California

"Here is the ocean, everybody!" announced Adam Duford, as his guided tour of Santa Monica arrived at the world-famous beach.

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Online Tutors Boosting Incomes as Demand Surges Due to Coronavirus Lockdowns

Online platforms like 51Talk of China Online Education Group and RareJob Philippines, and a host of smaller local Philippine outfits, have seen demand and usage soar since February, bucking the...

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Jagdish Devda Appointed Protem Speaker Of Madhya Pradesh Assembly

Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon on Tuesday appointed senior MLA and former minister Jagdish Devda as Protem Speaker of the state Assembly, officials said.

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Coronavirus: Russia To Airlift Hundreds Of Tourists Stuck In Delhi, Goa

Russian airlines on Wednesday will bring back to Moscow hundreds of Russians stranded in India's New Delhi and Goa by the coronavirus outbreak, the air transport authority said.

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US Playwright Terrence McNally Dies Of Coronavirus Complications

Terrence McNally, a revered American playwright, librettist and screenwriter whose long career earned him four Tony awards and an Emmy, died Tuesday following coronavirus complications. He was 81...

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New York Now Epicentre Of US Coronavirus Outbreak

New York state suffered another quick and brutal rise in the number of coronavirus cases on Tuesday as officials raced to make more hospital beds available and the World Health Organization said the...

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Iran Rejects Help From "Foreign Forces" As Coronavirus Deaths Near 2,000

A senior Iranian official Tuesday ruled out help from "foreign forces" to deal with the coronavirus epidemic after an offer from a France-based medical charity, as the country's death toll from the...

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Saudi King To Chair G20 Video Talks On Coronavirus On Thursday

Saudi Arabia's King Salman will chair an emergency virtual summit of leaders from the Group of 20 major economies on Thursday to discuss a global response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Wanted To Be Union Minister: Digvijaya Singh On Jyotiraditya Scindia Exit

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday hit out at Jyotiraditya Scindia, saying that he "auctioned" Madhya Pradesh's mandate, and also refuted the claims that Mr Scindia was denied ticket...

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max First Sale Delayed Due to Coronavirus Lockdowns

Xiaomi India chief Manu Kumar Jain tweeted that the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max sale has been postponed to a later date. He didn't reveal the exact date on which the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will go on sale,...

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Madhya Pradesh Speaker Quits Hours After Shivraj Chouhan Takes Oath

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker N P Prajapati resigned late Monday night, hours after senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan took oath as chief minister of the state.

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"Anyone Who Discriminates Are Real Enemy Virus": Minister On COVID-19

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday condemned the alleged racial discrimination being faced by the people of northeast India over coronavirus pandemic.

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Broadway Star Tests Coronavirus-Positive. "Can Affect Anyone," He Writes

"I have been taking this situation extremely seriously, even before I was tested," wrote Aaron Tveit

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Coronavirus Pandemic Boosts Number of Active Users on Twitter

Twitter pulled its first-quarter revenue outlook and forecast an operating loss on Monday as the coronavirus outbreak crimped ad sales, but said the pandemic boosted the number of active users on the...

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Elite Hackers Target WHO as Coronavirus Cyber-Attacks Spike

Elite hackers tried to break into the World Health Organization earlier this month, sources told Reuters, part of what a senior agency official said was a more than two-fold increase in cyber-attacks.

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Delhi Anti-CAA Protesters, On Sit-In For 100 Days, Removed Amid Lockdown

Amid sharp rise in cases of novel coronavirus or COVID-19 across India, Delhi's Shaheen Bagh - heart of protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA - has been cleared this morning after 101...

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Kerala IAS Officer, Who Ran Over Journalist, Reinstated

The Kerala government has reinstated suspended IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman, who was accused of driving a car in an inebriated condition and fatally knocking down a journalist on August 3 last...

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"Amazing People": Trump Backs Asian Americans After Virus Backlash

US President Donald Trump called Monday for protection of Asian Americans after charges that his use of the term "Chinese virus" had aggravated a backlash.

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PM Modi Shares Link On Information Regarding Coronavirus In Sign Language

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took to Twitter to share a link on information regarding coronavirus in sign language.

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Delhi Government Allocates Rs 7,704 Crore For Health Sector In Budget

The Delhi government on Monday announced an allocation of Rs 7,704 crore for the health sector in its budget, with approving Rs 2,578 crore for upgrading and expanding 16 hospitals.

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Redmi K30 Pro Launching Today: How to Watch Live Stream

Recent teasers suggest that the Redmi K30 Pro will come with an HDR10+ display with a Super AMOLED panel. The phone is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with UFS 3.1 storage for...

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Shaheen Bagh Anti-CAA Protesters Removed Amid Delhi Lockdown

Amid sharp rise in cases of novel coronavirus or COVID-19 across India, Delhi's Shaheen Bagh - heart of protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA - has been cleared this morning after 101...

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Maharashtra Lockdown Violators "Idiots", Considering Curfew: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said his government was "seriously considering" imposing curfew across the state as those violating prohibitory provisions in place for the novel...

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India Has Tremendous Capacity To Combat Coronavirus Pandemic: WHO

The executive director of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Michael J Ryan, on Tuesday said that India has a tremendous capacity to deal the coronavirus outbreak situation as it has experience of...

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Case Against Delhi Family For Violating Quarantine Rules: Police

The Delhi Police on Monday registered a case against a family, one of whose members is an air hostess, in Dwarka for violating quarantine rules, officials said.

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Delhi Government Hikes Water, Sanitation Budget By 70%

The Delhi government on Monday increased the 2020-21 budget for water supply and sanitation by around 70 per cent, allocating more funds for unauthorised colonies and wastewater treatment plants.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max to Go on Sale in India Today: All You Need to Know

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the latest budget smartphone from the Xiaomi sub-brand is set to go on sale in India today at 12PM noon. The phone is available on Xiaomi India's official website and Amazon.

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Let Poorest Countries Suspend All Bilateral Credit Repayments: World Bank

World Bank President David Malpass on Monday urged G-20 countries to let poorest countries suspend all repayments of official bilateral credit due to the adverse impact on their economies due to the...

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Both Houses Of Parliament Adjourned Ahead Of Schedule Amid Virus Pandemic

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die on Monday, nearly two weeks before schedule, as the Budget Session was curtailed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Parliamentary Affairs Minister...

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Unproven Coronavirus Drugs Could Be "Gift From God", Says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Monday said antimalarial drugs that are under investigation to treat the new coronavirus could be a "gift from God" despite scientists warning against the dangers of...

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US Cuts Aid To Afghanistan By $1 Billion Over Leaders' Impasse: Pompeo

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday the United States was cutting $1 billion in aid to Afghanistan, voicing disappointment that rival leaders pressed by him on a visit failed to form an...

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Mike Pompeo Meets Taliban Leaders In Qatar To Revive Peace Process

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo late Monday met Taliban leaders in Qatar in the highest-level talks ever between the two sides as he sought to break an impasse over Afghanistan through shuttle...

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Cabinet Approves Rs. 48,000 Crores Plan to Boost Electronics Manufacturing

Cabinet has approved a Rs. 48,000 crores ($6.37 billion) plan to boost electronics manufacturing and woo large investment to a country which has become the world's second-biggest mobile phone...

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WBBSE Asks Examiners To Hold Off Marks Submission

The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education on Sunday asked teachers checking papers of the class 10 state board examinations to put off the scheduled process of submission of marks.

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Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson Are Better, 2 Weeks After Testing Corona-Positive

Tom Hanks posted a message on social media

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Video Of Dolphins Off Mumbai Coast Is Viral Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

Videos of dolphins, apparently swimming near Mumbai seashore, have gone viral on social media, with some attributing the phenomenon to lack of fishing activity recently owing to the coronavirus...

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"Many Not Taking Lockdown Seriously": PM Nudges States Over Coronavirus

Many people are still not taking the lockdown seriously, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this morning a day after the government imposed severe restrictions across the country amid to prevent...

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What Idris Elba's Wife Said After Testing Corona+

Sabrina Dhowre explains why she decided against social distancing from her COVID-19+ husband

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Coronavirus: West Bengal Suspends Evaluation Work For 12th Board Exams

West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has suspended all post-examination activities until March 31, 2020.

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UP Officials Seen With Crowd Amid "Janata Curfew". Then A Clarification

A video from Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district, about 250 km from Lucknow, has triggered a controversy where a senior police officer can be seen with the district magistrate leading a crowd, ringing...

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Watch: PM's Mother Participates In Janata Curfew, Gets Message From Him

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised his mother Heeraben for conveying her support to the workers providing their service to the nation to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

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People Entering Assam To Be Stamped, Put On Home Quarantine For 14 Days

People entering Assam from other states will be stamped and made to undergo home quarantine for 14 days to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the state government has decided. Assam and other...

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Harvey Weinstein, In Prison, Tests Positive For Coronavirus: Report

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, US media reported Sunday.

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"Delhi Lockdown Begins": Arvind Kejriwal's Message To Residents

As the lockdown in Delhi begins today - part of the imposition of nationwide restrictions to battle the highly contagious coronavirus - Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted this morning and urged...

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Canada Wants Tokyo Games Delayed, Won't Send Team In July

Canadian Olympic officials on Sunday urged postponement of the Tokyo Games, saying that in view of the coronavirus pandemic they won't send a team in the summer of 2020.

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Coronavirus Updates: 367 Confirmed Cases In India, Lockdown In 80 Cities

The total number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in India have gone up to 367 in the country, as per the health ministry website.

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Queen Elizabeth Moves Out Of Palace As Aide Tests Virus Positive: Report

A royal aide at Buckingham Palace has reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus while Queen Elizabeth II was still at her London residence.

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Samsung Galaxy M21 Goes on Sale Today in India via Amazon

As per the listing on Amazon, the Samsung Galaxy M21 will be available for purchase in the country starting 12pm (noon) IST. There is a 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option that is priced at Rs. 15,499.

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Emirates Reverses Decision To Suspend All Passenger Flights

Dubai carrier Emirates reversed on Sunday its decision to suspend all passenger flights, shortly after it said it would halt operations from March 25 amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.

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Gathering Of More Than 2 Banned In Germany To Contain Virus Spread

Gatherings of more than two people will be banned in Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Sunday, as Europe's biggest economy toughened restrictions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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Little Upset With China, Should Have Told Us About Coronavirus: Trump

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is "upset" with China over a lack of cooperation and information early on in the coronavirus crisis.

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Trillion-Dollar US Economic Rescue Package Crashes In Senate

A trillion-dollar Senate proposal to rescue the reeling US economy crashed to defeat Sunday after receiving zero support from Democrats, and with five Republicans absent from the chamber because of...

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US Man, Who Died Of Coronavirus, Receives Last Rites Over Smartphone

A US man who died of new coronavirus was delivered last rites by the pastor over phone as his family was still in quarantine.

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30 Dead Due To Coronavirus In National Capital: Delhi Health Department

The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital on Sunday increased to 30, even as the Delhi Health Department issued an order saying people violating the prescribed norms shall face...

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Donald Trump Orders Emergency Medical Stations For Coronavirus Hotspots

President Donald Trump on Sunday said he had ordered the deployment of emergency medical stations with capacity of 4,000 hospital beds to coronavirus hotspots around the United States.

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"Please Stay At Home": Delhi Police Hand Out Roses Amid "Janata Curfew"

Lakhs observing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Janata Curfew" call - test run for social distancing amid coronavirus scare, Delhi woke up to quiet streets this morning. Cops on duty across the...

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India's Coronavirus Cases Rise By 79 In A Day, 9 Cases Today: 10 Points

The number of coronavirus or COVID-19 cases in India crossed 300 last night in the biggest jump the country has seen so far in its fight against the highly contagious virus. There are 315 active...

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Coronavirus Cases In India Rise To 324, 9 New Cases Today: 10 Points

The number of coronavirus or COVID-19 cases in India crossed 300 last night in the biggest jump the country has seen so far in its fight against the highly contagious virus. There are 315 active...

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CA May Exams On Schedule, Will Analyse The Situation In Mid-April: Official

On Saturday, India's coronavirus count crossed the 300-mark as the country recorded biggest jump in a single day in the figures with over 70 fresh cases reported from different parts.

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Deepika's Reply To Varun's "Night Suit" Question Will Leave You In Splits

Deepika Padukone added a third post to her "productivity" series on Saturday

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Priyanka Chopra And Nick Jonas Look Too Adorable In This Pic

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are currently in self-quarantine in the US

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Why Rajinikanth's Post On "Janata Curfew" Was Removed By Twitter

Actor-politician Rajinikanth's post on Saturday backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for ''Janata Curfew'' has been taken down by Twitter, reportedly on complaints of misinformation.

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Indian Students Seek Refuge In UK Mission, Demand To Be Sent Back Home

A group of Indian students have sought refuge within the premises of the Indian High Commission in London overnight on Saturday, demanding to be put on a flight to India despite the travel...

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See Photos: Deserted Roads As India Observes 14-Hour Voluntary Shutdown

Millions across the country are staying in today to counter the threat from the highly contagious COVID-19, a disease spread by the Novel Coronavirus, which has disrupted economies and killed...

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"Janata Curfew": What's Shut Today, What's Not - 10 Points

As India continues to witness a sharp rise in number of coronavirus cases, millions are staying at home today after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a "Janata (public) Curfew" to curb the...

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Redmi K30 Pro Launching on March 24: Everything We Know So Far

Redmi K30 Pro launch is taking place on March 24. But before the official debut, you can read everything we seem to know about Redmi K30 Pro price and specifications.

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Realme Narzo 10, Narzo 10A Launch: Here's Everything We Think We Know So Far

Realme has been constantly launching new smartphones every few weeks and it is now getting ready to introduce the Narzo series next week. Here's all we think we know about Realme Narzo 10 and Realme...

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India Begins 14-Hour Curfew To Curb Coronavirus Spread

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Janata (public) curfew" comes into force at 7 am on Sunday and will run till 9 pm, a period of 14 hours, as the country bids to stop the chain of transmission of the...

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Air Quality Picking Up In Countries Locked Down Over Coronavirus: Experts

Air quality is improving in countries under coronavirus quarantines, experts say, but it is far too early to speak of long-term change.

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Home Internet Suddenly Slow? Try These Steps Before Upgrading

With so much of the US and global workforce - and their families - now cooped up at home to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, it's not a huge surprise that home Internet is showing the...

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COVID-19+ Patient Evaded Screening, Now 8 Employees Show Symptoms

An FIR was registered on Friday in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district against a man who, despite having traveled to a foreign country, allegedly evaded screening. He later tested positive for the...

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"Let Us All Be Part Of This": PM On "Janata Curfew" To Fight Coronavirus

Moments before the "Janata Curfew" that he proposed came into effect on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that the daylong stay-at-home for millions of Indians would "add tremendous...

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8 Candidates Withdraw Nomination For Bodoland Territorial Council Polls

Eight independent candidates on Saturday withdrew their nomination papers for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) election, which has been deferred in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, election...

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"Steps We Take Now Will Help In Times To Come," Tweets PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed to citizens to observe a "Janata curfew" on Sunday, March 22, as a test run for social distancing over the next few days to fight the spread of...

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Mizoram Announces Statewide "Shutdown" Till March 29 Over Coronavirus

The Mizoram government on Saturday ordered a "partial lockdown" across all districts of the state till March 29 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a notification.

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India Indoors: Millions Observe "Janata Curfew"

Over a billion people across the country are staying put in their homes today in one of the biggest national exercises to counter the threat from the highly contagious COVID-19, a disease spread by...

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Delhi Metro Services To Be Largely Closed On Monday

Delhi Metro services will be largely closed on Monday except for a few hours to incentivise social distancing amid a spurt in coronavirus cases, officials said.

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Number Of Virus Cases In National Capital Now 27: Delhi Health Department

The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital mounted to 27 on Saturday, according to the Delhi Health Department.

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Researchers Create AI-Powered Device to Predict Pandemics

A team of US researchers has invented a portable surveillance device powered by machine learning called 'FluSense' that can detect coughing and crowd size in real time, analyse the data to directly...

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UP Chief Minister Says Daily Wage Workers To Get Rs 1,000 Per Day

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that an amount of Rs 1,000 each will be given to 15 lakh daily wage labourers and 20.37 lakh construction workers across the state via...

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Amsterdam-Delhi Flight Makes U-Turn As India Denies Permission To Land

A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Amsterdam-Delhi flight with 90 Indians on board was forced to return on Friday amid scare over coronavirus or COVID-19 after civilian aviation authorities in India made it...

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Sonu Nigam, Whose Flight Was Cancelled, Staying Here Till He Can Return

"Take your own safety precautionary measures and stay safe. I'll be in touch with you again.," Sonu Nigam shared on Instagram

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Coronavirus: How Janhvi, Sonakshi, Arpita Are Spending Their Quarantine

The home confinement has made the industry personalities take up various activities to keep themselves occupied

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Watch: Telangana MLA Says He'll Self-Isolate, Takes Train, Attends Events

An MLA from Telangana's ruling party, who returned from the US this week, has been issued a notice by the District Collector of Asifabad after he did not follow home quarantine norms amid rising fear...

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YouTube to Promote 'Authoritative' Coronavirus Content on Homepage

YouTube has unveiled a fresh effort to stem the spread of coronavirus misinformation with a "news shelf" on its homepage promoting "authoritative content."

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Netflix Picks Up 'The Lovebirds' as Movie Theatres Face Uncertainty

With movie theatres closing down around the world due to coronavirus, Paramount's "The Lovebirds" will skip the big screen and go straight to Netflix, in a landmark move for Hollywood.

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Punjab Board Announces Dates Of Exams Postponed Due To Coronavirus

Punjab Board has released the revised date sheet for board exams in the state. The board has revised exam dates for classes 5, 10, and 12 which were scheduled between March 20 and March 31.

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Smartphone Shipments Plunge 38 Percent Due to Coronavirus: Report

Smartphone shipments took an historic plunge last month as the novel coronavirus disrupted supply and demand, industry tracker Strategy Analytics said on Friday.

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Amazon, Flipkart in War Mode as Demand Swells Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

With malls, shops, commercial establishments and retail stores being shut amid growing new coronavirus scare in India, leading e-retailers like Amazon and Flipkart have announced drastic measures to...

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Over 800 Under Home Quarantine In Aurangabad Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Over 800 persons have been kept under home quarantine in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district, amid the coronavirus outbreak, a senior official said on Saturday.

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Here's Why Twinkle Khanna, In Isolation With Family, Has "Given Up"

"Clearly you don't need to worry about a wolf wanting to huff and puff and blow your house down when you have a little piglet of your own doing her bit," posted Twinkle Khanna

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IAF Cancels SSB Interviews Scheduled From March 23 Amid COVID-19 Threat

In wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the Indian Air Force has cancelled all the SSB interviews planned from March 23 at Air Force Selection Boards till further orders.

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US Blames China, Russia And Iran For Spreading "Disinformation" On Virus

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has blamed Russia, China and Iran for spreading "disinformation" on COVID-19 and carrying out coordinated efforts to "disparage" American attempts towards containing...

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Kanika Kapoor Was Advised Home Quarantine, Say Cops. She Contradicts

Singer Kanika Kapoor, who shared on social media on Friday that she has tested positive for the highly contagious novel coronavirus or COVID-19, has been accused of "negligence" in a First Information...

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300 Million Children Missing School Meals Due To Virus Closures: UN

Some 300 million children who depend on school meals are missing out due to closures triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, the World Food Programme said Friday.

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Passengers From Australia, UK, US To Be Screened At 30 Airports In India

Amid rising coronavirus cases in India, the government on Friday decided to screen all passengers coming from the US, Australia, and UK at 30 designated airports and also assess their risk profile for...

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"Deeply Appreciate": PM On Bhutan, Nepal Contribution To COVID-19 Fund

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked Bhutan and Nepal for contributing to the COVID-19 emergency fund to tackle the spread of the deadly virus in the SAARC countries.

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35% Army Officers To Work From Home From March 23 Amid Virus Scare

Amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, the army issued a fresh advisory on Friday, saying 35 per cent officers and 50 per cent junior commissioned officers (JCOs) in its headquarters here will take...

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Blog: 24-Hour Lockdown In Shillong Today To Prevent Coronavirus Spread

With 63 new coronavirus cases reported in a single day, the total number in India rose to 236. As the cases are rising up with each passing days Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the current...

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US Praises India's Coronavirus Initiative For SAARC Countries

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper on Friday held a telephonic conversation with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and praised India's COVID-19 initiative for SAARC countries, the Pentagon said.

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UK Government To Pay 80% Workers' Wages In Virus Crisis: Rishi Sunak

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, who had pledged to do "whatever it takes" to save people's jobs and livelihoods through the coronavirus pandemic, on Friday unveiled an "unprecedented" wage...

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Kartik's Video In Pyaar Ka Punchnama Style Is Winning The Internet

In his video, Kartik urged people to practise social distancing and help in containing the spread of the virus

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Kamal Nath May Quit Before Trust Vote Today, BJP Preps Return: 10 Points

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath is likely to resign today ahead of a Supreme Court-ordered trust vote that his Congress government is certain to lose. Top Congress sources say with the...

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"I Know We Are Late Nirbhaya": India Reacts To Convicts' Hanging

Soon after the four convicts in the 2012 gangrape and murder of a young medical student, who came to be known as "Nirbhaya" or fearless, were hanged this morning, political leaders across the posted...

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Resolve To Not Allow Nirbhaya-Like Incident Again: Arvind Kejriwal

Hours after the four Nirbhaya convicts were hanged, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said it is a day to take a resolution to not allow another Nirbhaya-like incident to happen.

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Floor Test For Kamal Nath Government At 2 PM

The Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh - that plunged into crisis after exit of 22 MLAs followed by former union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia's crossover from the Congress to the BJP - will take...

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Imtiaz Ali's Netflix Series 'She' Needs More of Vijay Varma

Our review of She, the Netflix series from Imtiaz Ali about a constable's (Aaditi Pohankar) discovery of her dormant sexuality after meeting a drug dealer (Vijay Varma). She released March 20 on...

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Indian Navy Releases INET 2020 Result

Indian Navy has released INET 2020 result for Artifice Apprentice (AA) and SSR batches which would start in August 2020.

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"Nut Rage" Heiress Takes On Brother In South Korea Succession Feud

The "nut rage" heiress who forced a plane to turn back over her macadamias is fighting a bitter battle -- with activist shareholder support -- against her brother for control of the family airline,...

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Quarantined, Ranveer Digs Out Poster Of A Play He Did Before Film Debut

"Rummaging through my pictures. Found this gem. I'll never forget these days," Ranveer Singh captioned the post

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"Parliament Running...You Mostly Missing": Derek O'Brien To PM On Virus

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien this morning tweeted a sharp reaction on centre's coronavirus advisory that has asked people above 65 to stay at home as he asked: "Why is parliament running?"

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Nirbhaya Convicts Refused Last Meal, Hardly Slept, Didn't Bathe

The four convicts in the Nirbhaya case spent a restless night at Delhi's Tihar Jail before their hanging before dawn today. Their last few hours were spent in isolation, in separate cells at Jail 3,...

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Random Thermal Scanning Of Passengers At All Stations: Delhi Metro

In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak in Delhi, metro authorities on Thursday night issued an advisory asking commuters to use the rapid transit network only when it is "essential and unavoidable".

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Kerala Announces Rs 20,000 Crore Package To Tackle Coronavirus

Kerala on Thursday confirmed one more positive case of Coronavirus, taking the total number of cases to 25, as the Left government announced a Rs 20,000 crore financial package to deal with the crisis...

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Bangladesh-Based Terror Group Member Caught In Tripura With Fake Aadhaar

A top member of Bangladesh-based terror group, Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh or JMB, was arrested on Wednesday night from a village in Tripura with fake documents, including an Aadhaar card, in a...

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Google Doodle Remembers First Doctor To Discover Handwashing Benefits

As coronavirus continues to spread and impact people around the world, today's Google brings forth the importance of hand washing with its Doodle remembering Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis, well-known as the...

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Samples Of Man Who Killed Self At Hospital, Weren't Collected: Ministry

The samples of the suspected coronavirus patient who allegedly committed suicide by jumping off the seventh floor of the Safdarjung Hospital in the national capital,were not collected for testing, a...

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India Reports 4th Coronavirus Death; PM Calls For Janata Curfew On Sunday

India reported its fourth coronavirus death on Thursday while the total numberof people who tested positive for the highly contagious Novel Coronavirus rose to 173, as the government banned landing of...

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Millions Could Die If Coronavirus Allowed To Spread Unchecked: UN Chief

Millions of people could die from the new coronavirus, particularly in poor countries, if it is allowed to spread unchecked, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Thursday, appealing for a...

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"I Hugged Her Photo": Nirbhaya's Mother On Rapists' Hanging

Our wait for justice was painful and agonising but we finally got it, Asha Devi, the mother of Nirbhaya said minutes after four of her daughter's rapists and killers were hanged at Delhi's Tihar Jail...

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Trump Replaces G7 Summit 2020 With Video Conference: White House

President Donald Trump is scrapping this year's G7 summit at Camp David near Washington due to the coronavirus crisis and will instead hold the event by videoconference, the White House said Thursday.

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US Senate Republicans Present $1 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday presented a $1 trillion emergency relief package to combat the economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.

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7 Years Later, Nirbhaya's Killers Hanged

Seven years after a young medical student was gang-raped and tortured on a moving bus in Delhi, four of her killers were hanged at 5.30 am this morning. Less than two hours ago, the Supreme Court...

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Shashi Tharoor Says "Will Support" PM Modi's "Janta Curfew"

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for "Janta Curfew" and said there is a need for more reinforcement of social distancing.

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The Perfect Kiss, Featuring Justin Bieber And "Quarantine Partner" Hailey

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are just so cute together!

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"Ridiculous": Karti Chidambaram Trolls Tejasvi Surya For Comments On MPs

As parliament continues despite many opposition members suggesting a lockdown over coronavirus worries, the BJP's Tejasvi Surya took on the Congress on Twitter saying MPs should keep working in these...

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"Order Immediate Lockdown," P Chidambaram Tells Centre As Virus Spreads

Congress leader P Chidambaram urged government to order "immediate lockdown of all towns and cities for 2-4 weeks" in effort to halt coronavirus outbreak in India

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Coronavirus: CBSE Board Exam, JEE Main Postponed; 10 Things To Know

CBSE, yesterday, in an unprecedented but not surprising move, cancelled all board exams which were scheduled between March 19 and March 31.

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Substandard Sanitisers Worth Rs 25 Lakh Seized In Mumbai

The Food and Drugs Administration personnel raided a hand sanitiser manufacturing unit in suburban Nahur and seized substandard sanitisers worth Rs 25 lakh, officials in Maharashtra said.

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Watch Salman Khan Sketch In This Instagram Video

Salman Khan ends the video saying, "This should be the way you paint"

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US Suspends Routine Visa Services Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

The United States is suspending routine visa services in most countries because of the coronavirus pandemic, the State Department announced late Wednesday.

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Here's How Dating In The Time Of Coronavirus Has Changed

With governments clamping down on social interactions to contain the coronavirus spread, dating sites are discouraging dates and asking users to get to know each other virtually instead.

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Coronavirus Cases Rise To 169 In Country, Says Health Ministry

The number of people in India infected with the highly contagious Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 has risen to 169, the Health Ministry has said, news agency Press Trust of India reported. This number...

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Radhika Went To London On "Full Flight," Shares Immigration Experience

"For all the many messages I received from friends and colleagues with concern and curiosity - I'm back in London safely," said Radhika Apte

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"Coronavirus Orginated Through Natural Processes": Scientists

Ending speculations about deliberate genetic engineering of new coronavirus, scientists from the Scripps Research Institute, a non-profit research organization, have claimed that the COVID-19 pandemic...

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"Tough Decisions Necessary": IndiGo Writes To Pilots Amid Coronavirus

Economic environment in aviation sector has deteriorated significantly and it has become necessary to initiate some tough decisions over the next few days and weeks, said IndiGo's flight operations...

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On Miami Beach, The Party's Over Amid Coronavirus Fear - Almost

They crowded beaches and crammed nightclubs -- US students with more affinity for Corona beer than coronavirus, and who for days ignored recommendations to keep their distance from each other as a...

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Japan's Plan To Boost Economy Amid Coronavirus - Cash Handouts To Homes

Japan will look into offering cash payouts to households as part of a stimulus package that could be worth more than $276 billion to combat the widening fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, joining...

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China Reports Zero New Domestic Coronavirus Cases For First Time

China on Thursday marked a major milestone in its battle against the coronavirus pandemic as it recorded zero domestic infections for the first time since the outbreak emerged, but a spike in imported...

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Woman Weeping Over Diapers In TikTok Video Shows Coronavirus Panic

A TikTok video of a woman who is seen crying after the cost of diapers went up by almost 20 times amid the coronavirus scare has received thousands of replies from users, who sympathised with her.

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Microsoft Edge Offers Less Privacy Than Chrome, Mozilla, Researchers Found

Microsoft Edge has been found to be among the least private web browsers while Chrome, Firefox and Safari are relatively more private.

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Nokia 8.2, 5.3, 1.3 Expected to Launch Today: How to Watch Live Stream

The event was slated to be held in London, but HMD Global cancelled it and converted it into an online-only event, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Infected Staff Likely Spread Virus At US Hospital With 35 Deaths: Report

The devastating coronavirus outbreak at a nursing home near Seattle where 35 have died was likely fueled by infected staff members continuing to come to work, a report found Wednesday.

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Two US Congressmen Test Positive For Coronavirus

Two US lawmakers on Wednesday were confirmed positive of the coronavirus as the number of deaths due to the deadly virus crossed 150 in America, while about 10,000 people have been infected.

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Coronavirus Updates: Number Of Cases Rise To 151 In India, 3 Dead

The total number of Coronavirus cases rose to 151 in India on Wednesday, Ministry of Health has said. Three people have been reported dead so far, with latest casulty reported from Maharashtra - the...

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First US Congress Member Tests Positive For Coronavirus

A Florida lawmaker became the first member of the US Congress to test positive for the novel coronavirus on Wednesday.

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Case Filed Against Defacing Of VD Savarkar Signboard Inside JNU

An FIR for ''defacement of public property'' has been filed in connection with the vandalisation of VD Savarkar Marg signage at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).

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Patient From Wuhan Helps Scientists Map How Body Can Fight Coronavirus

A Covid-19 patient in Melbourne underwent a barrage of tests to map her broad range of immune responses to the coronavirus, providing clues about the body's ability to battle the pneumonia-causing...

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Coronavirus: Can Increase In Temperature Kill COVID-19? Experts Weigh In

Coronavirus can stay active for 8-10 days on dry surfaces and while it survives in the human body at 37 degree Celsius, they are heat labile like all viruses and are deactivated or destroyed when...

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This Actor Just Found Out About Coronavirus After 12 Days In The Desert

"Walked out yesterday into a very different world," wrote Jared Leto

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Facebook Bug Causes Legitimate Coronavirus Posts to Be Marked as Spam

Facebook's head of safety said on Tuesday a bug was responsible for posts on topics including coronavirus being erroneously marked as spam, prompting widespread complaints from users of both its...

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"Virus Doesn't Discriminate, Need Lockdown": 51 Entrepreneurs' Note To PM

A group of venture capitalists and start-ups have appealed to PM Modi to take decisive action and "impose strict lock-downs and impose Section 144 (to ban large gatherings) across key cities this...

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Trump Presses For $1 Trillion Stimulus As US Coronavirus Deaths Cross 100

The Trump administration pressed on Tuesday for enactment of a $1 trillion stimulus package, possibly with $1,000 direct payments to individual Americans, to blunt the economic pain from a coronavirus...

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Tihar Jail Holds Dummy Hanging Of Nirbhaya Gang-Rape Convicts

A dummy execution for the four Nirbhaya gang-rape convicts was conducted at Delhi's Tihar Jail by hangman Pawan.

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UPSC To Release Civil Services Exam Admit Card In May

Candidates who do not receive their admit card on time should contact the UPSC at its facilitation counter in person or over phone.

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Soldier Tests Positive For Coronavirus, First Case In Army

A 34-year-old soldier posted in Leh, Ladakh, is the first case of coronavirus in the Indian Army. He has been placed in isolation.

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Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg Applauds Gujarat Schools. See Her Post

Facebook's number two executive Sheryl Sandberg took to the social media platform this morning to thank "all the teachers, education officials and others" who are working to disseminate vital...

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Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology Announces Young Scientist Programme

Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT) has invited applications for Young Scientist Research Programme, which will be held during May 11 to July 3.

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Vegemite, Wife's Card Skills: Tom Hanks' Coronavirus Lessons

"But I have learned not to spread my Vegemite so thick," wrote Tom Hanks

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Amid Work From Home Epidemic, Twitter Tests If Laughter Is Best Medicine

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a number of people across the world have been asked to practice social isolation in order to contain the spread of the virus.

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"They Are Being Followed 24/7": Digvijaya Singh On Madhya Pradesh Rebels

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh arrived in the early hours of Wednesday morning at the five-star hotel in Bengaluru where 22 rebel Madhya Pradesh MLAs of his party have been staying for over a week.

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"Want To Be Divorced Before He Is Hanged": Nirbhaya Convict's Wife

The wife of Akshay Kumar Singh, one of the convicts in the Nirbhaya case, has filed for a divorce in a local court in Bihar's Aurangabad.

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Joe Biden Defeats Bernie Sanders In Florida, Illinois Primaries

Joe Biden cemented his status as the likely Democratic presidential nominee Tuesday after trouncing Bernie Sanders in Florida and Illinois, the top prizes on a busy primary night blighted by the...

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Madhya Pradesh Live Updates: Digvijay Singh Taken Into Preventive Custody

Earlier this morning, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh reached the Ramada hotel in Bengaluru to visit the party MLAs lodged there. However, he was stopped by the police following which he sat on a...

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Digvijaya Singh Lifted, Dragged By Bengaluru Cops, Tried To Meet Rebels

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has been taken into preventive custody by the police after he sat in protest outside a Bengaluru hotel where the rebel Madhya Pradesh MLAs are staying. He was allegedly...

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Adnan Zurfi Named New Iraq Prime Minister Amid Attacks On US Troops

Iraq's president on Tuesday named pro-Western lawmaker and former Najaf city governor Adnan Zurfi as the next prime minister, tasked with ruling a country hit by military unrest, street protests and...

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Can Understand Your Pain: Governor's Reply To Speaker Letter On Rebel MLAs

Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon sent a letter to Assembly Speaker NP Prajapati in the early hours of Wednesday, saying that the latter an "impartial and courageous" decision in accepting the...

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Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Total Number Cases Rise To 142 In India

The total number of Coronavirus case rose to 142 in India as on Tuesday. A woman died in Maharahstra on Tuesday, taking the total number of deaths in India to three

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PM Narendra Modi, Saudi Crown Prince Discuss Coronavirus Outbreak

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, and discussed the need for coordinated efforts to address the global...

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British Study Predicts 2.2 Million Coronavirus Deaths In US, 50,000 In UK

A crucial projection study that helped convince the British government to impose more stringent measures to contain COVID-19 painted a worst case picture of hundreds of thousands of deaths and a...

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SSC CHSL Begins Today

SSC CHSL exam will have four sections - English language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. Each section will have 25 questions.

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"Test, Test, Test": WHO Chief's Message To World To Combat Coronavirus

The World Health Organization (WHO) called on all countries on Monday to ramp up their testing programs as the best way to slow the advance of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Nagpur University Exams Postponed

In view of the novel coronavirus outbreak, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University on Monday postponed all its summer exams.

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First Tom Hanks And Now Idris Elba? Twitter Has "Had It" With Coronavirus

Idris Elba says he has no symptoms yet and "feels OK"

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Coronavirus Could Bankrupt Most Airlines, Need To Act: Aviation Body

The coronavirus pandemic will bankrupt most airlines worldwide by the end of May unless governments and the industry take coordinated steps to avoid such a situation, an aviation consultant warned.

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COVID-19: DU Teachers Get Work-From-Home Option

The move to allow teachers to work from home came a few days after some academic council members wrote to the vice chancellor, urging him to ensure the same.

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"We Are At War": France Announces Lockdown To Tackle Coronavirus

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday ordered people to stay at home to avoid spreading the new coronavirus, saying only necessary trips would be allowed and violations would be punished.

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Nearly 14,000 New Coronavirus Cases Reported Globally In 24 Hours: WHO

Nearly 14,000 people were infected with the novel coronavirus globally over the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed cases above 167,500, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its...

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Top Court To Hear On BJP Plea Seeking Urgent Floor Test In Madhya Pradesh

The Supreme Court will today hear a petition filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seeking an immediate floor test in Madhya Pradesh Assembly. The BJP on Monday approached the top court seeking a...

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Amid Coronavirus Scare, Maharashtra To Stamp Those In Home Quarantine

In an unprecedented move, the Maharashtra government on Monday decided to 'stamp' all those people who have been sent to 100 per cent 'home quarantine' in view of the coronavirus pandemic.

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UN Security Council Halts Meetings Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

The UN Security Council's Chinese presidency cancelled Monday the body's two final meetings scheduled this week due to the coronavirus crisis, diplomatic sources said.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Taj Mahal To Be Closed From Today As Cases Rise

So far, Maharashtra has registered the maximum cases of coronavirus, the current figure is 39. Overall, 114 people across the country have tested positive for the virus.

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Worst Day For Wall Street In 3 Decades As Coronavirus Slams Economy

Wall Street stocks had their worst day since 1987 on Monday, joining the global market carnage as the coronavirus outbreak shut down a widening part of the US and global economy. The Dow Jones...

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Realme 6i Launch Set for Today: Expected Price, Specifications, and More

Realme 6i is expected to be cheaper than the Realme 6, which is priced at Rs. 12,999 for the 4GB + 64GB variant, Rs. 14,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model, and Rs. 15,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant.

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Europe In Lockdown Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

France was ordered into lockdown Monday as Europe closed its borders in the latest drastic attempt to combat the coronavirus pandemic, as President Donald Trump said the United States was readying for...

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Canada Closes Border To Most Foreigners Except Americans Over Coronavirus

Canada is closing its borders to most foreigners -- excluding Americans -- in a bid to stem the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday.

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Donald Trump Says Postponing US Elections "Unnecessary" Over Coronavirus

US President Donald Trump said Monday postponing elections over the coronavirus crisis was "unnecessary," even as Ohio's governor called for the state's presidential primary vote scheduled for Tuesday...

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San Francisco Residents Ordered To Stay Home Amid Coronavirus Scare

Millions of San Francisco area residents on Monday were ordered to stay home to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus as part of a lockdown effort covering a section of California including...

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Donald Trump Says Coronavirus Pandemic Could End In US By July

President Donald Trump said Monday the coronavirus pandemic that has killed thousands and brought life in countries across the world grinding to a halt could end by July in the United States.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro to Go on Sale in India Today: What You Should Know

Redmi Note 9 Pro will go on sale in India today. The Redmi Note 9 Pro price in India is set at Rs. 12,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while its 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model carries a...

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25 Kerala Doctors Quarantined As Colleague Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Around 25 doctors and around 47 others -- mostly staff of a leading Central government-run hospital in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, have been asked to stay on home quarantine as a precautionary...

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Actor Tom Hanks Released From Hospital After Coronavirus Quarantine

Tom Hanks has been released from the Australian hospital where he was in isolation since testing positive for the coronavirus last week, but his wife Rita Wilson remains hospitalised, health officials...

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Mobile Internet Shut, Prohibitory Orders Imposed In Manipur After Clashes

Mobile internet services were suspended for three days on Monday across Manipur and prohibitory orders imposed in parts of Kamjong district after violent clashes between residents of two villages over...

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Fear Is the Mind Killer, Says Elon Musk, Possibly Referring to Coronavirus Panic

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk who thinks the new coronavirus (COVID-19) debate is just 'dumb,' on Sunday said that the unnecessary fear over the pandemic is not good for the humanity. "Fear is the...

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Coronavirus: Italy's Social and Family Life Goes Virtual Under Lockdown

As 60 million Italians face a coronavirus country-wide lockdown, many daily interactions among family, friends and colleagues have moved to messaging platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and...

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Assam Shuts Schools, Colleges, Cinemas Till March 29 Over Coronavirus

All exams, except board examinations, have been cancelled till the specified date, Chief Secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna said at a press conference in Guwahati.

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How Deepika Padukone Is Being Productive In The Times Of COVID-19

"That's a great idea. Spring cleaning here we all come," Soni Razdan wrote on Deepika's post

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Suspense Over Madhya Pradesh Floor Test For Kamal Nath: 10 Points

There is no "motion of confidence" listed for today at the Madhya Pradesh assembly, raising questions about whether the trust vote will be held as per the directions of Governor Lalji Tandon. On...

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Raja Ramanna Centre For Advanced Technology Offers Certificate Course

The Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT) is offering a certificate or Orientation course on Accelerators, Lasers and related Science and Technologies (OCAL).

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Anil Ambani Summoned By Enforcement Directorate In Yes Bank Case

Reliance Group chief Anil Ambani has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged money laundering case involving the crisis-hit Yes Bank, officials have said.

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Watch How This Leopard Was Rescued From A Well In Madhya Pradesh

A video that is being widely shared online shows a leopard being rescued from a well in Madhya Pradesh.

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Joe Biden Says He Will Pick Woman To Be His Vice President

Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden, who had hinted he might choose a woman as his vice presidential running mate if he is picked as the party's nominee, committed to doing so during his...

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Australians Chide Actor Tom Hanks Over His Quarantine Diet

Quarantined US actor Tom Hanks has prompted a wave of gentle ribbing from his Australian hosts concerned about his fervid use of their beloved Vegemite spread.

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WhatsApp Disappearing Messages Feature Spotted in Android Beta: Report

WhatsApp after launching the much-awaited 'Dark Mode' feature for its users is now reportedly working on a new feature that will delete messages automatically after a stipulated time as set by users....

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Nashik Schools, Malls To Remain Shut Till March 31

Barring SSC and HSC examinations, schools and colleges in the city will also remain closed till March 31, an official notification stated.

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UP Teen Raped By Man Who Barged Into Her Home, Nose Slit

In a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh, a 16-year-old girl was raped and her nose was slit allegedly by a man who barged into her house, police said on Monday. A first information report has been...

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"Public Health Crisis": Largest Vegas Casino Shuts Down On Virus Fear

Several Las Vegas casinos and hotels including venues on the city's main strip will close their doors in an effort to prevent spread of the deadly coronavirus, MGM said Sunday.

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New York City To Close Schools, Restaurant, Bars Amid Coronavirus Scare

The city that never sleeps will be taking a break from the action.

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J&K Governor "Ususally Drinks Wine, Plays Golf": Satya Pal Malik

Goa Governor Satya Pal Malik on Sunday said the governors in the country "do not have much work to do". In Jammu and Kashmir, the governor "drinks wine and plays golf."

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Italians Sing At Their Windows During Coronavirus Lockdown. Watch

Italians are beating the social isolation imposed by the country's coronavirus lockdown by taking to their windows and singing in unison, with videos of the phenomenon racking up thousands of views...

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Samsung Galaxy M21 to Launch in India Today: Expected Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M21 will be launched in India today, the latest offering in the company's Galaxy M-series of smartphones aimed at the younger demographic. The smartphone has appeared in numerous leaks...

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Italy Records Highest Coronavirus Cases In A Day, 110 Infected In India

The number of patients infected by highly contagious coronavirus has reached 110 in India, with maximum cases recorded in Maharashtra (31).

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Motorola Razr (2019) to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Live Stream

Motorola Razr (2019) is all set to launch in India today. The foldable smartphone was first unveiled in November last year, but only went on sale for the first time in February. With the Motorola Razr...

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Batch Of 53 Indians Stranded In Virus-Hit Iran Arrives In India: Minister

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today said that the fourth batch of 53 Indians stranded in coronavirus-hit Iran has arrived in India.

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Use "Raising Of Hands" Method For Trust Vote: Governor To Kamal Nath

Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon on Sunday wrote to Chief Minister Kamal Nath saying that the voting during a trust vote on Monday should be taken up only through raising of hands.

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Chief Justice Rules Out Complete Shutdown Of Top Court Amid Virus Spread

Chief Justice of India SA Bobde on Sunday clarified that there cannot be a "complete shutdown" of courts due the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: 270 passengers of Dubai-bound flight offloaded in Kochi after coronavirus patient boards flight, say airport officials

Coronavirus: 270 passengers of Dubai-bound flight offloaded in Kochi after coronavirus patient boards flight, say airport officials

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Madhya Pradesh Updates: Chief Minister Calls Cabinet Meeting In Bhopal

After Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon directed assembly Speaker Narmada Prasad Prajapati to hold a floor test tomorrow, Chief Minister Kamal Nath called a cabinet meeting in Bhopal today.

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Priyanka Enjoys "Staying At Home" During Coronavirus Scare

Priyanka Chopra shared a couple of pictures of the dog (named Gino Jonas, a German shepherd), which she gifted her singer husband Nick Jonas, days before their first anniversary on December 1, 2019

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Ahead Of Madhya Pradesh Floor Test, Congress Moves MLAs Back To Bhopal

The Congress has shifted over 80 of its MLAs to Bhopal ahead of Monday's floor test mandated by the Governor.

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"Please Don't Come At Jalsa Gate": Tweets Big B Because Of Coronavirus

"Please do not come at Jalsa gate today," tweeted Big B

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Xi Jinping's Critic Who Called Him "Clown" Is Missing, His Friends Say

An influential former Chinese property executive who called China's President Xi Jinping a "clown" over a speech he made last month about the government's efforts to battle the coronavirus has gone...

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Ten More Die Of Coronavirus In China, Jump In "Imported" Infections

China on Sunday reported 16 new imported cases of the coronavirus, the highest in over a week, as domestic cases dwindle in the country.

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Worn-Out Nurse's Photo Shows Italy Health Workers' Fatigue In Virus Fight

A worn-out nurse slumps over her keyboard in a widely shared image symbolic of the extreme fatigue that Italian healthcare workers are facing as they battle Europe's worst outbreak of the novel...

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Kerala Medical Store Sells Face Masks For Rs 2 Amid Coronavirus Scare

At a time when many pharmacies are charging exorbitant prices for the face masks and hand sanitisers in the backdrop of high demand due to the coronavirus pandemic, a surgical shop owner in Kochi is...

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Soni Razdan's Birthday Wish For Alia Is "All Tied Up With Good Health"

"To me this is how you will always feel. A sweet little baby that I need to look after," wrote Soni Razdan

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No Blankets In AC Coaches Of Central, Western Railway Amid virus Scare

In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, Central and Western Railway on Saturday ordered withdrawal of blankets and curtains from AC coaches as they are not washed every day.

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"Timely Action For Healthier Planet": PM On Coronavirus SAARC Video Call

"Our coming together will lead to effective outcomes," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said ahead of his video conference with other SAARC nations to evolve a joint strategy to fight the sweeping novel...

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Australia To Isolate All International Arrivals To Tackle Coronavirus

Australia on Sunday announced anyone arriving into the country will face mandatory 14-day self-isolation, in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

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Union Health Ministry To Frame Guidelines Over Coronavirus Deaths

Amid controversy over the cremation of a 68-year-old woman who died in Delhi after being infected with the novel coronavirus, the Union Health Ministry has started working on framing guidelines for...

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Pune Police File Case Against Chhota Rajan's Niece In Extortion Case

The Pune Police have registered a case against three people including Priyadarshini Nikalje, the niece of underworld don Chhota Rajan, in connection with an extortion case.

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Coronavirs: Air India Flight With 211 Indian Students Leaves From Milan

The COVID-19 outbreak which began in a market in China's Wuhan district in December last year has spread throughout the world. There are over 80 confirmed cases in India. India has also started...

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Virus: Air India Flight With 211 Indian Students Takes Off From Milan

A special Air India flight carrying 211 Indian students, who were stuck in Italy after flights were cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak, departed for India on Saturday (local time).

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Spain Imposes Near-Total Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus

Spain on Saturday banned people from leaving home except to go to work, visit a doctor or buy essential supplies, in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus.

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Spain PM Sanchez's Wife Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The wife of Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, his office said late Saturday, just hours after he announced a near total lockdown nationwide.

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234 Indians Stranded In Virus-Hit Iran Have Arrived In India: Minister

Two hundred and thirty-four Indians stranded in coronavirus-hit Iran have arrived in India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday.

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US President Donald Trump Tests Negative For Coronavirus

US President Donald Trump has tested negative for the novel coronavirus, the White House physician said Saturday.

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Non-Veg Food Doesn't Spread Coronavirus: AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria

Consumption of non-vegetarian food or eggs does not cause the spread of coronavirus, AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria has said.

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