Lockdown in Gujarat: Night curfew extended to 29 cities, all restaurants, theatres, malls to remain shut till this date
Amid rising cases of coronavirus COVID-19, the Gujarat government led by Vijay Rupani on Tuesday (April 27) imposed a night curfew in nine more cities of the state. With this, the night curfew is now being enforced in 29 cities of Gujarat. The state also announced new restrictions in these 29 cities, including the closure of all restaurants, swimming pools, cinema halls, shopping complexes and water parks, till May 5. It also announced curbs on APMCs, public transport, religious gatherings, funerals and marriage functions across the state.
Apr 27, 2021, 20:38 PM IST
United States determined to support India in COVID-19 fight: Joe Biden to PM Narendra Modi
Biden expressed the support of the US to India in a telephonic conversation with PM Modi, during which the two leaders discussed the pandemic situation in their countries, including India's ongoing efforts to contain a second wave of COVID-19.
Apr 27, 2021, 00:06 AM IST
China's state-run airline suspends cargo flights rushing COVID-19 medical supplies to India
In a letter to the sales agents on Monday, the Sichuan Chuanhang Logistics Co. Ltd, the company which is part of the Sichuan Airlines said the airline has suspended its cargo flights on six routes, including Xian to Delhi, amid hectic efforts by private traders from both sides to procure oxygen concentrators from China.
Apr 26, 2021, 23:47 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi holds 'fruitful discussion' with Joe Biden, discusses efficient supply of COVID vaccine raw material
The talk between the two world leaders comes a day after the United States announced assistance to India in the backdrop of COVID-19 crisis. Washington also announced raw material for the manufacture of Indian Covishield vaccine in India.
Apr 26, 2021, 22:35 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi speaks to US President Joe Biden over phone as India battles COVID-19 crisis
PM Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden held a telephone conversation on Monday evening. It is expected the two leaders discussed the COVID-19 situation in India.
Apr 26, 2021, 22:10 PM IST
COVID Alert: Active cases of coronavirus in India surpasses 26-lakh mark
India logged a record 3,49,691 new coronavirus infections in a day taking it total tally of COVID-19 cases to 1,69,60,172, while active cases crossed the 26-lakh mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday (April 25).
Apr 25, 2021, 17:31 PM IST
Priyanka Chopra ‘begs’ Indian fans to stay home amidst surge in COVID-19 cases
Actress Priyanka Chopra is extremely worried about the mercurial rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in India and about the healthcare infrastructure reaching a breaking point.
Apr 21, 2021, 11:16 AM IST
COVID-19 testing to be stepped up in Bengaluru: Health minister K Sudhakar
Karnataka Health and Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Thursday (April 8) said that instructions have been given to conduct 1 lakh testing per day in Bengaluru.
Apr 08, 2021, 19:12 PM IST
CBSE students demand cancellation of exams due to COVID-19 surge, see how board officials respond
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, over one lakh students of classes 10 and 12 have signed petitions urging the government to either cancel board exams scheduled to be held in May or conduct them in online mode.
Apr 08, 2021, 14:54 PM IST
21.5% of India's population showed evidence of exposure to COVID-19 in serosurvey: Govt
Presenting the findings of the survey, ICMR Director-General Dr Balram Bhargava said 21.4 per cent of the 28,589 people, aged 18 years and above, surveyed during the period showed evidence of past exposure to the coronavirus infection. While 25.3 per cent of children aged 10 to 17 years from the same number of surveyed population have had the disease, he said.
Feb 04, 2021, 20:41 PM IST
COVID-19 Alert: India's tally mounts to 95.71 lakh with 35595 new infections
India's COVID-19 caseload reached 95,71,559 with 36,595 new infections.
Dec 04, 2020, 10:33 AM IST
COVID-19 alert: 46232 infections in a day, total 90.50 lakh cases in India
Total coronavirus cases are 90,50,597 with 46,232 infections reported in a day.
Nov 21, 2020, 13:19 PM IST
Unlock 5.0: Kerala's Sabarimala temple opens for devotees — Check guidelines, restrictions
Devotees will be allowed to visit the temple from Monday (November 16) morning onwards, while the Mandalapooja will be performed on December 26.
Nov 16, 2020, 08:56 AM IST
Ravi Kishan gets Y-plus security cover over death threats for speaking on Bollywood drug nexus
The BJP MP has been speaking against the drug cartel that is active in Bollywood. A few days back, his statements on Bollywood drug nexus drew backlash from celebrities including fellow MP Jaya Bachchan.
Oct 02, 2020, 20:46 PM IST
BJP's Anupam Hazra, who threatened Mamata with COVID-19 hug, tests positive for infection
Hazra was admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata after he tested positive for the infection. The BJP leader had developed certain symptoms and his samples were tested for coronavirus.
Oct 02, 2020, 18:39 PM IST
Serum Institute to produce additional 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses for India
The company made this announcement taking forward the collaboration between SII, Gavi, Vaccine Alliance and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Sep 29, 2020, 19:09 PM IST
India records 85,362 new COVID-19 cases, total tally cross 59-lakh mark
The total coronavirus cases in the country stand at 59,03,933 with 85,362 new cases as per the Ministry of Health data.
Sep 26, 2020, 09:56 AM IST
Lockdown prevented 14-29 COVID lakh cases, 37-38,000 deaths: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Vardhan said as many as 35,42,663 people, which is 77.65 per cent of the cases, had recovered from the pathogen.
Sep 14, 2020, 15:58 PM IST
Coronavirus cases in India reach 70,626, over 1065 deaths reported in last 24 hours
With 90,633 new cases, the infections in India crossed the 41 lakh mark. Of the 41,13,812 cases, 8,62,320 are active infections, while 31,80,866 patients have already been discharged. As many as 1065 deaths were reported in the past 24 hours, taking the casualties in the country to 70,626.
Sep 06, 2020, 20:06 PM IST
Sanjay Raut issues clarification on 'compounders know better than doctors' comment, says remark aimed at WHO
Raut is at the centre of a row after his reported comment that he 'never goes to a doctor as they know nothing (about their profession)'. "What does a doctor know. Whenever I need, I take medicines from a compounder," the Rajya Sabha MP had reportedly said.
Aug 18, 2020, 12:55 PM IST
