Covid Crisis

India records over 4 lakh COVID-19 cases in 24 hours for first time, total caseload touches 1.91 crore

The country's total COVID-19 caseload has now increased to 1.91 crore (1,91,64,969) of which, 32.68 lakh (32,68,710) are active cases. India has also witnessed 2.11 lakh (2,11,853) coronavirus-related deaths. 

May 01, 2021, 10:07 AM IST

Kerala mulls complete lockdown in districts with high positivity rate amid COVID-19 surge

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said a complete lockdown may be imposed in the districts with a high positivity rate from May 4.

May 01, 2021, 09:24 AM IST

US President Joe Biden restricts travel from India to curb COVID-19 spread

The new restrictions, which take effect on Tuesday (May 4) at 12:01 am ET (0401 GMT), are on the advice of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and were imposed because "the magnitude and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic" in India was "surging," the White House said.

May 01, 2021, 07:23 AM IST

Chandigarh imposes weekend lockdown due to surge in COVID-19 cases

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases in Chandigarh, a weekend lockdown has been imposed in the Union Territory beginning at 5 am on Saturday (May 1).

May 01, 2021, 06:52 AM IST

JEE Advanced Examination likely to get postponed amid COVID-19 crisis

Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2021 is most likely to get postponed amid the COVID-19 crisis. 

Apr 30, 2021, 13:50 PM IST

India is my home, it's bleeding: Priyanka Chopra urges all to donate amid COVID crisis, hubby Nick Jonas joins her

Expressing her concern over the crumbling health infrastructure in India, Priyanka Chopra, in a video posted on Twitter on Thursday said the global community needed to care "because unless everyone is safe, no one is safe".

Apr 29, 2021, 13:51 PM IST

COVID-19: What is today's health report of India fighting against Corona?

Demand for CT scans has been increased during the second wave of COVID-19.

Apr 27, 2021, 20:46 PM IST