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195 deaths, 3900 new coronavirus cases, India records highest single-day spike in COVID-19 in 24 hours

With 3,900 new cases of coronavirus infection and 195 deaths, India on Tuesday registered the highest single-day jump in numbers of COVID-19 cases as well as fatalities in the past 24 hours.

May 05, 2020, 10:08 AM IST

Delhi International Airport comes up with coronavirus COVID-19 exit plan: All you need to know

As India prepares for the third phase of the coronavirus COVID-19 induced nationwide lockdown which has been extended until May 18, the situation of air travel is not clear yet despite Centre removing many restrictions in an advisory issued on Saturday.

May 03, 2020, 23:59 PM IST

Indian Armed Forces to salute corona warriors, COVID-19 cases reach 37776

As of 11.45 pm (IST) on May 2, the total number of coronavirus COVID-19 cases reached 37,776 with death toll mounting to 1,223 across the country.

May 03, 2020, 00:03 AM IST

Lokpal member A K Tripathi died on Saturday nearly a month after testing coronavirus COVID-19 positive

He had been undergoing treatment in the AIIMS Trauma Centre, which has been converted into a dedicated COVID-19 hospital, since the first week of April. 

May 02, 2020, 22:42 PM IST

Indian Banks' Association introduces new norms till May 11 to withdraw money from banks amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown

The IBA has asked customers not to rush into banks as it wants customers to reduce their bank visits and do more work through electronic transactions.

May 02, 2020, 22:14 PM IST

Delhi courts hear over 11,000 cases during coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown

Initially, when the hearings started taking place through videoconferencing, it was confined to extremely urgent matters.

May 02, 2020, 21:30 PM IST

COVID-19 lockdown: Functioning of Delhi High Court, subordinate courts restricted till May 17

The committee has further resolved that all the pending matters listed from May 4-17 will remain adjourned.

May 02, 2020, 20:54 PM IST

Indian Army, Navy, IAF, Coast Guards all set to show solidarity, salute corona warriors across India on May 3

The corona warriors include those who have been fighting the deadly pandemic in a bid to keep the citizens of India safe. 

May 02, 2020, 19:08 PM IST

Over 270 Russians stranded in India fly back amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown

Financial assistance was also provided by commercial entities like Gazprombank, Sberbank, VTB, Rostec, RSK MiG, Russian Railways and Rosatom.

May 02, 2020, 18:54 PM IST

India lockdown amid coronavirus COVID-19 scare: Day 39 in pics

As Centre further extends the nation wide lockdwon in India, the number of COVID-19 cases in the country rise to 37,336 which includs 26,167 active cases, 9,950 cured and 1,218 deaths. On the 39th day of lockdown only essential items were open though certain restrictions have been lifted from Orange and Green COVID-19 zones.

May 02, 2020, 15:28 PM IST

PIB explains what is allowed, what is prohibited in Red, Orange and Green coronavirus COVID-19 zones

Since the announcemnet of the extension of nationwide lockdown till May 17, the Centre has issued various sets of guidelines for activities which are permitted in different zones and the ones that are prohibited.

May 02, 2020, 14:23 PM IST

Bengaluru, Chennai fall in coronavirus COVID-19 red zone, check list of red zones in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

The Union Health Ministry on Friday split 733 districts across India into red, orange and green zones, pulling out all metropolitan cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad into the 'no activity' or red zone.

May 02, 2020, 11:50 AM IST

India records 2,293 coronavirus cases in highest single-day spike, COVID-19 tally reaches 37,336

With 2293 new cases of coronavirus infection and 71 fatalities, India recorded the highest single-day surge in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

May 02, 2020, 09:56 AM IST

SC grants protection to Prashant Bhushan from arrest over 'opium' tweet on Ramayana re-telecast

While granting interim relief and protection to Bhushan, the apex court on Friday said, "anybody can watch anything on TV" and questioned as to how one can ask people not to watch a particular programme.

May 02, 2020, 09:21 AM IST

Delhi sends 40 buses to ferry students stranded in Kota due to coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown

Delhi Government on Saturday sent as many as  40 buses to bring back its students stranded in Rajasthan’s Kota due to coronavirus COVID lockdown, which has now been extended till May 17.

May 02, 2020, 08:34 AM IST

US regulator FDA allows emergency use of remdesivir drug for coronavirus COVID-19 patients

US regulators on Friday allowed emergency use of an experimental drug that appears to help some coronavirus patients recover faster.

May 02, 2020, 07:53 AM IST

Don’t come to railway stations, only those permitted to travel would be allowed: Central Railway urges people after coronavirus lockdown extended till May 17

The Central Railway has appealed to people not to come to railway stations, saying only those passengers who have been permitted to travel by the state government would be allowed to board trains.

May 02, 2020, 07:15 AM IST

Delhi Metro to remain closed for commuters till May 17 amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown

In order to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the extension of the nationwide lockdown by another two weeks.

May 01, 2020, 22:39 PM IST

CISCE to conduct examination for remaining papers of ICSE and ISC as per Centre's directives of coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown

In a release, it stated that the remaining papers of ICSE and ISC will be held within a period of 6-8 days, including Saturday and Sunday.

May 01, 2020, 21:25 PM IST

Armed forces will conduct special activities on May 3 to express gratitude to 'corona warriors': CDS Gen Bipin Rawat

Addressing a press conference, General Rawat said India stood together and showed resilience in dealing with the deadly pandemic.

May 01, 2020, 18:44 PM IST