Condolences to those who are losing their loved ones due to COVID-19: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday expressed condolence to the people who have lost their family members due to the "lack" of treatment amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 30, 2021, 12:11 PM IST
Sonu Sood to provide food to reality show contestant's village till lockdown is over
Bollywood actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood has offered to provide food to a ' Dance Deewane' contestant's village after appearing as a guest in the show's recent episode.
Apr 30, 2021, 11:35 AM IST
UP government to float global tender for COVID-19 vaccines to inoculate 9 crore people
Stating that vaccination was a potent tool against the pandemic virus, additional chief secretary, health and family welfare, Amit Mohan Prasad said that 1,23,50,426 doses of the vaccine have been given to people in the state.
Apr 30, 2021, 10:42 AM IST
France detects first case of Indian COVID-19 variant, three French nationals found infected
A first case, involving a woman who travelled to India and is living in southwestern France, was confirmed on Thursday, the ministry said. Two other people who travelled to India were infected with the so-called Indian variant in southeastern France, the ministry said.
Apr 30, 2021, 09:05 AM IST
No vaccination for 18-44 group without 30 lakh COVID-19 vaccine vials: Maharashtra govt
Ahead of the commencement of the Phase 3 mass vaccination drive from May 1, the Maharashtra government has said that it can’t carry out the vaccination for 18-44 group without 30 lakh COVID-19 vaccine vials.
Apr 30, 2021, 08:36 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to chair Cabinet meet to review COVID-19 situation, tough decisions likely
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a Union Cabinet meeting which has been called to review the existing COVID-19 situation in the country and to discuss what other measures can be taken to contain the chain of coronavirus infection.
Apr 30, 2021, 06:31 AM IST
Maharashtra extends lockdown till May 15 amid rising cases of COVID-19
The lockdown-like restrictions in Maharashtra will now remain in place till 7 am on May 15.
Apr 29, 2021, 20:08 PM IST
COVID-19: Tamil Nadu Govt extends lockdown with night and Sunday curfew
The curbs will remain in place until further order from the state government.
Apr 29, 2021, 17:12 PM IST
'I have lived my life': 85-year-old Nagpur man vacates hospital bed for younger COVID patient, dies at home
Dabhalkar, a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), was admitted to the Indira Gandhi government hospital in Nagpur after he tested positive a few days ago.
Apr 29, 2021, 15:24 PM IST
Leave India as soon as possible: US tells Americans amid sharp rise in COVID-19 cases
The United States has advised its citizens not to travel to India or to leave as soon as it is safe to do so and authorised the voluntary departure of family members of its employees in the Indian missions, saying the access to all types of medical care is becoming severely limited in the country amid a massive surge in COVID-19 cases.
Apr 29, 2021, 14:49 PM IST
Facebook blocks hashtag calling for PM Narendra Modi's resignation by ‘mistake’, restores after facing flak
The development comes amid reports that social media companies are being asked to remove posts that are critical of the Modi government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 29, 2021, 13:09 PM IST
Uttarakhand government suspends Char Dham Yatra due to COVID spike, priests of four temples to perform rituals
Issuing an order, Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat said on Thursday that only priests of the four temples will perform rituals and puja this year.
Apr 29, 2021, 12:25 PM IST
Goa to go under COVID-19 lockdown from today, full list of restrictions imposed in the state
Amid the unprecedented surge in COVID-19 infections in the country, the Goa government announced that the state will be going under lockdown from Thursday (April 29).
Apr 29, 2021, 11:43 AM IST
Fact check: Truth behind fake viral news graphic that says lockdown in India from May 3-20
Since coronavirus cases are rising exponentially, speculations are rife that the Narendra Modi-led NDA government may again impose a nationwide lockdown to break the chain of COVID-19 transmission.
Apr 29, 2021, 11:41 AM IST
Maharashtra COVID-19 lockdown may be extended till May 15
State's Health Minister Rajesh Tope has given indications that the Maharashtra government has decided to extend the full lockdown, likely to be another 15 days, till May 15.
Apr 29, 2021, 10:51 AM IST
Over 1.3 crore register for vaccination but no slots available for scheduling a jab
Nearly 1.3 crore Indians registered themselves online on the government’s dedicated portal CoWin o Wednesday for the mass vaccination drive set to begin on May 1.
Apr 29, 2021, 08:59 AM IST
Nearly 1.33 crore Indians register on CoWin on first day for 3rd phase of vaccination starting on May 1
People registering on the platform are mostly the age group of 18 to 44 years. Vaccinations will begin on Saturday for everyone above 18 from May 1 (Saturday) under a more "liberalised and accelerated Phase 3 strategy of COVID-19 vaccination". Those who want to take the vaccine are to go to - https://www.cowin.gov.in/home and click on the "register/sign-in" option.
Apr 29, 2021, 08:11 AM IST
Amid surge, around 3,000 COVID-19 patients go 'missing' in Bengaluru
State Revenue Minister, R Ashoka met with various department heads on Wednesday and told reporters that he has already directed the state police to track and trace these missing COVID-19 patients.
Apr 29, 2021, 07:09 AM IST
US sends more than USD 100 million in COVID supplies to India, first flight to land today
The United States is sending COVID-19 relief materials worth over USD 100 million to India in the coming days, the White House said as the first flight carrying urgent health supplies left for the country.
Apr 29, 2021, 06:28 AM IST
Here's a list of states re-imposing lockdowns, curfews till April 30 as India's COVID-19 tally breaches 1.8-crore mark
In light of the rapidly increasing number of COVID-19 cases, several states have taken strict measures to curb the spread of the disease. From night curfews to weekend lockdowns to even monitoring the opening and closing of ration shops to stop the COVID-19 infection from spreading.
Apr 28, 2021, 23:44 PM IST
