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Beating the lockdown blues: Lithuanian International Airport turns into drive-in cinema amid Covid-19 crisis

The Lithuania International Airport saw 150 cars coming in to watch the first movie that was played as a part of an ongoing film project at the airport.

May 3, 2020

Anantnag: Pregnant woman dies due to medical negligence; doctor, nurse suspended

A pregnant woman in Anantnag died due to medical negligence and her family stated that the doctors asked them to show it as a Covid-19 case.

May 3, 2020

With fighter jets and army bands, India's military thank health workers

In the southern city of Bengaluru, a helicopter showered flowers over Victoria Hospital, as doctors and other medical workers in hospital gowns and masks cheered on, local television showed.

May 3, 2020

Karnataka govt announces three-day free travel on state buses for migrant workers

Karnataka government announces free travel on state buses for the next three days for migrant workers willing to reach their hometown within the state.

May 3, 2020

KPCC president DK Shivakumar gives Rs 1 crore to KSRTC for ensuring free transport to migrants

KPCC president DK Shivakumar has given Rs 1 crore cheque to KSRTC for ensuring 'Free Transport' to our working class and labour people.

May 3, 2020

CRPF HQ staff and officers to work from home after Covid-19 scare

Nobody will be allowed to enter the CRPF building in Delhi's Lodhi Road area till Tuesday, officials confirmed.

May 3, 2020

'Assalamualaikum', answered Handwara terrorist when team called Col Sharma's mobile

The team led by Col Sharma entered the house and freed the civilians. However, when they were in an open compound, the terrorists resorted to heavy firing and Col Sharma, along with four other team members, were killed.

May 3, 2020

With 2,644 new cases, India's Covid tally stands at 39,980

Of the total cases, 28046 are active, 10632 people have recovered, and 1301 people have succumbed to the disease.

May 3, 2020

Sacrifices of brave martyrs will never be forgotten: PM Modi on killing of 5 security personnel in Kashmir

PM Narendra Modi offered his tributes to the soldiers and security personnel who fell in action in the Handwara encounter.

May 3, 2020

Coronavirus scare breeding distrust and prejudice as those already recovered still facing stigma in J&K

The fear of contracting coronavirus is pushing people to discriminate against those who were quarantined or treated for the virus but now have recuperated.

May 3, 2020

North and South Korea exchanged gunfire along border after Kim Jong-un reappears

The Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul issued a statement saying that North Korean troops fired several bullets at a South Korean guard post inside the border zone at 7:41 am today.

May 3, 2020

India's coronavirus fatality rate stands at 3.3 per cent, almost as low as South Korea's

South Korea has one of the lowest fatality rate at 2.3 per cent while deaths per lakh population have been at 0.48, which is higher than India's 0.09 and China's 3.3 per cent.

May 3, 2020

Thailand reports three new coronavirus cases, as some restrictions ease

The new infections marked the lowest number since early March, just before the country started reporting clusters and tolls started rising.

May 3, 2020

India is proud of your courage: CDS General Bipin Rawat salutes 'supreme sacrifice' of 5 martyrs

The Colonel, a Major, 2 soldiers deployed as personal guards of the commanding officer in addition to a police Sub-Inspector of the SOG and his guard, a constable, had entered the house to rescue civilians and to eliminate the holed-up terrorists.

May 3, 2020

India's coronavirus lockdown curbs buffalo meat exports, hitting Ramadan supplies

But this year, the spread of coronavirus pandemic has slashed shipments of Indian buffalo meat, driving prices higher and hitting sales.

May 3, 2020