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Coronavirus: After two house cats test positive, CDC says social distancing applies to pet animals too

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in the absence of further investigation on the role of animals in transmitting the virus it is advisable to take precaution and follow social distancing for pets, too.

Apr 29, 2020

Palghar mob lynching: 35 police officials of Kasa Police station transferred in connection with the incident

Twelve days after a mob-lynching incident in which two Sadhus and their driver were killed, the Maharashtra government late on Tuesday, April 28 transferred 35 policemen.

Apr 29, 2020

International Dance Day 2020: From Yakshagana to Sattriya, watch the traditional dance forms in India [PICS]

Celebrated annually on April 29, the International Dance Day spreads the need of encouraging the participation and education in dance through various events.

Apr 29, 2020

Coronavirus didn't kill this top ER doctor, depression did

Dr Lorna Breen wanted to continue treating COVID-19 patients even after she was tested positive for the virus and recovered from it.

Apr 29, 2020

Explained: Difference between 'Quarantine' & 'Isolation' in light of COVID-19

If you're confused between quarantine and isolation as the world is going crazy over these terms during COVID-19 pandemic, here's a simple explanation to what they really mean and how they are set apart.

Apr 28, 2020

Liquor ban might be lifted; Centre gets multiple requests

Punjab isn't the only state advocating for the ban on liquor to be lifted in the state as other states have raised a request, albeit informally.

Apr 28, 2020

CBSE class 10 to have no exams: Class 12 to re-take exam post lockdown

CBSE secretary said that there would be no further examination of pending papers for class 10th this year. Re-exams for class 12th students as soon as the lockdown is lifted.

Apr 28, 2020

SWR distributes 200 grocery kits to licensed porters at the Bengaluru Railway Station

The grocery packets were distributed to almost 200 licensed porters and other staffs in the Bengaluru Railway station.

Apr 28, 2020

Caught on camera: Agra man begs hospitals to admit his ailing mother, she dies in front of his eyes

Mohit Sharma, a resident of Agra, narrates his ordeal of how he lost his ailing mother after hospitals refused to provide any sort of help to the elderly patient.

Apr 28, 2020

Agra hospitals deny treatment to 12-yr-old due to coronavirus scare, girl dies of stomach pain

The family plans to lodge an FIR against the DM for not being able to help despite being contacted and approached for help.

Apr 28, 2020

RPOs resume limited services, dispatch 6,200 passports to Missions abroad

Resuming operations to tackle emergency cases amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Regional Passport Offices (RPOs) have restarted the printing of passports.

Apr 28, 2020

Thunderstorms expected in Pune, Nashik, Thane between April 29 to 30

A warning on torrential rains and thunderstorms has been issued for districts including Pune, Nashik, Thane, and in parts of Satara, Sangli, and Kolhapur.

Apr 28, 2020

Andaman journalist booked for questioning authorities on Twitter gets bail

A journalist based in the Andaman Nicobar got bail who was earlier arrested by the police over his tweet that commented on the quarantining of a family engaged in a telephone call with a Covid patient.

Apr 28, 2020

No haircuts for Indian Army as coronavirus cases cross 29,000 in India

Indian Army soldiers are adhering to lockdown guidelines strictly and one important instruction given to them is not to get a haircut done.

Apr 28, 2020

Telangana authorities lock gates of houses in red zones of Jogulamba Gadwal district

All houses in red zones in Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana have been locked to prevent people from stepping out. The authorities will be delivering essential commodities to their doorstep. According to the authorities, 37 wards of the district have been completely sealed.

Apr 28, 2020