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Earth Day 2020: 10 super cool ways to celebrate the day at home and save the planet

Earth Day is observed annually on April 22. This year, the celebrations mark its 50th anniversary and go completely digital, considering the coronavirus pandemic and the consequent lockdown around the world.

Apr 22, 2020

Coronavirus: With 50 deaths in 24 hours, Covid-19 cases hit 20,000-mark in India

With 1383 new cases and 50 fatalities in 24 hours, the total tally of novel coronavirus cases in India reached to 19,984 on Wednesday, the health ministry said.

Apr 22, 2020

Delhi violence: Police books Umar Khalid, two Jamia students under UAPA

Widespread violence between people supporting the Citizenship Amendment Act and those opposing it had spiralled out of control in the area in February, leaving 53 people dead and scores injured.

Apr 22, 2020

Bengaluru's private hospital gets centre's nod for plasma therapy trail on coronavirus patients

City-based HCG Hospital has received the Central government's nod to conduct clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy of convalescent plasma therapy in Covid-19 treatment, an official said.

Apr 22, 2020

Farts spread coronavirus? Here's the truth as per health experts

To contain the spread of coronavirus, most countries are under lockdown. But to effectively control the virus, it is important for individuals to maintain personal hygiene and social distance.

Apr 22, 2020

Video of Americans honouring Indian-origin doctor for her COVID-19 services is heartwarming

Hailing from Mysore, Dr Uma Madhusudhan was saluted in a unique way in front of her house in the US in recognition of her selfless services in the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 21, 2020

All your coronavirus queries are just a tweet away, all thanks to COVID India Seva

The Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare has launched COVID India Seva with an aim to answer the public's queries related to the novel coronavirus pandemic in real-time.

Apr 21, 2020

On National Civil Service Day, meet India's noted officers

National Civil Service Day commemorates the day when the first Home Minister of Independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers in 1947 at Metcalf House, Delhi, and referred the civil servants as the 'steel frame of India'. Here is a list of a few from the present day who are making India proud.

Apr 21, 2020

World's smallest, ultra-affordable ventilator is a game-changer: Helps India in COVID-19 battle

Built by a robot scientist and a neurosurgeon, this tiny ventilator can finally solve the shortage problem in India.

Apr 21, 2020

United States is a primitive society where empire is collapsing due to cornavirus: Chinese newspaper

Global Times claimed that the rise of coronavirus patients in the United States indicates China's superiority in the healthcare sector.

Apr 21, 2020

China sent faulty Covid-19 rapid test kits to India: 'Stop using', says ICMR

In the past, several European countries including Turkey, Spain, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic also complained of receiving defective kits from China.

Apr 21, 2020

Covid-19 breakthrough: New study says coronavirus has already mutated to more than 30 strains

As there are more than 30 different coronavirus strains now, medical experts believe that it will be difficult to find an overall cure for COVID-19.

Apr 21, 2020

Pakistan violates ceasefire again, resorts to shelling in J&K's Poonch; Indian Army retaliates

According to the Defence Ministry, at about 11.20 a.m. today, Pakistan initiated the unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and shelling with mortars along the LoC in Kirni sector of Poonch.

Apr 21, 2020

'Worst is yet ahead of us, warns WHO chief amid COVID-19 pandemic

The WHO chief did not reveal why he believes the coronavirus outbreak could get worse in the coming weeks.

Apr 21, 2020

Is Jaipur losing the plot in the fight against Covid-19?

The government tightened the curfew measures from April 6 after violations by the residents of Ramganj. BJP officials have also been demanding invocation of National Security Act (NSA) against people attacking doctors and police personnel.

Apr 21, 2020