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Gutka, Pan Masala banned in Uttar Pradesh; compulsive spitters watch-out

Uttar Pradesh government has banned production, distribution and sale of pan masala in the entire state until further orders amid 21-days of the coronavirus lockdown.

Mar 25, 2020

Coronavirus: Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19, Royal in self-isolation

The Prince and the Duchess of Cornwall are now self-isolating in accordance with government rules and regulations.

Mar 25, 2020

'Act like you have coronavirus': New Zealand PM declares national state of emergency as COVID-19 cases surge

Ahead of the one-month lockdown in New Zealand, the Prime Minister has asked the citizens to cut all physical contact outside their household and behave as if they had the coronavirus.

Mar 25, 2020

Delhi Police's savage reply to man wanting to visit his friend amid coronavirus lockdown wins hearts

Delhi Police has taken to Twitter to host a Q&A session in order to spread awareness about the coronavirus and answer any questions that netizens may have about the viral outbreak.

Mar 25, 2020

'Coronavirus party' results in a positive case: America continues ignoring social distancing

In a strange incident reported in Kentucky, the youth of the state has gathered to celebrate the 'coronavirus party' that ultimately resulted in a positive case in a young man.

Mar 25, 2020

Bengaluru Police to ensure free flow of essential commodities; CP calls stakeholders meet

Bengaluru city police commissioner Bhaskar Rao, IPS on Wednesday, March 25 called for a meeting with stakeholders and aggregators of essential commodities in order to issue duty pass for them to move about in the city.

Mar 25, 2020

ISKP claims responsibility for massacre of 27 Sikhs in Afghan capital, Kabul

At least 27 people were killed in an attack on a Gurdwara in the Afghan capital of Kabul by a group of gunmen and suicide bombers.

Mar 25, 2020

AK-47s, bullets and bodies: Maoists boast 'victory of resistance' after Sukma attack

AK-47s, bullets, and bodies: Maoists display weapons looted from martyred security personnel in Sukma.

Mar 25, 2020

Karnataka govt puts details of 15,000 home quarantined in public; privacy breached

The Karnataka government on Tuesday evening revealed information, including journey details and addresses of close to 15,000 people who have been placed under home quarantine.

Mar 25, 2020

Russia earthquake: Tsunami warning cancelled after 7.5 magnitude quake strikes Kuril islands

Meteorological authorities in Japan didn't issue any tsunami alerts while US authorities cancelled a warning for Hawaii after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kuril Islands.

Mar 25, 2020

Greta Thunberg: I have not been tested for Covid-19 but it's extremely likely that I've had it

The founder of the Fridays for Future youth movement under self isolation said she had not been tested for the virus but given the combined symptoms and circumstances it was very likely she had it.

Mar 25, 2020

Full list of services, establishments that will remain open during 21-day lockdown. No panic buying please!

The 'Panic buying' was so grave that PM Modi tweeted from his personal account informing that essential goods will be made available to calm down the nerves

Mar 25, 2020

Central Vista revamp: Amid Covid-19 outbreak, Centre notifies Rs 20,000 cr for Delhi power corridor makeover

A basic calculation shows that of Rs. 20,000 crore allocated for the Central Vista revamp project, around 7.14 lakh ICU ventilators or 13.3 lakh portable ventilators of the cheapest kind can be made available.

Mar 25, 2020

India under COVID-19 lockdown: What's open, closed for next 21 days?

As India goes in lockdown till April 14 to break the COVID-19 chain, most of the services, barring the essentials ones, will be suspended for the next 21 days.

Mar 25, 2020

Couple ties knot over a video call in the time of coronavirus. Truly innovative, says Internet

In an interesting video clip, the bride from Bihar and groom from Uttar Pradesh tied their knot as the wedding bells rang online.

Mar 24, 2020