Politics

Hydroxychloroquine shortage in India as Modi govt allows supply to other nations, Rajasthan forced to return stock

Hydroxychloroquine is an anti-malaria drug but it is also used for the treatment of arthritis. The sudden rise in the demand due to the coronavirus pandemic has triggered the shortage, which has created inconvenience for the arthritis patients.

Apr 7, 2020

Govt in Kashmir wages unpopular war against poplar trees, blames coronavirus

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has given a 10-day deadline to axe all the female poplar trees in government as well as private land within 500 meters of habitation.

Apr 7, 2020

Coronavirus scare at Matoshree after tea-seller frequented by Uddhav Thackeray's staff tests positive

Meanwhile, posters of declaring the locality, a containment zone were put up last night by BMC after a COVID-19 positive person was found near a government guest house, located near Matoshree.

Apr 7, 2020

Kamal Haasan slams Narendra Modi on lockdown: The poor man never makes it to the front page news

Kamal Haasan has written a lengthy letter to Narendra Modi criticising his 21-day lockdown to prevent the spread of deadly Coronavirus.

Apr 6, 2020

Zee News lied about stone pelting on medical staff escorting Tablighi Jamaat men: Firozabad Police

The report published by Zee News' Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand vertical on April 6, 2020, and on Zee News' Facebook page, where it received more than 5,500 likes and 1,400 shares, was refuted by the Firozabad Police.

Apr 6, 2020

Watch: Nine times people defeated the purpose of PM Modi's 9 pm 9 minutes show

Narendra Modi had urged people to switch off the lights at their homes and light up earthen lamps, candles or mobile phone torches for nine minutes at 9 pm on April 5 to display the country's "collective resolve" to defeat the coronavirus.

Apr 6, 2020

India's power grids are just fine despite 'experts' scepticism over 9 pm 9 minute blackout

There were concerns about the safety of the power grid as some "experts" claimed that the sudden blackout could cause grind failure and fluctuation in voltage, which may harm electrical appliances.

Apr 6, 2020

Madhya Pradesh IAS officer in full PPE gear while doctors standing next to him wear masks. Picture goes viral

Medical staff in hospitals across India have been facing the shortage of protective equipment needed while treating the infected.

Apr 5, 2020

CRPF DG, MHA advisor come in contact with coronavirus positive CMO, placed under quarantine

The highly contagious novel coronavirus, which causes severe acute respiratory syndrome SARS-COV-2 or COVID-19, has claimed more than 64,000 lives and infected over 12 lakh people worldwide.

Apr 5, 2020

PM Modi's 9 pm 9 minute appeal: Social media users share amusing theories, check here

This appears to be some kind of "totka" but the government's intention is to "show solidarity and confidence in our collective fight against COVID-19".

Apr 5, 2020

Nizamuddin Markaz chief Maulana Saad summoned by police; list of 26 questions asked

The Markaz head, who has put himself in quarantine after scores of attendees tested positive, has been summoned by the Delhi Police under Section 91 in the Code of Criminal Procedure. Scroll down to read the full list of questions asked to Maulana.

Apr 4, 2020

Homemade coronavirus face mask: Govt releases step by step guide

With the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic, people who are not suffering from any medical condition or not having breathing problems can use homemade face covers to protect themselves from infection.

Apr 4, 2020

After backlash, MHA amends J&K recruitment rules to reserve all government jobs in UT for domiciles

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah, who was recently released from eight-month detention, said that the law didn't provide any protection to the locals.

Apr 4, 2020

Election Commission further postpones Rajya Sabha poll in wake of coronavirus pandemic

"Fresh date of poll and counting for the said biennial elections shall be intimated in due course after reviewing the prevailing situation," said the poll body in a statement.

Apr 4, 2020

Coronavirus cases in India could peak by April-end: ICS assesses worst-case scenario, PPEs & more

As far as India's herd immunity is concerned, the Indian Chest Society said that it is yet to be seen if it will be helpful in containing the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 3, 2020