Politics

As world grapples with COVID-19, hantavirus claims a life in China; know more about it

The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) said that hantavirus, which has been around for decades, spreads from rodents and causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in humans.

Mar 24, 2020

PM Modi on coronavirus address: India under lockdown for next 21 days, essential services will run fine

PM Narendra Modi will address the nation today at 8 pm on vital aspects relating to the scourge of the pandemic COVID-19.

Mar 24, 2020

Centre prohibits export of sanitisers, all types of ventilators amid Covid-19 scare

The Ministry of Commerce has also banned exports of all types of ventilators, including any artificial respiratory apparatus or oxygen therapy apparatus or any other breathing appliance or device.

Mar 24, 2020

US couple takes chloroquine suggested by Donald Trump for coronavirus treatment: What happens next?

US President Donald Trump had suggested that chloroquine, a drug used to treat malaria in humans, can be the possible cure for coronavirus infection.

Mar 24, 2020

Kerala govt reinstates IAS officer undergoing trial for homicide

Sriram Venkitaraman, the IAS officer who was suspended for being accused of drunk-driving and fatally knocking down a journalist on August 3 last year has been hired back by the Kerala government as the Joint secretary in the health department.

Mar 24, 2020

Omar Abdullah released from detention after 8 months: It's a very different world today

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah was kept in detention since August 5 when the Narendra Modi-led NDA government abrogated Article 370 and bifurcated Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories.

Mar 24, 2020

Shivraj Singh Chouhan takes oath as the 32nd CM of Madhya Pradesh, says first priority to fight Covid-19

In an austere cermony, Shivraj Singh Chouhan is sworn in as the 32nd Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh on Monday. Governer Lalji Tandon administered the oath of office.

Mar 24, 2020

Coronavirus in India: Cases rise to 480. State-wise count, patients recovered and other details

In India, the coronavirus infection has killed seven people and at least 24 COVID-19 patients from different states have recovered and discharged from various hospitals.

Mar 23, 2020

Covid-19 treatment: ICMR recommends THIS 'miracle' drug for high-risk cases

Although a combination of anti-HIV drugs is also being used by doctors, the ICMR has recommended a medicine used in malaria for the treatment of COVID-19 infection in high-risk cases.

Mar 23, 2020

Nirmala Sitharaman to move the Finance Bill, 2020 in the Parliament today

On Monday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move the Finance Bill, 2020 for consideration and passing. The bill is to give effect to the financial proposals of the Central Government for the financial year 2020-21.

Mar 23, 2020

Chhattisgarh: 17 security personnel killed in encounter with Maoists in Sukma district

The encounter between the security personnel and Maoists went on for more than five hours and several Maoists were also believed to have died.

Mar 22, 2020

Anand Mahindra joins fight against coronavirus, offers his luxury resorts for medical care facilities

Anand Mahindra, the chairman of Mahindra & Mahindra, said that his company will manufacture ventilators and offered to use Mahindra Holidays resorts as temporary medical care facilities.

Mar 22, 2020

Section 144 imposed in Delhi till March 31 amid coronavirus fears

The decision was taken after the Centre decided to only allow only essential services in 75 COVID-19 affected districts.

Mar 22, 2020

CCTV nails lie about coronavirus checking lapse at airport, Ahmedabad man to face legal action

The man, identified as Abhimanyu, raised a false alarm that passengers were not being checked for coronavirus at the Ahmedabad airport.

Mar 22, 2020

Resign Donald Trump trends after 'bored' POTUS dozes off during COVID-19 meeting

In a purported video that is going viral on social media, US President Donald Trump appeared to be sleepy during a key meeting on the deadly COVID-19 outbreak.

Mar 22, 2020