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West Bengal medical officer dies after testing positive for Covid-19; state reports 611 cases

Dr Biplab Kanti Dasgupta passed away late last night, April 25 at a private hospital in Kolkata. He held the charge of Additional Director of Health Services in West Bengal.

Apr 26, 2020

'Indian Armed Forces capable of undertaking any operational task': CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on battle against Covid-19

In view of coronavirus pandemic, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said the Indian Armed Forces are capable of undertaking any operational task assigned to them and understand their responsibility in the fight against COVID-19.

Apr 26, 2020

Mann Ki Baat: Our taali, thali and diya initiatives have kept spirits high, says PM Modi

Speaking on the 64th edition of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said people have been taking lead in various sectors in the fight against coronavirus such as the distribution of food to the poor, supply of masks etc.

Apr 26, 2020

Karnataka JD(S) lawmaker, son land in trouble for assaulting journalists, health workers in Mandya; here's what happened

Opposition Janata Dal-Secular lawmaker KT Srikante Gowda and his son were booked on the charge of assaulting healthcare workers in Karnataka's Mandya during coronavirus testing of districts journalists.

Apr 26, 2020

Andhra Pradesh: 'Bored' truck driver plays cards with friends, 24 infected with Covid-19

A social grouping for whiling away time by another truck driver resulted in the virus affliction to about 15 people in another locality in Vijayawada.

Apr 26, 2020

Let taxes ax Indians before COVID-19; IRS officers to Modi Govt

The officials at the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) have suggested various measures to the Centre for resurrecting the economy of the country post-COVID-19 crisis.

Apr 26, 2020

Kim Jong Un, most feared by US dead; Sister Kim Yo-Jong to take over?

A lot of questions are being raised about Kim Jong Un's health conditions and even if the supreme leader is alive. Here's some clarity on the matters based on the evidence available publicly.

Apr 26, 2020

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai's 2019 compensation topped $280 million

At the time, Pichai was named CEO of Google, his compensation reached nearly $200 million, most of it in vesting stock awards.

Apr 26, 2020

A thermal camera that measures temp, detects social distancing violations

A thermal screening system with additional analytics like face mask and social distance monitoring. It generates alarm in case of any deviations.

Apr 26, 2020

Here's why the combination of cotton, silk may be best home made masks

The new coronavirus that causes COVID-19, is thought to spread mainly through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, speaks or breathes.

Apr 26, 2020

First clean and disinfect, then open shops: Kerala CM

Vijayan's response came after he chaired the daily Covid-19 round-up meeting today.

Apr 26, 2020

Kerala MLA reunites 4-year-old separated from his parents during lockdown

There have been several devastating tales of lockdown incidents, which has shocked the nation. One such is the story of a 4-year-old who was separated from parents due to the lockdown.

Apr 25, 2020

Deadly locust invasion to starve millions worldwide; COVID-19 not only worry

Locust swarms if not dealt with in time will pose a greater threat to humanity than the coronavirus pandemic and we have only a few weeks left for dealing with the locusts

Apr 25, 2020

'Azaan & siren not allowed', Telangana cop's false tweet creates uproar amid Ramadan

Dispelling wrong information, the Rachakonda Police commissioner put out a tweet stating Azaan and siren are banned. However, they later rectified the mistake and issued a clarification.

Apr 25, 2020

To ensure health, security of people, militants will be buried at safer, isolated places

Families who identify and claim the bodies of the slain militants will be allowed at the time of last rites.

Apr 25, 2020