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Coronavirus patients most infectious when they first feel unwell: WHO

Studies show people with the coronavirus are most infectious just at the point when they first begin to feel unwell, World Health Organization (WHO) experts said.

Jun 10, 2020

DMK MLA J Anbazhagan dies on his 62nd birthday due to Covid-19 in Chennai

Senior DMK MLA and party's Chennai west district secretary J Anbazhagan, Undergoing treatment for coronavirus, succumbed to the deadly virus on Wednesday morning, June 10 in Chennai.

Jun 10, 2020

Who is Javed Iqbal Wani, the newly-appointed J&K HC judge?

Senior advocate Javed Iqbal Wani has been appointed J&K High Court judge. Wani had fought the State case against his own father-in-law, a separatist and Bar president Mian Abdul Qayoom.

Jun 10, 2020

Embrace tai chi to boost heart health, quality of life

Tai chi combines a series of set movements, such as "wave hands like clouds", with relaxation and breathing. It's a mind-body exercise because it requires concentration on posture, relaxation and breathing.

Jun 10, 2020

Earthquake with 5.8-magnitude strikes Indonesia, no tsunami alert

Over 100 houses were damaged when a 6.8-magnitude quake struck off nearby North Maluku province on June 4, national disaster management agency said.

Jun 10, 2020

Delhi doubles COVID-19 beds in 22 private hospitals; must display vacancy at entry

Aam Aadmi Party-led government has ordered 22 private hospitals to increase the number of beds to tackle the rising number of coronavirus cases and shortage of beds.

Jun 10, 2020

Injured monkey patiently waits at hospital for treatment; video goes viral

An injured monkey was seen sitting at the steps of Patil Nursing Home in Karnataka, where he later received medical care. But his patience has given a hard reality check for humans.

Jun 10, 2020

Majority coronavirus cases in Karnataka a result of Maharashtra migration

Nearly 75 percent coronavirus cases in Karnataka in the last month are a result of Maharashtra migration and the number is only increasing.

Jun 10, 2020

Indian firm spied on 10,000 email accounts of politicians, investors worldwide

An Indian IT firm reportedly carried out hacking operations for clients in order to help them spy on people. This is the largest spy-for-hire operations ever exposed, a researcher said.

Jun 9, 2020

61 more test positive for Covid in J&K, three more die

A statement by the Information and Public Relations Department said that of the new cases, 17 were from the Jammu division and 44 from the Kashmir division.

Jun 9, 2020

Pakistan rape scandal: How Cynthia Ritchie is shaking PAK Govt's foundation

Cynthia accused Pakistan's former Interior Minister Rehman Malik of rape, and former Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and another Cabinet Minister of groping her.

Jun 9, 2020

Ladakh standoff: India, China start withdrawing troops from certain areas

Except for the fingers region in Pangong Tso Lake, Chinese forces have started withdrawing 2 to 3 km.

Jun 9, 2020

How Covid-19 lockdown gave Parle-G biscuits its 'best sales' in over eight decades

The Parle-G biscuits achieve a unique milestone in sales amid the lockdown as most of the migrant workers find the biscuit more affordable and handy.

Jun 9, 2020

Rahul Gandhi aids Covid positive journo who lost in-laws to virus; shares video

Rahul Gandhi who came in aid of an ailing journalist, instructed his party men to get in touch with Jha to provide as much help as possible to him.

Jun 9, 2020

Massive fire engulfs Assam's Baghjan oil well, CM talks to Rajnath Singh for Army, Air Force help

A team of NDRF, fire and emergency services, army and police officials have been deployed by the Assam government to minimise the loss of life and property due to the incident.

Jun 9, 2020