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Two died of heat, dehydration during coronavirus patient's cremation in Jammu's Sidhra

Two nephews of a Covid-19 patient first fainted and later died during the cremation of their uncle in the Sidhra area of Jammu. A magisterial inquiry has been ordered.

Jun 19, 2020

Bengaluru student who appeared in II PUC English exam on June 18 tests coronavirus positive

After the Karnataka govt announced that it had successfully conducted the II PUC English exam on June 18 following social distancing guidelines, a latest report suggests that a student has tested positive for coronavirus in Bengaluru.

Jun 19, 2020

Telangana HC to TRS government: 'If you wants this court to get tougher, we will'

The Telangana High Court (HC) has given a stern warning to Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) government.

Jun 19, 2020

Disgraced J&K cop Davinder Singh gets bail in terror case but will not walk out of jail

Suspended J&K DSP Davinder Singh was arrested while ferrying two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists in a vehicle on the Srinagar-Jammu Highway earlier this year.

Jun 19, 2020

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain develops pneumonia, condition deteriorates

55-year-old Satyendar Jain has been shifted to the ICU ward of another Covid-19 hospital from Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital after he developed pneumonia.

Jun 19, 2020

Two Pakistan Rangers, civilian killed in Pakistan blast in Sindh province

At least three people, two Rangers security personnel and a civilain were killed in a roadside IED blast in southern Pakistan Friday, June 19, in Sindh province.

Jun 19, 2020

Uniform fee for coronavirus testing across India: Supreme Court directs Centre

An SC bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan, Sanjay Kishan Kaul and MR Shah told the Centre to maintain uniformity in Covid-19 testing rates of all the state governments, and it should coordinate on this.

Jun 19, 2020

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa's office shut, staff's relative tests positive for Covid-19

Chief Minister Yediyurappa's office has been shut following an employee's relative testing positive for coronavirus.

Jun 19, 2020

KP Anbalagan, Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister, tests positive for Covid-19

Amid stringent lockdown in Tamil Nadu, KP Anbalagan, the state's Higher Education Minister, has been tested positive for coronavirus. On Friday, June 19, Tamil Nadu witnessed an increase of 2,000 cases taking the total tally to 52,334 cases.

Jun 19, 2020

US condoles with India over soldiers killed in clash with China, tensions stay high

But in the past two decades, New Delhi has built closer political and defence ties with Washington and the United States has become one of India's top arms suppliers.

Jun 19, 2020

China says one-fifth of Belt and Road projects 'seriously affected' by Covid-19 pandemic

About 20% of projects under China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to link Asia, Europe and beyond have been "seriously affected" by the coronavirus pandemic, an official from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday, June 19.

Jun 19, 2020

10 captive Indian Army soldiers, including 2 Majors, released by China after talks

After three days of negotiations between the Indian and Chinese military, 10 Indian Army personnel, including two Majors, were released by China on Thursday evening.

Jun 19, 2020

Twitter takes on Trump again, flags his tweet as 'manipulated media'

Twitter has once again taken on US President Donald Trump, this time labelling a video tweeted by him which mocked CNN as manipulated media.

Jun 19, 2020

First policeman falls prey to coronavirus in TN

The 47-year old Inspector was serving at the Mambalam Police Station here. He is survived by his wife and two children, aged nine and 13.

Jun 19, 2020

TN corona tally goes up to 52,334, toll now 625

The number of Covid-19 cured persons discharged from various hospitals on Thursday was 1,017 and the total tally at 28,641.

Jun 19, 2020