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This Pune lab is out to address India's biggest Covid-19 challenge: See how

One of the biggest challenges India faces at the onset of coronavirus in India is timid testing. But a Pune-based lab might have an answer.

Mar 24, 2020

STOP! Wars and conflicts can wait; UN Sec Gen pushes for global ceasefire amid COVID-19

The UN Secretary General has urged to end airstrikes, silence the guns, stop the artillery and fight one common enemy together; coronavirus

Mar 23, 2020

Karnataka lockdown due to Covid-19: What's open, closed till March 31?

If you're wondering what's closed or open during the coronavirus lockdown initiated in the state of Karnataka, here's everything you need to know.

Mar 23, 2020

Maharashtra under complete lockdown, state border sealed; what you should know

Fresh orders have been issued for a complete lockdown in Maharashtra due to a rise in COVID-19 cases with state border being sealed

Mar 23, 2020

Air Traffic Controllers pardoned breath test for alochol amid coronavirus scare

The Delhi High Court has decided to do away with the Breath Analyser Test for the ATC through the tube process to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Mar 23, 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

With COVID-19 cases, deaths rising, states and UTs order complete lockdown: Full list

Many states and UTs in India have decided to shut down everything except essential services in order to control the situation.

Mar 23, 2020

Coronavirus testing centres in Bengaluru: Govt authorised diagnostic labs to test Covid-19

Here's the list of coronavirus testing labs across Bengaluru authorized by the government, which are also essential for insurance coverage.

Mar 23, 2020

Incoming Tsunami? Covid-19 may take 30,000 lives in India by May end, says WHO data

With around 1 percent budgetary allocation, India's healthcare is one the worst in the world.

Mar 23, 2020

Delhi man spits at Manipuri girl, calls her 'Corona'; Kejriwal orders strict action

At a time when the entire country should stand united to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak, a sadistic incident has ensued in the national capital.

Mar 23, 2020

Liquor ban in Karnataka: Can you buy alcohol during Covid-19 lockdown?

According to the Department of Health and Social Welfare, the ban on liquor sales in Bengaluru will continue to be in effect till March 31, 2020.

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

Domestic flights to stop operations in India from Wednesday midnight: Aviation Ministry

All the airlines have been directed to plan accordingly so as to land at their destination before 23:59 hours on March 24.

Mar 23, 2020

Coronavirus in India: State-wise list of ICMR approved labs where you can test for COVID-19

As many as 116 government laboratories and 6 private laboratories, across states and Union Territories, have been authorised to conduct COVID-19 tests.

Mar 23, 2020

Kanika Kapoor may get booked for murder, Lucknow police hunt for her missing friend

Kanika Kapoor came to Lucknow on March 11 and kept moving around, meeting people, visiting places and attending parties.

Mar 23, 2020