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India's power grids are just fine despite 'experts' scepticism over 9 pm 9 minute blackout

There were concerns about the safety of the power grid as some "experts" claimed that the sudden blackout could cause grind failure and fluctuation in voltage, which may harm electrical appliances.

Apr 6, 2020

Coronavirus: How India's cheapest ventilator will help save Covid-19 patients

The company has decided against copyrighting this product so that more and more ventilators can be manufactured by anyone.

Apr 5, 2020

Fight against Covid-19: DRDO develops portable sanitisation enclosure for mass decontamination

Government PSUs are taking a series of measures to fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 5, 2020

Madhya Pradesh IAS officer in full PPE gear while doctors standing next to him wear masks. Picture goes viral

Medical staff in hospitals across India have been facing the shortage of protective equipment needed while treating the infected.

Apr 5, 2020

Bengaluru commissioner Bhaskar Rao meets minority leaders, reviews situation in view of lockdown

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao, IPS on April 5, held a meeting with the minority leaders in the state to review the Covid-19 situation in the state.

Apr 5, 2020

How to disinfect your office in corona times: Follow steps

For the ease of implementation, the guidelines have been divided into these areas into (i) indoor areas, (ii) outdoor areas and (iii) public toilets.

Apr 5, 2020

Prince Charles's office dismisses Indian Minister's Ayurveda claim

Speaking to the media, a Clarence House spokesman said that "this information is incorrect", adding that the Prince of Wales "followed the medical advice of the National Health Service in the UK and nothing more".

Apr 5, 2020

What is coronavirus? You should not miss Ram Gopal Varma's crazy answer

Ram Gopal Varma, who is known for courting controversies, has defined the coronavirus (COVID-19) in a crazy way. He says that it is a thing that cannot be killed by a bomb, gun or any other weapon.

Apr 5, 2020

Stay home, stay safe, appeals CM Yediyurappa as Karnataka sees a surge in coronavirus positive cases

In a series of tweets, the Karnataka CM stated that he has received a lot of complaints about lockdown not being followed effectively.

Apr 5, 2020

CRPF DG, MHA advisor come in contact with coronavirus positive CMO, placed under quarantine

The highly contagious novel coronavirus, which causes severe acute respiratory syndrome SARS-COV-2 or COVID-19, has claimed more than 64,000 lives and infected over 12 lakh people worldwide.

Apr 5, 2020

Mainland China again sees rise in new coronavirus cases

The National Health Commission said in a statement on Sunday that 25 of the latest cases involved people who had entered from abroad, compared with 18 such cases a day earlier.

Apr 5, 2020

PM Modi's 9 pm 9 minute appeal: Social media users share amusing theories, check here

This appears to be some kind of "totka" but the government's intention is to "show solidarity and confidence in our collective fight against COVID-19".

Apr 5, 2020

Security forces gun down 9 terrorists in 24 hours in J&K, foil infiltration attempt

Among the nine terrorists, four were killed at the Batpura area of South Kashmir on April 4 were involved in the killing of civilians.

Apr 5, 2020

'Satan's trying to keep us apart': Americans say defying Palm Sunday quarantines

Despite warnings from local and state officials, Solid Rock had been holding its 1,000-strong gatherings in person, and plans keep the church open on Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week in Christian churches.

Apr 5, 2020

Donald Trump requests PM Narendra Modi to release anti-malarial drug Hydroxychloroquine ordered by US

For the successful treatment of Covid-19, the Trump administration is banking heavily on the use of Hydroxychloroquine, a decades-old malaria drug, based on some previous results.

Apr 5, 2020