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Coronavirus impact: How the Covid-19 job cuts played out in the US

In all, 701,000 jobs were reported lost last month, the Labor Department said on Friday, but even that massive number - the largest since the financial crisis 11 years ago - did not capture the true depth of the losses because the monthly survey was conducted too early in March.

Apr 5, 2020

Mammootty brutally trolled on social media for supporting PM Narendra Modi

Mammotty is known for his affinity towards the communist party, and his favorable comments on Narendra Modi have surprised many of his fans.

Apr 5, 2020

'Going to be a lot of death': Trump says as US braces for the toughest weeks of coronavirus pandemic

White House medical experts have forecast that between 100,000 to 240,000 Americans could be killed in the pandemic, even if sweeping orders to stay home are followed.

Apr 5, 2020

FDA-approved anti-parasitic drug proves effective against coronavirus

A single dose of Ivermectin could stop the coronavirus growing in cell culture -- effectively eradicating all genetic material of the virus within two days.

Apr 5, 2020

Viral video of giant sea creatures in Bombay High waters has everyone in awe: What's the story behind it?

In the video, a group of at least five humpback whales is seen swimming on the surface. A mobile video reportedly captured by a worker of the Bombay High oilfield shows a glimpse of a giant sea creature in less than a meter deep underwaters.

Apr 5, 2020

800 people attend shradh ceremony in MP; 12 test positive for coronavirus, 800 others quarantined

After Tablighi Jamaat, another hotspot for novel coronavirus could be reported in MP where up to 800 people gathered to attend a feast hosted by a Covid-19 carrier.

Apr 4, 2020

Ministry of Power reassures 9-min blackout won't cause grid failure or affect emergency services

The Ministry of Power has issued a clarification on why the 9-min blackout won't have an adverse effect on the grid, home appliances and emergency services.

Apr 4, 2020

'They should be shot': Raj Thackeray makes controversial remark against Tablighi Jamaat

Reacting to Delhi's Nizamuddin Markaz event, MNS chief Raj Thackeray said that the Tablighi Jamaat members should be shot dead.

Apr 4, 2020

'People spitting everywhere': Crowds at Bhagirath Palace disregard social distancing amid lockdown

After the Tablighi Jamat incident in Delhi, Bhagirath Palace is in the spotlight after people gather in crowds and disregard social distancing.

Apr 4, 2020

Who is Brett Crozier, US Navy ship captain-turned-hero who got fired to protect sailors from coronavirus?

The Captain wrote a fiery letter to the Navy but it somehow was all over the media, which led to him losing his command of aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt; leaving the US Navy red-faced.

Apr 4, 2020

Coronavirus could have been prevented, Trump took it 'lightly': American Philosopher

Noam Chomsky called Donald Trump, 'a sociopathic buffoon', and criticized his acts during the coronavirus outbreak

Apr 4, 2020

PM Modi chairs meeting of empowered groups, reviews countrywide preparedness to fight coronavirus

In a series of tweets, he reviewed the countrywide preparedness regarding availability of hospitals, proper isolation and quarantine facilities as well as disease surveillance and testing.

Apr 4, 2020

Coronavirus positive mom delivers healthy baby at AIIMS, first ever

The woman was tested positive on Thursday after her husband, who is a senior doctor in AIIMS, was tested positive

Apr 4, 2020

Nizamuddin Markaz chief Maulana Saad summoned by police; list of 26 questions asked

The Markaz head, who has put himself in quarantine after scores of attendees tested positive, has been summoned by the Delhi Police under Section 91 in the Code of Criminal Procedure. Scroll down to read the full list of questions asked to Maulana.

Apr 4, 2020

Are face masks effective? This visualisation is a wake-up call [WATCH]

Here's a visualization that shows the effectiveness of a face mask when the person coughs or sneezes.

Apr 4, 2020