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Tamil Nadu reports 66 new cases, 1 death; tally mounts to 1,821

One patient succumbed to the dreaded virus on Saturday, taking the state's death toll to 23.

Apr 25, 2020

Mumbai teen comes up with unique wristband, mask to keep coronavirus away; sends suggestion to ICMR, PM Modi

Harsh collected scrap from his house and for creating the band, he assembled a buzzer, button cell, switch, plastic tubing, tilt sensor, aluminum foil, etc.

Apr 25, 2020

Singapore Airlines extends flight cancellation till June amid the coronavirus pandemic

The Airlines or its regional SilkAir will retain the full value of the unused portion of their tickets as flight credits to its customers.

Apr 25, 2020

BJP-TMC feud in Bengal: MP Debasree Choudhury alleges harassment by state govt

The West Bengal BJP leaders attacked the state government with Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Debasree Choudhury alleging harassment by the West Bengal government.

Apr 25, 2020

Long queues seen outside grocery shops as CM declares total lockdown in Chennai, Madurai

With the risk of coronavirus spreading further in densely populated cities, Palaniswami on Friday ordered total lockdown in Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Salem and Madurai.

Apr 25, 2020

NASA and SpaceX coverup? Alien hunter spots cigar-shaped UFO during Starlink mission 

Several conspiracy theorists believe that NASA and SpaceX are involved in an intentional alien coverup.

Apr 25, 2020

Coronavirus kadha: Centre directs states to start production of herbal decoction, shares recipe

The ingredients of the coronavirus kadha suggested by the ministry are - Basil (Tulsi) leaves, cinnamon bark, Sunthi (Zingiber officinale) and Krishna Marich (Piper nigrum).

Apr 25, 2020

India, Pakistan ease restrictions for some small businesses amid lockdown

In neighbouring Pakistan, the government extended the nationwide lockdown till May 9.

Apr 25, 2020

'No evidence' that recovered Covid-19 patients cannot be reinfected: WHO

The practice could actually increase the risks of continued spread as people who have recovered may ignore advice about taking standard precautions against the virus, it said.

Apr 25, 2020

Not just cough and fever, medical experts reveal six new coronavirus symptoms

A previous study report had suggested that nearly half of the people contracted with coronavirus are asymptomatic.

Apr 25, 2020

Coronavirus: 40 more tests Covid-19 positive in J&K, total cases rise to 494

For the first time since the dreaded virus infection spread in J&K, 40 tested positive during the last 24 hours.

Apr 25, 2020

IFS officer Santosha Gubbi gives aid to villagers who once thrashed him

IFS Officer Gubbi was thrashed last year as he had gone to investigate a poaching case, has now emerged as their messiah.

Apr 25, 2020

Kim Jong Un is dead: Funeral 'pictures', rumours flood social media

Unconfirmed reports on Kim's death have been appearing online after China sent its doctors to North Korea to help determine his current health status.

Apr 25, 2020

Mahendra Kumar death: Who was the ex-Bajrang Dal chief-turned-right-wing critic?

Mahendra Kumar, the alleged mastermind of infamous 2008 Church attacks, passed away on Saturday. He was associated with the Bajrang Dal for 16 years.

Apr 25, 2020

Sorry, barber shops and salons will remain shut; MHA clarifies

The new order clarifies shops in markets or market complexes to remain shut, while those in rural areas can remain open.

Apr 25, 2020