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In Modi's India, virus fallout kindles divisions between Muslims and Hindus

Many Muslims are also angry at what they say is the downplaying of clusters linked to Hindus.

Apr 17, 2020

Arduous journey: Kerala woman travels 2,700 kms and six states to meet ailing son

The 50-year-old woman started from Kerala to be with her son in Rajasthan amid the coronavirus lockdown.

Apr 17, 2020

Pakistani govt brings back VIPs from London, says 'ordinary citizens can wait'

While coronavirus does not discriminate, it seems the Pakistani government clearly does.

Apr 17, 2020

Three men lynched on suspicion of theft in Maharashtra

Three men suspected as thieves were beaten to death by the villagers in Maharashtra. The frenzy crowd included more than 200 villagers.

Apr 17, 2020

China's Wuhan revises coronavirus death toll up by 50%, 1,290 more people died

China denied Western claims that it had covered up the extent of its coronavirus outbreak. Additionally, the government also rejected the US allegations that it has an overly cozy relationship with the WHO.

Apr 17, 2020

Art of Living reaches out to sex workers in Sonagachi, distributes ration amid Covid-19 pandemic

The Art of Living's Project Udaan volunteers have reached out to the community of sex workers situated in Sonagachi with essentials amid coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 17, 2020

Coronavirus warning: The sign on your feet of deadly Covid-19 - bruises and lesions

Doctors are now saying that numerous cases in Spain, Italy, and France have emerged with these symptoms that have mostly appeared in young adults and children.

Apr 17, 2020

Coronavirus triggers layoffs: More job loss, pay cut on cards as India fights against Covid-19

All major employment sectors in the country took drastic measures like large scale employee termination and salary cuts to sustain the loss due to the national lockdown.

Apr 17, 2020

Telangana woman gives birth on road as she was unable to reach hospital amid lockdown

Amid nationwide coronavirus lockdown, a woman in Telangana delivered a baby girl by the roadside as she could not be shifted to a hospital in Suryapet town.

Apr 17, 2020

Coronavirus update: 40% patients in Mumbai to be moved to homes even if they remain positive

Dr Sanjay Oak, chairman of the COVID-19 Task Force said that only doctors will decide who can be shifted from the hospital and those being moved to their homes or CCCs will be daily monitored by health officials.

Apr 17, 2020

IAF Apache attack chopper makes emergency landing in Punjab after snag

The Indian Air Force issued a statement on the matter saying the chopper made a precautionary landing after warning alert in its control panels.

Apr 17, 2020

Coronavirus or not, for Bongs, sweets are essential; CM Mamata approves

Keeping the sweet shops open will welcome a huge crowd of people in the stalls. The government, therefore, has to bring in austere measures to manage the crowd, proving the decision to let open the stall was no-nonsense.

Apr 17, 2020

'Bury Muslim coronavirus patients in graveyards': Fatwa issued on last rites

The fatwa was issued on Thursday night, April 16, a day after a section of Muslims denied burial to the first casualty in Lucknow in the Aishbagh cemetery.

Apr 17, 2020

Shopian encounter: Terrorist killed in gunbattle with security forces in J&K; operation underway

One terrorist was killed during an encounter on Friday, April 17 that broke out between security forces and terrorists in Dairoo Keegam village of Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Apr 17, 2020

After food service workers, Google Doodle now thanks teachers and child care workers

The Google Doodle previously thanked the medical staff, delivery and packaging unit workers, food makers for their relentless, selfless, dedicated work amid the pandemic threat.

Apr 17, 2020