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UN launches updated response plan to help fragile nations fight COVID-19

The UN has launched an updated COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan that requires $6.69 billion to help fragile countries cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 8, 2020

Trump, Pence test negative after White House valet contracts coronavirus

US President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have tested negative for the novel coronavirus after a member of the US military who works at the White House as a valet came down with the virus.

May 8, 2020

Coronavirus in India: With 3,390 new cases and 103 deaths, total tally hits 56,342

Maharashtra continues at the top of the tally with 17,974 cases and 694 fatalities, while 3,301 people were cured in the state.

May 8, 2020

World Red Cross Day 2020: Significance, history and unknown facts about the humanitarian organisation

Red Cross was introduced as a contribution to peace by an International Commission and the Red Cross Day is observed to promote the humanitarian activities.

May 8, 2020

Aurangabad train mishap: 16 Chhattisgarh-bound migrant workers run over by goods train in Maharashtra

The accident took place on the Aurangabad-Jalna railway line and police have rushed to the spot. According to initial reports, the labourers were sleeping on the track when they were run over by a speeding goods train.

May 8, 2020

Karnataka Police Recruitment 2020: Apply for SI, constable and other KSP posts

Here are all the details about new vacancies in the Karnataka State Police department and how to apply.

May 8, 2020

Styrene gas effects on human body: Most important Do's and Don'ts

Styrene is a deadly gas, it has no odour or colour, making it hard to detect if leaked. Here are the most important do's and don'ts along with first-aid practices in case of exposure to the gas.

May 8, 2020

103 COVID-19 cases in Mumbai's Arthur Road jail: 77 inmates, 26 cops infected

State Home Minister Anil Deshmukh says prisoners contracted the infection after coming in contact with an infected cook.

May 7, 2020

Interstate travel pass during lockdown in Karnataka: Here's how to get one

Here are all the details you need to obtain an interstate travel pass during the lockdown in Karnataka.

May 7, 2020

ICRISAT releases its pan-India survey of millet entrepreneurs on lockdown challenges

Responses from SMEs in 11 cities having business operations in 24 states and Union Territories were collected for the purpose of the survey.

May 7, 2020

Three industrial accidents within 24 hours hold crucial lesson for factories looking to resume operations

Three back-to-back industrial accidents were reported from the states of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu on Thursday as factories resumed operations post lifting of lockdown curbs.

May 7, 2020

Pumpkins stuffed with Phensedyl worth Rs 53,000 seized from smugglers at Indo-Bangladesh border

Two bags of pumpkins were found and 345 bottles of phensedyl were found hidden inside the pumpkins and the value of these bottles is nearly Rs 53,000.

May 7, 2020

After immense criticism, Karnataka government resumes Shramik train services from Friday

As the train and bus services were completely called off, most of the workers have started to walk all the way back from Bengaluru to their home in Bihar.

May 7, 2020

Riyaz Naikoo used VPN, chat apps; but a mobile phone led to his end

Naikoo was giving a slip to the security forces for the last three years but eventually, he was gunned down on Wednesday.

May 7, 2020

After Vizag, 7 workers fall ill after inhaling poisonous gas in Chhattisgarh

According to Raigarh superintendent of police Santosh Singh, the factory owner did not inform the administration about the incident, which only came to light after the hospital authorities alerted the police.

May 7, 2020