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Coronavirus affects zoos, owners adopt cruel strategy despite emotional outbreak of animals

Zoo owners claimed that the absence of visitors is making several animals including apes emotionally disturbed due to which the owners might adopt a heartbreaking strategy.

Apr 16, 2020

Why did PM Modi observe a 6-day gap to announce the lockdown exit strategy on April 20?

Taking the first step towards resuming economic activity back in the country, PM Modi hinted at easing restrictions in areas where Covid-19 cases are not reported.

Apr 16, 2020

DD channels, AIR to the rescue; more educational content in offing

In addition to bringing back some classic shows such as Ramayan and Mahabharat, Prasar Bharti is airing educational content for students across the country.

Apr 16, 2020

Pilot accidentally ejects from fighter jet mid-air | Full story

According to the reports, the feeling of being upside down, unfortunately, made the senior citizen press the eject button in panic when the plane got subjected to a negative gravitational load factor.

Apr 16, 2020

Indian Army and Railways to run two special trains from Bengaluru to fulfill military needs

The Army in coordination with Indian Railways have decided to run special trains for Army personnel stranded at places due to the lockdown to meet operational requirements at Northern and Eastern borders.

Apr 16, 2020

WATCH | Kerala man forced to carry his ailing father after police stops his vehicle from plying amid lockdown

The man was reportedly forced to carry his father, who was just discharged from a hospital.

Apr 16, 2020

Flouting social distancing rules, Karnataka ex-CM Kumaraswamy prepares for son's wedding amid lockdown

HD Kumaraswamy is preparing for son Nikhil's wedding on April 17 at Ramanagara with lavish preparations underway; says only 50 people to attend the wedding but pictures say otherwise.

Apr 16, 2020

Will coronavirus pandemic be over in next 2 weeks? Israeli professor claims. Details inside

Professor Ben-Israel, who is also the head of the Security Studies Program at Tel Aviv University, said that it is possible the coronavirus crisis will be over in the next two weeks.

Apr 16, 2020

Coronavirus: 'Ranchi Diaries' actor Soundarya Sharma stuck in USA; writes to MEA, Indian Embassy

Soundarya Sharma is stuck in the USA amid the lockdown and is unable to get back to India. The actress has now written to the Indian Embassy and the Ministry of External Affairs, appealing to help her get back home from LA.

Apr 16, 2020

Vikram Misri, Indian Ambassador to China. Twitter

China dispatched 6.5 lakh kits to India to battle coronavirus: Indian Ambassador Vikram Misri

Indian Ambassador to Beijing Vikram Misri said on Thursday, April 16, China dispatched 6.5 lakh coronavirus medical kits to India to help fight the Covid-19 pandemic. Currently, 414 deaths and 12,380 total Covid-19 cases have been recorded in India.

Apr 16, 2020

IAF chopper carrying COVID-19 test samples makes emergency landing on highway

Due to a technical snag, IAF's Cheetah helicopter had to make an emergency landing on outer ring road highway, shortly before it took off again.

Apr 16, 2020

From Pregnency kit in Bengaluru to condoms in Mumbai: Here's what Dunzo is serving the most during lockdown

With the national lockdown entering its second stage, Dunzo, on its Twitter handle, has shared up some interesting details about their delivery statistics during these days.

Apr 16, 2020

Bangladesh coast guard rescues 396 Rohingya in drifting boat; 24 dead

At least two dozen ethnic Rohingya died on a ship that drifted for weeks after failing to reach Malaysia following the rescue of 396 starving survivors.

Apr 16, 2020

Pizza delivery boy tests positive for coronavirus in Delhi; 72 families, 20 other delivery agents quarantined

The boy associated with a famous pizza chain has been admitted to RML hospital in the national capital and is now undergoing treatment. Others who came in his contact are being monitored on a daily basis.

Apr 16, 2020

Thank you food service workers: Google doodle honours food workers with animated illustration

In each of the doodles in its series, Google expresses gratitude to people working across different sectors, who jointly help the public in containing the spread of the deadly contagious virus.

Apr 16, 2020

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Coronavirus affects zoos, owners adopt cruel strategy despite emotional outbreak of animals

Why did PM Modi observe a 6-day gap to announce the lockdown exit strategy on April 20?

DD channels, AIR to the rescue; more educational content in offing

Pilot accidentally ejects from fighter jet mid-air | Full story

Indian Army and Railways to run two special trains from Bengaluru to fulfill military needs

WATCH | Kerala man forced to carry his ailing father after police stops his vehicle from plying amid lockdown

Flouting social distancing rules, Karnataka ex-CM Kumaraswamy prepares for son's wedding amid lockdown

Will coronavirus pandemic be over in next 2 weeks? Israeli professor claims. Details inside

Coronavirus: 'Ranchi Diaries' actor Soundarya Sharma stuck in USA; writes to MEA, Indian Embassy

China dispatched 6.5 lakh kits to India to battle coronavirus: Indian Ambassador Vikram Misri

IAF chopper carrying COVID-19 test samples makes emergency landing on highway

From Pregnency kit in Bengaluru to condoms in Mumbai: Here's what Dunzo is serving the most during lockdown

Bangladesh coast guard rescues 396 Rohingya in drifting boat; 24 dead

Pizza delivery boy tests positive for coronavirus in Delhi; 72 families, 20 other delivery agents quarantined

Thank you food service workers: Google doodle honours food workers with animated illustration

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]