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Uber, delivery companies to compensate drivers for coronavirus, quarantine

Uber has recently stated that it will compensate drivers who have been quarantined or infected with coronavirus

Mar 9, 2020

Telephone users irate over advisory played on phones for coronavirus

The Government had directed telecom operators in India to play an advisory on coronavirus, which has left many users annoyed

Mar 9, 2020

Self-declaration form to be filled out by passengers flying to India

All passengers flying to India will fill self-declaration form; failing to do so will mean quarantine for Indians and entry ban for foreigners

Mar 9, 2020

Coronavirus Updates: First confirmed case reported in Bengaluru, total in India rises to 44

The suspect who is a techie reached Bengaluru on March 1. His family has been isolated in Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases (RGICD) in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Mar 9, 2020

International Men's Day 2020: When is it and why do we celebrate this day

While most people are not even aware of the day's existence, every year, International Men's Day is celebrated on November 19 around the world.

Mar 9, 2020

Dubai-returned man under observation for Coronavirus goes missing from hospital in Karnataka

Given the global scare over the deadly coronavirus and the restrictions in place at all airports, the man was shifted to the district Wenlock hospital with a high fever and a few symptoms of Covid-19.

Mar 9, 2020

Remove 'name and shame' hoardings on anti-CAA protesters, orders Allahabad HC

The Allahabad court asked the district magistrate and divisional commissioner of Lucknow to get the posters/hoardings removed by March 16.

Mar 9, 2020

India, 13 other nations on Qatar's travel ban list over coronavirus fears

Qatar has temporarily barred people coming from India and 13 other countries as a precautionary measure against the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Mar 9, 2020

Sudan's PM Abdalla Hamdok survives assassination attempt in capital Khartoum

Abdalla Hamdok's family confined he was safe following the explosion, which targeted his convoy.

Mar 9, 2020

JK Police constable raps. Image: Twitter

Watch | J&K's 'rapper cop' wins hearts on internet with his rapping skills

In the video, the constable from the Jammu & Kashmir Police department is seen rapping in his police van. The video garnered more than 11,000 views and over 2,000 retweets.

Mar 9, 2020

Kashmiri couple detained for Isis links ran 'Kashmirosint' handle on Twitter

The couple, identified as Jahanjeb Sami and Hinda Bashir Beg, who had alleged links to the ISIS were detained by the police from south Delhi's Jamia Nagar.

Mar 9, 2020

A man walks past a TV broadcasting file footage for a news report on North Korea firing an unidentified projectile, in Seoul, South Korea, March 9, 2020. REUTERS/Heo Ran

North Korea fires three projectiles into sea, South Korea says

North Korea launched multiple short-range projectiles into the sea on Monday, March 9 as part of ongoing firing drills, a week after it resumed missile tests following a three-month break.

Mar 9, 2020

Erdogan to discuss migrant crisis with EU, urges Greece to 'open your gates'

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged Greece to "open your gates" to refugees trying to enter the European Union from Turkey and said he hoped to win more help from the EU at talks on Monday, March 9.

Mar 9, 2020

Shopian encounter: Terrorist killed in gunbattle in J&K; encounter underway

An unidentified terrorist was killed in a shootout with security forces on Monday morning, March 9 in Shopian district in Kashmir.

Mar 9, 2020

Oil plunges 25% after Saudi Arabia slashes prices, says will open taps

Oil prices plunged around 25%, heading towards their biggest daily loss since 1991 after Saudi Arabia slashed prices and set plans for a big increase in crude production in April.

Mar 9, 2020