India
Delhi Records Highest Spike of 1,295 New Covid-19 Cases, Death Toll Rise to 473 as State Relaxes Curbs
The government is likely to prohibit people's movement from 9 PM to 5 AM during which all non-essential activities will not be allowed. At present, the timing is from 7 pm to 7 am.
From 9 to 7: As it Records Highest Single-day Spike, India Ranks Up on Coronavirus Worst-hit List
The death toll has gone up by 193 since Saturday morning, of which 99 deaths were reported from Maharashtra, 27 from Gujarat, 18 from Delhi, nine each from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, seven from West Bengal, six each from Tamil Nadu and Telangana, five...
Sanitisation of Warehouses, Storage Protocols for Textbooks among Steps Taken to Contain Coronavirus
While several schools are sending out advisories to parents and students about upkeep of their books during the lockdown, publishers, too, have developed different protocols in this regard.
Unlock-1: Exercise Caution as We Rebound, Says Vice President Venkaiah Naidu
In a Facebook post titled "Unlock-1 : Handle With Care", Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said this rebound should be handled with care and responsibly by all stakeholders.
Over 1.45 Lakh Passengers to Travel Today as Railways Restarts 200 Special Trains. See Full List
Passengers will have to reach station at least 90 minutes before departure and only travellers with confirmed or RAC tickets will be allowed to enter railway station and board trains.
Assumed to be Maid, Rebuked for Topping Class: New V-C of SKMU Recalls Racial, Caste Discrimination
Sonajharia Minz talks about new challenges ahead of her, future of education post Covid-19 lockdown, and the caste-based discrimination she faced while growing up.
CISCE Gives Students of Class 10,12 Option to Take Board Exam From Their Current City, Or Appear Later
The exams, which were postponed in view of a nationwide lockdown imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19, have been scheduled from July 1 to 14.
Overnight Rain, Gusty Winds Bring Mercury Down in Delhi
The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative figures for the city, recorded 9.2 mm rainfall.
Most Recommendations of Delhi Govt About Lifting Lockdown Accepted by Centre: Report
The shopping malls, closed since in the city since March 23, is most likely to open from June 8 as the Delhi government had recommended to reopen shops in malls on odd-even basis.
List of Instructions for Offices and Public Places Issued by Govt in Its Latest Lockdown Guidelines
Spitting in public places will be punishable with fine, as may be prescribed by the states or UT or local authority in accordance with its laws, rules or regulations.
Covid-19 Positive Woman Delivers Baby at AIIMS Rishikesh
The 30-year-old woman, who has no symptoms of the disease, had tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday morning.
Another Person Dies in Assam Flood, 3.7 Lakh People in Six Districts Affected by Deluge
At present, over 3.72 lakh persons are suffering due to flood in Nalbari, Goalpara, Nagaon, Hojai, West Karbi Anglong and Tinsukia, it said.
No Total Lockdown in Karnataka on Sunday, Regular Restrictions to be Followed
At least 3,500 buses of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will operate on Sunday.
Swarm of Locust Species Attack Crops in Tamil Nadu, Agriculture Dept to Tackle Menace
Since the last few days, spotted coffee grasshopper, Bombay locust and the Crytacanthacris Tartarica, a type of grasshopper, have been mistaken for the swarm of desert locusts which has been ravaging the crops in north-west India.
City Corporator in Bengaluru Tests Positive for Coronavirus, His Resident Area Cordoned Off
Health workers reached there in an ambulance and gave him a personal protection gear to wear and he was taken to a designated hospital. Reacting to the development, Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka claimed Pasha hardly paid heed to the COVID-19 regulat...
Atmanirbhar Package a Feeble Fiscal Straw to Sinking Economy
India is staring at its fourth recession since Independence, first since liberalisation was initiated, and in all likelihood — the worst till date.