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China Bans 'Uncivilised' Behaviour, Tells Citizens to Not Go Out ‘Shirtless’ Amid Covid-19
Those who do not sort their rubbish correctly can be fined up to 200 yuan, and residents responsible for noise pollution in public spaces and who walk their dogs unleashed can be fined up to 500 yuan.
India's Holding of US Govt Securities Hits Record High of $177.5 Bn in Feb
Continuing to increase its exposure, India's holding of US government securities jumped by over USD 13 billion in a month to record high of USD 177.5 billion at the end of February.
Pregnant Woman Dies in Anantnag Hospital, Inquiry Ordered
A pregnant woman, who hailed from a COVID-19 red zone area, died at a maternity hospital in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting authorities to order an inquiry into the death, officials said.
Hong Kong Tries to Help Stranded Indian, Pakistani Citizens Return Home Amid Coronavirus
The government plans to fly back residents in phases, starting with chartered flights from New Delhi and Islamabad for those in and around those two cities.
Thermal Screening, Random Covid-19 Testing for Home Delivery Executives: Noida Police
Singh said this at a meeting with senior police officials of Noida and Greater Noida, where he also instructed them to "actively monitor" the social media during Ramzan, a month considered pious in Islam.
'Scribes Working Despite Threat of Covid-19': Vijayan Urges Media Houses Not to Resort to Layoffs & Pay Cuts
The Chief Minister said the state government will also take necessary steps to test the media personnel in the state to ensure they have not contracted the deadly virus.
Bodies of Two Men Found Hanging from Trees in Separate Areas of Delhi
A 23-year-old man, identified as Ankit, allegedly committed suicide by hanging from a tree in Rohini area, they said.
Kerala CM Says State Reeling under Acute Financial Crisis, Will Seek Central Help
Kerala had to be treated in a different way when financial packages would be prepared by the Centre and an overall package, besides a special package for the returning diaspora should be included, said CM.
French Watchdog Warns About Use of Donald Trump-backed Hydroxychloroquine to Treat Covid-19
The agency, ANSM, had already issued a "signal of vigilance" about the anti-malaria drug which is also used to treat lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
'How Much Will You Play with People's Lives?' - Gautam Gambhir Slams Arvind Kejriwal
The letter tweeted by the BJP leader reads the concerned shop owner complain about alleged indifference towards fair price shop owner by the Delhi government.
Kejriwal Should Arrange Stay of Delhi Govt Employees from Haryana: Anil Vij
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Saturday said Sonipat, which borders Delhi, has so far reported 17 coronavirus cases and claimed 13 of them were found to have contracted the infection in the national capital.
Tripura Govt Puts Curbs on Use of AC in Offices to Overcome Coronavirus Blues
A meeting of the council of ministers here on Friday, also decided to assess and regulate the use of television and cable connections in the offices.
Indian Researchers Build Pracriti, an AI Dashboard to Track Spread of Covid-19
According to the researchers, the dashboard will give a detailed state-wise and district-wise predictions of coronavirus cases in the country.
'WHO Says It's Safe': Wife of Chennai Doc Who Died of Covid-19 May Move Court for Proper Burial
Dr Simon Hercules was unceremoniously lowered into a shallow grave in Velangadu after an ambulance driver and a sanitary inspector ferrying the body came under severe attack from locals who feared infection from the burial.
Shops in Neighbourhood Allowed, But Not in Market Complexes: What Can Open, What Can't
With the Centre’s fresh guidelines, local shops selling both essential and non-essential goods can open for the first time in more than a month. The Ministry, however, said the new instructions will not apply to hotspots or containment zones in the countr...
Morgan Freeman's Powerful Video About Hope Amid Covid-19 Crisis Leaves Twitter Emotional
Morgan Freeman took to his Twitter to share a moving and a must-watch video about "what is going on in the world today" after many of his followers asked him to share his thoughts on the pandemic.