Current Affairs For The Year 2020 And Month Apr

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Rishi Kapoor passes away at 67 after a long battle with Cancer

Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor breathed his last today, at the age of 67. The popular actor had been unwell for a while and was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai. Amitabh Bachchan shared a post on Twitter.
2020-04-30 09:45:47 Read More

States start plasma therapy trials, HCQ administration in War Covid

Plasma therapy trials have already started in Maharashtra, UP and Madhya Pradesh â€” involving only one or a couple of patients. Some states have started administering HCQ tablets for healthcare workers, patients and their contacts. Other states and UTs are either awaiting approval from the ICMR or have got approval but have not yet started administering plasma.
2020-04-30 09:20:00 Read More

Post-May 3, orange & green areas to see considerable relaxations: MHA

The number of coronavirus cases in India climbed to 31,787 on Wednesday, while the number of fatalities rose to 1,008, registering a record jump of 71 deaths in 24 hours. Meanwhile, more than 3.13 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 218,169 have died. Stay with TOI for the latest developments
2020-04-30 05:46:57 Read More

Live: 'Doubling rate of Covid cases at 11.3 days'

2020-04-30 04:13:48 Read More

Irrfan, warrior for great cinema, finds peace

2020-04-30 03:33:53 Read More

Irrfan, warrior for great cinema, finds peace

2020-04-30 03:33:53 Read More

Uddhav dials PM for help to get into Upper House

2020-04-30 03:24:27 Read More

Migrants can go home; more curbs to be eased

2020-04-30 03:00:37 Read More

1,008 Covid deaths, 31,787 cases in India: Govt

Death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 1,008 and the number of cases climbed to 31,787 in the country on Wednesday, registering a record jump of 71 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Union health ministry. There has been a spike of 1,813 cases since Tuesday evening. There has been a spike of 1,813 cases since Tuesday evening.
2020-04-29 18:41:51 Read More

Interstate travel of stranded people: Guidelines

The government on Wednesday announced that migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded in various parts of the country would be allowed to travel across the states to their homes, adhering to a set of guidelines. The government has instructed the states to ensure transport facilities and proper medical checks for everyone.
2020-04-29 18:32:04 Read More

'Fauci backed China lab for risky corona research'

An organization backed by top US health advisor Dr Anthony Fauci had funded Chinese scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology for research on coronavirus, claimed a report by the US magazine Newsweek. In 2019, the NIH, with the backing of Fauci-led NIAID, committed $3.7 million over six years for research on bat coronaviruses in China.
2020-04-29 17:31:54 Read More

Actor Irrfan Khan laid to rest in Mumbai

Actor Irrfan Khan passed away today, after battling cancer for a long time. The actor was admitted to a city hospital for colon infection and breathed his last at the age of 53. His family issued a statement, saying, "Irrfan was buried at the Versova kabrastan in Mumbai. He was strong in his fight, and we all have to be strong too in this loss."
2020-04-29 15:13:24 Read More

Kim Jong-unâ€™s uncle relevant after 40 yrs abroad

2020-04-29 11:34:41 Read More

Live: Rishi Kapoor no more

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2020-04-29 07:55:38 Read More

Lockdown 2.0: Relief for Bengaluru in May?

Signalling a partial exit from the Covid-19 lockdown in 22 out of 30 districts, the state government allowed neighbourhood and standalone shops and industries to reopen from Wednesday in the green and orange zones. The relaxations â€” aimed at reviving economic activity in the state â€” will not apply to eight red-zone districts, including Bengaluru city and Mysuru.
2020-04-29 06:31:42 Read More

85% correlation between temp rise & cut in virus spread: Study

A study by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (Neeri) in Nagpur has found a â€œvery strongâ€ correlation â€” up to 85% â€” between the increase in the average day temperature and the reduction in Covid-19 spread for select cities and Maharashtra and Karnataka as a whole. Neeri sourced data from WHO, IMD and based its research on a mathematical model.
2020-04-29 04:51:46 Read More

Record 1,840 Covid cases & 69 deaths on Tuesday

2020-04-29 03:04:21 Read More

Uddhav Thackeray's fate as CM hangs in balance

2020-04-29 02:46:34 Read More

Plasma therapy not approved as treatment: Govt

2020-04-29 02:21:13 Read More

Hospitals canâ€™t insist on coronavirus test before treatment, says Centre

Global confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 3 million on Monday, as the US neared the 1-million mark. Meanwhile, in India, Covid-19 has risen to 29,435. 934 patients have died so far due to the disease in India, according to health ministry. Stay with TOI for the latest developments
2020-04-29 02:05:12 Read More

Covid updates: 'Recovery rate improves to 23.3%'

The novel coronavirus, first reported in China in December 2019, has mutated into 10 different types and one of them â€” A2a â€” has nearly replaced all the others to become dominant across geographical regions, says a global study by an Indian institute. The A2a mutation is highly efficient in entering human lung cells in larger numbers; more efficient than SARS-CoV.
2020-04-28 18:42:58 Read More

Sadhus' murder: Uddhav dials Yogi, raises concern

The Modi government has waived Rs 68,607 crore of the top 50 bank loan defaulters, including Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi and Vijay Mallya, the Congress alleged on Tuesday citing an RTI reply from the Reserve Bank of India. The Congress also alleged that the government waived loans worth Rs 6.66 lakh crore since 2014 till September 2019.
2020-04-28 17:15:41 Read More

Loan defaulters: Cong cites RTI reply, slams govt

2020-04-28 16:25:02 Read More

Loan defaulters: Cong cites RTI reply, slams govt

2020-04-28 16:25:02 Read More

Govt issues new guidelines for home isolation

The first credible report that something was wrong with Kim Jong Un came from Daily NK that said he underwent a "cardiovascular surgical procedure" the previous week and was now mostly recovered. Hours later, CNN report suggested he was in "grave danger" after surgery. Other theories include that he might be in self-quarantine or got injured in a military drill.
2020-04-28 10:18:51 Read More

What's going on with North Korea's Kim Jong Un?

2020-04-28 08:22:07 Read More

What's going on with North Korea's Kim Jong Un?

2020-04-28 08:22:07 Read More

58 die of Covid infection, highest in a day

2020-04-28 06:03:17 Read More

Coronavirus: Centre, states wary of lifting curbs, graded easing on cards

The sum of consultations PM Modi had with chief ministers on Monday, official sources said, was that most states wanted the lockdown to continue with some easing of curbs, depending on the situation in a particular area. Green zones may witness the piecemeal lifting of restrictions while tough stipulations will remain in red zones like Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
2020-04-28 05:50:52 Read More

Lockdown: States build walls, trenches on borders

All 12 had allegedly not followed the lockdown orders and visited a few mosques, including one in Dharavi, thus attracting charges under IPC sections for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and attempt to murder, said the police.
2020-04-28 05:40:40 Read More

10 Indonesian TJ men held for â€˜attempt to murderâ€™

Indiaâ€™s Covid-19 count inched close to the 30,000-mark and Mondayâ€™s death toll from the virus zoomed to 58, the highest reported so far in a single day; total 937 deaths reported in India. Other than Maharashtra, Gujarat which have continuously reported cases, Bihar and Jharkhand recorded their highest single-day tallies of 68 and 20 new cases, respectively.
2020-04-28 04:44:00 Read More

Coronavirus has mutated into 10 types: Study

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray spoke to his UP counterpart Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday and expressed concern over the killing of two priests in Bulandshahr district, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said. The killing of priests in Uttar Pradesh should not be communalised like the Palghar incident in Maharashtra, Raut said, in an apparent taunt at the BJP.
2020-04-28 04:39:00 Read More

Corona live: Global cases cross 3 million mark

Global confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 3 million on Monday, as the US neared the 1-million mark. Meanwhile, Indiaâ€™s Covid-19 count inched close to the 30,000-mark as a late-night rush of cases reported from Indore in Madhya Pradesh took the dayâ€™s count to 1,709 and the total cases to 29,571. Stay with TOI for the latest developments
2020-04-28 03:59:01 Read More

Live: 29,435 Covid-19 cases in India; deaths 934

Live: Govt allows inter-state travel of stranded people, issues guidelines

Global confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 3 million on Monday, as the US neared the 1-million mark. Meanwhile, India's Covid-19 tally has risen to 31,787 cases. 1,008 patients have died so far due to the disease in India, according to health ministry. Stay with TOI for the latest developments
2020-04-28 03:59:01 Read More

Be ready to woo companies quitting China: PM

PM Modi, while interacting with CMs on Monday, is learnt to have suggested that states should explore the possibility of attracting investments in view of the likelihood of many companies exiting from Chinese cities in the wake of coronavirus. The govt has also blocked the automatic route for FDI from nations which share land borders with India (read China).
2020-04-28 03:27:53 Read More

Centre making conflicting statements: Mamata

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that the Centre was making contradictory statements on enforcement of the lockdown, and wanted greater clarity on the recent MHA order on reopening shops. "If you open shops, how would you enforce lockdown? I think the Centre should come out with a clarification," Banerjee said.
2020-04-27 17:59:25 Read More

22.17% Covid patients have recovered: Centre

A total of 6,184 Covid-19 patients have recovered so far, taking the recovery rate in the country to 22.17%, the health ministry said on Monday. 16 districts which earlier had positive cases have not reported any new Covid-19 case in the last 28 days. A total of 85 districts in 25 states and UTs have not reported any fresh case in the last 14 days.
2020-04-27 17:27:22 Read More

China kits: Govt cancels order over quality issues

The ICMR on Monday asked states to stop using the Covid-19 rapid antibody test kits procured from two Chinese companies and return them to be sent back to the suppliers. "Because of the due process followed (not going for procurement with 100 per cent advance amount), GoI does not stand to lose a single rupee," the government said.
2020-04-27 17:03:57 Read More

Must focus on economy while battling Covid: PM

As India enters final week of the lockdown, PM Modi on Monday conveyed to chief ministers that the country will have to give importance to the economy as well as to continue the fight against coronavirus. In a video conference with CMs, Modi highlighted the importance for states to enforce prescribed guidelines strictly in the coronavirus hotspots.
2020-04-27 16:46:42 Read More

PM Modi interacts with CMs on Covid-19 situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a video conference with chief ministers to discuss the situation arising due to the coronavirus pandemic in the country, which has been under a lockdown since March 25 to contain the spread of the virus, amid indications that the interaction would also focus on a graded exit from the ongoing lockdown.
2020-04-27 11:10:34 Read More

RBI announces special liquidity facility of Rs 50,000 cr for MFs

In a big relief for mutual fund investors, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday announced a special liquidity facility (SLF-MF) of Rs 50,000 crore with a view to ease liquidity pressures on mutual funds (MFs) which have cropped up as a result of heightened volatility in capital markets due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
2020-04-27 10:29:26 Read More

Pune firm plans to ready vaccine shots by Sept

Pune-based Serum Institute plans to price the proposed Covid vaccine at around Rs 1,000 per dose in India. Serum is one of the global manufacturers that is putting its weight behind an Oxford University-led consortium, which announced the start of human clinical trials on April 23.
2020-04-27 06:14:38 Read More

Pune firm plans to ready vaccine shots by Sept

50 IRS officers face probe for unsolicited hike-tax call

An annoyed government distanced itself from controversial tax proposals such as a Covid-19 cess and a wealth tax on the rich from a group of revenue service officials, not just rejecting the suggestions but also ordering an enquiry against the officers who released the report on Sunday. The prompt rebuttal was meant to stop panic among taxpayers, who are already nervous about the future with incomes under stress.
2020-04-27 06:08:28 Read More

Migrant evacuation plans turn into organised effort

Scattered initiatives to evacuate migrant workers, students and pilgrims stranded across the country on Sunday coalesced into a more coordinated action plan initiated by states like Odisha, Maharashtra and Gujarat even as Karnataka signalled its reluctance to jump right in, flagging the â€œriskâ€ of immediately bringing back people stuck in Covid-endemic states as a â€œnational issueâ€.
2020-04-27 03:23:23 Read More

Govt appoints secys to a dozen key depts

In a major top-deck reshuffle, the government on Sunday appointed nearly two dozen new secretaries, including those for economic affairs, petroleum, environment and school education, while giving a three-month extension to health secretary Preeti Sudan in the wake of Covid-19.
2020-04-27 01:28:52 Read More

Govt may stand guarantee to bail out MSMEs

The government is considering a proposal to provide guarantee to businesses, especially micro, small and medium enterprises, for accessing additional working capital at a time when cash flow is severely impacted due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
2020-04-27 01:05:37 Read More

Covid: Govt trashes report proposing tax hike

A report of 50 IRS officers of the I-T department on revenue mobilisation and economic impetus to fight Covid-19 pandemic is ill-conceived, and an act of indiscipline as well as violation of service conduct rules, Finance Ministry sources said. These officers from the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) Association in a report suggested raising tax rate to 40 per cent for those with income above Rs 1 crore, from 30 per cent at present, and levy of wealth tax for those with over Rs 5 crore annual income.
2020-04-26 20:47:49 Read More

Covid hotspots turning into non-hotspots: Centre

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday said the coronavirus situation in the country is improving as many hotspot districts are moving towards being non-hotspot districts. The minister visited All India Institute of Medical Sciences Trauma Centre to take stock of the preparedness to overcome Covid-19, a statement from the ministry said.
2020-04-26 18:30:59 Read More

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India records close to 2,000 fresh Covid cases

The countrywide death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 826 and the number of cases climbed to 26,917 on Sunday, according to the Union health ministry. The country has reported 47 deaths since Saturday night, the ministry said. The total number of cases has gone up by 1,975 since the ministry last updated its data on Saturday evening.
2020-04-26 18:23:25 Read More>>

Institutions take innovation route in Covid fight

From affordable Covid-19 testing methods to robots delivering food and medicines in isolation wards, drones for sanitising large areas to UV-fitted containers for sanitising grocery items, various institutions in the country are following the innovation mantra to aid the fight against coronavirus.
2020-04-26 16:30:40 Read More

For 1st time, no Covid patient in Wuhan hospitals

The last patient in Wuhan was cured on Friday, reducing the number of coronavirus patients in the city to zero, said Mi Feng, a spokesperson for China's National Health Commission, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. The health commission of Hubei province, whose capital is Wuhan, said that no new confirmed cases or new deaths due to COVID-19 were reported on Satuday.
2020-04-26 16:29:21 Read More

India's fight against Covid people-driven: PM

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India's "people-driven" battle against COVID-19 is the only way for the country to overcome the pandemic, and asked people to shun any complacency that they will not be infected by the coronavirus because it has so far not affected the places where they live or work.
2020-04-26 11:45:46 Read More

Maharashtra asks 6 states to take back 3.5 lakh stranded migrants

Even as the first batch of 100 Sikh pilgrims stranded at Nandedâ€™s Takht Sri Hazur Sahib during the lockdown left for their home states of Punjab, Haryana and New Delhi after a push from Punjab CM, the stateâ€™s chief secretary on Saturday asked his counterparts in UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, MP, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh to take back 3.5 lakh migrants stuck in Maharashtra.
2020-04-26 04:25:00 Read More

Covid-19 live: Global death toll tops 2,00,000

The death toll due to the Covid-19 rose to 821, while the number of cases rose to 26,000 cases in India on Friday, according to the Union health ministry. Meanwhile, over 25 lakh people have now been affected by Covid-19 across the globe as per the latest figures. Stay here for all live updates
2020-04-26 04:20:11 Read More

Live: Meghalaya CM for lockdown extension

The total number of cases in India is now 27,892. Of these 20,835 are active cases. Overall 872 deaths have been reported in the country. Maharashtra has so far reported the highest number of cases in India. Stay with TOI for latest updates:
2020-04-26 04:20:11 Read More

Live: No new coronavirus cases in 85 districts in last 14 days, says Centre

1,463 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, taking India's total to 28,380. The country also saw the highest single-day fatalities at 60. Meanwhile the Centre has cancelled the contract with two Chinese firms that had supplied faulty rapid testing kits. Stay with TOI for all updates.
2020-04-26 04:20:11 Read More

Close to 6,300 Indians infected in 50 countries

Close to 6300 Indian nationals abroad have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, posing a serious logistical challenge to the government as and when it decides to evacuate Indians stranded overseas. The number has almost doubled in the past 8-9 days as it stood at 3,336 on April 16.
2020-04-26 02:53:31 Read More

Covid-19: India cases cross 26,000 with another big spike in Maha

Maharashtra accounted for nearly half of Saturdayâ€™s national Covid-19 count, which at 1,715 was the second-highest recorded for a single day so far, 30 short of 1,755 reported on Thursday. Indiaâ€™s total number of Covid-19 cases stood at 26,270, as per latest figures collated from state governments, placing it at 16th spot among countries with the highest coronavirus counts.
2020-04-26 01:53:57 Read More

10th Covid death in Bhopal, all gas victims

The coronavirus pandemic is turning out to be hellish for survivors of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, the worldâ€™s worst industrial accident. Ten of them have been killed by the virus now, sparking panic in the community that is bound by tragedy rather than caste or religion.
2020-04-26 01:45:05 Read More

5 states want lockdown extended beyond May 3

A day after the Delhi government said the lockdown would have to be continued till May 16 in the national capital, five states â€” Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bengal, Punjab and Odisha â€” on Saturday veered towards extending curbs in hotspots of their respective states beyond May 3.
2020-04-26 01:39:41 Read More

A month of lockdown: Covid growth falls from 22% to 8%

When PM Modi announced a total lockdown of the country exactly a month ago, there were around 500 Covid-19 cases in India. But there were clear signs that the numbers were going to shoot up. The average daily growth in cases was 21.6% on March 24, which since dropped to 8.1%. Had we continued to grow at that rate, the number of cases would have crossed 2 lakh by now.
2020-04-25 02:41:16 Read More

Centre to assess Ahd, Hyd, Surat, Chennai

These teams will issue necessary directions to state authorities for redressal of the situation and submit their report to the Central government â€œin larger interest of general publicâ€, said the home ministry. Headed by additional secretary-level officers and comprising public health specialists and disaster management experts, the IMCTs would use their expertise to augment the statesâ€™ efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19.
2020-04-25 01:40:11 Read More

MHA allows more shops to open with conditions

The home ministry on Friday permitted all shops in residential and market complexes outside municipal limits and all neighbourhood, standalone shops as well as shops in residential complexes within municipal limits of non-containment zones to open during the lockdown. However this concession has not been extended to single and multi-brand malls outside municipal limits and single-brand and multi-brand malls as well as market complexes within municipal limits.
2020-04-25 00:20:34 Read More

'Want a meeting with Bengal Covid death panel'

The Centre is probing if election strategist Prashant Kishor took a cargo flight from Delhi to Kolkata recently during the ongoing lockdown. Aviation authorities are going through CCTV footages of Delhi and Kolkata airports. Kishor has denied taking a flight to Kolkata during the lockdown. There were reports that he flew to Kolkata to meet the CM during the lockdown.
2020-04-24 18:22:37 Read More

When Saqlain got ashamed after sledging Sachin

2020-04-24 17:51:02 Read More

When Saqlain got ashamed after sledging Sachin

2020-04-24 17:51:02 Read More

UP to bring back migrants from all other states

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has asked officials to draw up a plan to bring back all migrant workers of the state who are stranded in other states. Yogi said that he wanted to bring back people and provide employment here so that they do not have to return to other states. A spokesperson said govt is working to create jobs for about 15 lakh people in six months.
2020-04-24 16:53:03 Read More

Govt probes if Kishor took flight during lockdown

Sachin Tendulkar and Saqlain Mushtaq were involved in umpteen intense battles in the '90s but one such duel left the star Pakistan off-spinner deeply embarrassed. During the Sahara Cup in Canada, Saqlain thought it would be a good idea to sledge the champion batsman. As it panned out, the wily off-spinner sledged to never sledge the then Indian captain again.
2020-04-24 16:27:52 Read More

Covid-19's biggest lesson is to become self-reliant: PM Modi

The biggest lesson the Covid-19 pandemic has taught India is to become self-reliant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said while interacting with gram panchayat members.â€‹
2020-04-24 13:43:12 Read More

Eye on China: India opens all-weather bridge in Arunachal Pradesh

India has opened a new all-weather bridge, which can take 40 tons of weight, in Arunachal Pradesh to enable faster movement of troops and artillery. The new bridge may become another potential irritant in relations between India and China.
2020-04-24 08:48:36 Read More

Mumbai lockdown: More questions than answers

In a month since the lockdown against the coronavirus began, cases have soared in the state and Mumbai, raising questions about how effectively the restrictions were implemented. The state added 6,320 Covid-19 cases and reported 280 deaths, while Mumbai, which had only 41 cases on March 24, saw cases jumping 100-fold to reach 4,205 on Thursday.
2020-04-24 06:10:12 Read More

Kho kho captain strikes gold, lands in penury

The Covid-19 pandemic brought despair for Nasreen and her family. She landed a contractual job with Airports Authority of India (AAI) last year, but sheâ€™s been unable to go to work because of the lockdown. She had written to AAI about her condition and some funds were released, but that wasnâ€™t enough for the family of 13.
2020-04-24 04:40:00 Read More

Live: Plasma therapy trials encouraging, Kejri says

The number of coronavirus cases in India have crossed the 23,000 mark. 718 patients have died so far due to the coronavirus in India. Meanwhile, over 25 lakh people have now been affected with Covid-19 across the globe as per the latest figures. Stay here for all live updates
2020-04-24 03:40:09 Read More

BJP spreading communal virus: Sonia

Congress president Sonia Gandhi accused the BJP of spreading the virus of communal prejudice and hatred in the country and asserted that "grave damage" is being done to social harmony. Gandhi said this should worry every Indian and the Congress will have to work hard to repair this damage.
2020-04-23 11:41:41 Read More

93% trust Modi govt will handle crisis well: Survey

According to the IANS-C-voter Covid-19 tracker, the number of people who laid trust on the Modi govt on the first day of the lockdown was 76.8% but that has now increased to 93.5% as of April 21. The central government had imposed a 21-day nation-wide lockdown on March 25, which was later extended till May 3 in an effort to control coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-23 10:23:34 Read More

North Korean capital sees 'panic buying' of food

Consumers in North Korea's capital this week have been "panic buying" food staples, causing some store shelves to empty, according to a news service that specializes in the country. The purchases may be due to stricter coronavirus measures on the way for Pyongyang and don't appear related to reports of leader Kim Jong Un perhaps being seriously ill, NK News reported.
2020-04-23 09:08:27 Read More

Covid-19: Karnataka eases lockdown 2.0 restrictions starting today

After days of dilly-dallying, the Karnataka government said it would ease lockdown 2.0 from Thursday, allowing a range of services â€” from private clinics and veterinary centres to home repairs involving carpenters, plumbers, electricians and mechanics. The govt order issued on Wednesday said relaxations will not apply to Covid-19 hotspots and containment zones.
2020-04-23 04:46:55 Read More

No compromise on safety of health workers: PM

2020-04-22 18:15:03 Read More

Up to 7 yrs in jail for attack on health workers

Against the backdrop of attacks on healthcare personnel fighting coronavirus, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an ordinance making acts of violence against them as cognizable and non-bailable offences, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said. He said the proposed ordinance also provides for compensation for injury to healthcare service personnel.
2020-04-22 15:49:49 Read More

Aviation ministry HQ sealed as worker tests +ve

An aviation ministry employee has tested Covid-19 positive and the HQ building where he works, Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan, has been sealed for 3 days as per protocol for being disinfected. This is the first confirmed case of a central government ministry employee getting the Wuhan origin flu. The aviation ministry said it is taking appropriate steps as per the laid protocol.
2020-04-22 15:35:12 Read More

Blog: Level the field between print & tech giants

PM Modi on Wednesday said that the ordinance to prevent violence against healthcare personnel will "ensure safety of our professionals" who are bravely battling the Covid-19 pandemic on the frontline. Earlier today, the Union Cabinet approved made violence against healthcare personnel fighting the coronavirus as cognizable and non-bailable offences.
2020-04-22 08:55:28 Read More

Trump bars issue of new immigration green cards

US President Donald Trump has said that he will halt issuing of new Green Cards or legal permanent residency for the next 60 days as part of his executive order to temporarily suspend immigration into the US. However, the move will not have any impact on those entering the country on a temporary basis, Trump said on Tuesday.
2020-04-22 07:50:35 Read More

Facebook invests $5.7 billion in Reliance Jio

Facebook Inc announced a $5.7 billion investment in Reliance Industries Ltd's telecom unit on Wednesday, making it the largest minority shareholder in Jio Platforms Limited.
2020-04-22 07:00:04 Read More

Covid live: PM to interact with CMs via video conference on Monday

The nationwide tally of confirmed infections neared 20,000 with new cases reported from various states and the death toll crossed 600, the Union Health Ministry officials said. The recovery rate has improved to 17.5 per cent and a record number of 705 patients were cured and discharged on Monday itself. Stay with TOI for the live updates:
2020-04-22 05:38:53 Read More

India 17th nation to hit 20,000 Covid-19 cases; death toll crosses 600

India became the worldâ€™s 17th country to record 20,000 Covid-19 cases, crossing the grim milestone on a day when Maharashtra, Rajasthan and West Bengal recorded their biggest single-day rise in infections. There was a spike in deaths as well, with 49 on Tuesday, taking the toll to 645.
2020-04-22 05:38:08 Read More

WHO raises alarm; 'India is doing its best': ICMR

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Tuesday said India was doing the best possible as per its capabilities to combat the Covid-19 outbreak and that one must have faith in science which was making fast advances towards developing a vaccine and therapeutic interventions.
2020-04-22 02:08:56 Read More

'69% of cases found positive were asymptomatic'

Covid-19 tests that delivered positive results in India so far show 69% positive cases were asymptomatic, whereas 31% are symptomatic representing a ratio of 1:2, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Tuesday. So far, over four lakh samples have been tested for Covid-19 in India and of these 18,601 were positive.
2020-04-22 02:02:07 Read More

Govt: Covid-19 situation serious in Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Indore

In a communication to state governments and union territories, the home ministry said there have been several incidents of violence against COVID-19 frontline healthcare professionals, complete violation of social distancing norms and movement of vehicles in urban areas. These should be stopped, it said.
2020-04-20 11:01:59 Read More

Coronavirus: 17,265 cases in India & 543 deaths

The country reported 17,265 confirmed cases of coronavirus on Monday morning with 543 deaths, according to the latest report from the ministry of health. There 14,175 active cases and 2,547 people have been cured. On Sunday, more than 1,600 new Covid-19 cases were reported from across the country.
2020-04-20 09:49:51 Read More

Auto, phone cos to remain shut, await clearance

2020-04-20 07:01:05 Read More

'Will start relaxation in non-containment areas'

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the Indian Army is carrying out "targeted strikes" on terror launch pads along the LoC in J&K and eliminating the Pakistani infiltrators before they cross over to the Indian side. Singh said the forces are not lowering their guard at all while playing a significant role in the country's overall fight to defeat the virus.
2020-04-19 18:32:01 Read More

Home is new office: PM on life in Covid-19 era

2020-04-19 17:39:42 Read More

'India targeting terror launch pads along LoC'

The coronavirus outbreak has significantly changed the contours of professional life and these days home is the new office and internet is the new meeting room, PM Modi said on Sunday. Today, the world is in pursuit of new business models, he said adding that India, a youthful nation known for its innovative zeal, can take the lead in providing a new work culture.
2020-04-19 17:39:14 Read More

What's allowed from April 20 and what isn't

Selective relaxation will be given in non-containment areas from April 20, but strict restrictions will continue in districts declared Covid-19 hotspots, the government said on Sunday. The government said some activities in agricultural sector and rural economy would be permitted as part of ensuring "Jaan bhi hai jahan bhi hai (life and wellbeing)".
2020-04-19 15:05:54 Read More

Indian players quick to report: BCCI ACU chief

2020-04-19 14:43:02 Read More

No proposal for reduction of pension: Centre

2020-04-19 13:32:10 Read More

Govt revises order, stops sale of non-essentials

There is no proposal for reduction of pension and no action is being contemplated by the government in this respect, the Centre said on Sunday.
2020-04-19 13:24:21 Read More

Govt stops online sale of non-essential items

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla issued an order excluding the non-essential items from sale by the e-commerce companies from the consolidated revised guidelines, which listed the exemption given to the services and people from the purview of the lockdown.
2020-04-19 12:31:40 Read More

DATE 3

'30% of cases across India tied to Jamaat event'

Around 30% of the total confirmed cases of Covid-19 in India are linked to the Tablighi Jamaat event held in mid-March, the health ministry said on Saturday underlining how it contributed to the caseload of 23 states. Of 14,378 confirmed cases, 4,291 or 29.8% were linked to the congregation. Over 40,000 people connected to TJ & their contacts were quarantined.
2020-04-19 11:01:26 Read More>>

Cognizant comes under cyber attack

BCCI's ACU head Ajit Singh said Indian players are well aware of the modus operandi of fixers and are quick to report anything suspect after ICC ACU head Alex Marshall said that prolonged lockdown and players using various social media platform could lead to corrupt approaches being made and people need to tread carefully.
2020-04-19 09:58:01 Read More

Live: No relaxation in Delhi lockdown ' as of now', says CM Kejriwal

The death toll due to Covid-19 rose to over 500 and the number of cases climbed crossed 15,000 in the country on Saturday, according to the Union Health Ministry. The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people in Europe, nearly two thirds of the overall global death toll. Stay with TOI for live updates:
2020-04-19 05:24:54 Read More

Covid-19 man-made in Wuhan lab: Nobel laureate

The co-discoverer of the AIDS virus and medicine Nobel laureate Luc Montagnier has claimed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that led to the pandemic, is â€œman-madeâ€ as itâ€™s the result of an attempt to manufacture a vaccine against the AIDS virus in a Chinese lab. Montagnier, however, is a controversial figure who attracted much criticism for his two research studies.
2020-04-19 04:23:04 Read More

India changes FDI policy to block takeover threats

The govt on Saturday amended its foreign direct investment policy to put a blanket ban on investments through the automatic route by entities from countries that share a border with India. The move is seen as an attempt to ward off the threat of "opportunistic" Chinese takeover of Indian companies, whose valuations have been badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-19 01:57:36 Read More

Corona updates: 480 deaths, 14,378 cases in India

2020-04-18 10:42:40 Read More

26 Indian Navy sailors test positive for coronavirus in Mumbai

The number of cases reported in India crosses the 14,000, including 11,906 active cases and 480 deaths, according to the health ministry. World coronavirus deaths passed 150,000 on Friday as US President Donald Trump accused China of continuing to cover up its toll. Stay with TOI for live updates:
2020-04-18 08:43:28 Read More

Corona live: 991 cases, 43 deaths in last 24 hrs

India is set to locally produce 10 lakh kits per month each of RT-PCR testing and rapid antibody detection tests for Covid-19 from May, reducing dependence on imports amid soaring global demand caused by the pandemic. Efforts in areas of diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines are also being monitored on a war footing, health ministry said. The present ventilator manufacturing capacity in India is 6,000 a month.
2020-04-18 05:42:29 Read More

20L â€˜made in Indiaâ€™ test kits per month from May

2020-04-18 04:43:17 Read More

Coronavirus rumours lead to attacks on medicos

2020-04-18 03:23:00 Read More

Varying Covid data makes comparisons tough

In states like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and a few others, roughly 80% of the active Covid-19 cases are asymptomatic, according to data collated by TOI. However, seven large states â€“ including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Punjab â€“ and all of those in the North-east have recorded zero asymptomatic cases.
2020-04-18 03:06:46 Read More

Growth in Covid-19 cases down 40% since April 1

India witnessed a significant decline of 40% in growth of Covid-19 cases since April 1, compared to a fortnight earlier, while the rate of doubling of cases fell from every three days before the national lockdown began to 6.2 days currently, the government said on Friday. The Centre said social distancing and containment measures were working.
2020-04-18 02:53:53 Read More

Times Evoke: â€˜Trees permit human beings to exist'

A mix of rumours on social media and misinformation about quarantine centres could be provoking mobs to attack medical teams. In at least two recent instances â€” in UPâ€™s Moradabad and Indore â€” where doctors and cops were attacked while trying to take people to quarantine centres, local residents told TOI that videos and messages about alleged mistreatment in such places were circulating in the days preceding the assault.
2020-04-18 02:00:00 Read More

RBI throws second Rs 1 lakh-crore-lifeline, prompts banks to lend more

Three weeks after it unveiled its first package on March 27 for an economy battered by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Reserve Bank of India on Friday sought to ensure the solvency of businesses and small non-bank lenders during the extended lockdown period by making available funds to NBFCs.
2020-04-18 01:57:16 Read More

'India fighting Covid-19, Pak exporting terror'

Army Chief General MM Naravane on Friday slammed Pakistan for "exporting terror" at a time when India and the world were fighting the coronavirus pandemic. â€‹â€‹"While we are busy not only helping our own citizens but the rest of the world too by sending medical teams and exporting medicines. On the other hand, Pakistan is only exporting terror," thee Army chief said.
2020-04-17 13:39:12 Read More

RBI adds Rs 1 lakh cr of funding support

In a bid to ensure that businesses and small non-bank lenders remain solvent during the extended Covid-19 lockdown period, the Reserve Bank of India announced measures to make available funds to NBFCs, push banks to lend and delay borrowers from being classified defaulters. The bank announced funding support worth Rs 1 lakh crore.
2020-04-17 12:41:12 Read More

Covid-19: China raises Wuhan death toll by 50% citing early lapses

Wuhan city government said in a social media posting that it had added 1,290 deaths to the tally in Wuhan, where the global pandemic emerged and which has suffered the vast majority of China's fatalities from Covid-19. That brings the total number of deaths in the city to 3,869. The change also pushes the nationwide death toll up by nearly 39 per cent to 4,632.
2020-04-17 09:53:45 Read More

Covid: India case total past 13,500, death toll 449

2020-04-17 06:03:41 Read More

Community effort is key: WHO expert on Covid

Madhya Pradesh along with Gujarat, which recorded 163 fresh cases, were clearly emerging as the new coronavirus crisis states. The total number of Covid-19 cases in India is now over 13,500. In Maharashtra, 286 fresh infections were detected, the third highest tally for a single day in the state, which has now breached the 3000-mark.
2020-04-17 05:37:31 Read More

Covid live: MP, Guj emerging as new crisis states

India saw 1,260 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, taking th country total to over 13,500. The govt however maintained that the rate of infection is low, with one in every 24 samples testing positive. Meanwhile the govt has said the new testing kits that arrived from China will be used for surveillance, and not diagnosis. Stay with TOI for live updates.
2020-04-17 04:02:52 Read More

Live: No export curb on Paracetamol formuations

The number of cases reported in India now stands at 13,387, of which 11,201 are active cases, according to the ministry of health. The govt however maintained that the rate of infection is low, with one in every 24 samples testing positive. Meanwhile the govt has said the new testing kits that arrived from China will be used for surveillance, and not diagnosis. Stay with TOI for live updates.
2020-04-17 04:02:52 Read More

Covid: Only 1 in every 24 samples +ve, govt says

â€‹â€‹At present, the testing strategy covers all symptomatic cases as well as hospitalised cases of severe acute respiratory illness. Besides, the government is also using rapid antibody tests for surveillance in hotspots and even in green zones that have not reported any cases.
2020-04-17 01:52:19 Read More

Eco revival: Govt readying stimulus for corporates & common man

The view in the govt has been that its immediate priority should be to address problems of the poor and migrant labour affected by shuttered workplaces while it seeks a clearer assessment of the economic fallout. The extension of the lockdown till May 3 has triggered fresh demands for a stimulus as companies are finding it difficult to pay salaries and meet other costs because of the loss of revenue.
2020-04-17 01:17:55 Read More

MEA in overdrive in war against Covid-19

2020-04-17 00:36:35 Read More

Covid-19 hotspots marked in 170 dists, 207 more under close watch

The government has identified 170 districts with Covid-19 hotspots or 'red zone' areas, including in all six metros. Besides, 207 districts-where the rate of doubling is currently low but which can be potential hotspots-have been classified as 'non-hotspots' or 'white zones'. Apart from this, there are 'green zone' districts with no new confirmed Covid-19 case in the last 28 days.
2020-04-16 06:28:51 Read More

Select sectors & services to resume after Apr 20

India's Covid-19 patient count has crossed the 12,000 mark, an the death toll is at 424. The govt has identified 170 districts as hotspots, where the lockdown will be enforced more stringently. MHA has come out with a new set of guidelines for the lockdown period. Stay with TOI for all updates.
2020-04-16 06:24:52 Read More

UP mob attacks doctors, cops of quarantine team

2020-04-16 03:33:23 Read More

First lot of Chinese corona kits may arrive today

A team of health workers and police officials came under heavy stone pelting by an irate mob on Wednesday when they reached Nagphani in Moradabad, UP, to take away the brother of a deceased Covid-19 patient to a quarantine facility. The patient had died on Monday and his brother has developed fever and cold, classic coronavirus symptoms. Nagphani has, meanwhile, been "sealed" and declared a hotspot.
2020-04-16 03:20:59 Read More

Covid live: Total cases now 12,281, death toll 424

2020-04-16 01:47:54 Read More

Govt identifies 170 districts in India as hotspots

2020-04-15 17:54:10 Read More

Corona updates: 2 million cases recorded globally

2020-04-15 16:28:07 Read More

How govt plans to kickstart stalled economy

India will allow makers of information technology hardware, farmers and industries in rural areas to resume operations after April 20 as PM Modi crafts a plan to exit the worldâ€™s biggest lockdown and revive stalled economic activity. Industries operating in rural areas, including food processing, units of mines and mineral etc. will be allowed to operate.
2020-04-15 13:51:23 Read More

Monsoon to be normal this season: IMD

2020-04-15 13:31:30 Read More

MHA order: What's shut, what's open from April 20

Southwest monsoon will be normal this year, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday in its forecast for the four-month rainfall season in the country. In an online briefing, IMD DG, M Mohapatra said the Long Period Average (LPA) of monsoon will be 100 per cent which falls in the "normal" category. "Monsoon will be normal this year," he said.
2020-04-15 10:13:35 Read More

US President Trump halts WHO funding

2020-04-15 06:09:20 Read More

â€˜Saptapadiâ€™: PM lists 7 mantras to fight Covid-19

The PM first referred to care of senior citizens and elderly at home, especially those with pre-existing ailments. He also advocated a stringent practice of lockdown and social distancing norms, while also emphasising the need to use home-made masks to protect oneself. Modi said people across the country should boost their immunity through guidelines issued by the AYUSH ministry.
2020-04-15 03:17:47 Read More

Covid-19 battle rests heavily on govt hospitals

It is clearly the public health system that is primarily tackling the Covid-19 epidemic, from identifying and tracking suspected cases to testing and treatment. Whatâ€™s more, these services have been provided free to all without questions about insurance coverage or income certificates. The only exception is MP, where private medical colleges and hospitals in Bhopal and Indore have more cases than govt facilities.
2020-04-15 03:02:34 Read More

Lockdown till May 3, conditional easing in non-hotspots after Apr 20

PM Modi on Tuesday announced extension of the countrywide lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic until May 3, saying that the â€œstay-at-homeâ€ regimen will be enforced even more stringently at least until April 20. The extent to which a region has protected itself from the virus will be evaluated. Partial exemptions would be reversed immediately for non-compliance noticed by the authorities.
2020-04-15 01:40:04 Read More

MS Dhoni still has cricket left in him: Raina

Veteran batsman Suresh Raina said MS Dhoni was trying to innovate a lot while batting during the CSK camp which got cancelled midway due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "He was batting really well. Cricket is still left in him. He has looked innovative. We played practice games and those sixes are as big as they were. His body is not showing signs of ageing," said Raina.
2020-04-14 18:47:07 Read More

Relief for Indians as US allows H-1B extension

In a big relief for thousands of stranded Indian professionals in America due to the coronavirus pandemic, the US government has decided to allow applications by H-1B visa holders for an extended stay. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.
2020-04-14 18:44:04 Read More

Why was pan-India lockdown extended till May 3?

While the PM's announcement was widely expected, many people were left wondering why the government chose to extend the lockdown till May 3 instead of April 30. Sources said that the lockdown was extended till May 3 as May 1 is a public holiday due to Labour Day and May 2 and 3 fall on weekend. Therefore, May 4, when the lockdown is scheduled to end, will be a Monday.
2020-04-14 15:56:56 Read More

Lockdown till May 3: Key points of PM speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the nation on the last day of coronavirus lockdown. In his address, the Prime Minister said that the nation-wide lockdown will be extended till May 3.
2020-04-14 11:51:03 Read More

Covid: PM asks citizens to follow these 7 steps

As early as January 18, the state health department issued a Covid-19 alert and began to screen passengers arriving from abroad, initially from China. International arrivals were given a health card in which they had to list their travel details and health condition. Over the next week, it set up district control rooms, started procuring masks, gloves, other PPE and medicines.
2020-04-14 10:45:02 Read More

PM Modi to address nation at 10 am today

The Prime Minister is expected to spell out details of the next phase of the national lockdown to combat the Covid-19 pandemic where enforcement of social distancing will be balanced by steps to reopen the economy in a calibrated way and take more measures to help the poor. Sources said proposals include a plan to expand the provision of free foodgrains beyond PDS beneficiaries and irrespective of their location.
2020-04-14 06:10:35 Read More

INS's SOS to govt to save newspaper industry

2020-04-14 05:38:20 Read More

Corona: Elderly at risk, govt lists dos & donâ€™ts

2020-04-14 02:57:07 Read More

Why WHO tag of community spread means little

Countries like Italy and Spain with more than 1.5 lakh Covid-19 cases and thousands of deaths each are not classified as being in the community transmission stage in the WHOâ€™s daily situation reports. And yet, Syria with just 25 cases and two deaths is in this stage. Starting Apr 9, the WHO reports what countries themselves define as their stage of transmission.
2020-04-14 02:05:06 Read More

Live: India's Covid +ve tally goes past 10,000

The 21-day lockdown announced by PM Modi ends today. He will address the nation at 10am, and an announcement to extend the lockdown is widely anticipated. Stay with TOI for live updates.
2020-04-14 01:40:31 Read More

Coronavirus live: Migrants take to streets in Mumbai, Thane

PM Modi announced that the current lockdown will be extended till May 3, saying it is very necessary to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the country. Meanwhile, India's Covid-19 tally crosses the 10,000 mark with over 300 deaths. Stay with TOI for live updates.
2020-04-14 01:40:31 Read More

Coronavirus live: No community transmission in India, govt says

PM Modi announced yesterday that the current lockdown will be extended till May 3. Meanwhile, the MHA has issued a new set of guidelines for the extended national lockdown. Meanwhile, total cases of the coronavirus in India have risen over 11,000 with 377 deaths, according to the health ministry. Stay with TOI for live updates.
2020-04-14 01:40:31 Read More

DATE 4

At 10am today, PM Modi will give a clearer view of way forward

How Kerala managed to flatten the Covid graph

SC rejects plea against PM CARES Fund

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking quashing of the decision to set up the PM CARES Fund, where people can donate money, to deal with the situation arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-13 17:53:47 Read More

308 corona deaths, 9,152 cases in India: Govt

Twenty-five districts across 15 states which had detected Covid-19 infections earlier have contained the spread and reported no new cases in 14 days, the Union health ministry said on Monday. The ministry asserted that the govt has enough stocks to conduct tests for up to six weeks. As per ICMR, 2,06,212 tests for Covid-19 have been conducted so far.
2020-04-13 17:44:34 Read More

Now, Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till April 30

Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday announced extension of lockdown till April 30 in view of the rising cases of Covid-19. The CM said the extension was based on a video conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and based on the recommendations of the World Health Organisation and the committee of medical experts and public health.
2020-04-13 17:35:31 Read More

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday at 10am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Tuesday at 10 am, the Prime Minister's Office said. The 21-day nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus ends on Tuesday and the prime minister is likely to talk about its possible extension. "Prime Minister @narendramodi will address the nation at 10 AM on 14th April 2020," the PMO tweeted.
2020-04-13 14:39:27 Read More

Day 20 of lockdown: Ground report from cities

2020-04-13 12:38:38 Read More

Covid-19: How UP gave template for coronavirus cluster containment

From being the first to declare a coronavirus cluster in Agra -- much before the all-India lockdown was announced on March 24 -- to undertaking house-to-house contact-tracing, making self-reporting mandatory and building a specialized app to track the health of those under home isolation and quarantine, UP has set a template to combat the virus.
2020-04-13 10:50:26 Read More

Is Centre's lockdown different from state's?

2020-04-13 09:51:59 Read More

Maharashtra may give anti-malaria drug as preventive medicine

The Maharashtra government is considering giving hydroxychloroquine sulphate (HCQS) tablets as a "preventive medicine" to slum residents at highest risk of the infection. A high-ranking state government official said suspected patients kept in quarantine centres in Dharavi were likely to be the first to receive HCQS-an antimalarial drug.
2020-04-13 06:11:38 Read More

Corona: Masks must in Guj, Haryana, Bengal

Several districts in Haryana, including Gurgaon and Faridabad, have already made masks mandatory for everyone in public. Haryana made the announcement just days after Chandigarh and Punjab took the same step.
2020-04-13 06:03:39 Read More

US nationals prefer to stay back in India

Earlier this week, US officials said a number of American nationals preferred to remain in India even though the US state department was running special flights to take stranded Americans back home.
2020-04-13 03:55:03 Read More

Covid: Why many Americans want to stay in India

As Australia repatriated 444 of its nationals on a special flight from New Delhi to Melbourne, many others, particularly from the US, are opting to remain here, as US becomes the country worst hit by Covid-19. Earlier this week, US officials said a number of American nationals preferred to remain in India even though the US state department was running special flights.
2020-04-13 03:55:03 Read More

India's Arogya Setu app gets World Bank praise

Citing the example of the app, a World Bank report released on Sunday said innovative solutions could greatly help educate and track contagion across the populations at large. Global tech majors Apple and Google said on Saturday that they were building a software into smartphones that would help in contact tracing and inform users whether they were in touch with Covid-19 infected persons.
2020-04-13 03:13:26 Read More

Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi and neighbouring areas

The total number of coronavirus cases in India crossed 8,000 while the death toll is now 273. The ministry reported a rise in cases by 1,000 in 24 hours for the first time. Stay with TOI for live updates:
2020-04-12 17:51:00 Read More

Covid: 134 test +ve in Maha, total 1,895 cases

Sources present in the meeting where the decision was taken to ramp up production of hydroxycholoroquine and make it available for countries which had requested its supply said when officials pitched for an export ban, PM Modi simply asked for statistics on Indiaâ€™s future projected consumption in the worst case scenario.
2020-04-12 14:39:21 Read More

Dhoni should have retired after 2019 WC: Akhtar

2020-04-12 12:04:45 Read More

Arms, cannabis recovered from men who chopped off Punjab cop's hand

Four Nihang sikhs who got into a scuffle with policemen at the Patiala vegetable market chopped off the left hand of an assistant sub-inspector and injured other cops including a station house officer on Sunday morning. "We are trying ensure best medical help for the ASI, while action as per law is being taken against Nihangs," a police official said.
2020-04-12 10:34:05 Read More

Corona live: Total cases rise to 8,356 in India

Covid-19 live: 746 out of 1,154 cases in Delhi are from Markaz area

The total number of coronavirus cases in India crossed 9,000 while the death toll has now gone past 300. The govt is now considering expanding test for corona even to areas that have not reported any case. Stay with TOI for live updates:
2020-04-12 04:47:10 Read More

UP, Maha eye pool tests for faster Covid screening

Uttar Pradesh government has decided to adopt group testing or pooled sample testing in order to speed up Covid-19 tests in the state. The method involves mixing of several samples to create a large or super sample and putting them up for test in one go instead of testing every single sample one at a time.
2020-04-12 03:29:31 Read More

'No lockdown could have led to 8.2L virus cases'

The statistical analysis calculated that in a scenario without a lockdown, a total of 1.2 lakh positive cases could have been reported by April 15 if the peak growth rate of the disease at 28.9%, seen before the lockdown was initiated, had sustained. At these rates, as of April 11, the cases could have been 2 lakh with just a lockdown.
2020-04-12 03:15:52 Read More

A moment when India can save lives: PM Modi

Health min reports over 1,000 new cases in a day

Delhi recorded five deaths of coronavirus patients in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day toll in the capital so far, even as the number of new cases continued to remain high at 166. Delhi has so far recorded 1,069 cases, the second city after Mumbai to cross the four-figure mark.
2020-04-12 02:01:47 Read More

Lockdown set to be extended with some measures to restart economy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while the earlier mantra was "jaan hai to jahan hai (if there is life, you can enjoy the world)", the way ahead would be guided by â€œjaan bhi, jahan bhi (life as well as our world)â€. â€‹He also noted that CMs had suggested extending the lockdown by two weeks.
2020-04-12 01:46:42 Read More

Covid-19: How not to wear a mask

Going out to buy groceries or medicines? Donâ€™t forget to don your mask. But masks, even the ones youâ€™ve made at home with your favourite bandanna or scarf, are effective in fighting the coronavirus only if they are worn properly.
2020-04-11 10:14:55 Read More

India beats other nations in Covid response: Study

India fares better as compared to other countries such as the United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, South Korea and Britain in the Oxford Covid-19 Government Response Tracker (OxCGRT). OxCGRT provides a systematic cross-national, crosstemporal measure to understand how government responses have evolved over the full period of the diseaseâ€™s spread.
2020-04-11 05:06:58 Read More

Covid-19: 'Many cases without travel history'

According to the study, of 102 SARI patients who tested positive for Covid-19, no data was available for 59 (58%) cases regarding any contact they might have had with a Covid-19 positive person or of international travel. Some public health experts see it as an indication of community spread.
2020-04-11 03:03:02 Read More

Big dilemma: Saving lives vs saving livelihoods

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik said the state would request the Centre to extend the lockdown in the rest of the country and keep on hold any plan it might have to resume train and flight services. At this crucial time one has to decide between protecting lives of people and economic activity, he said.
2020-04-10 09:02:27 Read More

At 3.8 cases per million, Indiaâ€™s rate of infection low: Harsh Vardhan

Social distancing and lockdown are potent â€œsocial vaccinesâ€ against the Covid-19 pandemic that has engulfed over 200 countries, health minister Harsh Vardhan said. He added that India has reported a fairly low rate of infection at 3.8 cases per million, compared to much higher percentages in most other countries.
2020-04-10 07:33:46 Read More

Haryana govt doubles pay of Covid-19 fighters

2020-04-10 07:06:00 Read More

Odisha 1st to extend lockdown till April 30

In a significant move, the Haryana government on Thursday announced it will double the salaries of its health department employees involved in treatment of Covid-19 positive patients and related activities.
2020-04-10 06:24:07 Read More

Corona live: Assam reports first Covid-19 death

The total number of coronavirus cases in India rose to 6412 while the death toll is now 199, according to data on the Union Health Ministry website. Meanwhile, Odisha became the first state to extend the lockdown. Stay with TOI for live updates:
2020-04-10 04:29:34 Read More

'We shall win this together', PM replies to Trump

"Fully agree with you President Donald Trump. Times like these bring friends closer. India shall do everything possible to help humanity's fight against COVID-19. We shall win this together," Modi tweeted while responding to Trump's message. Trump has described Modi as "terrific" for allowing the export of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine to the US.
2020-04-09 10:30:24 Read More

Covid-19: Delhi govt seals 13 more zones

Tablighi Jamaat chief Maulana Saad Khandalvi has finally been traced to his residence in Zakir Nagar. It is now being ascertained whether he has been infected by novel coronavirus. His kin had earlier told the cops that he was in quarantine.
2020-04-09 07:41:55 Read More

More states make masks in public compulsory

The containment zones in Delhi include the Bengali Market area, and some parts of Malviya Nagar, Sangam Vihar, Dwarka, Jahangirpuri, Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil Colony, Mayur Vihar, Preet Vihar and Vasundhara Enclave. In effect, over 15,000 Delhiites are under complete lockdown in their houses.
2020-04-09 05:32:55 Read More

Tablighi chief traced to Delhi's residence

2020-04-09 04:47:00 Read More

Are you living in a hotspot?

2020-04-08 21:59:50 Read More

Maha CM: Use masks while stepping out of home

In his address to the state via live webcast, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday urged people to use masks while going out of their homes and appealed to former defence health services personnel, retired nurses and ward boys to join the "war" against coronavirus. About the inconvenience caused by the lockdown, he said: "we don't have any other option".
2020-04-08 15:33:20 Read More

Covid-19 hotspots in 15 UP districts to be sealed

Coronavirus hotspots in 15 districts of UP where more than six cases of Covid-19 have been reported are going to be sealed till at least April 15. The 15 districts will also see greater enforcement of the lockdown with only doorstep delivery of essential items. The districts include Gautam Budh Nagar, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Agra, Kanpur, Varanasi among others.
2020-04-08 14:40:04 Read More

Corona updates: Delhi reports 576 positive cases

2020-04-08 12:36:18 Read More

Updates: Maha reports highest Covid-19 toll

While a final decision on the lockdown is expected nearer the deadline, the current thinking appears inclined towards prolonging most restrictions â€” especially those aimed at enforcing social distancing. The likelihood of lifting the lid on mass transit and on inter-state movement of people appears remote.
2020-04-08 09:42:38 Read More

#MaskIndia: Covering faces is not an alien habit

2020-04-08 08:22:53 Read More

Govt may extend lockdown as states pitch for it

2020-04-08 05:40:23 Read More

'Lockdown could be extended in Mumbai & Pune'

The state cabinet on Tuesday discussed whether to extend the lockdown by two weeks in Mumbai and Pune which have reported a high number of cases. In an indication that the lockdown may not be lifted on April 15, the cabinet cleared two proposals. One for subsidized foodgrains and the Shiv Thali Scheme which will be implemented at Rs 5 per plate for three months.
2020-04-08 04:39:00 Read More

Live: Total 5,194 Coronavirus cases; 165 dead

The number of cases of the novel coronavirus across the globe crossed the 1.3 million mark as the global death toll topped 70,000. Death toll in India has risen to 165 and the number of cases have crossed 5,000. Stay with TOI for live updates
2020-04-08 04:19:52 Read More

Live: Odisha extends lockdown till April 30, 1st state to do so

The total number of coronavirus cases in India rose to 5,734, while the death toll is now 166, according to data on the Union Health Ministry website. Meanwhile, Odisha became the first state to extend the lockdown. Stay with TOI for live updates
2020-04-08 04:19:52 Read More

Cases cross 5,000; 1-year-old among 165 dead

The total count of coronavirus cases stood at 5,325 at the time of going to press, with 568 fresh ones reported during the day. Cases have more than doubled since April 2, when the countrywide count was 2,580. Maharashtra alone recorded 150 new cases â€” the highest single-day count for any state.
2020-04-08 02:51:35 Read More

Sensex surges record 2,476 points

The dayâ€™s 9% gain was the sensexâ€™s biggest percentage rise since May 18, 2009 when it had closed almost 20% higher after Manmohan Singh was re-elected to lead UPA-II government at the Centre. Tuesdayâ€™s rally also added about Rs 8 lakh crore to investorsâ€™ wealth.
2020-04-08 02:31:41 Read More

Average age of Indiaâ€™s Covid deaths 60

Against an overall CFR of 2.7%, the figure for those below 40 years was 0.4%. It was 2.4% for those between 50 and 60, and 8.9% for those over 60. This is in line with the trend in other countries. The most common co-morbidities among those who died of Covid-19 so far were diabetes and hypertension.
2020-04-08 02:15:39 Read More

DATE 5

3-tier classification of hosps for infection

The health ministry issued detailed guidelines to states as well as district administrations putting in place a mechanism for triaging and identification of appropriate, dedicated facility for providing care to Covid-19 patients. The move is part of the governmentâ€™s preparedness measures.
2020-04-08 01:49:16 Read More>>

Centre may extend lockdown as several states pitch for it

63% of Covid-19 deaths in India among 60-plus

Those above 60 years of age make up just 19% of coronavirus patients in India but account for 63% of the fatalities so far, according to the health ministry on Monday. â€‹â€‹Of the rest, 30% of those who died were 40-60 years old and only 7% were younger than 40. As many as 86% of the fatalities had conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart and kidney disease.
2020-04-07 02:02:36 Read More

Some community spread in hotspots: AIIMS chief

There may be some community spread of Covid-19 in hotspots and these areas need to be monitored closely to prevent community transmission of the virus, AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria said on Monday. â€œWhat the AIIMS director has said is not in variance with what we have been explaining,â€ health ministry joint secretary Lav Agarwal said.
2020-04-07 01:43:56 Read More

UK PM admitted to intensive care with Covid-19

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was in hospital due to persistent coronavirus symptoms, has been taken into intensive care, Downing Street has said. â€‹â€‹UK foreign secretary Dominic Raab has taken charge as Johnson was moved to the ICU at St Thomas' Hospital in London on Monday. â€œOver the course of this afternoon, the condition of the PM has worsened," the spokesperson said.
2020-04-07 01:35:27 Read More

Prepare for â€˜new normalâ€™, draft biz continuity plans: PM to ministers

PM Modi on Monday advised his ministers to prepare for a â€˜new normalâ€™ post the lockdown, asking them to work towards mitigating the economic impact of Covid-19. Modi asked his ministers to prepare a list of 10 major decisions and 10 priority areas of focus on post the lockdown, incorporating social distancing and health safeguards as guidelines.
2020-04-07 01:24:05 Read More

Corona: ICMR to get 7L testing kits by April 8

2020-04-06 10:21:38 Read More

Make your own face mask at home. Itâ€™s simple

Everyone should wear a mask as a prevention against coronavirus. Here three ways you can make your own mask at home
2020-04-06 08:40:40 Read More

Covid-19: Toll surges past 100 with 27 deaths reported in 24 hours

Indiaâ€™s death toll from the Covid-19 outbreak surged past 100 with 27 patients succumbing to the infection in the past 24 hours or so, the highest number of casualties reported in a day so far. Maharashtra alone reporting 13 deaths on Sunday. The number of coronavirus cases also went past 4,000 as states reported 541 fresh cases.
2020-04-06 06:08:07 Read More

Corona live: India reports highest one-day casualty

The number of cases of the novel coronavirus across the globe crossed the 1 million mark as the global death toll topped 50,000. India has reported over 4,000 Covid-19 cases with death toll crossing 100, according to the Union health ministry. Stay with TOI for live updates
2020-04-06 04:50:15 Read More

Corona live: Singer Kanika Kapoor discharged

The number of cases of the novel coronavirus across the globe crossed the 1 million mark as the global death toll topped 50,000. India has reported over 4,200 Covid-19 cases, with over 500 new cases yesterday itself. Stay with TOI for live updates
2020-04-06 04:50:15 Read More

Indiaâ€™s coronavirus death toll rises to 124

Indiaâ€™s Covid-19 death toll crossed the 100-mark and reached 124 on Sunday night after registering 27 fresh deaths â€” the highest single-day casualty since the outbreak â€” in the last 24 hours. With 13 deaths, the toll in Maharashtra, the worst affected state, stood at 45 â€“ which is 36% of the nationâ€™s casualties.
2020-04-06 02:30:57 Read More

UK PM in hosp for precautionary Covid-19 tests

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was taken to hospital on Sunday for tests, his office said, 10 days after he tested positive for coronavirus. On the advice of his doctor, the Prime Minister has tonight been admitted to hospital for tests," Downing Street said in a statement, calling it a "precautionary step".
2020-04-06 02:12:26 Read More

Corona testing shifts into top gear

In a massive ramp up of testing for Covid-19, the government plans to double every three days the number of samples tested through RT-PCR process - considered mandatory for accurate results - by government laboratories. At present, government labs under the ICMR are testing over 10,000 samples a day. This is expected to reach 20,000 in about three days.
2020-04-06 01:47:10 Read More

Celebrities lead the way for #MaskIndia initiative

You can very easily make these face covers at home using any good quality cotton cloth with a tight weave.
2020-04-06 00:00:00 Read More

'Decision to reopen schools, colleges on April 14'

The educational institutions will be re-opened only after a review of coronavirus situation in the country when the lockdown period ends on April 14, Union HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said on Sunday. The minister said that the government is prepared to ensure that there is no academic loss to students if schools, colleges remain shut beyond April 14.
2020-04-05 15:45:31 Read More

PM speaks to Sonia, Manmohan, other leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to several leaders, including his predecessor Manmohan Singh, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and former president Pranab Mukherjee, on the situation arising out of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-05 15:25:52 Read More

Corona updates: Total cases in Maha rise to 690

PM Modi has reminded people to light up lamps on Sunday night to show the country's collective resolve to fight coronavirus."#9pm9minute", the PM tweeted to remind people of the exercise. Modi had on Friday urged people to switch off the lights at their homes and light up candles etc for 9 mins at 9 pm on April 5 to display solidarity amid Covid-19 crisis.
2020-04-05 13:38:02 Read More

#9pm9minute: PM tweets to remind people

2020-04-05 13:33:08 Read More

Covid: India sees second 500-plus cases day

2020-04-04 12:20:09 Read More

At 9pm Sunday, switch off lights, light diyas: PM

PM Narendra Modi called for a nine-minute blackout at 9pm on Sunday & urged people to use candles, diyas and mobile torchlights to demonstrate solidarity and reiterate a collective resolve to beat back the challenge posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. "The collective strength of 130 crore Indians is with each one of us," PM Modi said in the video.
2020-04-04 05:27:12 Read More

16 die in a day; TN records 102 corona cases as India total tops 3k

India reported 16 Covid-19 deaths on Friday â€” the highest single-day death count since the coronavirus outbreak in the country â€” taking the toll to 85. The number of coronavirus cases crossed the 3,000-mark at 3,082 with more than 500 new cases being reported. The health ministry said at least 647 cases in the last two days reported are linked to the Jamaat meet.
2020-04-04 05:22:49 Read More

Corona live: India at highest one-day death count

The number of cases of the novel coronavirus across the globe crossed the 1 million mark as the global death toll topped 50,000. In India, the number of cases crossed the 3,000 mark at 3,082 and the death toll crosses 80. Stay with TOI for live updates
2020-04-04 04:35:08 Read More

Corona live: India at highest one-day death count

Live: 'Cases doubling in 4.1 days, rate picked up due to Jamaat meet'

The number of cases of the novel coronavirus across the globe crossed the 1 million mark as the global death toll topped 50,000. India has reported over 3,000 Covid-19 cases with 79 deaths, according to the Union health ministry. Stay with TOI for live updates
2020-04-04 04:35:08 Read More

Mega cash transfer in battle Covid-19

The government on Friday launched one of the largest-ever cash transfer schemes, including the deposit of over Rs 30,000 crore into the account of woman Jan Dhan account holders as well as Rs 5,000 crore into the linked accounts of eight crore poor households with LPG connections provided under â€˜Ujjwalaâ€™.
2020-04-04 03:24:11 Read More

Mega cash transfer in battle Covid-19

30% of dists hit as Covid moves to hinterland

Managing Covid-19 will be more challenging for authorities as SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing it, has spread to 30% of the countryâ€™s districts. Union ministry of health data shows that the government has been able to ascertain cases in 211 of 720 districts in the country, with some big states reporting more than 60% of districts as infected while many have over 30%.
2020-04-04 03:13:02 Read More

How we made the coronavirus pandemic

2020-04-04 02:00:00 Read More

Govt reserves jobs in J&K for domiciles

The government amended its two-day-old order on Friday night and reserved all jobs in Jammu and Kashmir for the domiciles of the Union territory - people who have stayed there for at least 15 years. On Wednesday, while laying down the rules for domiciles, the government had reserved jobs up to group 4 only.
2020-04-04 00:56:24 Read More

'Home delivery' of FIR in UP's Muzaffarnagar

2020-04-03 19:19:40 Read More

Covid-19: Delhi reports 91 new cases in 24 hrs

The Muzaffarnagar police has announced the home delivery of FIR in the city while appealing to the people to stay back at home to cut the transmission of Covid-19. Senior Superintendent Abhishek Yadav said the police will video-record the people moving on the streets and identify them. The decision is aimed at telling people to follow lockdown instructions.
2020-04-03 14:24:19 Read More

Day 10 of lockdown: Ground report from cities

2020-04-03 12:06:03 Read More

Day 10 of lockdown: Ground report from cities

2020-04-03 12:06:03 Read More

Light candles at 9pm on April 5: PM Modi

2020-04-03 10:32:09 Read More

Covid-19: Nearly 65% of 544 new all-India cases linked to Jamaat event

At least 295 delegates from across India who had attended the Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhiâ€™s Nizamuddin last month tested positive for the coronavirus, accounting for more than 60% of the 485 confirmed cases across India till around 11.45pm on Thursday. India's corona cases have zoomed past 2,500 with Delhi (141), Maharashtra (88) and Tamil Nadu (75) adding big numbers.
2020-04-03 06:06:58 Read More

Rapid antibody tests to be allowed in hotposts

2020-04-03 03:47:19 Read More

'Common, staggered lockdown exit plan needed'

PM Modi on Thursday asked chief ministers to consider a common exit strategy once the lockdown ends, indicating that there is need for a coordinated approach to lifting of restrictions from April 14 to ensure that the gains of social distancing and isolation in the fight against Covid-19 are not lost. Modi said, urging state CMs to brainstorm and send suggestions.
2020-04-03 02:47:25 Read More

'Blocking newspaper delivery is a legal offence'

The number of cases of the novel coronavirus across the globe crossed the 1 million- mark as the global death toll rose to over 45,000. In India, the number of cases climbed to 2,069 and the death toll to 53. Stay with TOI for live updates.
2020-04-03 01:36:34 Read More

Rohit roasts Pant over 'biggest six challenge'

During an Instagram Live session, Jasprit Bumrah told Rohit Sharma that Rishabh Pant wants to challenge him to see who can hit the biggest six between the two. In reply, the Indian opener played down the challenge in hilarious manner
2020-04-02 13:08:26 Read More

How Tablighi Jamaat's Delhi meet led to Covid-19 spread across India

Of the total coronvirus cases in the country, 389 have been found to be with linked to Tablighi Jamaat (TJ) meet . A total of 19 people connected to the TJ meet have died in different states.
2020-04-02 11:19:54 Read More

Coronavirus: 378 linked to Tablighi meet test positive, number rising

The Union health ministry on Wednesday blamed travellers who attended a gathering at a Delhi mosque for the sudden spike in Covid-19 cases in the country.
2020-04-02 05:31:39 Read More

'Food trains' race to ferry PDS grain

On Tuesday, FCI moved 58 rakes, a record, through Indian Railways with around 1.6 lakh tonnes of wheat and rice â€” against an average 30-35 rakes. It was a similar story on Wednesday with 53-55 rakes expected to leave surplus states such as Punjab, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
2020-04-02 05:31:20 Read More

Coronavirus live: 8 new cases emerge in Gujarat

The number of cases of the novel coronavirus across the globe is racing towards the 1 million- mark as the global death toll rises above 45,000. In India, the coronavirus cases have risen in the last 4 days, with health ministry confirming 1,828 positive cases so far. 41 people have died due to the coronavirus, as per the government. Stay with TOI for live updates
2020-04-02 05:01:48 Read More

India cases double to 2k in 4 days

The Covid-19 count in the country continues to rise sharply, with each dayâ€™s fresh cases surpassing the previous dayâ€™s high. As many as 388 new infections were reported on Wednesday â€” up from 315 on Tuesday â€” as Tamil Nadu registered a three-figure number for the second straight day and Andhra Pradesh more than doubled its count of cases overnight.
2020-04-02 03:17:30 Read More

Trace all Jamaat attendees: Centre to states

Cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba on Wednesday asked states to complete contact tracing of all Tablighi Jamaat members who attended events at the outfitâ€™s Nizamuddin headquarters on a war footing and highlighted the risk it posed to efforts for containment of Covid-19.
2020-04-02 03:03:11 Read More

Doval intervened to get Markaz premises vacated

2020-04-01 14:21:45 Read More

Corona updates: Kerala, Maha report max cases

India is likely to start manufacturing new serological diagnostic testing kits within the next two months as many advances have been made after the virus was isolated by research agencies, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said. Meanwhile, to take speedy decisions on R&D, the government has formed a science and technology committee.
2020-04-01 13:53:37 Read More

30 scientists find a home in deep sea

"The NSA had to intervene as there was a large congregation going on there for several days and after his intervention, the Jamaat leaders also cooperated and vacated the place," the sources said.
2020-04-01 06:37:12 Read More

New test kits likely in 2 months: ICMR

100 Crew Of Four Vessels To Ride Out 21-day Lockdown
2020-04-01 04:02:56 Read More

DATE 6

Corona live: Total cases rise to 1,637 in India; death toll reaches 38

The number of positive cases in India has crossed 1,637 and the death toll is over 38. Over 8,00,000 people have been infected with the coronavirus across the globe, with global death toll rising to 42,000. Stay with TOI for the latest developments.
2020-03-31 05:00:24 Read More>>

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