A California biotech company said on Monday that its experimental drug remdesivir improved symptoms when given for five days to moderately ill, hospitalised patients with Covid-19. Gilead Sciences gave few details on Monday, but said full results would soon be published in a medical journal. Remdesivir is the only treatment […]
Airlines urged to keep middle seats vacant, if not provide ‘wrap around’
The aviation regulator DGCA on Monday urged airlines to try and keep the middle seats vacant. In case, it added, it cannot be done, the passengers should be provided with a “wrap around”. Social distancing is a big part in the battle against coronavirus. “Attempts should be made to keep […]
NITI Aayog official tests positive for Covid-19, a floor of Delhi office sealed for sanitation
A floor of NITI Aayog’s office in Delhi has been sealed for sanitation after a staffer tested positive for Covid-19. The third floor of the NITI Aayog office in Delhi has been sealed and sanitisation work is underway. Earlier this week, at least two officials working with the External Affairs Ministry tested […]
Delhi borders sealed for one week, only essential services allowed
The Delhi borders will be shut for a week, said chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday, adding that essential services will be allowed. The CM added that people having passes will be allowed to enter the national capital. “Delhi borders to be sealed for the next one week. Essential services […]
Delhi to open hair salons, all shops, announces CM Arvind Kejriwal
The hair salons can open again in Delhi but not spas, declared chief minister Arvind Kejriwal at a press meeting on Monday afternoon as the country entered Unlock 1 phase. With an “economic focus” in mind, the Centre on Saturday said it is reopening the economy but in a phased […]
Senior ICMR scientist tests positive for coronavirus
A senior scientist at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has tested positive for novel coronavirus following which the entire ICMR building is being sanitised, sources said. The scientist, who is from Mumbai, had come to Delhi few days ago and tested positive for the virus on Sunday morning. […]
Amid Covid-19 crisis, PM’s call for ‘maximum discussion’ on three things
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that he would urge maximum discussion and participation on three things in healthcare sector, one of them being advances in tele-medicine. “Can we think of new models that make tele-medicine popular on a larger scale” the prime minister said. During the last six […]
Army foils infiltration attempt in Jammu and Kashmir, 3 terrorists killed
The Indian Army soldiers foiled an infiltration attempt from across the border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Naushera sector in Rajouri district. Three terrorists who were trying to cross over to India were killed in the operation, the army claimed. The operation has been going on since May 28 (Sunday), it […]
PM Modi to chair Union cabinet meeting today as India enters Unlock 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Union cabinet on Monday as the country entered the first day of the Centre’s three-phased unlocking plan throughout the country. This will also be the first meeting of the Union cabinet after the central government entered into its second year […]
As lockdown 4.0 ends, cautious states ease several restrictions
Several states, including those worst hit by the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, announced conditional easing of curbs on Sunday, a day after the central government unveiled the first of a three-phase plan to lift lockdown restrictions in a graded manner. While most states […]
Tear gas fired at protestors as clashes erupt outside White House
Police fired tear gas outside the White House late Sunday as major US cities were put under curfew to suppress rioting as anti-racism protestors again took to the streets to voice fury at police brutality. With the Trump administration branding instigators of six nights of rioting as domestic terrorists, there […]
From petrol price, new trains and flights: What will change in lockdown 5.0
There will be a hike in fuel prices and several trains and flights will resume from Monday, June 1, as the country will enter the fifth phase of the coronavirus lockdown with a three-phased exit plan. Public transport in some states will also resume and as will the central government’s […]
Nearly 50,000 Covid-19 cases in a week: How India reached 7th spot in global tally
India on Sunday achieved a milestone no country will be proud of – it is now the seventh worst-hit nation by the coronavirus pandemic. It took about a week for India to move from 10th place to seventh on the global tally of coronavirus disease cases. And in this period, […]
Nepal govt tables in parliament amendment bill on map that includes Indian territory
The Nepal government on Sunday tabled a Constitution amendment bill in parliament aimed at altering the country’s map amid a border dispute with India. Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Shivamaya Tumbahangphe, on behalf of the government of Nepal, tabled the bill, a day after the main Opposition Nepali […]
PM Modi promises help to all states affected by locust attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that help will be extended to all those affected by locust attack. he made the announcement on his monthly radio address ‘Mann ki Baat’. “Many parts of the country are under locust attack. These attacks have reminded us that how much damage this […]