Spain’s death toll from the coronavirus epidemic soared to 1,720 on Sunday from 1,326 the day before, according to multiple media outlets citing the latest health data. The number of registered cases in the country rose to 28,572 on Sunday from 24,926 in the previous tally announced on Saturday, the […]
UK 2 or 3 weeks behind Italy-like spike, says PM Boris Johnson
Prime Minister of UK Boris Johnson said on Sunday that the number of deaths and cases are climbing in the country, and added that “We cannot disguise or sugar-coat the threat” of coronavirus. The situation in the UK is, according to him, like Italy’s was two or three weeks ago. […]
With clapping, bell ringing, India unites to thank coronavirus fighters
A country stalked by an eerie silence came alive, suddenly, at 5pm. Sounds of clapping and beating utensils rang out of residential areas, houses and high-rises, lifting the sombre Sunday mood. Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeals, citizens across the country came out of their homes and in their […]
11 who attended Kanika Kapoor’s party test negative for coronavirus
Eleven of the 56 people who had come in close contact with Kanika Kapoor at a party in Kanpur days before the Bollywood singer tested positive for the novel coronavirus were found to be not infected by the virus, a senior official said here on Sunday. Kanpur District Magistrate Brahma […]
Isolation easiest way to break Covid-19 transmission, says govt amid massive lockdown
As the number of positive cases of coronavirus soared in the country on Sunday, the government said that it is focussed on breaking the chain of transmission of the virus to check the spread of infection. “The biggest challenge in front of us is how to break the chain of […]
‘Don’t want anyone to suffer’: Kejriwal govt offers free meals at night shelters
The Delhi government on Sunday announced free meals at night shelters across the city for the poor and homeless, who have been hit hard by the outbreak of coronavirus in the country. “Anyone can walk into these places and have meals. We don’t want anyone to suffer due to hunger,” […]
Today at 5 pm for 5 mins: PM Modi tweets Janta Curfew reminder
Today at 5 pm for 5 mins: PM Modi tweets Janta Curfew reminder New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reminded people about the ‘5 minutes at 5pm’ during the Janta Curfew on Sunday to show their appreciation for those who are serving others at the risk of getting […]
Coronavirus update: 69-year-old man dies due to coronavirus in Gujarat
A 69-year-old man who had tested positive for coronavirus died in a Surat hospital on Sunday, according to a statement from the Health and Family Welfare department of Gujarat. The man was also diagnosed with co-morbid conditions and had other medical complications. In a separate development, a 65-year-old woman died […]
Iran says coronavirus deaths up by 129, bringing total to 1,685
Iran says the new coronavirus has killed another 129 people, raising the death toll to 1,685 amid 21,638 confirmed cases. That’s according to Health Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour, who gave the figures at a televised news conference Sunday. His comments came after Iran’s supreme leader earlier refused US assistance to […]
Coronavirus Outbreak:Uttarakhand to give ₹500 to over 3 lakh daily wage workers facing loss of work
As a relief measure for all daily wage workers who are facing financial losses due to lack of work amid Coronavirus outbreak and one-day ‘Janta Curfew’, Uttarakhand government has decided to give them ₹500 each directly into their bank accounts. Uttarakhand has over 3 lakh registered daily wage workers in […]
Telangana Covid-19 cases touch 22, Andhra announces work from home for 50% staff
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh reported five fresh Covid-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases in the two Telugu states to 27. An official bulletin released by the Telangana state medical and health department on Sunday afternoon said a fresh case was reported in […]
Coronavirus scare: Uttarakhand announces lockdown till March 31
Dehradun ,The Uttarakhand government imposed a lockdown till March 31 in the state on Sunday to contain the spread of the coronavirus, officials said. However, essential supplies such as medicines, food grains, vegetables etc. were kept out of the ambit of the lockdown, they added. The lockdown was imposed on […]
Delhi metro shuts down following Centre’s pan India directive for suspension till March 31
In a major move to contain the spread of Covid-19, the Centre has suspended Metro services in the entire country from Sunday till March 31. Metro operations in the country were anyway suspended on Sunday in wake of the ‘Janta Curfew’. The housing and urban affairs ministry directed all the […]
Rashami Desai won’t blame Arhaan Khan, issue with family for her depression
Bigg Boss 13 finalist and TV star Rashami Desai has spoken on her battle with depression and how she managed to defeat it. Crediting her work schedule for keeping her centred through the period, Rashami also spoke about the pivotal role her family played. Elaborating on how she realised she […]
Actor Debi Mazar confirms she is coronavirus positive
Veteran television actor Debi Mazar on Sunday revealed that she has been tested positive for Covid-19. The Entourage actor took to Instagram to share the important update about her health with her fans and people from the industry. Mazar shared a picture of herself and captioned it with a long descriptive […]