India has reported 773 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours with the total number of coronavirus positive patients in the country climbing to 5,194. Till date 402 people have been discharged and 32 people died yesterday, the health ministry said on Wednesday. “With the number of Covid-19 cases […]
Congress leader says 80% of the parties asked PM to extend lockdown
As India enters day-15 of nationwide lockdown over the coronavirus crisis, the number of people infected with the virus in the country has gone up to 5,194, according to the union ministry of health. As many as 149 people have lost their lives due to the virus in India. Global […]
Facebook launches new chat app for couples
Facebook Inc on Tuesday launched a new social app for couples called “Tuned” that allows partners to chat, share photos, music and have a timeline of shared memories between them. The app is currently available only on Apple’s App Store in the United States and Canada, according to data from industry site […]
‘Talking to CMs, none asked me to lift the lockdown’: PM Modi at all-party meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually ruled out lifting of the nationwide lockdown next week in his video conference with floor leaders of opposition parties. He also added that while there is tremendous pressure on resources, India is one of the few countries where the spread of the coronavirus is still under control. Emphasising that “lockdown is […]
Uttarakhand: Ex Navy Commander has donated Rs. 50000 to CM Relief Fund for fighting against Corona
Retd Commander B K Jaiswal ( Indian Navy ) and Smt Krishna Jaiswal donated Rs. 50,000 in CM Relief Fund for fighting against Corona. Commander Jaiswal is a Swayamsewak of RSS and served the Society as National Organisation Secretary of Purva Sainik Sewa Parishad ( RSS) for more than 20 […]
Delhi govt schools likely to tie up with online learning platform for students during lockdown
The Delhi government is in talks with an online learning platform to explore a programme for students that expands the accessibility of educational resources, particularly in Maths and Science subjects, during the ongoing lockdown. The government is looking to design ways to help students continue with their learning during the […]
After his two daughters, Bollywood producer Karim Morani also tests positive for coronavirus
Bollywood producer Karim Morani has tested positive for Covid-19, and has been admitted to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai. Earlier, his two daughters Zoa and Shaza had also tested positive for the disease. Karim’s brother Mohomed told Mirror Online. “Yes, we have been anticipating this as he was with his daughters. Karim has tested […]
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Pledges $1 billion of Square stake for Covid-19 relief
Jack Dorsey pledged $1 billion of his stake in Square Inc, the payments firm he co-founded, to coronavirus relief efforts, the largest pandemic-related donation yet. “I hope this inspires others to do something similar,” Dorsey said Tuesday in a tweet. “Life is too short, so let’s do everything we can today to […]
Covid-19: Mumbai civic body makes wearing masks mandatory, says violators may be arrested
The BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has made it mandatory for people stepping out of their homes to wear masks to check the spread of coronavirus disease Covid-19. “Anybody not wearing the masks can be charged under provision of Section 188 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and may be arrested by the […]
PM to hold second round of meeting with CMs on April 11
As India enters day-15 of nationwide lockdown over the coronavirus crisis, the number of people infected with the virus in the country has gone up to 5,194, according to the union ministry of health. As many as 149 people have lost their lives due to the virus in India. Global […]
Coronavirus: Students of Classes 1-9, 11 to be promoted in Himachal
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown, the Himachal Pradesh government on Tuesday ordered the state’s Education Department to promote the students of Classes 1-9 and Class 11 without declaring the exam results. After a detailed discussion with Education Minister Suresh Bhardwaj and officials of the Education […]
Music producer Hal Willner dies, had symptoms of Covid-19
Hal Willner, a music producer and longtime Saturday Night Live music supervisor, has died. He was 64. Blake Zidell, a representative for Willner, said the producer died Tuesday. Zidell said Willner had symptoms consistent with those caused by the coronavirus, but he had not been diagnosed with the virus. Willner had […]
Parts of 15 UP districts hit by Covid-19 to be shut till April 15
Hotspots of the Covid-19 disease in 15 districts of Uttar Pradesh, including parts of the National Capital Region, will be completely shut down to contain the spread of the coronavirus infection, officials said on Wednesday. Stringent restrictions will come into effect at midnight in these pockets of India’s most populous state that, […]
Maharashtra to start ‘fever clinics’ for Covid-19 patients: Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray
The Maharashtra government has decided to start fever clinics for the suspected patients of coronavirus disease Covid-19. Those having symptoms of cough, cold and fever have been asked to visit these clinics instead of going to a private doctor or another hospital. After testing, the patients will be guided for […]
Coronavirus: Is the world anywhere close to ‘flattening’ the Covid-19 curve?
The trajectory of coronavirus outbreak differs from country to country, however, the trend shows that the virus multiplies and rapidly touches a peak. After peaking, the Covid-19 curve begins to flatten before it takes a downward course similar to that of China. According to the data exhibited by Johns Hopkins University, some […]