Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development projects exceeding Rs 18,000 crore in Gujarat. The init ...More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development projects exceeding Rs 18,000 crore in Gujarat. The initiatives aim to modernize infrastructure and boost economic growth. Addressing the event, PM Modi highlighted India's commitment to green growth. He acknowledged the current global challenges including the pandemic, wars, and energy crisis. These projects underscore Gujarat's importance as an industrial hub. ...Less

India's aviation market presents significant long-term opportunities. Air India is poised to benefit from ...More

India's aviation market presents significant long-term opportunities. Air India is poised to benefit from this growth. Demand for premium leisure travel is rising globally and in India. Star Alliance members are adapting to this trend. Air India's transformation is progressing well with Star Alliance support. ...Less

Banks have disbursed Rs 35,000 crore in loans under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme. This init ...More

Banks have disbursed Rs 35,000 crore in loans under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme. This initiative supports MSMEs and industries affected by the West Asia conflict. The scheme aims to provide crucial liquidity and prevent job losses. It offers additional credit and guarantees to eligible businesses. ...Less

India's youngest airline, Akasa Air, is emerging as a significant competitor, expanding capacity by 13.2% ...More

India's youngest airline, Akasa Air, is emerging as a significant competitor, expanding capacity by 13.2% while major carriers like IndiGo and Air India reduced flights. This growth occurs amid disruptions from the Iran war, which has increased fuel costs and impacted international routes for established airlines. ...Less

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kaynes Technology semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, ma ...More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kaynes Technology semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, marking a significant step in India's semiconductor journey. He highlighted the rapid development of the nation's semiconductor ecosystem and the 'Make in India, Make for the World' mantra. The facility's production of Intelligent Power Modules for export signifies India's growing role in the global supply chain. ...Less

India's free trade agreement with the United Kingdom is set to be implemented within the next 30 to 45 da ...More

India's free trade agreement with the United Kingdom is set to be implemented within the next 30 to 45 days. This significant development follows recent discussions between ministers. India is also actively pursuing trade pacts with Oman, Mercosur, Canada, Chile, Peru, and SACU, aiming to expand its global trade footprint and economic partnerships. ...Less

Of the 12 fresh cases that emerged in Maharashtra on Saturday, five were in Pimpri-Chinchwad, two in Yava ...More

Of the 12 fresh cases that emerged in Maharashtra on Saturday, five were in Pimpri-Chinchwad, two in Yavatmal and one each in Mumbai, Vashi (Navi Mumbai), Kamothe, Kalyan and Nagpur. The numbers rose even as Maharashtra decided to shutter all air-conditioned malls, schools, colleges, technical institutions and coaching classes across the state till March 31. ...Less

According to Google Trends, coronavirus is the most popular in Goa with a score of 100 followed by Andama ...More

According to Google Trends, coronavirus is the most popular in Goa with a score of 100 followed by Andaman & Nicobar Island (86), Karnataka (80), Meghalaya (75), and Nagaland (74). Barring Karnataka, these states have lower cases of virus infection. Maharashtra and Kerala where the maximum cases of the Coronavirus have been detected are ranked ninth and 33rd. ...Less

The brother of a Google techie who tested positive for coronavirus on Friday said that his sister-in-law ...More

The brother of a Google techie who tested positive for coronavirus on Friday said that his sister-in-law did not flee, leaving his brother alone, as has been reported. The Google techie’s family members in Bengaluru as well as his wife’s family in Agra have undergone tests, he said. “It’s not the virus, but this rumour-mongering which is taking its toll on us.” ...Less

The Covid-19 pandemic reflects a systemic crisis similar to the seminal crashes of the 20th century. ...More

The Covid-19 pandemic reflects a systemic crisis similar to the seminal crashes of the 20th century. ...Less

"Four persons, including two women, had come to the Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Hospital ...More

"Four persons, including two women, had come to the Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Hospital (IGGMCH) on Friday morning to give their blood samples for suspected coronavirus infection. They were kept in the isolation ward. However, at night they left the hospital without informing the authorities," a police official said. ...Less

Among imports, organic chemicals is likely to be among the worst-affected commodities due to the crisis. ...More

Among imports, organic chemicals is likely to be among the worst-affected commodities due to the crisis. India imports close to 40% of its organic chemicals from China, while other sources — US and Singapore, also depend on China to varying degrees, says a note from ICICI Securities. India also imports 40% of its electrical machinery from mainland China, and with Hong Kong, its share goes up to 57%. Over half of India’s electrical machinery imports are likely to get impacted. ...Less

India on Wednesday suspended all tourist visas till April 15 in a bid to contain spread of the dreaded co ...More

India on Wednesday suspended all tourist visas till April 15 in a bid to contain spread of the dreaded coronavirus. ...Less

Screening of all foreign nationals has been mandated since March 4 and has started in most airports from ...More

Screening of all foreign nationals has been mandated since March 4 and has started in most airports from Wednesday evening. The process should stabilise by Thursday with additional staff being provided by the states, the ministry said. A total of 3,542 samples have been sent for testing, of which 29 have been found to be positive for COVID-19 till now. ...Less

Karnataka has reported 80 cases, Uttar Pradesh 75, Telangana 69, Gujarat 58 and Delhi 53. Other majorly a ...More

Karnataka has reported 80 cases, Uttar Pradesh 75, Telangana 69, Gujarat 58 and Delhi 53. Other majorly affected states include Rajasthan (57), Tamil Nadu (50) and Haryana (33), among others. Maharashtra has reported the highest statewise death tally at 8, while Gujarat has reported 5 deaths. ...Less

It is now clear that the state’s lack of administrative capacity is complemented by its lack of imaginati ...More

It is now clear that the state’s lack of administrative capacity is complemented by its lack of imaginative ability. The lockdown was bound to have many downstream effects, such as disrupting all supply chains and leaving migrants stranded. The administration did not see it coming — and even if it had, there is little it could have done. ...Less

While ecommerce sales of essentials like foodstuff and personal care items surged amid fears over the spr ...More

While ecommerce sales of essentials like foodstuff and personal care items surged amid fears over the spread of the coronavirus, those of fashion and lifestyle goods are taking a beating as fashion brands from jeans to shoes are reporting a 10-20% drop in online sales in the last two weeks. ...Less

So far India has been relatively unscathed by the virus compared with other countries in Asia. ...More

So far India has been relatively unscathed by the virus compared with other countries in Asia. ...Less

According to reports, the person had the travel history to Dubai. The total number of coronavirus cases i ...More

According to reports, the person had the travel history to Dubai. The total number of coronavirus cases in the country has now risen to nearly 130 after fresh cases were reported from several states. ...Less

However, according to ICMR 271 individuals have been confirmed positive among suspected cases and contact ...More

However, according to ICMR 271 individuals have been confirmed positive among suspected cases and contacts of known positive cases. Among the Health Ministry's 258 figure are 39 foreign nationals, including 17 from Italy, three from the Philippines, two from the UK, one each belonging to Canada, Indonesia and Singapore. ...Less

The lockdown has resulted in closure of businesses and unemployment for thousands of workers. ...More

The lockdown has resulted in closure of businesses and unemployment for thousands of workers. ...Less

Taking cognisance of a complaint from a relative of a Pune-based patient, who tested positive for COVID-1 ...More

Taking cognisance of a complaint from a relative of a Pune-based patient, who tested positive for COVID-19, divisional commissioner Deepak Mhaisekar said police have been asked to monitor social media posts and take appropriate action in such matters. ...Less

"Air India has been passing through a critical financial condition much before the Covid19 onslaught. The ...More

"Air India has been passing through a critical financial condition much before the Covid19 onslaught. The crippling effect of the pandemic, especially in the aviation sector, has further plummeted our finances to a precarious position. In spite of this, your airline has left no stone unturned to continue to remain afloat," Air India chief Rajiv Bansal said. ...Less

The word "pandemic comes from the Greek 'pandemos'. Demos means the population, Pan meaning everyone. So ...More

The word "pandemic comes from the Greek 'pandemos'. Demos means the population, Pan meaning everyone. So 'pandemos' is a concept where there's a belief that the whole world's population will likely be exposed to this infection and potentially a proportion of them fall sick. ...Less

"A number of dual and foreign nationals are at real risk if they have not...got it (coronavirus) they are ...More

"A number of dual and foreign nationals are at real risk if they have not...got it (coronavirus) they are really fearful of the conditions," Javaid Rehman, UN Special Rapporteur in Geneva said. "This is also my worrying concern and therefore I have recommended to the state of the Islamic Republic of Iran to release all prisoners on temporary release...," he said. ...Less

The techie has been admitted to a hospital in Kakinada in East Godavari hospital of Andhra Pradesh. The r ...More

The techie has been admitted to a hospital in Kakinada in East Godavari hospital of Andhra Pradesh. The reports of the test samples are awaited. ...Less

Surgical masks have seen an escalation of up to 300 per cent. They used to cost for Rs 10 but now are ava ...More

Surgical masks have seen an escalation of up to 300 per cent. They used to cost for Rs 10 but now are available for Rs 40, a ToI report said. Prices of N95 masks, sanitisers have also shot up. Local shopkeepers are left with stocks being provided by domestic manufacturers of masks as supplies from China is also disrupted. ...Less

While there has been a mad rush across the country for buying masks, the advisory says that everyone need ...More

While there has been a mad rush across the country for buying masks, the advisory says that everyone need not wear a mask and one should wear mask only in three conditions. ...Less

Antiretrovirals - used for treating coronavirus - are manufactured by around five major pharma companies ...More

Antiretrovirals - used for treating coronavirus - are manufactured by around five major pharma companies in India. The demand for such drugs have surged, and China is holding back supplies to meet its own demand. Manufacturers said they presently have stocks to treat around one lakh patients only. China is the only supplier of these APIs to India and there is no alternative source. ...Less

Top scientists in the country have estimated that the ancestor of the novel coronavirus strain from Wuhan ...More

Top scientists in the country have estimated that the ancestor of the novel coronavirus strain from Wuhan was in circulation by Dec 11, 2019. Using a scientific technique called "time to most recent common ancestor", MRCA, scientists estimated the viral strain now circulating in Telangana and other states had originated between Nov 26 and Dec 25, the median being Dec 11. ...Less

India had earlier outlined a Rs-1.7 lakh-crore Covid package for the poorest of poor. ...More

India had earlier outlined a Rs-1.7 lakh-crore Covid package for the poorest of poor. ...Less

The new coronavirus cases from the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala were confirmed by Kerala state Healt ...More

The new coronavirus cases from the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala were confirmed by Kerala state Health Minister K.K. Shailaja, who said the family acted irresponsibly by not reporting to the authorities after arriving from Italy. ...Less

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan spoke to a few coronavirus patients and said all the people infected ...More

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan spoke to a few coronavirus patients and said all the people infected by the disease were stable and showing signs of recovery. A total of 50 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the country till now, the ministry said, adding a few more cases were being re-tested for confirmation. Reports from states put the figure at 59. ...Less

The total number of 73 confirmed cases includes 16 Italians tourists and one more foreign national. There ...More

The total number of 73 confirmed cases includes 16 Italians tourists and one more foreign national. There have been 13 fresh cases, including nine from Maharashtra and one each from Delhi, Ladakh and Uttar Pradesh as well as one foreign national, the health ministry said. ...Less

One more person with travel history to Iran tested positive for coronavirus in Ladakh on Thursday, taking ...More

One more person with travel history to Iran tested positive for coronavirus in Ladakh on Thursday, taking the total number of cases in the union territory to three. The man was part of a group that had gone to Iran on a pilgrimage. ...Less

Air India asks passengers of Feb 25 AI154 Vienna-Delhi flight to come for tests; IndiGo quarantines 4 cre ...More

Air India asks passengers of Feb 25 AI154 Vienna-Delhi flight to come for tests; IndiGo quarantines 4 crew members of Feb 20 Dubai-Bengaluru flight. In its directive, the Bureau of Immigration said all foreign and Indian nationals entering India from any port were required to self-declare their travel history as well as provide personal particulars. ...Less

There are four patients in Delhi NCR, one in Telangana and six in Agra who have tested positive for coron ...More

There are four patients in Delhi NCR, one in Telangana and six in Agra who have tested positive for coronavirus. Apart from these, 17 Italian nationals have tested positive for the disease. the driver of the group of Italian nationals, who were touring in Jaipur, has also tested positive. ...Less

The case shall still be monitored for 14 days after their last contact with a confirmed 2019-nCoV case. I ...More

The case shall still be monitored for 14 days after their last contact with a confirmed 2019-nCoV case. In case the laboratory results are positive for nCOV, the case shall be managed as per the confirmed case management protocol, the health ministry has said in its latest guidelines. ...Less

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 54,87,580, while the death toll climbed to 87,882 with the infecti ...More

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 54,87,580, while the death toll climbed to 87,882 with the infection claiming 1,130 lives in a span of 24 hours in the country, the data updated at 8 am showed. ...Less

The estimates reinforce concerns among some medical officials and experts in India that the country of 1. ...More

The estimates reinforce concerns among some medical officials and experts in India that the country of 1.4 billion people could see coronavirus cases jump sharply in the coming weeks. The scientists said projections could change as the country conducts more testing, while also putting in place stricter restrictions and measures to stem the spread of the virus. ...Less

This only the third time in the history that the historic monument Taj Mahal has been closed. Only during ...More

This only the third time in the history that the historic monument Taj Mahal has been closed. Only during the 1971 war with Pakistan, the Taj Mahal was closed for more than a week. During the flood in 1978, it was again closed for a couple of days. ...Less

The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) was scheduled to host national para-athletics championship in Mys ...More

The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) was scheduled to host national para-athletics championship in Mysore from March 26-28 and national swimming championship from March 28-20 in Bengaluru. But now it has decided to put on hold all national and state championships till April 15 due to coronavirus outbreak. ...Less

The plan drawn up by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) covers everything from extending the 5% i ...More

The plan drawn up by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) covers everything from extending the 5% interest subvention scheme to all exporters to one-time extensions of customs duty payments and filing bill of entry. Exporters suggest that consignments which are ready for shipment should be allowed to be transported from the manufacturer’s factory or warehouse to the customs facility. ...Less

The govt was too slow to roll out testing, and the self-quarantine system for travelers had giant holes i ...More

The govt was too slow to roll out testing, and the self-quarantine system for travelers had giant holes in it. ...Less

Nine Italian tourists and their Indian guide, who were sent to a quarantine facility near here in Madhya ...More

Nine Italian tourists and their Indian guide, who were sent to a quarantine facility near here in Madhya Pradesh for suspected exposure to the novel coronavirus, have been allowed to go to New Delhi. The tourists requested that they wanted to return to their country at their own risk. ...Less

India on Monday reported two new cases of COVID-19, one from New Delhi and the other from Hyderabad. ...More

India on Monday reported two new cases of COVID-19, one from New Delhi and the other from Hyderabad. ...Less

Based on the preliminary numbers, the ICMR study has suggested that screening of travellers with symptoms ...More

Based on the preliminary numbers, the ICMR study has suggested that screening of travellers with symptoms of suspected coronavirus could delay the introduction of the virus into the community by one-three weeks. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) used a mathematical modelling to figure out India's coronavirus situation. ...Less

Chief Minister K Palaniswami also issued order for closure of cinema halls and malls where people gather ...More

Chief Minister K Palaniswami also issued order for closure of cinema halls and malls where people gather in large numbers till the month end in the taluks in 16 districts bordering neighbouring Kerala and Karnataka, where the number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise, an official release said. ...Less

The surge in numbers has brought the medical system to the brink of collapse, with Spain struggling with ...More

The surge in numbers has brought the medical system to the brink of collapse, with Spain struggling with a lack of medical supplies for testing, treatment and the protection of frontline workers, and a growing number of cases among healthcare personnel with more than 5,400 infected. ...Less

"As we share the sad news of our first #Covid19 fatality, my heart goes out to the family of the deceased ...More

"As we share the sad news of our first #Covid19 fatality, my heart goes out to the family of the deceased. We stand with you and share your grief," Mayor of Srinagar Junaid Azim Mattu tweeted. Four people had tested positive for coronavirus in J-K on Wednesday, taking the total number of cases to 11. ...Less

The move, currently under discussion at the highest level, is important because it can plug the shortage ...More

The move, currently under discussion at the highest level, is important because it can plug the shortage of specialists. As of now, a shortage of doctors looks like a clear possibility given a highly likely surge of cases in the weeks to come. ...Less

Nearly all suspected cases of novel coronavirus from Agra and the National Capital Region can be traced b ...More

Nearly all suspected cases of novel coronavirus from Agra and the National Capital Region can be traced back to a confirmed case from the capital. Six family members are now quarantined at Safdurjung Hospital. As a precautionary measure, the school has shut down and postponed its annual examinations. ...Less

"For the purpose of meeting health insurance requirements of various sections, insurers are advised to de ...More

"For the purpose of meeting health insurance requirements of various sections, insurers are advised to design products covering the costs of treatment for coronavirus," the regulator said in a circular. There are 28 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in India. ...Less

At some point, this Covid threat will pass and immediately after will be the time for the government to d ...More

At some point, this Covid threat will pass and immediately after will be the time for the government to dust off its Rs 102 lac crore National Infrastructure Plan and start building with a bang. And there is so much to be done: the Central Vista, joining of the rivers, multiplying our roads and highways, completing the national gas grid and the digital grid. ...Less

A stowaway cat, which arrived in a container from China more than 20 days ago, has been held at the Chenn ...More

A stowaway cat, which arrived in a container from China more than 20 days ago, has been held at the Chennai port and is now facing deportation to China -- where it is unlikely to survive -- all because of ignorance over the coronavirus. ...Less

Most common co-morbidities among those who died so far were diabetes and hypertension. ...More

Most common co-morbidities among those who died so far were diabetes and hypertension. ...Less

In mid-March, British economist Jim O’Neill had said he was thankful that the coronavirus pandemic did no ...More

In mid-March, British economist Jim O’Neill had said he was thankful that the coronavirus pandemic did not start in India. ...Less

India on Friday imposed some of the world's toughest border measures in the current crisis. ...More

India on Friday imposed some of the world's toughest border measures in the current crisis. ...Less

On the jobs front, about 52 per cent of the firms foresee job losses in their respective sectors. ...More

On the jobs front, about 52 per cent of the firms foresee job losses in their respective sectors. ...Less

The exports of these products were free till now. DGFT had prohibited the export of all personal protecti ...More

The exports of these products were free till now. DGFT had prohibited the export of all personal protection equipment including clothing and masks used in healthcare activities where there is a risk of contamination such as N-95 masks. However, surgical/ disposable masks, surgical blades, gas masks and disposable shoe covers were freely exportable. ...Less

Hospitals, clinics, pathlabs, pharmacies, the state police, fire station and all agencies working against ...More

Hospitals, clinics, pathlabs, pharmacies, the state police, fire station and all agencies working against corona will be allowed to be open. Banks, advised to work with ten percent of staff, will also be allowed to work as will as ATMs, and basic suppliers such as milk, groceries and other essential service provides. ...Less

While three of them had returned from Italy on February 29, two others were their relatives, the minister ...More

While three of them had returned from Italy on February 29, two others were their relatives, the minister said. All the five have been isolated in Pathnamathitta general hospital and are under observation. ...Less

A 63-year-old woman, who had a travel history to Iran, tested positive for coronavirus here, making her t ...More

A 63-year-old woman, who had a travel history to Iran, tested positive for coronavirus here, making her the first confirmed case in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. ...Less

According to Telangana's health minister, the 24-year-old may have come in contact with some people from ...More

According to Telangana's health minister, the 24-year-old may have come in contact with some people from Hong Kong. ...Less

The number of coronavirus infected in India has crossed the 300 mark after a spike in cases over the past ...More

The number of coronavirus infected in India has crossed the 300 mark after a spike in cases over the past six days. In view of this rising threat, more and more state governments have brought in stringent measures to check the spread of the disease, with many of them imposing curfew-like situation in places that have been hit hard. ...Less

Maharashtra has by far the highest confirmed cases at 1,985, followed by Delhi (1,154) and Tamil Nadu 1,0 ...More

Maharashtra has by far the highest confirmed cases at 1,985, followed by Delhi (1,154) and Tamil Nadu 1,075, official records showed. The new data comes in the backdrop of an almost confirmed extension of the ongoing pan-India lockdown till the end of this month. ...Less

With this, Ahmedabad now has total 13 cases, Vadodara-six, Surat and Gandhinagar-four each, and Kutch and ...More

With this, Ahmedabad now has total 13 cases, Vadodara-six, Surat and Gandhinagar-four each, and Kutch and Rajkot-one each, the health department said. So far, one coronavirus patient has died in the state. The death of a 67-year-old man was reported from Surat on Sunday. ...Less

The minister of state for external affairs had visited the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Scie ...More

The minister of state for external affairs had visited the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMT) in Thiruvananthapuram on March 14. A doctor from the institute's hospital, who returned from Spain, has tested positive for the coronavirus. ...Less

Expat hiring will get pushed out at least temporarily, including for OCI cardholders, experts say. ...More

Expat hiring will get pushed out at least temporarily, including for OCI cardholders, experts say. ...Less

The forecast of a normal monsoon and its timely onset may lessen the severe impact of Covid on the econom ...More

The forecast of a normal monsoon and its timely onset may lessen the severe impact of Covid on the economy. ...Less

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,09,38,146 which translates to a na ...More

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,09,38,146 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 96.92 per cent, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.40 per cent, the data stated. ...Less

Registering an increase for the ninth day in a row, the total active caseload has reached 2,71,282, which ...More

Registering an increase for the ninth day in a row, the total active caseload has reached 2,71,282, which now comprises 2.36 per cent of the total infections, while the recovery rate has further dropped to 96.26 per cent, the data stated. ...Less

A total of 1,999 people, who have a travel history from China and other affected countries, are under obs ...More

A total of 1,999 people, who have a travel history from China and other affected countries, are under observation in Kerala,of whom 75 are in isolation wards of various hospitals. ...Less

The rise in numbers comes amid reports that the Centre could be looking at extending the lockdown beyond ...More

The rise in numbers comes amid reports that the Centre could be looking at extending the lockdown beyond April 14 based on suggestions from many state governments and health experts, who say India is nowhere close to being out of the woods. ...Less

He said there were sufficient legal provisions available to deal with black marketeers and hoarders. He w ...More

He said there were sufficient legal provisions available to deal with black marketeers and hoarders. He was referring to the lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to prevent the spread of coronavirus. ...Less

Qatar Airways operates 102 weekly flights from Doha to 13 Indian cities, including New Delhi. In a statem ...More

Qatar Airways operates 102 weekly flights from Doha to 13 Indian cities, including New Delhi. In a statement on Monday, Qatar Airways said it was placing a "temporary hold" on stopover services in Doha. Also, passengers whose final destination is Doha will not permitted. Other airlines that fly to Qatar, include IndiGo, GoAir and Air India. ...Less

15 states and Union Territories account for more than 95 pe cent of India's total coronavirus cases. Maha ...More

15 states and Union Territories account for more than 95 pe cent of India's total coronavirus cases. Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, where cases are going up faster, account for a third of all detected cases in the country. It essentially means that some of these 15 states/UTs are likely to need stricter lockdowns to flatten the curve. ...Less

India’s buffalo meat exports halved to 50,000 tonnes in February because of the coronavirus outbreak, lea ...More

India’s buffalo meat exports halved to 50,000 tonnes in February because of the coronavirus outbreak, leading to a nearly Rs 1,500 crore loss in revenue, according to a meat exporters’ body. ...Less

Over the past 24 hours, cases in India jumped by 6,977, the sixth consecutive peak in daily cases. The de ...More

Over the past 24 hours, cases in India jumped by 6,977, the sixth consecutive peak in daily cases. The death toll also rose by 154, a new peak. New cases were reported from 26 states/UTs, compared to 27 a day before. ...Less

The global number of cases crossed the 3 million mark to touch 31,13,447 as of morning hours today. 2,16, ...More

The global number of cases crossed the 3 million mark to touch 31,13,447 as of morning hours today. 2,16,930 people have died from the disease so far. In US, the most affected country globally, the death toll is steadily inching towards 60,000. ...Less

As Covid-19 reshapes the global economic and humanity looks for new ways to collectively respond, technol ...More

As Covid-19 reshapes the global economic and humanity looks for new ways to collectively respond, technology is naturally at the forefront - but unlike past generations, the increasing penetration of the internet and a new generation of digital natives is reshaping the way in which new technologies are diffused and democratised. ...Less

Passengers have uploaded videos of unhygienic quarantine facilities to highlight the collective plight. ...More

Passengers have uploaded videos of unhygienic quarantine facilities to highlight the collective plight. ...Less

Women make up 34% of the Airbnb Stays hosts in India and 40% of its experience hosts, which are lower tha ...More

Women make up 34% of the Airbnb Stays hosts in India and 40% of its experience hosts, which are lower than the global average of 54% and 50%, respectively. Bajaj said Indian women hosts earned over Rs 100 crore ($14 million) on Airbnb in 2019, a 40% jump over the previous year. ...Less

Five other cases from the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala were reported on Sunday. Kerala state Health ...More

Five other cases from the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala were reported on Sunday. Kerala state Health Minister K.K. Shailaja said, the family acted irresponsibly by not reporting to the authorities after arriving from Italy. ...Less

The official count of the infected stood over 450, and the dead at nine. There was no fresh death case, w ...More

The official count of the infected stood over 450, and the dead at nine. There was no fresh death case, with one casualty in Maharashtra later confirmed as having tested negative. Meanwhile, during the day, the global death toll crossed 15,000, and the total number of the infected inched closer to the 3,50,000 mark. ...Less

On Saturday, the coronavirus cases in the country surpassed the 10 million mark with 25,152 new infection ...More

On Saturday, the coronavirus cases in the country surpassed the 10 million mark with 25,152 new infections. However, the virus in the country, which peaked in September, seems to be abating. The imminent arrival of the Covid-19 vaccine has also infused fresh hopes that the pandemic which has claimed 145k lives across the world is on its way out. ...Less

India has so far reported only three cases, all in Kerala. As per the latest medical update, they are sta ...More

India has so far reported only three cases, all in Kerala. As per the latest medical update, they are stable. The Centre confirmed all 645 people, evacuated from China’s Wuhan and lodged at the quarantine facilities in and around Delhi, had tested negative. Their samples will be re-tested on the 14th day of the quarantine period. ...Less

In the video, which went viral on the Internet shortly after it was posted, the woman said people in her ...More

In the video, which went viral on the Internet shortly after it was posted, the woman said people in her locality have labelled her as a Covid-19-infected person. Taking cognisance of the matter, Kolkata Police Commissioner Anuj Sharma said action will be initiated against those found discriminating against "such heroes". ...Less

Finance Ministry is mulling extending loan tenors and relaxing bad-debt norms for small cos, sources say. ...More

Finance Ministry is mulling extending loan tenors and relaxing bad-debt norms for small cos, sources say. ...Less

Even as the number of cases and deaths rose sharply over the past few days, the the fatality rate in Indi ...More

Even as the number of cases and deaths rose sharply over the past few days, the the fatality rate in India (based on latest figures) fell to 2.83% from 3.3% about a month and a half ago. The recovery rate, on the other hand, has now reached 48.2% amongst patients, up from 38.3% on May 18, from 26.6% on May 3, and from 11.4% on April 15. ...Less

Daily cases of COVID-19 in Delhi were reported in excess of 60, nearly 25 times in the four-month period ...More

Daily cases of COVID-19 in Delhi were reported in excess of 60, nearly 25 times in the four-month period from July to October, according to official data. ...Less

The decision is taken in view of lockdown across the country to fight COVID-19. The COVID-19 has been dec ...More

The decision is taken in view of lockdown across the country to fight COVID-19. The COVID-19 has been declared pandemic and therefore employees working in establishments and factories across entire India, who are members of the EPF Scheme, 1952 are eligible for the benefits of non-refundable advance. ...Less

The new strain was first detected in Britain, leading to international flight bans to and from the countr ...More

The new strain was first detected in Britain, leading to international flight bans to and from the country, but not before multiple cases were detected across the globe. ...Less

With 251 deaths, Maharashtra continued to lead the fatalities list by far. Other sates with high casualti ...More

With 251 deaths, Maharashtra continued to lead the fatalities list by far. Other sates with high casualties include Gujarat (90), Madhya Pradesh (76) and Delhi (47). According to ICMR's last update, a total of 4,47,812 individuals had been tested as of 9 pm yesterday. ...Less

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the country will have to pay a heavy price for the governm ...More

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the country will have to pay a heavy price for the government's inability to act decisively on curbing coronavirus. ...Less

Three COVID-19 vaccines, developed by Bharat Biotech, Serum Institute of India and Pfizer, are currently ...More

Three COVID-19 vaccines, developed by Bharat Biotech, Serum Institute of India and Pfizer, are currently under active consideration of India's drug regulator. The Union health ministry, meanwhile, said that there is hope that early licensure is possible for all or any of them. ...Less

Emkay Global says the fall in crude prices and moderating agri-input prices should drive margin gains for ...More

Emkay Global says the fall in crude prices and moderating agri-input prices should drive margin gains for most staples. ...Less

The Indian pharma industry has been a world leader in generics both globally and in domestic markets. ...More

The Indian pharma industry has been a world leader in generics both globally and in domestic markets. ...Less

COVID-19 led to supply chain disruptions and production halt in the latter half of March 2020. ...More

COVID-19 led to supply chain disruptions and production halt in the latter half of March 2020. ...Less