Number Of COVID-19 Hotspots Down In 2 Weeks, But So Are Virus-Free Zones

The number of coronavirus "red zones", across India have fallen by 23 per cent in 15 days, the government said on Thursday, from 170 on April 15 to 130 on April 30

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COVID-19 Cases In India Cross 35,000, Biggest Jump In 24 Hours: 10 Points

India recorded the largest single-day jump of 1,993 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the total to 35,043 cases, including 1,147 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said this morning,...

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PM's Message For Russian Counterpart Who Tested Positive For Coronavirus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wished fast recovery from COVID-19 to his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin, who was found infected with the highly infectious coronavirus on Thursday.

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"Will Be Truly Missed'': Top US Diplomat On Rishi Kapoor, Irrfan Khan

Senior US diplomat Alice Wells has expressed grief on the death of Bollywood actors Rishi Kapoor and Irrfan Khan saying the two Bollywood legends stole the hearts of audiences around the world and...

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To Rishi Kapoor From Aishwarya, Star Of Only Film He Directed

"There will never be another... just too special," wrote Aishwarya for Rishi Kapoor

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K'taka to open malls, liquor outlets from May 4

The Karnataka government on Thursday sent out clear indications that it favours reopening most of the commercial and industrial activities across the state, barring those in Covid-19 containment zones, from May 4. The govt plans to allow liquor outlets, shopping malls and a host of commercial activities by restricting containment zones to a few specific streets.

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Taylor wins New Zealand Cricket's Top Award, Targets 2023 World Cup

Ross Taylor was awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal in a virtual ceremony held online because of COVID-19 restrictions.

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Taylor wins New Zealand Cricket's Top Award, Targets 2023 World Cup

Ross Taylor was awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal in a virtual ceremony held online because of COVID-19 restrictions.

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California Closes Some Beaches Where Crowds Defied Coronavirus Guidelines

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered beaches in Orange County in the southern part of the state to close, after crowds defied public health guidelines to throng the popular shoreline...

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K'taka to open malls, liquor outlets from May 4

The Karnataka government on Thursday sent out clear indications that it favours reopening most of commercial and industrial activities across the state, barring those in Covid-19 containment zones, from May 4, a day after the extended national lockdown is expected to end.

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"Propaganda": India Amid Backlash Over "Islamophobic" Posts

India on Thursday called as "propaganda" its criticism by certain Twitter handles from the Arab world alleging that Muslims are being targeted in several parts of the country in the name of...

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Yachts, Wine Cellars, Private Jets: Isolating With The Super-Rich

Stranded on superyachts or confined to their sprawling mansions worrying about their wine cellars, the world's super rich have invited ridicule throughout the coronavirus pandemic with their apparent...

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Chuni Goswami: An all-rounder in the truest sense

Subimal 'Chuni' Goswami, the legendary forward, who at 82 breathed his last in Kolkata on Thursday, was the poster boy of Indian football, a cricketer par excellence who once took Bengal to the Ranji Trophy final (1971-72) and helped India demolish the West Indies in a tour match. In short, he was an 'expert' at everything, be it a tennis racket or a hockey stick.

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US Records More Than 2,000 Coronavirus Deaths In 24 Hours: Report

The United States recorded more than 2,000 coronavirus deaths in a 24-hour period for the third day running, according to the latest real-time tally Thursday reported by Johns Hopkins University.

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"WHO Like China's PR Agency, Should Be Ashamed," Says Trump

US President Donald Trump Thursday said the World Health Organization should be "ashamed of" itself, as he likened it to a public relations agency for China.

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"Men With Rifles Yelling": US Senator As Protesters Demand Lockdown End

Demonstrators, including some carrying guns, entered the capitol building in the US state of Michigan on Thursday and demanded the Democratic governor lift strict coronavirus lockdown orders, as some...

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"WHO Like China's PR Agency, Should Be Ashamed," Says Trump

US President Donald Trump Thursday said the World Health Organization should be "ashamed of" itself, as he likened it to a public relations agency for China.

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UP Man Hacks 6 Family Members To Death Over Property, Surrenders: Police

Six members of a family were allegedly hacked to death by another family member over a property dispute on the outskirts of Lucknow on Thursday, police said.

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Coronavirus "Scarecrows" Urges Delhi Residents To Stay Home Amid Lockdown

The Delhi Police has come up with an important and innovative method to spread awareness of COVID-19 among the citizens by installing coronavirus lookalike "scarecrows" with a message displayed on...

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"Men With Rifles Yelling": US Senator As Protesters Demand Lockdown End

Demonstrators, including some carrying guns, entered the capitol building in the US state of Michigan on Thursday and demanded the Democratic governor lift strict coronavirus lockdown orders, as some...

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Half Of US States Easing Coronavirus Restrictions As Jobless Numbers Grow

As White House economic reopening guidance expired on Thursday after two weeks in place, half of all U.S. states forged ahead with easing restrictions on restaurants, retail and other businesses in...

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Joe Biden To Address Sex Assault Accusations Today

Joe Biden will break his silence Friday about a former aide's allegations that he sexually assaulted her in the 1990s, according to the broadcaster set to interview the presumptive Democratic...

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SpaceX, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin To Build NASA's Astronaut Moon Lander

NASA on Thursday selected space firms SpaceX, Blue Origin and Dynetics to build lunar landing systems that can carry astronauts to the moon by 2024, the White House's accelerated deadline under the...

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Moeen Ali Eager For "Fresh Start" After Ending Test Exile

England all-rounder Moeen Ali said if he gets a call tomorrow to play, he will definitely put his hand up.

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Coaches have had to become creative: Dravid

Rahul Dravid, head of cricket at the National Cricket Academy says that there are much larger things at play currently and the future is uncertain because of the crisis and safety is the priority for everyone right now.

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White House Briefly Follows Twitter Accounts In State Visits: US Official

The White House Wednesday explained that its Twitter handle typically ''follows'' the accounts of officials from host countries for a brief period during a presidential trip to retweet their messages...

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1.6 Billion Risk Losing Jobs Due To Coronavirus Pandemic: UN Labour Body

Almost 1.6 billion workers in the informal economy, nearly half of the global workforce, face an immediate danger of losing their livelihoods due to the continued sharp decline in working hours...

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Coaches have had to become creative: Dravid

Rahul Dravid, head of cricket at the National Cricket Academy says that there are much larger things at play currently and the future is uncertain because of the crisis and safety is the priority for everyone right now.

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UK World War Veteran Who Raised Millions For Healthcare Workers Turns 100

Britain will celebrate on Thursday the 100th birthday of the World War II veteran whose staggering fundraising efforts inspired the country during the depths of its coronavirus outbreak.

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White House Briefly Follows Twitter Accounts In State Visits: US Official

The White House Wednesday explained that its Twitter handle typically ''follows'' the accounts of officials from host countries for a brief period during a presidential trip to retweet their messages...

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1.6 Billion Risk Losing Jobs Due To Coronavirus Pandemic: UN Labour Body

Almost 1.6 billion workers in the informal economy, nearly half of the global workforce, face an immediate danger of losing their livelihoods due to the continued sharp decline in working hours...

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"Remdesivir Has Clear-Cut Positive Effect": Scientist On Antiviral Drug

US scientists on Wednesday hailed a potential breakthrough in the coronavirus fight as a trial showed patients responding to an antiviral drug, fueling global hopes for a return to normal despite...

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"Literally A Pipe Organ For China": Trump's Latest On WHO

President Donald Trump Wednesday termed the World Health Organization "literally a pipe organ for China" and said the United States will soon come out with its recommendations on the global body,...

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In Russia Coronavirus Lockdown, Fears Of A Return To The Bottle

Stuck in cramped flats and struggling with fears of the coronavirus and its economic impact, many Russians are worried about the return of an old demon.

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Redmi Note 9, Mi Note 10 Lite Expected to Launch Today: Watch Live Stream

Xiaomi is all set to host its global launch event today, wherein it is expected to unveil the Redmi Note 9 and the Mi Note 10 Lite phones. The two phones have leaked on multiple occasions in the past,...

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"This Is Fascist, Not Democratic": Elon Musk On Coronavirus Lockdown

Tesla chief Elon Musk on Wednesday called the coronavirus confinement a "fascist" action and "an outrage" that infringes on personal freedom and will damage the economy.

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"Literally A Pipe Organ For China": Trump's Latest On WHO

President Donald Trump Wednesday termed the World Health Organization "literally a pipe organ for China" and said the United States will soon come out with its recommendations on the global body,...

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"Remdesivir Has Clear-Cut Positive Effect": Scientist On Antiviral Drug

US scientists on Wednesday hailed a potential breakthrough in the coronavirus fight as a trial showed patients responding to an antiviral drug, fueling global hopes for a return to normal despite...

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Ghaziabad Man Goes Out For Groceries In Lockdown, Returns Home With Wife

The nationwide lockdown across the country has people stepping out only for essentials. But this man from Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad went out to buy vegetables but returned home with a wife. To add to...

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In Russia Coronavirus Lockdown, Fears Of A Return To The Bottle

Stuck in cramped flats and struggling with fears of the coronavirus and its economic impact, many Russians are worried about the return of an old demon.

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Google Doodle Lets You Play The Theremin Today With Clara Rockmore

Clara Rockmore played an unusual instrument. The theremin has no keys or strings - it is a gesture-controlled instrument; music literally plays out of thin air. Today's Google Doodle is a tribute to...

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Elon Musk Calls Coronavirus Lockdown "Fascist Action", Urges Reopening

Tesla chief Elon Musk on Wednesday called the coronavirus confinement a "fascist" action and "an outrage" that infringes on personal freedom and will damage the economy.

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Joe Biden Says He Willl Keep US Embassy In Jerusalem If Elected President

Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden said Wednesday that he would keep the US embassy in Israel in Jerusalem if elected -- even though he disagrees with Donald Trump's controversial 2017 decision...

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After Centre, Delhi Halts Dearness Allowance Hike Till July 2021

After the Centre, the Delhi government has now put on hold the hike in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for government employees and pensioners, in view of the country's financial situation...

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US Federal Reserve Warns Coronavirus "Poses Considerable Risks"

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday the coronavirus pandemic already has caused "tremendous" health and economic hardship, and warned the damage to the US economy will continue along with high...

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US Says Remdesivir Shows "Clear-Cut" Effect In Treating Coronavirus

COVID-19 patients on the antiviral remdesivir recovered about 30 percent faster than those on a placebo, the results of a major clinical trial showed Wednesday, as a top US scientist hailed the drug's...

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David Warner Says Australia "Unlikely" To Tour England And Scotland

Australia opening batsman David Warner has said that the side's upcoming tour of England and Scotland is unlikely to go ahead due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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300 districts, 5 states and UTs are still Covid-free, govt says

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said that 300 districts in the country were unaffected by Covid-19. He added that another 300 districts had very few cases and 129 districts had hotspots. There are 739 districts and no fresh case was reported in 80 districts in 7 days, Vardhan said, adding that no case was reported in last 14 days in 47 districts.

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Corona: Many Americans opt to stay put in India

Many Americans in India who had signed up for airlifts back to the US are now deciding to stay back and "ride it out" during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the State Department's top consular official. Many who had enlisted for repatriation from India were not responding to offers of seats on the planes arranged by the department, said US officials.

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Nirmala Sitharaman's 13-Tweet Counter To Rahul Gandhi's 'RBI List' Attack

In a series of tweets late on Tuesday night, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rebutted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his allegations on "wilful defaulters, bad loans and write-offs", calling...

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Entry Into Faridabad Banned Till May 3, Some Exceptions Allowed

With a surge in COVID-19 cases, Faridabad has prohibited travel of government employees and laypersons from neighbouring states and districts.

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Justin Trudeau's Mother In Hospital After Apartment Fire

Margaret Trudeau, the mother of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, was rushed to hospital overnight after a fire broke out in her Montreal apartment, sources and local media said Tuesday.

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Hyderabad Cops Make 1-Year-Old's Birthday Special Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

For baby Myra, her first birthday turned out to be special which she can cherish for life with Hyderabad police wishing and joining the celebrations, in the absence of her parents, who are away in...

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300 districts, 5 states and UTs are still Covid-free, govt says

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said that 300 districts in the country were unaffected by Covid-19. He added that another 300 districts had very few cases and 129 districts had hotspots. There are 739 districts and no fresh case was reported in 80 districts in 7 days, Vardhan said, adding that no case was reported in last 14 days in 47 districts.

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Corona: Many Americans opt to stay put in India

Many Americans in India who had signed up for airlifts back to the US are now deciding to stay back and "ride it out" during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the State Department's top consular official. Many who had enlisted for repatriation from India were not responding to offers of seats on the planes arranged by the department, said US officials.

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"184 Countries Going Through Hell": Trump Blames China For Virus Spread

US President Donald Trump doubled down on China for failing to tame the coronavirus at its very origin, saying it has led to 184 countries "going through hell", as several American lawmakers demanded...

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"Straining Credulity": US Reveals Details Of Sunlight Study On COVID-19

The US Department of Homeland Security revealed to AFP on Tuesday new technical details regarding its highly anticipated study into how ultraviolet radiation destroys the new coronavirus, saying that...

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David Warner Says Australia "Unlikely" To Tour England And Scotland

Australia opening batsman David Warner has said that the side's upcoming tour of England and Scotland is unlikely to go ahead due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sports stars devise way to maintain good cheer

Covid-19 may have brought sporting activity across the world to a halt, but thanks to technology, your favourite sporting icons are keeping themselves in good cheer. Be it posting quirky videos or conducting live chats with colleagues on Instagram, welcome to a trend that has captured the imagination of the world's leading athletes — from Nadal, Ronaldo to Kohli.

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Coronavirus deaths in India cross 1,000-mark, 31,332 cases so far

Coronavirus deaths in India cross 1,000-mark, 31,332 cases so far

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CRPF Battalion In Delhi Reports 46 COVID-19 Cases, 1 Jawan Dies

A CRPF battalion in Delhi has reported 47 cases of coronavirus, including one jawan who died yesterday. The entire battalion of nearly 1,000 people have been quarantined.The 31st battalion of the...

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Sports stars devise way to maintain good cheer

Covid-19 may have brought sporting activity across the world to a halt, but thanks to technology, your favourite sporting icons are keeping themselves in good cheer. Be it posting quirky videos or conducting live chats with colleagues on Instagram, welcome to a trend that has captured the imagination of the world's leading athletes — from Nadal, Ronaldo to Kohli.

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Hyderabad Cops Make 1-Year-Old's Birthday Special Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

For baby Myra, her first birthday turned out to be special which she can cherish for life with Hyderabad police wishing and joining the celebrations, in the absence of her parents, who are away in the...

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Make Your Own Music With Today's Google Doodle

Google featured its third archive game today in a doodle. There are seven more classic games to come as the tech giant brings back its famous games from the archives for people's entertainment amid...

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New York Doctor Who Treated COVID-19 Patients Commits Suicide

A New York emergency doctor who treated coronavirus patients has killed herself, with family, police and physicians linking her death to trauma faced by health care workers battling the outbreak.

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File Case Against Kamal Nath: BJP Asks Farmers Who Didn't Get Loan Waiver

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath's farm loan waiver scheme, that he announced within hours of assuming office, is likely to be scrapped. However, it doesn't end there.

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Hillary Clinton Endorses Joe Biden's White House Bid

Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton endorsed Joe Biden's White House bid on Tuesday, saying he is the type of "leader" the United States needs during the current coronavirus...

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Fighter Jets Fly Over New York To Honour Health Workers. Watch

US military flight squadrons paid tribute to coronavirus health care staff, first responders and other essential workers with a ceremonial flyover of COVID-19 epicenter New York City on Tuesday.

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Ground Situation In Bihar Behind Nitish Kumar's Stance On Migrants

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has refused to bring back students and migrant labourers, sticking to his stand that puts lockdown rules first. While it has ensured that the COVID-19 figures in the...

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A Guide To Government's Decisions To Cushion Economy From COVID-19

Banks don't need to set aside cash reserves for loans given to small businesses between January 31 to July 31, or for credit to help consumers buy a car or home.

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"No Scope For Mistake": Doctor Describes COVID-19 Swab Sample Collection

A doctor working at a hospital for treatment of coronavirus patients here in Maharashtra has revealed the tough task and challenges they face in collecting swab samples of the suspected patients.

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Exclusive: VW T-Roc GT In The Works; Other SUVs May Also Get Performance Variants

Volkswagen Indias focus on SUVs is now well understood, and in keeping with that we have exclusive information that a slew of performance variants like the VW T-Roc GT may be coming soon.

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Pandemic "Far From Over", Worried About Children, Says WHO Chief

The coronavirus pandemic is "far from over" and is still disrupting normal health services, especially life-saving immunisation for children in the poorest countries, the head of the World Health...

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62 Coronavirus Deaths In India In 24 hours, Biggest Jump So Far

Coronavirus: 62 deaths in India in 24 hours, steepest rise so far, 934 total deaths

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"Very Serious Investigations" Against China Over Coronavirus, Says Trump

US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that he may seek damages from China over the coronavirus outbreak which began in the Chinese city of Wuhan and spread around the world.

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Delhi Minister Accused Of Violating Lockdown, Confronted By Senior Cop

Delhi Food Minister Imran Hussain was accused of violating the COVID-19 lockdown in the city on Monday by a senior police officer who was seen reprimanding the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader on video.

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Delhi Groom's Car Catches Fire, Cops On Lockdown Duty Drop Him To Venue

A young man in Delhi had a dramatic entry at the venue of his wedding on Monday, amid the lockdown against coronavirus. After the car in which he was travelling caught fire in the middle of the road,...

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10 Indonesian TJ men held for ‘attempt to murder’

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.

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Arab Doctor Leads Israeli Hospital's Anti-Coronavirus Fight

Each morning since February, Israeli Arab doctor Khitam Hussein has woken up before dawn to rush to a job on the frontline of the country's fight against the novel coronavirus.

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10 Indonesian TJ men held for ‘attempt to murder’

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.

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"Have A Very Good Idea": Donald Trump On Kim Jong Un's Health

US President Donald Trump on Monday appeared to confirm that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is alive, saying he wished him well after days of speculation over the dictator's whereabouts.

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Boeing Chief Sees Slow Airline Rebound, Says No Dividend For "Years"

Boeing's head said Monday that restoring the dividend could take three to five years as the company girds for a slow air travel recovery in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

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"Very Serious Investigations" Against China Over Coronavirus, Says Trump

US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that he may seek damages from China over the coronavirus outbreak which began in the Chinese city of Wuhan and spread around the world.

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Google Doodle Brings Back Cricket Game Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

Google on Monday said that it was launching a series of its classic popular interactive games from its archives. Today's Google Doodle celebrates cricket with a game that was first launched back in...

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Coronavirus Lockdowns Begin To Ease, Cases Top 3 Million

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide soared past three million on Monday as several European nations and a handful of US states began taking steps to reopen their shuttered economies.

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58 die of Covid infection, highest in a day

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

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58 die of Covid infection, highest in a day

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

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Lockdown: States build walls, trenches on borders

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Lockdown: States build walls, trenches on borders

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Can't Be Justified: BJP Slams Pinarayi Vijayan For Skipping PM Video Meet

The Kerala BJP on Monday criticised Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for not participating in the video conference called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the situation arising due to the...

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RBI opens special liquidity facility 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.

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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.

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RBI opens special liquidity facility 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.

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RBI's Rs 50,000 Crore Boost For Mutual Funds, Days After Templeton Mess

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday announced a special liquidity facility worth Rs 50,000 crore for mutual funds, in a bid to ease liquidity pressures in the segment and lift investors'...

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9 States Likely To Speak At Video-Con With PM, Mamata Banerjee May Skip

At least nine Chief Ministers are expected to speak at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video-conference with Chief Ministers that began a short while ago, the third since the countrywide coronavirus...

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2020 Mahindra Scorpio BS6 Bookings Officially Open Online

The Indian SUV manufacturer, Mahindra & Mahindra has officially commenced the online bookings for the 2020 Mahindra Scorpio BS6 with a token amount of Rs. 5,000. Apart from the Scorpio BS6, the UV...

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Germany Flips to Apple-Google Approach on Smartphone Contact Tracing

Germany changed course on Sunday over which type of smartphone technology it wanted to use to trace coronavirus infections, backing an approach supported by Apple and Google along with a growing...

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JioMart WhatsApp-Based Online Portal Starts Amid Lockdown

Reliance Industries started testing its online shopping portal three days after Facebook said it will invest $5.7 billion in digital assets controlled by billionaire Mukesh Ambani.

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Express Delivery: Mothers Rally To Donate Vital Breastmilk

Whisked out of her Hong Kong home by medics in protective gear, Catherine Kosasih didn't know if or when she would see her children -- aged just four months and 21 months -- again.

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India Bought 'Overpriced' Chinese COVID-19 Test Kits, Court Fight Reveals

India paid double for Chinese Rapid Antibody Tests for coronavirus, which have been put on hold in many states because of faulty results.

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First COVID-19 +ve UP Doctor Donates Plasma After Recovery, Makes Appeal

A doctor at Lucknow's prestigious King George's Medical University, who recently recovered from COVID-19, has donated his blood for plasma therapy on other seriously ill coronavirus patients and has...

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Amazon, Flipkart Urge Government To Let Them Sell Non-Essentials Too

E-commerce giants Amazon India and Flipkart have urged the government to let them sell non-essential items during the lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus in India. The platforms stressed on...

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Covid-19: Pune firm plans to ready 20-40m vaccine shots by Sept-Oct

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Australians Rush To Download COVID-19 Tracing App, PM's Popularity Soars

More than a million Australians rushed to download an app designed to help medical workers and state governments trace close contacts of COVID-19 patients, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison's approval...

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Covid-19: Pune firm plans to ready 20-40m vaccine shots by Sept-Oct

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Top10: Will it be Lockdown 3.0 after May 3?

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Top10: Will it be Lockdown 3.0 after May 3?

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"People Say I Am Hardest Working President": Donald Trump

Continuing his attacks against on media, US President Donald Trump on Sunday described himself as the "hardest working president", claiming that he has possibly done more work in his first tenure...

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Supreme Court To Hear Plea On Migrant Crisis Today

The Supreme Court will hear a petition today asking it to direct the centre and states to allow migrant workers stuck amid the lockdown to return home if they test negative for the COVID-19 virus.

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"People Say I Am Hardest Working President": Donald Trump

Continuing his attacks against on media, US President Donald Trump on Sunday described himself as the "hardest working president", claiming that he has possibly done more work in his first tenure than...

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un "Alive And Well": South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is "alive and well", a top security adviser to the South's President Moon Jae-in said, downplaying rumours over Kim's health following his absence from a key...

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un "Alive And Well": South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is "alive and well", a top security adviser to the South's President Moon Jae-in said, downplaying rumours over Kim's health following his absence from a key...

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"Fake News":Donald Trump Dismisses Reports Of Sacking US Health Secretary

President Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed reports he was considering sacking health secretary Alex Azar as criticism mounts over the US response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Royal Enfield's New Motorcycle To Be Called Meteor 350 Fireball; Images & India Price Leaked Online

There have been several speculations regarding the Royal Enfield's upcoming motorcycle. To be based on the new J1D platform, the motorcycle is expected to serve as a replacement likely to be a...

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How Punjab was done in by ‘super spreaders’

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Evacuation exercise gathers steam across states

As the national lockdown entered its fifth week, an unprecedented cross-country evacuation exercise to bring back migrant workers and other people stranded in different states appeared to gather momentum on Saturday with Punjab sending 80 buses to ferry back Sikh pilgrims stuck in Maharashtra and UP preparing to bring back at least 9,500 labourers from Haryana by Sunday.

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How Punjab was done in by ‘super spreaders’

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Evacuation exercise gathers steam across states

As the national lockdown entered its fifth week, an unprecedented cross-country evacuation exercise to bring back migrant workers and other people stranded in different states appeared to gather momentum on Saturday with Punjab sending 80 buses to ferry back Sikh pilgrims stuck in Maharashtra and UP preparing to bring back at least 9,500 labourers from Haryana by Sunday.

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Porsche Driver Out For A Spin Amid Lockdown Made To Do Sit-Ups

A young man's joyride in a high-end Porsche convertible car amid the coronavirus lockdown in Indore did not end well. The 20-year-old driver had been cruising in the yellow two-seater car on the open...

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Kim Jong Un's Train Likely Spotted In Resort Town Amid Rumours: Report

A special train possibly belonging to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was spotted this week at a resort town in the country, according to satellite images reviewed by a Washington-based North Korea...

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Man Kills Wife In Containment Zone Allegedly Following Fight Over Kids

A 34-year-old man was apprehended on Saturday for allegedly killing his wife after a heated argument at their home in west Delhi''s Madipur area, police said.

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Kim's special train spotted in resort town: Report

A special train possibly belonging to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was spotted this week at a resort town in the country, according to satellite images reviewed by a Washington-based North Korea monitoring project, amid conflicting reports about Kim's health and whereabouts.

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Kim Jong Un's Train Likely Spotted In Resort Town Amid Rumours: Report

A special train possibly belonging to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was spotted this week at a resort town in the country, according to satellite images reviewed by a Washington-based North Korea...

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Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin Issue Rare Joint Statement On Cooperation

US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin issued a rare joint statement on Saturday commemorating a 1945 World War Two link-up of US and Soviet troops on their way to defeat...

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Kim's special train spotted in resort town: Report

A special train possibly belonging to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was spotted this week at a resort town in the country, according to satellite images reviewed by a Washington-based North Korea monitoring project, amid conflicting reports about Kim's health and whereabouts.

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Over 26,000 Coronavirus Cases In India, Biggest Jump In 24 Hours

The number of coronavirus cases in India has soared to 26, 496, including 809 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said this morning, adding that 1,990 caseshave been reported in the last 24 hours which...

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"Intense Lockdown" In 5 Tamil Nadu Cities From Today To Curb Virus Spread

An "intense lockdown" to check the spread of the highly infectious coronavirus or COVID-19 began this morning in five cities of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, that have recorded nearly half of the...

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PM Modi To Address Nation In 64th Edition Of ''Mann Ki Baat'' Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 64th edition of his monthly radio programme ''Mann Ki Baat'' at 11 am on Sunday amid the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

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5 Useful Features Introduced in Android 11 Developer Preview 3

Android 11 developer preview 3 dropped earlier this week as latest and probably the last developer preview for the next version of Android. Here are the five great new features that are coming in...

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Solar-Powered Food Carts Converted to Virus Disinfection Vehicles in Kabul

Afghanistan's total number of coronavirus cases was at more than 1,200 on Friday with 40 deaths, and officials and experts have cautioned the number could rise far higher given limited testing and the...

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Global Coronavirus Death Count Crosses 2 Lakhs, WHO Warns Over Immunity

The World Health Organization warned on Saturday that recovery from coronavirus might not protect a person from reinfection as the global death count from the pandemic surpassed 200,000.

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"Not Worth Time And Effort": Trump On Briefings After Disinfectant Remark

President Donald Trump tweeted Saturday that his daily coronavirus briefings were not worth his time, two days after sparking a furor by suggesting patients might be injected with disinfectant to...

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Desperate To Return Home In Lockdown, Man Turns Into Vegetable Trader

How do you travel from Mumbai to Allahabad when there is a lockdown? Buy 25 tonnes of onions, load them onto a truck and hit the road.

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ICC's proposed ball-tampering law divides pacers

Shining the ball is particularly essential in Test cricket, where bowlers need to generate sideways movement with the old ball in order to stay in the game. Bowlers generally shine one side of the red cherry while keeping the other side dry in order to obtain reverse swing.

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ICC's proposed ball-tampering law divides pacers

Shining the ball is particularly essential in Test cricket, where bowlers need to generate sideways movement with the old ball in order to stay in the game. Bowlers generally shine one side of the red cherry while keeping the other side dry in order to obtain reverse swing.

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"Not Worth Time & Effort": Trump On Pressers After Disinfectant Gaffe

President Donald Trump tweeted Saturday that his daily coronavirus briefings were not worth his time, two days after sparking a furor by suggesting patients might be injected with disinfectant to kill...

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Live: 24,506 virus cases, 775 deaths in India

The death toll due to the Covid-19 rose to 775, while the number of cases rose to 24,000 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

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Live: 24,506 virus cases, 775 deaths in India

The death toll due to the Covid-19 rose to 775, while the number of cases rose to 24,000 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

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Saudi Arabia To Put An End To Flogging As Form Of Punishment: Report

Saudi Arabia is ending flogging as a form of punishment, according to a document from the kingdom's top court seen by Reuters on Friday.

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Fires Near Chernobyl Pose "No Risk To Human Health": UN Atomic Agency

Radiation from fires that have torn through forests around Ukraine's defunct Chernobyl nuclear power plant poses "no risk to human health", the UN atomic agency said on Friday, based on data provided...

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Apple, Google Update Coronavirus Contact Tracing Tech Ahead of Launch

Apple and Alphabet's Google on Friday updated technical details of the coronavirus contact tracing system they plan to release next month, saying new features would strengthen privacy protections...

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Facebook Takes Aim at Zoom With Messenger Rooms Launch

Facebook has unveiled a new video chat service "Messenger Rooms" where people can pop in to visit friends, aiming at users turning to the popular Zoom platform during the pandemic.

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Indians, Ethnic Minority Medics In UK At High Risk From COVID-19: Report

Medical and healthcare professionals from Indian and the minority ethnic backgrounds fall into a higher risk category of contracting the deadly coronavirus in the UK, a first-of-its-kind survey among...

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China Sends Medical Experts To North Korea For Kim Jong Un: Report

China has dispatched a team to North Korea including medical experts to advise on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to three people familiar with the situation.

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Coronavirus: Nikki Haley Launches "Stop Communist China" Campaign

Asserting that China's Communist government needs to be held accountable for "lying" about the coronavirus pandemic, top Indian-American Republican politician Nikki Haley has launched an online...

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More Shops Allowed Amid Lockdown: What Is Open From Today, What's Not

From today, neighbourhood shops, salons and tailors can reopen for business after the government announced new relaxations during the coronavirus lockdown in a late-night order. The new order comes...

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US Agency Warns Against Malaria Drugs Trump Championed For COVID-19

The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday cautioned against the use of malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients even as President Donald Trump, who has touted it as a "game changer,"...

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US To Ensure Other Nations Know Coronavirus Came From China: Mike Pompeo

The United States is working with other countries to make sure they understand that coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said.

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On Camera, 69 COVID-19 Patients Wait On Footpath Outside UP Hospital

A group of 69 coronavirus patients had to wait on a footpath outside the locked gates of a government medical college and hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah district for at least an hour on Thursday...

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24,506 Coronavirus Cases In India; 775 Deaths, 57 In 24 Hours

The number of coronavirus cases in India has increased to 24,506, including 775 deaths, the Union Home Ministry said today, adding that 1,429 cases and 57 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours....

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US To Ensure Other Nations Know Coronavirus Came From China: Mike Pompeo

The United States is working with other countries to make sure they understand that coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said.

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India, US Stay Away As World Leaders Launch Plan To Speed COVID-19 Drugs

World leaders pledged on Friday to accelerate work on tests, drugs and vaccines against COVID-19 and to share them around the globe, but the United States did not take part in the launch of the World...

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US Agency Warns Against Malaria Drugs Trump Championed For COVID-19

The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday cautioned against the use of malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients even as President Donald Trump, who has touted it as a "game changer,"...

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Eros STX Wants Its Own MCU as It Looks to Hollywood, China, and Beyond

With the Eros STX merger, Eros CEO Pradeep Dwivedi and Eros Now CEO Ali Hussein talk about creating an MCU-equivalent out of ancient Indian epics, making mainland Chinese movies, and the bigger focus...

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Ball-tampering laws in cricket may change

Cricket may change ball-tampering laws and approve external method to help polish the red cherry in proposed post-corona measures. The matter of saliva being unsafe was raised by the ICC's medical committee and it would be addressed before cricket resumes.

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Rapper Kanye West Officially Now A Billionaire: Forbes

Rapper Kanye West is now a billionaire thanks largely to the basketball shoes bearing his name that he developed with Adidas, Forbes magazine said Friday.

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Centre Allows Shops To Open With Conditions, Malls To Remain Closed

A month into the nationwide lockdown to check the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, all neighbourhood shops in residential areas- except those in the malls - have now been allowed to open...

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Rapper Kanye West Officially Now A Billionaire: Forbes

Rapper Kanye West is now a billionaire thanks largely to the basketball shoes bearing his name that he developed with Adidas, Forbes magazine said Friday.

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Apple, Google Update Privacy Of Virus Tracing Tool

Apple and Google said Friday their coronavirus "contact tracing" technology would enable smartphone users to control their own data, and that the system would likely be shut down after the pandemic...

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BCCI Remembers Sachin Tendulkar's "Glorious Knock" On His 47th Birthday

Sachin Tendulkar Birthday: The Master Blaster turned 47 on Friday with wishes pouring in from all parts of the globe for the batting great.

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BCCI Remembers Sachin Tendulkar's "Glorious Knock" On His 47th Birthday

Sachin Tendulkar Birthday: The Master Blaster turned 47 on Friday with wishes pouring in from all parts of the globe for the batting great.

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"Hit Body With Powerful Light": Trump's COVID-19 "Cure" Theory Is Viral

An observation by a top US official that the coronavirus is quickly destroyed by sunlight led President Donald Trump to suggest a method to fight COVID-19 - injecting patients with disinfectants. It...

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Mukesh Ambani's Twins Akash and Isha Held Talks With Facebook: Report

With the pandemic battering assets and oil nosediving, tycoon Mukesh Ambani needed a win to stem the investor exodus from Reliance Industries Ltd., the energy conglomerate he's been trying to...

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Amma Canteens In Chennai To Serve Free Food Till Lockdown Ends

The Greater Chennai Corporation, which runs over 400 Amma Canteens in the city, on Thursday announced free food to people at all its eateries till the lockdown ends.

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"Hit Body With Powerful Light": Trump's COVID-19 "Cure" Theory Is Viral

An observation by a top US official that the coronavirus is quickly destroyed by sunlight led President Donald Trump to suggest a method to fight COVID-19 - injecting patients with disinfectants. It...

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CEOs won’t be punished if staffers test positive: Govt

Dismissing fears of legal action against manufacturing facilities, including imprisonment of the CEO or temporarily sealing of the factory if an employee tests positive for Covid-19 on the premises during lockdown, the Centre on Thursday clarified that there is no such clause in the consolidated revised guidelines of April 15 and such apprehensions are ‘misplaced’.

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Covid: Mumbai can see 70,000 cases by May-end

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CEOs won’t be punished if staffers test positive: Govt

Dismissing fears of legal action against manufacturing facilities, including imprisonment of the CEO or temporarily sealing of the factory if an employee tests positive for Covid-19 on the premises during lockdown, the Centre on Thursday clarified that there is no such clause in the consolidated revised guidelines of April 15 and such apprehensions are ‘misplaced’.

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Covid: Mumbai can see 70,000 cases by May-end

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"Not First Factual Tripping At Your End": Governor To Mamata Banerjee

Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar last night responded to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's five-page letter after she accused him of "forgetting" that she was the elected head of government in the...

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US House Passes Nearly $500 Billion Virus Bill In Latest Relief Package

The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a $484 billion coronavirus relief bill on Thursday, funding small businesses and hospitals and pushing the total spending response to the crisis...

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At 47, Sachin Tendulkar gets caught and bowled

Sachin Tendulkar is renowned for having a computer-like memory and remembers every dismissal of his. So, for a change, we decided to put the Master Blaster on the spot and get him to recall some of his memorable bowling efforts. After all, he did take a trip to Chennai's famed MRF Pace Academy to become a pace bowler.

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At 47, Sachin Tendulkar gets caught and bowled

Sachin Tendulkar is renowned for having a computer-like memory and remembers every dismissal of his. So, for a change, we decided to put the Master Blaster on the spot and get him to recall some of his memorable bowling efforts. After all, he did take a trip to Chennai's famed MRF Pace Academy to become a pace bowler.

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Sunlight Destroys Coronavirus Quickly, Say US Scientists

The new coronavirus is quickly destroyed by sunlight, according to new research announced by a senior US official on Thursday, though the study has not yet been made public and awaits external...

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Experimental Coronavirus Drug Remdesivir Fails In Human Trial: Report

The experimental coronavirus treatment remdesivir has failed in its first randomized clinical trial, inadvertently released results showed Thursday, dampening expectations for the closely watched...

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Sunlight Destroys Coronavirus Quickly, Say US Scientists

The new coronavirus is quickly destroyed by sunlight, according to new research announced by a senior US official on Thursday, though the study has not yet been made public and awaits external...

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Sick, Stranded And Broke: COVID-19 Crisis Hits Gulf's Migrant Workers

When all nine men in his dormitory caught coronavirus, 27-year-old Nurudhin was bused to a remote quarantine camp -- becoming one of many migrant workers Gulf states are struggling to accomodate...

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France Testing If Nicotine Prevents Coronavirus From Attaching To Cells

Nicotine could protect people from contracting the coronavirus, according to new research in France, where further trials are planned to test whether the substance could be used to prevent or treat...

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Sick, Stranded And Broke: COVID-19 Crisis Hits Gulf's Migrant Workers

When all nine men in his dormitory caught coronavirus, 27-year-old Nurudhin was bused to a remote quarantine camp -- becoming one of many migrant workers Gulf states are struggling to accomodate...

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US Nears 50,000 Coronavirus Deaths, More Than 8.5 Lakh Infected

The novel coronavirus has killed nearly 50,000 people in the United States, after one of the deadliest days of the pandemic which saw 3,176 deaths, according to a tally Thursday from Johns Hopkins...

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France Testing If Nicotine Prevents Coronavirus From Attaching To Cells

Nicotine could protect people from contracting the coronavirus, according to new research in France, where further trials are planned to test whether the substance could be used to prevent or treat...

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Reports On Kim Jong Un's Health "Incorrect": Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was ailing, criticizing his frequent nemesis CNN for running the story.

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US To Review Functioning Of WHO Amid Pausing Of Funds To Global Body

The United States will assess if the World Health Organization is being run properly following President Donald Trump's pause in U.S. funding to the global body, the acting head of the U.S. Agency for...

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How Trump's Immigration Order Affects Green Cards, H-1B Visa-Holders

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday temporarily curbing the issuing of new green cards for would-be U.S. permanent residents in what he described as a bid to limit...

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US Official Alleges Ousted For Urging Caution On Drug Backed By Trump

The ousted director of a key U.S. agency charged with developing drugs to fight the coronavirus pandemic said on Wednesday he was dismissed because he called for careful vetting of a treatment...

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How Trump's Immigration Order Affects Green Cards, H-1B Visa-Holders

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday temporarily curbing the issuing of new green cards for would-be U.S. permanent residents in what he described as a bid to limit...

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Thane Man Allegedly Refuses To Take Delivery From Muslim Man, Arrested

A resident of Kashimira locality in the district has been arrested for allegedly refusing to take delivery from a Muslim person.

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US Official Alleges Ousted For Urging Caution On Drug Backed By Trump

The ousted director of a key U.S. agency charged with developing drugs to fight the coronavirus pandemic said on Wednesday he was dismissed because he called for careful vetting of a treatment...

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Exclusive: MG Motor India Offers Its Workshops To Sanitise Police Vehicles Post Lockdown

Acknowledging the efforts of our Police forces who have been fighting coronavirus on the frontlines, MG India has decided to offer its service workshops to sanitise their vehicles. Post the end of...

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New York Cats Become First US Pets To Contract Coronavirus

Two cats in New York have become the first pets in the United States to test positive for the new coronavirus, officials said Wednesday.

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As People Stay Home, Air Pollution In North India At 20-Year Low: NASA

Air pollution over northern India has plummeted to a 20-year-low for this time of the year, according to satellite data published by US space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration...

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Mukesh Ambani Tops Jack Ma As Asia's Richest After Facebook Deal

Mukesh Ambani is again Asia's richest person after a deal with Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook Inc. sent his conglomerate's stock surging.

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India Remittances May Fall To $64 Billion From $83 Billion Amid COVID-19

As a result of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, which has resulted in a global recession, remittances to India are likely to drop by 23 per cent from USD 83 billion last year to USD 64 billion this...

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India Remittances May Fall To $64 Billion From $83 Billion Amid COVID-19

As a result of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, which has resulted in a global recession, remittances to India are likely to drop by 23 per cent from USD 83 billion last year to USD 64 billion this...

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One-Month-Old Youngest To Recover From Coronavirus In Thailand

A one-month-old Thai baby, the country's youngest coronavirus patient, has successfully recovered from the illness thanks to a team of medics and the use of a cocktail of antiviral drugs, a doctor...

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Covid-19: China pledges help on rapid test kits

Government sources here said they will wait to hear from ICMR on whether or not the kits were faulty before they take any decision to pursue the matter with Beijing. The government is treading cautiously on the issue as it remains in the process of acquiring vital medical equipment from China in its fight against Covid-19.

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Covid-19: China pledges help on rapid test kits

Government sources here said they will wait to hear from ICMR on whether or not the kits were faulty before they take any decision to pursue the matter with Beijing. The government is treading cautiously on the issue as it remains in the process of acquiring vital medical equipment from China in its fight against Covid-19.

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"Lockdown In India Impacted 40 Million Internal Migrants": World Bank

The nationwide lockdown in India which started about a month ago has impacted nearly 40 million internal migrants, the World Bank has said.

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President Ram Nath Kovind's Wife Stitches Masks For Shelter Homes

First Lady Savita Kovind on Wednesday stitched face masks at Shakti Haat in the President's Estate as part of the fight against COVID-19.

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Guj goes from No. 6 to 2nd worst-hit in 5 days

The gravity of the Covid-19 outbreak continues to be grim in Maharashtra and Gujarat with the two western states accounting for more than 52% of the total 1,273 fresh cases recorded across the country on Wednesday. Of the 39 new deaths, 79% came from the two western states — 18 from Maharashtra and 13 from Gujarat.

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Guj goes from No. 6 to 2nd worst-hit in 5 days

The gravity of the Covid-19 outbreak continues to be grim in Maharashtra and Gujarat with the two western states accounting for more than 52% of the total 1,273 fresh cases recorded across the country on Wednesday. Of the 39 new deaths, 79% came from the two western states — 18 from Maharashtra and 13 from Gujarat.

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Donald Trump Announces Signing Of Partial Suspension Of Immigration To US

US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he had signed an order partially suspending immigration to the United States, arguing the drastic measure would protect jobs during the coronavirus...

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Donald Trump Announces Signing Of Partial Suspension Of Immigration To US

US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he had signed an order partially suspending immigration to the United States, arguing the drastic measure would protect jobs during the coronavirus...

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'Up to 7 yrs’ jail for attack on health workers'

Amid several reports of attacks on healthcare personnel engaged in treating and tracking Covid-19 cases across the country, the cabinet on Wednesday approved an ordinance making acts of violence against doctors and frontline personnel a cognisable and non-bailable offence punishable with prison terms of up to seven years.

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'Up to 7 yrs’ jail for attack on health workers'

Amid several reports of attacks on healthcare personnel engaged in treating and tracking Covid-19 cases across the country, the cabinet on Wednesday approved an ordinance making acts of violence against doctors and frontline personnel a cognisable and non-bailable offence punishable with prison terms of up to seven years.

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Facebook Teams Up With Mukesh Ambani's Jio: Mark Zuckerberg Shares Why

Facebook is committed to "opening commerce opportunities for people across the country", founder Mark Zuckerberg said this morning, a day after the social media giant purchased a 9.99 per cent stake...

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Drug Backed By Trump For COVID-19 Shows No Benefit: Study Awaiting Review

An old malaria drug touted by U.S. President Donald Trump as a "game changer" in the fight against the coronavirus provided no benefit and potentially higher risk of death for patients at U.S....

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"This Is Not Real Life": Louisiana Family Devastated By The Coronavirus

Susan Morrison lost her 39-year-old stepbrother, Lawrence Jones, from coronavirus complications on April 8. A day later, her 83-year-old father, Feaster Dorsey, also became a COVID-19 victim.

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Facebook to Buy 9.99 Percent Stake in Reliance Jio

Reliance Jio has announced that Facebook will make Rs. 43,574 crores investment in Jio Platforms, making the social giant the largest minority shareholder in the RIL subsidiary.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Crude crash to ease some lockdown pain for India

Black Gold has fallen from grace. And How! US crude WTI sank into negative territory for the first time in history at -$37/barrel and Brent, the benchmark for two-thirds of the global oil trade, settled at 18-year low of $21.48 on Tuesday, sending traders and the global oil industry scurrying for cover.

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Live: 50 deaths reported in last 24 hours

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:

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Coronavirus outbreak: Crude crash to ease some lockdown pain for India

Black Gold has fallen from grace. And How! US crude WTI sank into negative territory for the first time in history at -$37/barrel and Brent, the benchmark for two-thirds of the global oil trade, settled at 18-year low of $21.48 on Tuesday, sending traders and the global oil industry scurrying for cover.

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Live: 50 deaths reported in last 24 hours

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:

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Drug Backed By Trump For COVID-19 Shows No Benefit: Study Awaiting Review

An old malaria drug touted by U.S. President Donald Trump as a "game changer" in the fight against the coronavirus provided no benefit and potentially higher risk of death for patients at U.S....

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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.

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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.

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Coronavirus Cases In India Jump To 19,984; 50 Deaths In 24 Hours

Coronavirus India: Coronavirus cases in India jump to 19,984; 50 deaths in 24 hours

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COVID-19 Survivors Should Donate Blood Plasma: Islamic Sect Chief

Tablighi Jamaat leader Maulana Saad Kandhalvi, who has been charged by the Delhi Police for holding a religious congregation during the lockdown, on Tuesday appealed to coronavirus survivors to...

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What Indian IT Has To Say About Donald Trump's Immigration Ban

It was a characteristic tweet from the President of the United States. "In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will...

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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.

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Facebook Buys 9.99 Per Cent Stake In Reliance Jio For $5.7 Billion

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.

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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.

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Motorola Flagship Launch Today: Motorola Edge and Edge+ Phones Expected

Motorola Edge+ and the Motorola Edge are expected to be unveiled at Motorola's live event today at 9:30pm IST. Motorola will livestream the launch of the two expected smartphones owing to the...

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Over 2,700 New COVID-19 Deaths In US In Last 24 Hours: Report

The coronavirus death count in the United States -- the country with the most fatalities in the pandemic -- has climbed by 2,751 in the past 24 hours, the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University...

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Covid live: Movement between Delhi-Noida banned

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:

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Covid live: Movement between Delhi-Noida banned

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:

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"Have Plenty Of Oil": Trump To Consider Halting Saudi Oil Imports

President Donald Trump said on Monday that his administration was considering the possibility of stopping incoming Saudi Arabian crude oil shipments as a measure to support the battered domestic...

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Covid-19: 18,601 cases in India with 590 deaths

India registered more than 1,200 new coronavirus cases for the third straight day, with 1,267 reported on Monday. The total number of Covid-19 cases in the country stood at 18,601, as per reports from states at the time of going to press. The death toll stood at 590, with 35 Covid-19 patients succumbing to complications related to the infection on Monday.

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un May Be In "Grave Danger" After Surgery: Report

Reports saying Kim Jong Un underwent a medical procedure are fueling new speculation about North Korean leader's health after his unprecedented absence from events last week marking his grandfather's...

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COVID-19 Case At Rashtrapati Bhavan Complex, Nearly 100 Isolated: Sources

Coronavirus case reported in Rashtrapati Bhavan complex, nearly 100 quarantined: sources

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US To "Temporarily Suspend" Immigration Over Coronavirus, Tweets Trump

US President Donald Trump tweets he will sign "Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States".

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Tamil Nadu Doctor Buries Colleague After Mob Attack Over COVID-19 Fears

A surgeon had to bury his colleague with a shovel and the help of two ward boys at cemetery in Chennai in the middle of the night on Sunday after a mob attacked their ambulance over coronavirus fears.

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Covid-19: 18,601 cases in India with 590 deaths

India registered more than 1,200 new coronavirus cases for the third straight day, with 1,267 reported on Monday. The total number of Covid-19 cases in the country stood at 18,589, as per reports from states at the time of going to press. The death toll stood at 595, with 35 Covid-19 patients succumbing to complications related to the infection on Monday.

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un May Be In "Grave Danger" After Surgery: Report

Reports saying Kim Jong Un underwent a medical procedure are fueling new speculation about North Korean leader's health after his unprecedented absence from events last week marking his grandfather's...

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Top10: Silver linings in India’s Covid-19 stats

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US oil rebounds, back in positive territory

US oil prices rebounded back above zero Tuesday, a day after futures ended in negative territory for the first time as a coronavirus-triggered collapse in demand leaves the world awash in crude. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for May delivery was changing hands at $0.56 a barrel after closing at -$37.63 in New York.

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US To Temporarily Suspend Immigration Over Coronavirus, Tweets Trump

US President Donald Trump tweets he will sign "Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States".

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UN Member States Demand "Equitable" Access To Future COVID-19 Vaccines

The 193 members of the UN General Assembly on Monday adopted by consensus a resolution that calls for "equitable, efficient and timely" access to any future vaccines developed to fight coronavirus.

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US oil rebounds, back in positive territory

US oil prices rebounded back above zero Tuesday, a day after futures ended in negative territory for the first time as a coronavirus-triggered collapse in demand leaves the world awash in crude. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for May delivery was changing hands at $0.56 a barrel after closing at -$37.63 in New York.

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US Oil Prices Rebound Back In Positive Territory After Historic Crash

US oil prices rebounded above zero Tuesday, a day after futures ended in negative territory for the first time as a coronavirus-triggered collapse in demand leaves the world awash in crude.

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"Will Pursue Further Legal Remedies": Vijay Mallya On UK Court's Ruling

Liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya on Monday (local time) expressed disappointment after London High Court rejected his plea against extradition to India and indicated that he will "pursue further legal...

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Over 1,200 new Covid-19 cases for third day

India registered more than 1,200 new coronavirus cases for the third straight day, with 1,267 reported on Monday, but the percentage growth of the infection dipped from Sunday’s high of 10.3% to 7.3%.

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Covid-19 case-doubling rate down to 7.5 days

The rate at which Covid-19 cases are doubling in India has gone up to 7.5 days from every 3.4 days before the national lockdown was imposed on March 24, underlining the impact of stringent social distancing and containment measures, officials said.

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Over 1,200 new Covid-19 cases for third day

India registered more than 1,200 new coronavirus cases for the third straight day, with 1,267 reported on Monday, but the percentage growth of the infection dipped from Sunday’s high of 10.3% to 7.3%.

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US Oil Prices Rebound Back In Positive Territory After Historic Crash

US oil prices rebounded back above zero Tuesday, a day after futures ended in negative territory for the first time as a coronavirus-triggered collapse in demand leaves the world awash in crude.

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US Reports 1,433 New COVID-19 Deaths, Count Surpasses 42,000-Mark: Report

The coronavirus death toll in the United States -- the country with the most fatalities in the pandemic -- has climbed by 1,433 in the past 24 hours to reach 42,094, the latest tally from Johns...

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Covid live: Allow 'equitable' access to future vaccines

The death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 559 and the number of cases climbed to 17,656 in the country on Monday, registering an increase of 40 deaths and 1,540 cases since Sunday evening, according to the Union health ministry. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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Covid live: Allow 'equitable' access to future vaccines

The death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 559 and the number of cases climbed to 17,656 in the country on Monday, registering an increase of 40 deaths and 1,540 cases since Sunday evening, according to the Union health ministry. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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Covid-19 case-doubling rate down to 7.5 days

The rate at which Covid-19 cases are doubling in India has gone up to 7.5 days from every 3.4 days before the national lockdown was imposed on March 24, underlining the impact of stringent social distancing and containment measures, officials said.

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No decision on T20 World Cup till August: ICC

The coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation or postponement of practically every sporting event. With Australia having sealed its borders for six months till September 30 to deal with the coronavirus crisis, there is a growing feeling that the T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place from Oct 18 to Nov 15 in Australia, too could be postponed to next year.

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2,500 Protest At Washington State Capitol Against Stay-At-Home Order

An estimated 2,500 people rallied at the Washington state capitol on Sunday to protest Democratic Governor Jay Inslee's stay-at-home order to limit the spread of coronavirus, defying a ban on...

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Nisha, with 10k FB fans, turns out to be a man

Chhattisgarh police went looking for a ‘Nisha Jindal’, who posted ‘inflammatory comments on her Facebook page, only to find out that she was a ‘he’. And one who has been failing his undergrad engineering exams for 11years.

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Australia to Force Google, Facebook to Pay for News Content

Australia announced Monday it will begin forcing Google and Facebook to pay news companies for content, in a landmark move aimed at shielding traditional media from the tech giants' digital dominance.

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Auto, phone cos to remain shut, await clearance

The Union government’s plans to restart industrial activity in a staggered manner from Monday may have to wait as several states are yet to release operational guidelines to commence production. This would mean that India’s largest automotive clusters in the NCR region and Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu will remain shut for some more time.

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Auto, phone cos to remain shut, await clearance

The Union government’s plans to restart industrial activity in a staggered manner from Monday may have to wait as several states are yet to release operational guidelines to commence production. This would mean that India’s largest automotive clusters in the NCR region and Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu will remain shut for some more time.

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Don't "Dilute" Lockdown, Centre Tells States, Note To Kerala Over Eateries

Kerala's decision to allow restaurants and book shops from today are a violation of the coronavirus lockdown, the home ministry said today in a letter to the state. The letter also said the state is...

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"A Record": Trump Says US Tested More Than India, 9 Others For COVID-19

The United States has carried out more tests for the novel coronavirus pandemic than 10 other countries, including India, taken together, President Donald Trump has said.

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Mob Forces Quarantine Team To Retreat In Bengaluru, Damages Barricades

A quarantine team of health workers and policemen was targeted last evening in west Bengaluru by a large mob of about 200 locals when the officials reached a neighbourhood to take 58 people who were...

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Harry And Meghan Blacklist UK Tabloids Over "Distorted" Stories

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan blacklisted four major British tabloids on Sunday, accusing them of publishing stories that were "distorted, false and invasive beyond reason", UK media reported.

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Andra Pradesh Doctors Set Record, Conduct 5,508 COVID-19 Tests Per Day

Doctors in Andhra Pradesh have set a record by conducting 5,508 COVID -19 tests per day, occupying the second place among states conducting maximum number of COVID-19 tests per million.

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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.

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Japan Virus Expert "Pessimistic" Olympics Can Be Held In 2021

A Japanese expert who has criticised the country's response to the coronavirus warned Monday that he is "pessimistic" that the postponed Olympics can be held even in 2021.

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"A Record": Trump Says US Tested More Than India, 9 Others For COVID-19

The United States has carried out more tests for the novel coronavirus pandemic than 10 other countries, including India, taken together, President Donald Trump has said.

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Harry And Meghan Blacklist UK Tabloids Over "Distorted" Stories

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan blacklisted four major British tabloids on Sunday, accusing them of publishing stories that were "distorted, false and invasive beyond reason", UK media reported.

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Coronavirus: 17,265 cases in India & 543 deaths

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No decision on T20 World Cup till August: ICC

With Australia having sealed its border for six months till September 30 to deal with the coronavirus crisis, there is a growing feeling that the T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place from October 18 to November 15 in Australia, too could be postponed to next year.

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At Least 10 Killed In Overnight Shooting Rampage In Canada, Gunman Killed

A 51-year-old gunman killed at least 10 people including a police officer during an overnight rampage across rural Nova Scotia, according to Canadian federal police who said the suspect was found...

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US Reports 1,997 Coronavirus Deaths In Last 24 Hours: Report

The number of coronavirus deaths in the United States rose by almost 2,000 in the past 24 hours to reach 40,661 on Sunday, a tally from Johns Hopkins University showed.

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Maha, Guj see huge rise in Covid-19 cases

In the biggest surge in the Covid-19 pandemic in India so far, 1,612 new cases were reported from across the country on Sunday, with Maharashtra (552), Gujarat (367) and Uttar Pradesh (179) registering their highest single-day count of fresh infections.

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US Reports 1,997 Coronavirus Deaths In Last 24 hours: Report

The number of coronavirus deaths in the United States rose by almost 2,000 in the past 24 hours to reach 40,661 on Sunday, a tally from Johns Hopkins University showed.

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Karnataka Extends Stringent Lockdown Measures Till April 21 Midnight

The Karnataka government on Sunday issued fresh orders to continue the stringent lockdown measures issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs till the midnight of April 21.

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Andra Pradesh Doctors Set Record, Conduct 5,508 COVID-19 Tests Per Day

Doctors in Andhra Pradesh have set a record by conducting 5,508 COVID -19 tests per day, occupying the second place among states conducting maximum number of COVID-19 tests per million.

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'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.

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Consistency helps Dhoni edge Rohit: Pietersen

"I like what Rohit Sharma does and I love the Mumbai Indians and their approach to the game. However, for consistency and weight of expectation down there in Chennai MS is my guy," said former England and Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Kevin Pietersen.

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Man Pedals 850 km On Way Home For His Wedding, Ends In Quarantine Centre

When Sonu Kumar Chauhan set out homewards on his bicycle from Ludhiana in Punjab, it was to somehow reach in time for his wedding slated for April 15 in a UP district bordering Nepal.

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"Felt Safer In Hospital": Actress Zoa Morani On Defeating Coronavirus

Actress Zoa Morani who battled COVID-19 and was admitted to a Mumbai hospital has recovered now and is back home. She shared her experience of the hospital after testing positive for the novel...

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'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.

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Consistency helps Dhoni edge Rohit: Pietersen

"I like what Rohit Sharma does and I love the Mumbai Indians and their approach to the game. However, for consistency and weight of expectation down there in Chennai MS is my guy," said former England and Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Kevin Pietersen.

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ICC Warns Players To Be Wary Of "Corrupters" Despite Coronavirus Lockdown

ICC's anti-corruption chief said it was wrong to assume that suspension of cricket due to coronavirus pandemic, would lead to a decline in approaches from criminals.

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Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 15,000-Mark, 507 Have Died: 10 Points

The number of coronavirus cases in India has climbed to 15,712, which includes 507 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said today, adding that 1,329 cases and 27 deaths were reported in the last 24...

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Man Who Recovered From COVID-19 Test Positive Again In Himachal Pradesh

A person, who had earlier recovered from the novel coronavirus, tested positive for the infection again on Saturday, taking the number of active cases in Himachal Pradesh to 23, officials said.

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World War II Veteran, 99, To Help Open Hospital After Raising $29 Million

Captain Tom Moore, a 99-year-old British war veteran who has raised more than $29 million for the health service by walking 100 laps of his garden, will be a guest of honour at the opening of a new...

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

Creating a scientific firestorm across the world, French virologist and medicine Nobel laureate Luc Montagnier has claimed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that led to the global pandemic, is “man-made” as it’s the result of an attempt to manufacture a vaccine against the AIDS virus in a Chinese laboratory.

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

Creating a scientific firestorm across the world, French virologist and medicine Nobel laureate Luc Montagnier has claimed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that led to the global pandemic, is “man-made” as it’s the result of an attempt to manufacture a vaccine against the AIDS virus in a Chinese laboratory.

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Covid live: India's count over 15k, toll over 500

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:

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"You Know It, I Know It": Trump Says China Virus Deaths Way Ahead Of US

President Donald Trump has expressed his doubts over the official Chinese figures on the number of deaths in their country due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, claiming that the fatalities were way...

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Bengaluru Dental Clinic Turns Into Labour Room Amid Lockdown

There was an unprecedented commotion at a dental clinic in north Bengaluru when a daily wage labourer recently made a visit to the clinic with his pregnant wife when she was in labour.

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Covid live: India's count over 15k, toll over 500

The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 488 and the number of cases climbed to 14,792 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:

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"You Know It, I Know It": Trump Says China Virus Deaths Way Ahead Of US

President Donald Trump has expressed his doubts over the official Chinese figures on the number of deaths in their country due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, claiming that the fatalities were way...

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"Live Free Or Die": Hundreds Protest Against US COVID-19 Lockdown Rules

Hundreds protested Saturday in cities across America against coronavirus-related lockdowns -- with encouragement from President Donald Trump -- as resentment grows against the crippling economic cost...

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US Reports 1,891 COVID-19 Deaths In Last 24 Hours: Report

The coronavirus death count in the United States climbed by 1,891 in the past 24 hours to reach 38,664 on Saturday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

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Former US Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill Dies At 84

Former US treasury secretary Paul O'Neill, who served under George W. Bush, died Saturday at the age of 84 after a battle with cancer, his alma mater Indiana University announced.

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"Live Free Or Die": Hundreds Protest Against US COVID-19 Lockdown Rules

Hundreds protested Saturday in cities across America against coronavirus-related lockdowns -- with encouragement from President Donald Trump -- as resentment grows against the crippling economic cost...

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China Could Face Consequences If "Knowingly Responsible" For Virus: Trump

US President Donald Trump warned on Saturday that China could face consequences if it was "knowingly responsible" for the coronavirus pandemic.

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China Could Face Consequences If "Knowingly Responsible" For Virus: Trump

US President Donald Trump warned on Saturday that China could face consequences if it was "knowingly responsible" for the coronavirus pandemic.

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14,378 Coronavirus Cases In India, 480 Deaths: 10 Points

The number of coronavirus cases in India has climbed to 14,378, which includes 480 deaths, Union Health Ministry said today, adding that 991 new cases and 43 deaths were reported in the last 24...

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UK Doctors Told To Wear Aprons As Surgical Gowns Run Out: Report

British healthcare staff have been advised to treat COVID-19 patients without full-length protective gowns due to shortages of equipment, the Guardian newspaper reported on Friday.

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MEA in overdrive in war against Covid-19

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UK Doctors Told To Wear Aprons As Surgical Gowns Run Out: Report

British healthcare staff have been advised to treat COVID-19 patients without full-length protective gowns due to shortages of equipment, the Guardian newspaper reported on Friday.

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Contact-tracing op on as Navy sailors test +ve

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MEA in overdrive in war against Covid-19

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Contact-tracing op on as Navy sailors test +ve

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COVID-19 Global Measures, Liquidity Injections Near $14 Trillion: IMF

Countries have taken fiscal measures and central banks together injected a whopping USD 14 trillion as part of their efforts to mitigate the challenges posed by the novel coronavirus pandemic, the...

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Abiding memories of the IPL over 12 editions

The Times of India lists abiding memories of the IPL over 12 editions. Shane Warne’s Rajasthan Royals, not the most fancied bunch at the beginning of the tournament, scripted a fairytale win to stretch the bounds of the possible in the very first IPL in 2008. Of course, the tone had been set in the very first game on April 18, with KKR’s Brendon McCullum smashing an incredible ton.

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"All Countries Will Face This": WHO After China Revises COVID-19 Deaths

The World Health Organization said Friday that many countries would likely follow China in revising up their death counts once they start getting the coronavirus crisis under control.

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"Not Even Close": Trump Says China Virus Cases "Far Higher" Than Admitted

US President Donald Trump on Friday said China's real death toll from coronavirus was "far higher," even after officials issued a new count sharply raising the number of dead in Wuhan, where the...

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Dozens Of Kolkata Localities Sealed, Barricaded To Check COVID-19 Spread

Dozens of areas across Kolkata were barricaded and sealed by the city policy on Friday, a day after the central government identified the capital of West Bengal as a coronavirus or COVID-19 hotspot.

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Corona live: 20 Navy personnel test positive

The number of cases reported in India now stands at 13,835, of which 11,616 are active cases, according to the ministry of health. 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:

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Coronavirus Cases Cross 7 Lakh In US, Over 36,000 Deaths Reported: Report

The United States passed 700,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, according to a tally maintained by Johns Hopkins University.

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Google Thanks All Coronavirus Helpers In Its Final Doodle

As COVID-19 continues to impact communities around the world, people are coming together to help one another now more than ever, Google launched a Doodle series to recognize and honor many of those on...

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Corona live: 20 Navy personnel test positive

The number of cases reported in India now stands at 13,835, of which 11,616 are active cases, according to the ministry of health. 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:

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Chelsea To Provide 78,000 Meals For Medical, Charity Workers

Chelsea's donation will help Britain's National Health Service (NHS) staff working long hours across five hospitals.

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Britishers Donate 6,000 Pounds For Indian-Origin Virus Victim's Funeral

An online fundraising drive to cover the funeral expenses of an Indian-origin woman, who died of COVID-19 while her daughter is battling the deadly virus, attracted over 6,000 pounds within a day.

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15 to 20 Indian Navy Sailors In Mumbai Test Positive For Coronavirus

15 to 20 Indian Navy sailors in Mumbai test positive for coronavirus, quarantined at naval hospital.

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Times Evoke: ‘Trees permit human beings to exist'

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"All Countries Will Face This": WHO After China Revises COVID-19 Deaths

The World Health Organization said Friday that many countries would likely follow China in revising up their death counts once they start getting the coronavirus crisis under control.

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Virus-Hit Chinese Economy Shrinks 6.8% In First Quarter, Worst Since 1976

China's GDP took the worst hit since the disastrous Cultural Revolution in 1976, plummeting by 6.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2020 as the country took unprecedented measures to fight the...

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Times Evoke: ‘Trees permit human beings to exist'

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China Raises Wuhan COVID-19 Death Toll By 50%, Admits To Missed Cases

China's coronavirus ground-zero city of Wuhan on Friday abruptly raised its death toll by 50 percent to a total of 3,869, admitting that many cases were "mistakenly reported" or missed entirely.

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Facebook To Warn Users Who Liked False COVID-19 Posts

Facebook Inc said on Thursday it would start notifying users who had engaged with false posts about COVID-19 which could cause physical harm, such as drinking bleach to cure the virus, and connect...

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Covid-19 live: RBI chief to address media at 10am today

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.

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"US Praying For You": Melania Trump To Boris Johnson's Pregnant Fiancee

US First Lady Melania Trump called Carrie Symonds, the pregnant fiance of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to wish the couple a speedy recovery from the coronavirus, a White House statement said...

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India COVID-19 Peak Expected In May, Lockdown Helped Cut Numbers: Sources

An internal government assessment suggests that India may touch its peak of coronavirus cases in the first week of May after which the number will decline, sources in the Home Ministry have said.

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IMF's Liquidity Boost May Have Costly Side Effects, Says India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday the country could not support a general allocation of new Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund because it might not be...

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US May Have Dropped Standards Too Far For Anti-Malarial Drug: Report

On March 21, two days after President Donald Trump first touted chloroquine drugs as a "gamechanger" in the fight against COVID-19, administration officials privately described what they felt was a...

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Nearly 4,500 Coronavirus Deaths In US In 24 Hours, Highest Spike: Report

The confirmed coronavirus death toll in the United States reached 32,917 on Thursday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

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Players will need 3 weeks to get into match mode

But the wait may get longer for the enthusiasts because even after the athletes hit the ground after the lockdown phase, they will need a considerable amount of time to be back to match-fitness. According to top trainers across the country, three weeks is the minimum time cricketers and other sportsmen will need even after they have resumed their outdoor training.

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Players will need 3 weeks to get into match mode

But the wait may get longer for the enthusiasts because even after the athletes hit the ground after the lockdown phase, they will need a considerable amount of time to be back to match-fitness. According to top trainers across the country, three weeks is the minimum time cricketers and other sportsmen will need even after they have resumed their outdoor training.

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US May Have Dropped Standards Too Far For Anti-Malaria Drug: Report

On March 21, two days after President Donald Trump first touted chloroquine drugs as a "gamechanger" in the fight against COVID-19, administration officials privately described what they felt was a...

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Nearly 4,500 Coronavirus Deaths In US In 24 Hours, Highest Spike: Report

The confirmed coronavirus death toll in the United States reached 32,917 on Thursday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

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Prince Harry And Meghan Hand Out Meals In Los Angeles Los Angeles

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan handed out meals to sick people in Los Angeles, in their first known public activity since moving to California at the start of the state's coronavirus...

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Brazil Health Minister Sacked Amid Virus Crisis

Brazil's Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta said Thursday he'd been sacked by President Jair Bolsonaro, after weeks of clashes between the two over the country's response to the coronavirus...

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Donald Trump Unveils Phased Approach To Reopening US Economy

President Donald Trump said Thursday he is recommending a gradual reopening of the US economy from the catastrophic shutdown ordered to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

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Woman Travels 2,700 Km Across 6 States To Meet Ailing Son In Hospital

A 50-year-old woman travelled 2,700 km in a car criss-crossing six states to meet her critically ill son, a BSF personnel in Jodhpur, despite strict lockdown restrictions due to Covid-19.

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Trump's Daughter, Son-In-Law Skip Lockdown For Passover Trip

President Donald Trump's powerful daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner ignored federal recommendations during the coronavirus lockdown so they could travel for Passover celebrations, the White...

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Community effort is key: WHO expert on Covid

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China Under Mounting Pressure Over Virus Origins

China on Thursday came under mounting pressure over the coronavirus pandemic from Western powers led by the United States, which said it was probing whether the virus that has infected more than 2.1...

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Community effort is key: WHO expert on Covid

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

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.

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

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.

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Donald Trump Unveils Phased Approach To Reopening US Economy

President Donald Trump said Thursday he is recommending a gradual reopening of the US economy from the catastrophic shutdown ordered to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

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Google To "Significantly" Slow Hiring In 2020: Sundar Pichai's Memo

Google parent Alphabet Inc. is "significantly" slowing hiring for the remainder of the year, Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai told employees in an email on Wednesday.

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Kerala Man Carries Father On Foot After Cops Stop Auto Amid Lockdown

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has registered a suo moto case in connection with an incident where a man was allegedly forced to carry his 65-year-old ailing father on foot after the police...

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Nearly 2,600 COVID-19 Deaths In US In 24 Hours, Sharpest Spike: Report

The United States on Wednesday posted nearly 2,600 additional deaths from COVID-19 in 24 hours, a new record and the heaviest daily toll of any country, Johns Hopkins University said.

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Dhoni never looked rusty at CSK training: Balaji

CSK bowling coach L Balaji, who saw the former India captain MS Dhoni train from close quarters at Chepauk during the team’s preparatory camp in the first two weeks of March, believes there are no signs of rustiness whatsoever in Dhoni’s batting.

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Played 2015 World Cup With Fractured Knee: Shami Tells Irfan Pathan

Mohammed Shami joined former cricketer Irfan Pathan on an Instagram live session where both discussed a range of topics.

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WHO Chief Regrets US Move To Halt Funding, Urges Unity Against Pandemic

The head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday that he regretted U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pull funding for the agency and called for global unity to fight the new...

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Nearly 2,600 COVID-19 Deaths In US In 24 Hours, Sharpest Spike: Report

The United States on Wednesday posted nearly 2,600 additional deaths from COVID-19 in 24 hours, a new record and the heaviest daily toll of any country, Johns Hopkins University said.

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Lockdown 2.0: What are red, orange, green zones?

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Lockdown 2.0: What are red, orange, green zones?

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Pandemic To Stop Asia's 2020 Growth For First Time In 60 Years: IMF

Asia's economic growth this year will grind to a halt for the first time in 60 years, as the coronavirus crisis takes an "unprecedented" toll on the region's service sector and major export...

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Melinda Gates Gives $150 Million More To WHO To Fight COVID-19

Pulling funding from the World Health Organization (WHO) is a dangerous and nonsensical move when the world is facing the health crisis brought by the COVID-19 disease pandemic, Melinda Gates said on...

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Tablighi head booked for culpable homicide

Tablighi Jamaat chief Maulana Saad Khandalvi and his 6 associates have been booked for culpable homicide under IPC 304 as the prima facie probe indicates that their action has led to deaths due to novel coronoavirus infections. IPC 304 had been added to the existing FIR. A person can be sentenced to jail for 10 years if found guilty under IPC 304.

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Covid: Delhi, Maha report dip in new cases

Delhi recorded just 17 new cases, its lowest single-day tally in April. Maharashtra reported 232 — the lowest figure in the last six days and a dip by 34% from Tuesday’s numbers. MP recorded its highest single-day tally of 197. More than 1100 people have recovered from the disease across India as per the data shared by the states. At 218, Kerala has maximum such recoveries.

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Tablighi head booked for culpable homicide

Tablighi Jamaat chief Maulana Saad Khandalvi and his 6 associates have been booked for culpable homicide under IPC 304 as the prima facie probe indicates that their action has led to deaths due to novel coronoavirus infections. IPC 304 had been added to the existing FIR. A person can be sentenced to jail for 10 years if found guilty under IPC 304.

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Covid: Delhi, Maha report dip in new cases

Delhi recorded just 17 new cases, its lowest single-day tally in April. Maharashtra reported 232 — the lowest figure in the last six days and a dip by 34% from Tuesday’s numbers. MP recorded its highest single-day tally of 197. More than 1100 people have recovered from the disease across India as per the data shared by the states. At 218, Kerala has maximum such recoveries.

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France COVID Deaths Top 17,000, Patients In Hospital Drops For 1st Time

Over 17,000 people have now died in France from COVID-19, a top health official said on Wednesday, but the total number currently hospitalised has fallen for the first time since the epidemic began.

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Only A COVID-19 Vaccine Will Allow Return To ''Normalcy'': UN Chief

A COVID-19 vaccine may be the only thing that can bring back "normalcy," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday, hoping for just that before the end of the year.

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Select sectors & services to resume after Apr 20

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Select sectors & services to resume after Apr 20

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Mourning A "Supermom": US Health Worker Casualties Mount In Virus Fight

"Home soon," Madhvi Aya texted from her hospital bed. "Love you." It was the last exchange she had with her only daughter, 18-year-old Minnoli. Three days later, Madhvi Aya died of COVID-19.

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Hong Kong Judges Battle Beijing Over Rule Of Law As Virus Chills Protests

The independence of Hong Kong's judicial system is under assault from the Communist Party leadership in Beijing, senior judges in the city told Reuters, posing the gravest threat to the rule of law...

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Italy's COVID-19 Death Count Up By 578, New Cases Continue To Slow

Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy rose by 578 on Wednesday, down from 602 the day before, while the number of new cases slowed to 2,667 from a previous 2,972, continuing the recent downward...

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106-Year-Old UK COVID-19 Patient Oldest To Recover From The Infection

A 106-year-old great-grandmother, thought to be the oldest patient in Britain to beat the novel coronavirus, was discharged from hospital to applause from nurses and health workers.

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UN Warns Of Another Dangerous Epidemic - Misinformation On Coronavirus

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned that "misinfo-demic" about COVID-19 on various social media platforms such as WhatsApp is proliferating falsehoods and announced a new UN initiative to...

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Lockdown Guidelines: Agriculture, Select Activities Allowed From April 20

Activities like agriculture, IT, e-commerce and inter-state transport will be allowed after April 20 to "mitigate hardships to public", the government said today in new guidelines issued a day after...

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Man Who Allegedly Incited Migrants To Gather In Mumbai's Bandra Arrested

A man who allegedly started rumours that led to thousands of migrants gathering at Mumbai's Bandra station last evening was arrested today. Vinay Dubey, a self-proclaimed labour leader, put out...

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Ganguly Recalls Historic Test Win Over Australia With Nostalgic Post

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday recalled the historic Test victory against Australia at Eden Gardens in Kolkata in 2001.

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Extension Of H-1B, Students Visas On Case-By-Case Basis: US

The extension of non-immigrant visa holders, who are facing challenges as a direct result of the COVID-19 national emergency, might be provided special consideration or expedited processing on a...

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Stranded International Students Can Apply For Off-Campus Work, Says US

Stranded international students in the US facing economic hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic can apply for off-campus work authorisation, a federal agency said on Tuesday.

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377 Coronavirus Deaths In India, 38 In 24 Hours, Over 11,400 Cases So Far

India has 11,439 coronavirus cases, including 377 deaths, according to the latest figures from the Union Health Ministry. 38 people have died and 1,076 cases have been reported in the last 24 hours...

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