Health

Coronavirus state-wise tally May 7: Confirmed cases in Maharashtra cross 16,700. Maharashtra has reported the highest number of infections, followed by Gujarat (6,625) and Delhi (5,532).

With 16,758 COVID-19 cases, Maharashtra has reported the highest number of infections, followed by Gujarat (6,625) and Delhi (5,532). India has as many as 52,952 recorded cases of the novel coronavirus that includes 1,783 deaths, as per the Union Health Ministry’s latest update. Of these, 35,902 are active cases while 15,266 have been cured and […]
World

“We can’t keep our country closed for the next five years, White House to wind down coronavirus task force as focus shifts to aftermath”. – President Donald Trump

WASHINGTON – The White House coronavirus task force will wind down as the country moves into a second phase that focuses on the aftermath of the outbreak, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday. Trump confirmed the plans after Vice President Mike Pence, who leads the group, told reporters the White House may start moving coordination […]
World

40,000 Palestinian laborers & worker back working in Israel as virus slows. some 11,500 Palestinians with permits had entered Israel and settler industrial zones for work in construction, agriculture and industry only.

JERUSALEM: Thousands of Palestinians from the West Bank entered Israel to work on Sunday after weeks of absence over fears of the coronavirus, as the pandemic’s spread slowed. An Israeli security official said that as of the morning, some 11,500 Palestinians with permits had entered Israel and settler industrial zones for work in construction, agriculture […]
Breaking News

Sonia Gandhi directs all State Offices to bear the cost of Migrant Workers and labourers stranded at their workplaces due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown and seeking to return home.

New Delhi: The Congress on Monday said its state units will bear the cost of rail travel of needy migrant workers and labourers stranded at their workplaces due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown and seeking to return home. Congress president Sonia Gandhi in a statement announced the party’s decision and said this would be the Congress’ […]
Cover Story

India ‘COVID-19’ Confirmed Cases at 40,263, Recovered 10,887, Deaths 1,306. Globally,Confirmed 3.45M, Recovered 1.1M Deaths, 244K

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rose to 40,263 by Sunday 5 PM, including 28,070 active cases, 10,886 recoveries, 1 migrated patient and 1,306 deaths, according to latest update by the Union Health Ministry on its website. The country recorded 2,487 fresh coronavirus cases and 83 deaths in the last 24 hours. Earlier today, […]
Breaking News Business

India enters the most crucial phase of Lockdown 3.0 from May 4. Know what is permitted & relaxed. What to keep in mind when you visit liquor shop.

The Ministry of Home Affairs Friday extended the nationwide lockdown for two more weeks – now ending on Monday, May 17. In an order issued this evening. “After a comprehensive review and in view of the lockdown measures having led to significant gains in the Covid-19 situation, the government has decided to further extend the […]
Business

PM emphasises dissemination of technology till the last mile and making our farmers more competitive in the global value chain

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting today to deliberate on the issues and reforms required in Agriculture sector. Special emphasis was given on reforms in agriculture marketing, management of marketable surplus, access of farmers to institutional credit and freeing agriculture sector of various restrictions. Prime Minister laid special emphasis on technological
Health

Influx of Migrant Workers in Bihar : There must be adequate number of vehicles in place for ferrying people from railway stations to quarantine facilities close to their homes – Nitish Kumar

Patna, May 2. A massive influx of migrant workers is expected in Bihar in the near future and arrangements must be in place for their mandatory 21-day quarantine, medical tests, treatment and economic rehabilitation, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has said. At a marathon meeting here on Friday which lasted for close to six hours, Kumar asked […]
Breaking News

Maharashtra Covid-19 Updates : Tally Reaches 9,318, Death Toll Now at 400. Maharashtra reported 729 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday. Pimpri-Chinchwad region seeing a steady influx of cases

Maharashtra Covid-19 Tally Reaches 9,318, Death Toll Now at 400. Maharashtra reported 729 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, taking the state’s tally to 9,318, a health official told PTI. The state also reported 31 more deaths due to the disease, raising the toll to 400, he said. With this, Maharashtra COVID-19 figures includes 1,388 discharged, […]