Tuesday, 31 March 2020

865 COVID-19 Patients Dead In US, Highest In One Day: Report

The coronavirus pandemic killed a record 865 people in the United States in the 24 hours until Tuesday evening, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

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Meghan's Homecoming To Los Angeles, Prince Harry Plunges Into Unknown

Every starry-eyed ingenue arriving in Los Angeles faces the same question: how to catch that big break in Hollywood? For Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, it's far more complicated.

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Risking Coronavirus Amid Lockdown, Kolkata Rushes To Sweet Shops

In Kolkata, dozens of sweet shops opened at noon today after the West Bengal government gave permission to them to operate from 12pm to 4 pm with minimum staff. At least on Day 1, the second part of...

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Assam's First COVID-19 Patient Visited Delhi's Nizamuddin, Avoided Tests

Assam is in a state of high alert after the first coronavirus positive case in the state emerged on Tuesday. A 52-year-old cleric, who runs a madrassa in Karimganj district, 300 kilometres from...

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Donations To PM-CARES Fund For Coronavirus Made Tax-Free By Special Order

The ordinance amends a provision in the Income Tax Act to allow 100 per cent deduction on donations to the PM-CARES Fund.

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Centre Issues Orders Banning Sales Of BS4 Vehicles From April 1

Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways has issued orders to all state Governments banning sales of all BS4 vehicles starting April 1, 2020

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From Money Heist to Modern Family, TV Shows to Watch in April

Money Heist season 4, Modern Family season 11 finale, Four More Shots Please! season 2, Fauda season 3, Panchayat TVF, Defending Jacob, Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels,...

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Indian-Origin Virologist In South Africa Dies Of Coronavirus Infection

Virologist Gita Ramjee has become the first Indian-origin South African to have died after contracting the novel coronavirus that has killed five in the country. Ms Ramjee, a vaccine scientist and an...

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"Excuse To Vilify Muslims": Omar Abdullah On COVID-19 Cases At Delhi Event

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Tuesday claimed the detection of coronavirus in scores of people who attended a weeks-long event organised by Tabligh-e-Jamaat at a famous Delhi mosque has...

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After Telangana, Andhra Pradesh Defers Salaries Of Government Employees

The Andhra Pradesh government late on Tuesday night announced deferment of salaries to its employees, including the Chief Minister, Cabinet Minister and IAS officers.

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Marriage In The Time Of COVID-19: Sanitisers, Masks At Indore Function

The complete nationwide lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week over coronavirus couldn't have come at a worse time for Indore's Akshay Jain.

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Delhi Government Hospital Shut As Doctor Tests Positive For Coronavirus

A Delhi government-run hospital was shut down today after a doctor tested positive for coronavirus. The doctor worked at the Delhi State Cancer Institute. The hospital building's OPD, offices and...

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Oil's Unparalleled Demand Crash Likely To Be Gamechanger For Industry

Goldman sees around 20 million barrels a day flowing into storage in April, while IHS Markit expects the world will run out of space to store oil by the middle of the year.

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COVID-19 Deaths In US Cross 4,000, More Than Double In 3 Days: Report

The total US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic topped 4,000 early Wednesday, more than double the number from three days earlier, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

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Coronavirus Lockdown May Hurt Government's Plan to Sell Record Bonds

The government on Tuesday said it will sell Rs 4.88 lakh crore ($64.5 billion) of bonds in the six months to September. While the number is less than what the market expected, the auctions may get...

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Donations To PM-CARES Fund For Coronavirus Made Tax-Free By Special Order

The ordinance amends a provision in the Income Tax Act to allow 100 per cent deduction on donations to the PM-CARES Fund.

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After Telangana, Andhra Pradesh Defers Salaries Of Government Employees

The Andhra Pradesh government late on Tuesday night announced deferment of salaries to its employees, including the Chief Minister, Cabinet Minister and IAS officers.

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Interest Rates Cut For PPF, 7 Other Small Savings Schemes

Currently, the Ministry of Finance offers nine types of small saving schemes, including Public Provident Fund (PPF), Kisan Vikas Patra and Sukanya Samriddhi.

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No Extension For Central Government Employees To Retire On March 31

The central Government employees who are attaining the age of superannuation on March 31, 2020 shall retire from Central Government service on March 31, 2020, the Ministry of Personnel said in a...

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All 2,100 Evacuated From Delhi Mosque, Search On For Positive Cases

All 2,100 people have been evacuated from a building in south Delhi's Nizamuddin after nearly a 100 people tested positive for COVID-19. Hundreds of people had been staying at "Markaz Nizamuddin",...

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Indian-Origin Virologist In South Africa Dies Of Coronavirus Infection

World-renowned virologist Gita Ramjee has become the first Indian-origin South African to have died after contracting the novel coronavirus that has killed five people in the country.

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Meghan's Homecoming To Los Angeles, Prince Harrry Plunges Into Unknown

Every starry-eyed ingenue arriving in Los Angeles faces the same question: how to catch that big break in Hollywood? For Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, it's far more complicated.

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865 COVID-19 Patients Dead in 24 Hours In US, Highest In One Day: Report

The coronavirus pandemic killed a record 865 people in the United States in the 24 hours until Tuesday evening, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

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Monday, 30 March 2020

Recession To Hit Developing Nations, May Spare China, India: UN Report

The world economy will go into recession this year with a predicted loss of trillions of dollars of global income due to the coronavirus pandemic, spelling serious trouble for developing countries...

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Indians Will Have To Wait Decades For Green Card Amid Backlog: Report

Employment-based backlog for legal permanent US residency is expected to double by 2030 and Indians will have to wait for decades for the coveted Green Card, according to a latest Congressional...

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Paying My Employees Despite Lockdown: Vijay Mallya Seeks Centre's Help

Fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya today said all his companies had ceased operations and sought help from the Indian government in sending employees of his company home.

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Hero Group Pledges Rs. 100 Crore To Fight Coronavirus Pandemic

Various Hero group companies including Hero MotoCorp will play different parts in taking on many challenges thrown by Covid-19.

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Microsoft Is Replacing Office 365 With Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 will replace Office 365 on April 21, the Redmond company announced through an online briefing on Monday. Microsoft also announced Teams for consumers and a Family Sharing app.

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Delhi Mosque Sealed After 7 COVID-19 Deaths, 850 Moved Out For Quarantine

A religious gathering at a mosque in Delhi has been linked to seven coronavirus deaths and 200 people with symptoms linked to COVID-19 are being tested. Early this morning, the Markaz Nizamuddin -...

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Recession To Hit Developing Nations, May Spare China, India: UN Report

The world economy will go into recession this year with a predicted loss of trillions of dollars of global income due to the coronavirus pandemic, spelling serious trouble for developing countries...

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Indians Will Have To Wait Decades For Green Card Amid Backlog: Report

Employment-based backlog for legal permanent US residency is expected to double by 2030 and Indians will have to wait for decades for the coveted Green Card, according to a latest Congressional...

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"Most H-1B Workers From India...": Visa Holders' Petition Fearing Layoffs

Fearing massive layoffs in America due to the coronavirus crisis that is hitting businesses around the globe, foreign technology professionals on H-1B visas, the most sought after among Indians,...

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Doctor Dies Allegedly After Taking Anti-Malarial Drug As Virus Prevention

A doctor at a private hospital in Assam's Guwahati died of a heart-attack on Saturday, after he allegedly consumed anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, which is being used for the treatment of...

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"Most H-1B Workers From India...": Visa Holders' Petition Fearing Layoffs

Fearing massive layoffs in America due to the coronavirus crisis that is hitting businesses around the globe, foreign technology professionals on H-1B visas, the most sought after among Indians,...

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Paying My Employees Despite Lockdown: Vijay Mallya Seeks Centre's Help

Fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya today said all his companies had ceased operations and sought help from the Indian government in sending employees of his company home.

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Virus May Cut China's Growth Rate By Half: World Bank

The coronavirus pandemic's economic fallout could cause China's growth to come to a standstill while driving 11 million more people in East Asia into poverty, the World Bank warned Monday.

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"Send Selfies Every Hour," Those Under Home Quarantine In Karnataka Told

Those under home quarantine in Karnataka, the southern state which has recorded more than 80 coronavirus cases and three deaths so far, have been asked to send their selfies every hour to the state...

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Doctor Dies Allegedly After Taking Anti-Malarial Drug As Virus Prevention

A doctor at a private hospital in Assam's Guwahati died of a heart-attack on Saturday, after he allegedly consumed anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, which is being used for the treatment of...

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Virus May Cut China's Growth Rate By Half: World Bank

The coronavirus pandemic's economic fallout could cause China's growth to come to a standstill while driving 11 million more people in East Asia into poverty, the World Bank warned Monday.

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"While You May Not See Us Here...": Prince Harry, Meghan End Royal Roles

Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan posted their last message as working members of Britain's royal family on Monday before officially embarking on new careers without their "Royal Highness"...

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"While You May Not See Us Here...": Prince Harry, Meghan End Royal Roles

Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan posted their last message as working members of Britain's royal family on Monday before officially embarking on new careers without their "Royal Highness"...

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Man Tries To Teach Dog How To Drive Car, Arrested After High-Speed Chase

A resident of the western US state of Washington was arrested following a high-speed chase that left officers dumbfounded after they found the man's pit bull behind the wheel.

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Delhi Lt Governor Orders Action Against Officials For Violating Lockdown

Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal today gave directions for strict action against district magistrates (DM) and deputy commissioners of police (DCP) for any violation of the ongoing 21-day lockdown in...

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Over Rs 600 Crore Deposited In Bank Accounts Of 27.15 Lakh UP Workers

In a big relief to workers under the rural employment scheme (MNREGA) in Uttar Pradesh during the nation-wide lockdown, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday that Rs 611 crore has been...

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Privacy Rights May Become Next Victim Of Killer COVID-19 Pandemic

Digital surveillance and smartphone technology may prove helpful in containing the coronavirus pandemic - but some activists fear this could mean lasting harm to privacy and digital rights.

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Man Tries To Teach Dog How To Drive Car, Arrested After High-Speed Chase

A resident of the western US state of Washington was arrested following a high-speed chase that left officers dumbfounded after they found the man's pit bull behind the wheel.

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Sunday, 29 March 2020

Rumours, Reports That 21-Day Lockdown Will Be Extended Baseless: Centre

"Rumours and media reports" claiming that the 21-day lockdown to check the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19 would be extended are "baseless", the government asserted on Monday.

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At Telangana Coronavirus Victim's Funeral, No Family, Just Health Workers

A 74-year-old man in Telangana was the first person in the state to die of coronavirus on Saturday. His samples, which were taken after his death three days ago, tested positive for the highly...

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PM Modi Shares What Is Helping Him Through Coronavirus Lockdown

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today posted animated yoga videos in response to a question on his Sunday radio show about how he was keeping himself active during the three-week lockdown to fight...

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2020 Detroit Auto Show Cancelled; Venue To Be Used For COVID-19 Hospital

Organizers canceled the Detroit auto show on Saturday citing the coronavirus pandemic, with the Federal Emergency Management Agency set to tap the convention center venue into a temporary field...

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How Minister Who Chanted "Go Corona" Is Spending Time During Lockdown

Amid the coronavirus gloom and the nationwide 21-day lockdown, Union minister Ramdas Athawale, who raised the chant of "Go Corona Go", is using the time to improve his fitness by cycling and...

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Coronavirus Crisis: IndiaNivesh Shuts Portfolio Management Business

IndiaNivesh Investment Managers became one of the first casualties of the current market meltdown in India.

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Rumours, Reports That 21-Day Lockdown Will Be Extended Baseless: Centre

"Rumours and media reports" claiming that the 21-day lockdown to check the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19 would be extended are "baseless", the government asserted on Monday.

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At Telangana Coronavirus Victim's Funeral, No Family, Just Health Workers

A 74-year-old man in Telangana was the first person in the state to die of coronavirus on Saturday. His samples, which were taken after his death three days ago, tested positive for the highly...

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PM Modi Shares What Is Helping Him Through Coronavirus Lockdown

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today posted animated yoga videos in response to a question on his Sunday radio show about how he was keeping himself active during the three-week lockdown to fight...

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2020 Detroit Auto Show Cancelled; Venue To Be Used For COVID-19 Hospital

Organizers canceled the Detroit auto show on Saturday citing the coronavirus pandemic, with the Federal Emergency Management Agency set to tap the convention center venue into a temporary field...

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Preity Zinta's South Indian Spread Is Giving Us Serious Cooking Goals

Preity Zinta made a delicious Dosa along with two kinds of chutneys and sambhar as well. Take a look at her amazing looking story and posts!

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JVC HA-A10T True Wireless Earphones Review

Priced at Rs. 3,999, the JVC HA-A10T is a new affordable pair of true wireless earphones that promises bang for your buck. How do they perform? Find out in our review.

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Sensex Opens Over 550 Points Lower

Analysts expect volatility to persist in the markets in the near term as investors assess the impact of the coronavirus-induced lockdown on the economy.

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"Make Your Stories Viral": PM To Recovered COVID-19 Patients On Radio

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first "Mann Ki Baat" radio address to the nation today after the coronavirus lockdown, apologized to the nation for the "hardships" caused by his decision,...

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China Defends Against Incoming Second Wave Of Coronavirus

A growing number of imported coronavirus cases in China risked fanning a second wave of infections when domestic transmissions had "basically been stopped", a senior health official said on Sunday,...

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Grammy-Winning Singer John Prine In "Critical" Condition With Coronavirus

Grammy-winning American singer John Prine has been hospitalized for coronavirus and is in "critical" condition, his family said Sunday.

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China Defends Against Incoming Second Wave Of Coronavirus

A growing number of imported coronavirus cases in China risked fanning a second wave of infections when domestic transmissions had "basically been stopped", a senior health official said on Sunday,...

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West Bengal Government Starts Selling Fish Online Amid Lockdown

People living in Kolkata will now be able to order raw fish online as the West Bengal government launched an app to tackle rising prices amid the nationwide lockdown imposed in the wake of the...

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Pregnant Woman Turned Back By Delhi Cops As Migrants Struggle To Get Home

A 20-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba district - who is a migrant worker living in Delhi and is nine months pregnant - was forced to return home by the police despite walking five kilometres...

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Chhetri Urges Citizens To Follow WHO's Advice Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Indian captain Sunil Chhetri on Sunday featured in an AFC campaign to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and requested people to do all they can to overcome "these challenging times"

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Country Music Star Joe Diffie Dies Of Coronavirus

Joe Diffie, a Grammy award-winning country music singer who had several chart-topping hits in the 1990s, has died of coronavirus. He was 61.

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Heatwave Conditions May Disrupt Coronavirus Fight: Odisha Officials

With the MeT department forecasting heatwave conditions in Odisha in the next few days, the state disaster management authority on Sunday warned that the situation may compound the challenges in...

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Pakistan's Squash Legend Azam Khan Dies Of COVID-19 In London

Azam Khan, widely regarded as one the best squash players in the world, won the British Open title successively between 1959 and 1961.

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Saturday, 28 March 2020

PM Modi on "Mann Ki Baat": "Lockdown is for you to protect yourself, your family, you've to show this patience for many more days"

PM Modi on "Mann Ki Baat": "Lockdown is for you to protect yourself, your family, you've to show this patience for many more days"

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After Telangana Chaos, Andhra, Karnataka Have Quarantine Deal For Migrants

A joint quarantine operation was carried out by the Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka governments today to help 1,334 migrants from various districts of Andhra amid the 21-day nationwide lockdown against...

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"Apologise For Hard Decisions, Caused Inconvenience": PM On Lockdown

Seven days into the three-week lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologised to the nation for the "hard decision" and underscored the need to enforce the restrictions, saying those who are...

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She Gave India's First COVID-19 Testing Kit A Day Before Giving Birth

Industrialist Anand Mahindra and actor Soni Razdan are among the thousands who are applauding the efforts of Minal Dakhave Bhosale - the virologist behind India's first coronavirus testing kit.

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Coronavirus Pandemic: Mahindra To Manufacture Face Shield From March 30

The company will kick start production at its Kandivali facility from March 30, 2020 and will manufacture 500 units to begin with and then look to ramp up production.

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28-Day Paid Leave For Noida COVID-19 Patients, Daily Wage For Workers

Any worker or employee infected with coronavirus and in isolation for treatment will get 28 days of paid leave from their employer across Noida and Greater Noida, the Gautam Buddh Nagar district...

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PM Modi on "Mann Ki Baat": "Lockdown is for you to protect yourself, your family, you've to show this patience for many more days"

PM Modi on "Mann Ki Baat": "Lockdown is for you to protect yourself, your family, you've to show this patience for many more days"

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Watch Live: "Those Defying Lockdown Are Playing With Their Own Lives": PM On "Mann Ki Baat"

Live coverage brings you latest updates on the story. Follow the news as it develops real time.

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She Gave India's First COVID-19 Testing Kit A Day Before Giving Birth

Industrialist Anand Mahindra and actor Soni Razdan are among the thousands who are applauding the efforts of Minal Dakhave Bhosale - the virologist behind India's first coronavirus testing kit.

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Clashes In China As People Try To Leave Coronavirus-Hit Hubei Province

In a rare display of public anger in China, dozens of people in central Hubei province, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak till recently, attacked official vehicles after they were stopped from...

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Indian Students Stranded In UK Urge PM Modi To Rescue Them

Hundreds of Indian students stranded in the UK have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to organise a rescue flight amid the ongoing travel ban enforced by India to control the spread of the...

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14-Day Mandatory Quarantine For Lakhs Of Migrants Returning To UP, Bihar

A 14-day quarantine in state-run camps is mandatory for lakhs of migrant labourers who are returning to their hometowns in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in special buses amid a nationwide lockdown over...

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Delivery Agent Who Walked 200 km From Delhi Amid Lockdown Dies On Highway

A 38-year-old man, who had walked over 200 km from Delhi to reach his home in Madhya Pradesh after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown to spread of coronavirus, died on the way.

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"Stay Home, Save Lives": Boris Johnson, In Isolation, Writes To Britons

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is self-isolating at 10 Downing Street after testing positive for coronavirus, will write to every UK household to urge people to stay at home.

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Case Against Noida Firm After Workers Suspected Of Spreading COVID-19

An FIR was registered against a private company whose staffers, including a foreigner who visited the firm recently, are suspected to have infected 13 people with coronavirus in Noida and Greater...

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14-Day Mandatory Quarantine For Lakhs Of Migrants Returning To UP, Bihar

A 14-day quarantine is mandatory for lakhs of migrant labourers who are returning to their native towns and villages in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar after special buses were arranged for them on Saturday...

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Delivery Agent Who Walked 200 km From Delhi Amid Lockdown Dies On Highway

A 38-year-old man, who had walked over 200 km from Delhi to reach his home in Madhya Pradesh after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown to spread of coronavirus, died on the way.

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Case Against Noida Firm After Workers Suspected Of Spreading COVID-19

An FIR was registered against a private company whose staffers, including a foreigner who visited the firm recently, are suspected to have infected 13 people with coronavirus in Noida and Greater...

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In Rare Case, Baby In US Dies From COVID-19

A US infant has died from the COVID-19 illness, officials in the state of Illinois said on Saturday, marking an extremely rare case of juvenile death in the global pandemic.

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"Quarantine Won't Be Necessary" In New York, Says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump decided late Saturday against imposing a broad lockdown on New York and its neighbors after a strong pushback from local political leaders and warnings of the panic it could...

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In Rare Case, Baby In US Dies From COVID-19

A US infant has died from the COVID-19 illness, officials in the state of Illinois said on Saturday, marking an extremely rare case of juvenile death in the global pandemic.

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"Nothing Big Or Little": PM To Man Who Donated Rs 501 To COVID-19 Fund

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the launch of a new fund to combat the coronavirus crisis and similar situations arising in the future, instantly drawing a flood of pledges. When a...

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US Tops World In Coronavirus Cases, Overtaking China And Italy

The United States on Thursday took the grim title of the country with the most coronavirus infections and reported a record surge in unemployment as world leaders vowed $5 trillion to stave off global...

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Friday, 27 March 2020

Amid Lockdown, Ramayan, Mahabharat Return Today; More Iconic Shows Soon

After a huge demand on social media, national broadcaster Doordarshan, popularly called DD, is bringing back the epics of Ramayan and Mahabharat for its audience across the country and abroad.

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Coronavirus Lockdown: Hyundai Extends Warranty And Free Service Period By 2 Months

Hyundai Motor India has joined the list of carmakers who have announced plans to offer an extension on warranties and free services to customers as the nation fights the coronavirus outbreak. India...

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US Lab Unveils Portable 5-Minute Coronavirus Test

A US-based lab has unveiled a portable test that can tell if someone has COVID-19 in as little as five minutes, it said in a statement Friday.

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Ola Introduces 'Drive The Driver Fund' Initiative To Fund Relief For Driver Community

Ola, one of the leading ride-sharing platform on Friday officially announced the launch of a new initiative under its social welfare wing, Ola Foundation. This new initiative is called 'Drive The...

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China, US Should "Unite To Fight Virus": Xi To Trump After War Of Words

China and the United States should "unite to fight" the deadly coronavirus pandemic that has ravaged the globe, said President Xi Jinping in a call with his US counterpart on Friday, according to...

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'Ramayan', 'Mahabharat' Return Amid Lockdown; More Iconic Shows To Follow

After a huge demand on social media, national broadcaster Doordarshan, popularly called DD, is bringing back the epics of Ramayan and Mahabharat for its audience across the country and abroad.

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110 New Cases In 24 Hours, COVID-19 Count Crosses 800-Mark: 10 Points

India saw the highest jump in coronavirus or COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours with 110 patients testing positive for the highly contagious illness in different parts of the country. The total is...

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COVID-19: Trump Announces 1 Lakh Ventilators In 100 Days To Help Allies

The United States is ready to supply a large number of ventilators needed by its friends and allies in their fight against the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump said on Friday.

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"Struggled To Breathe": Juventus Star Details Coronavirus Nightmare

Paulo Dybala spoke about how he would not be able to move around for more than five minutes as he would not be able to breathe and his muscles would hurt.

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Former La Liga Winger Dons White Coat To Take On Coronavirus

Toni Dovale, who now play for a Thai club, is putting his pharmacy degree to use in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain.

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US Lab Unveils Portable 5-Minute Coronavirus Test

A US-based lab has unveiled a portable test that can tell if someone has COVID-19 in as little as five minutes, it said in a statement Friday.

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110 New Cases In 24 Hours, COVID-19 Count Crosses 800-Mark: 10 Points

India saw the highest jump in coronavirus or COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours with 110 patients testing positive for the highly contagious illness in different parts of the country. The total is...

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COVID-19: Trump Announces 1 Lakh Ventilators In 100 Days To Help Allies

The United States is ready to supply a large number of ventilators needed by its friends and allies in their fight against the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump said on Friday.

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"Struggled To Breathe": Juventus Star Details Coronavirus Nightmare

Paulo Dybala spoke about how he would not be able to move around for more than five minutes as he would not be able to breathe and his muscles would hurt.

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State Bank Of India Slashes Lending, Deposit Rates

The lender has also reduced interest rates on retail and bulk deposits by between 20 to 100 basis points across various tenors

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Italy Records Almost 1,000 Coronavirus Deaths In One-Day Record

Italy recorded a shocking spike in coronavirus deaths Friday with 969 new victims, the worst daily record for any country since the pandemic began.

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All Odisha Assembly Staff Told To Go On Home Quarantine Over COVID-19

Odisha Assembly Speaker SN Patro on Friday asked all the Vidhan Sabha employees to go on home quarantine after the state's third COVID-19 patient came in contact with one of the staffers.

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9-Month-Old, 4 Family Members Test Positive For Coronavirus In Bengal

Five members of a family, including three children, tested positive for COVID-19 in West Bengal on Friday, taking the number of such cases in the state to 15, a senior health official said.

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Redmi Note 8 Starts Receiving March Security Update in India: Reports

Xiaomi is reportedly rolling out a new MIUI 11.0.4 update for the Redmi Note 8, which brings the March security patch and increased system stability.

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Rajya Sabha MP Beni Prasad Verma Dies In Lucknow At 79

Former Union Minister and Samajwadi Party founding member Beni Prasad Verma died in Lucknow on Friday. He was 79.

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9-Month-Old, 4 Family Members Test Positive For Coronavirus In Bengal

Five members of a family, including three children, tested positive for COVID-19 in West Bengal on Friday, taking the number of such cases in the state to 15, a senior health official said.

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Italy Records Almost 1,000 Coronavirus Deaths In One-Day Record

Italy recorded a shocking spike in coronavirus deaths Friday with 969 new victims, the worst daily record for any country since the pandemic began.

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US Announces $2.9 Million Aid For India To Fight COVID-19

The newly announced assistance is part of a larger American global response package across multiple departments and agencies, including the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The...

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Thursday, 26 March 2020

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Highlights

The announcement came on the third day of a 21-day countrywide lockdown in India to fight the rapid spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

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RBI Cuts Rates To Tide Over "Disruptive" Impact of Coronavirus

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday announced a cut of 75 basis points in the repo rate to 4.4 per cent, after an unscheduled meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee. Repo...

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Dealers Seek Relief On BS4 Stocks; Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Petition

It was just last month that the Supreme Court rejected FADA's application to extend the deadline by a month due to clear dealer stock of BS4 vehicles.

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US Reports Over 1,000 Virus Deaths, Total Cases Cross 68,000: Tracker

The number of deaths caused by the novel coronavirus rose to 1,031 in the United States on Wednesday, with 68,572 confirmed cases nationwide, a tracker run by the Johns Hopkins University showed.

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Watch: PM Tweets Video Of Young Girl's Message To Father On Coronavirus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared a video of a young girl asking her father to stay back where he is at a time the country is on a 21-day lockdown to fight coronavirus.

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Artist Satish Gujral Dies At 94; "Was Admired For Creativity," Says PM

Padma Vibhushan awardee artistSatish Gujral, known for his versatility across different mediums, died in Delhi last night at the age of 94 after a prolonged illness. He was an architect, painter,...

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Watch: PM Tweets Video Of Young Girl's Message To Father On Coronavirus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared a video of a young girl asking her father to stay back where he is at a time the country is on a 21-day lockdown to fight coronavirus.

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By Public Demand, "Ramayan" Will Air On Doordarshan Again

Ramayan will air on DD National twice a day starting Saturday amid the coronavirus lockdown

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Sensex Jumps 1,150 Points, Nifty Touches 9,000 Ahead Of RBI Announcement

Equity markets elsewhere in Asia rose on Friday as investors wagered policymakers will roll out more stimulus measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

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"Most Photographed" Wall Street Trader Contracts Coronavirus

Could a pair of decades-old, relatively inexpensive drugs be the solution to the novel coronavirus pandemic?

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Nearly 700 Infected In India, 16 Dead

Nearly 700 people have tested positive for the coronavirus infection across the country, with 88 people cases being reported yesterday. The total is now 694 -- including 47 foreigners, 42 people who...

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Delhi Man Arrested For Spitting At Woman, Calling Her "Coronavirus"

A 40-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly calling a woman "coronavirus" after spitting paan on her face in northwest Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar, police said.

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"Most Photographed" Wall Street Trader Contracts Coronavirus

Could a pair of decades-old, relatively inexpensive drugs be the solution to the novel coronavirus pandemic?

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US Says Ex-FBI Agent May Be Dead; Iran Says Left "Years Ago"

The White House said Thursday that a missing former FBI agent may have died in Iran, acknowledging his family's conclusions, but Tehran said he had left the country years ago.

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RBI Chief's Media Address At 10 am After Centre Declares COVID-19 Relief

RBI chief Shaktikanta Das will address the media at 10 am, the central bank has tweeted, as economic uncertainty prevails amid lockdown over coronavirus pandemic.

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RBI Chief's Media Address At 10 am After CentreStimulus Package

RBI chief Shaktikanta Das will address the media at 10 am, the central bank has tweeted, as economic uncertainty prevails amid lockdown over coronavirus pandemic.

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US Indicts Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro For "Narco-Terrorism"

The United States indicted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and several top aides on Thursday for "narco-terrorism" and offered a $15 million reward for information leading to his capture.

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US Indicts Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro For "Narco-Terrorism"

The United States indicted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and several top aides on Thursday for "narco-terrorism" and offered a $15 million reward for information leading to his capture.

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Qualcomm Announces New Audio Technologies for True Wireless Earphones

Qualcomm has announced new chipsets and audio technologies that will power upcoming true wireless earphones, including ways to improve connectivity and active noise cancellation.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2020) LTE With 8.4-Inch Display Launched

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab A (2020) with an 8.4-inch screen and a 5,000mAh battery. It comes in only one colour option, Mocha.

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US Tops World In Coronavirus Cases, Overtaking China, Italy

The United States now has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world, according to data gathered both by Johns Hopkins University and The New York Times.

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Coronavirus Deaths Could Top 1.8 Million Even With Tough Response: Study

The death count from the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe could hit 1.8 million worldwide this year even with swift and stringent measures to stop it, according to a study from Britain's...

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Donald Trump To Discuss Coronavirus With China's Xi Jinping Today

President Donald Trump said he will speak by phone with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping later Thursday as the United States overtook China as the country with the most coronavirus cases.

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Wednesday, 25 March 2020

China Offers To Help India Fight Coronavirus Pandemic

In a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi, Counselor Ji Rong said, "Chinese enterprises have started to make donations to India. We stand ready to provide further...

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Lockdown Not Enough, "Find, Isolate, Test, Treat": WHO On Coronavirus

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday said that lockdowns, being implemented by several countries to combat COVID-19, will not be enough to eradicate the virus from the world.

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Sensex Opens Over 500 Points Higher, Nifty Starts Day Near 8,450

On Wednesday, the Sensex surged 1,861.75 points - or 6.98 per cent - to end at 28,535.78, and the Nifty settled at 8,317.85, up 516.80 points - or 6.62 per cent - from the previous close, extending...

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Coronavirus Could Become Seasonal, Says Top US Scientist

There is a strong chance the new coronavirus could return in seasonal cycles, a senior US scientist said Wednesday, underscoring the urgent need to find a vaccine and effective treatments.

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Chaos At Telangana-Andhra Border As Hundreds Try To Get Home

Hundreds of people, mostly students, were seen standing in queues outside police stations across Hyderabad as authorities began issuing passes to those who wanted to return to their hometowns,asthe...

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China Says India Will Win Virus Battle "At An Early Date", Offers Help

In a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi, Counselor Ji Rong said, "Chinese enterprises have started to make donations to India. We stand ready to provide further...

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Gudi Padwa: Sonali Bendre's "Throwback To Simpler Times" Is Too Cute

"It's ironic that New Year falls at the start of the 21-day lockdown but in some ways, it's a sign of what we need to do," wrote Sonali

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Liven Up Your Everyday Meals With This Rich Urad And Channe Ki Dal

The best part about cooking dal is that you can experiment as much as you want. You can add veggies to your dal, or combine the goodness of two dals.

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Plant-Based Diet Is Not The Same As Vegan Diet, Key Differences You Must Know!

Many a times people confuse terms like plant-based diet, vegetarian diet and vegan diet. Here are some key differences you must know.

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Navratri 2020: Make Kheer With Lauki (Bottle Gourd) To Add Nutrition To Your Dessert

Traditional Indian desserts are a huge part of the festival as they are for any other special occasion in India. If you want to make a dessert that is not just empty calories and contains some...

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FIFA Monitoring COVID-19 Threat In India With Women's U-17 WC In Mind

FIFA also said that it is exploring "alternative solutions" to hold Women's U-17 World Cup.

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Senior National Badminton Championships Postponed Due To COVID-19

Saina Nehwal and Sourabh Verma are the defending champions, having won the women's and men's singles titles respectively in Guwahati last year.

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Postponed Tokyo Games Need "Sacrifices" From All Stakeholders: IOC Chief

Olympic chief Thomas Bach says "all options are on the table" over finding a new date to hold the postponed Tokyo Games.

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Shilpa Shetty Sets Mom Goals To Keep Kids Busy During The Quarantine

Shilpa Shetty is bonding with her son during the home quarantine

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Lockdown Not Enough, "Find, Isolate, Test, Treat": WHO On Coronavirus

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday said that lockdowns, being implemented by several countries to combat COVID-19, will not be enough to eradicate the virus from the world.

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Coronavirus Could Become Seasonal, Says Top US Scientist

There is a strong chance the new coronavirus could return in seasonal cycles, a senior US scientist said Wednesday, underscoring the urgent need to find a vaccine and effective treatments.

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Coronavirus Death Count Crosses 20,000, 3 Billion Under Lockdown

More than three billion people around the world were living under lockdown on Wednesday as governments stepped up their efforts against the coronavirus pandemic which has left more than 20,000 people...

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Kamal Nath's "Hit The Streets" Remark Made Us Quit: Former Congress MLAs

Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Kamal Nath's remark that party member Jyotiraditya Scindia "can hit the streets if he wants to" rankled with the MLAs who were loyal to him and led to their exit from...

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Coronavirus Death Count Crosses 20,000, 3 Billion Under Lockdown

More than three billion people around the world were living under lockdown on Wednesday as governments stepped up their efforts against the coronavirus pandemic which has left more than 20,000 people...

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"Disinformation": Mike Pompeo Attacks China Over Coronavirus

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that the Group of Seven powers were united in opposing China's coronavirus "disinformation," but European allies emphasized cooperation to fight the...

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Will Work With India To Combat COVID-19 Outbreak, Says Top US Diplomat

Senior US diplomat Alice Wells on Thursday echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to keep fighting spirits high against the coronavirus pandemic, saying that United States will work alongside...

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3-Year-Old Boy In Hyderabad Tests Positive For Coronavirus

A three-year-old is among two COVID-19 positive cases reported in Telangana on Wednesday, health officials said.

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Man Arrested For Calling Northeast Woman "Corona", Spitting On Her: Cops

A 40-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly spitting paan at a woman and calling her ''coronavirus'' in Delhi's Vijay Nagar, police said.

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Tuesday, 24 March 2020

"At A Time Like This...": Omar Abdullah Slams Centre On Mehbooba Mufti

Omar Abdullah, released yesterday from detention in Kashmir after nearly eight months, urged the government to do the same for another former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, and...

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Opinion: Shutting Down 1.3 Billion For 21 Days A Huge Gamble For PM

Modi's message on Tuesday evening was even starker than most expected. From midnight, this country of 1.3 billion will shut down: "For 21 days, forget what going out means."

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"Act Like You Have COVID-19": New Zealand PM Ahead Of Lockdown

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told New Zealanders on Wednesday to behave as if they had the coronavirus and cut all physical contact outside their household when the country heads into a one-month...

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Follow Lockdown Or May Have To Order Shoot-At-Sight: KCR

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Tuessday said his government would be compelled to impose total curfew and "shoot-at-sight" orders if people violated lockdown to fight the spread of...

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US Coronavirus Deaths Now 600, Almost 50,000 Confirmed Cases: Tracker

Six hundred people have died from the new coronavirus in the United States, while the number of confirmed cases now stands at 49,768, a tracker maintained by Johns Hopkins University showed Tuesday.

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Amazon To Stop Non-Essential Sales In India

Amazon.com Inc's India unit on Tuesday said it will halt orders for non-essential products in India to prioritise customers' critical needs at a time when much of the country is under lockdown to...

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Follow Lockdown Or May Have To Order Shoot-At-Sight: KCR

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Tuessday said his government would be compelled to impose total curfew and "shoot-at-sight" orders if people violated lockdown to fight the spread of...

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New York Now Epicentre Of US Coronavirus Outbreak

New York state suffered another quick and brutal rise in the number of coronavirus cases on Tuesday as officials raced to make more hospital beds available and the World Health Organization said the...

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"Celebrations Not As Usual": PM's Spring Festival Greetings Amid Lockdown

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted a series of greetings this morning to citizens across states on their spring festivals and traditional New Year. He said the celebrations amid the lockdown over...

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UK Tells Couples To "Make Your Choice": Move In Together Or Stay Apart

As Britons adapt to a coronavirus lockdown, one of the country's top doctors had this advice for non-cohabiting couples: now may be the time to test the strength of your relationship.

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"No Panic Buying Please": PM Says Essentials, Medicines To Be Available

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said people need not panic about availability of essential commodities and medicines during the 21-day nationwide lockdown as the Centre and various state...

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Yogi Adityanath's Temple Run Hours After PM's Appeal To Avoid Gatherings

Less than 12 hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day national lockdown over coronavirus fears, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was in Ayodhya and participated in an...

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"Little Humour Doesn't Hurt": Omar Abdullah's Meme On Detention, Lockdown

Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who was freed after nearly eight months in detention, on Wednesday tweeted a picture that mocked timing of his release.

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"Here's The Ocean, Everybody": Virtual Tourism In Virus-Hit California

"Here is the ocean, everybody!" announced Adam Duford, as his guided tour of Santa Monica arrived at the world-famous beach.

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"Deeply Anguished" Says Health Minister About Ostracism Of Doctors

Union health minister Dr Harshvardhan expressed his anguish today over reports of medical and paramedical personnel being targeted in their localities as carriers of coronavirus. Asking people not to...

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"Have You Lost It?": Akshay Delivers A Stern Message In Must Watch Video

Akshay Kumar's video came just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a 21 day lockdown in India

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Yogi Adityanath's Temple Run Hours After PM's Appeal To Avoid Gatherings

Less than 12 hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day national lockdown over coronavirus fears, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was in Ayodhya and participated in an...

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"Little Humour Doesn't Hurt": Omar Abdullah's Meme On Detention, Lockdown

Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who was freed after nearly eight months in arrest, on Wednesday tweeted a picture that mocked timing of his release.

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"Here's The Ocean, Everybody": Virtual Tourism In Virus-Hit California

"Here is the ocean, everybody!" announced Adam Duford, as his guided tour of Santa Monica arrived at the world-famous beach.

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New York Now Epicentre Of US Coronavirus Outbreak

New York state suffered another quick and brutal rise in the number of coronavirus cases on Tuesday as officials raced to make more hospital beds available and the World Health Organization said the...

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Italy New Coronavirus Infections Drop To Lowest Point In Crisis

Italy on Tuesday received more reassuring evidence that its coronavirus infection rate was slowing thanks to a painful lockdown that other nations are starting to apply at great economic cost.

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Shaheen Bagh-Like Anti-CAA Protests In Kolkata To Continue Amid Lockdown

On a day when the police removed anti-CAA protesters from Shaheen Bagh in Delhi, agitators at the Bengal version of the Shaheen Bagh in Kolkata's Park Circus on Tuesday agreed to the state...

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Lockdown Can Wait: Sweden Goes Its Own Way

While most of Europe is locked down in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19, Sweden is keeping primary schools, restaurants and bars open and encouraging people to go outside for a nip of air.

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Monday, 23 March 2020

Manipur Girl Who Returned From UK Has Coronavirus, 1st Case In North-East

Manipur has reported its first case of coronavirus with a girl who returned from the United Kingdom testing positive. The girl is a student in the UK. This is the first in the northeast.

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Coronavirus Pandemic: Government To Increase Excise Duty on Petrol, Diesel To Increase By Up To Rs.

Notably, Rs. 8 per litre hike would be a great move for the government as it would increase its annual excise collection from the sector to Rs. 1,20,000 crore. The increase in petroleum products...

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"Let's Respect Sentiment Of This Mother, Stay At Home": PM Tweets Video

Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning tweeted a video of a homeless woman, who can be seen clanging a steel plate, with an appeal to people across country as India battles novel coronavirus or...

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First coronavirus case in north-east, girl who returned from UK tests positive in Manipur

First coronavirus case in north-east, girl who returned from UK tests positive in Manipur

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"Let's Respect Sentiment Of This Mother, Stay At Home": PM Tweets Video

Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning tweeted a video of a homeless woman, who can be seen clanging a steel plate, with an appeal to people across country as India battles novel coronavirus or...

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Sikh Pack Free Meals For Over 30,000 In Self-Isolation In New York

The Sikh Center of New York prepared and packaged more than 30,000 home-cooked meals for Americans in coronavirus self-isolation.

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Queen Elizabeth Moves Out Of Palace As Aide Tests Virus Positive: Report

A royal aide at Buckingham Palace has reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus while Queen Elizabeth II was still at her London residence.

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Markets Trim Gains Amid Volatility After Sensex Jumps Over 1,450 Points

Analysts say volatility cannot be ruled out for the time being as investors assess the policy decisions announced by authorities around the globe to fight the rapid spread of the coronavirus...

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Kerala IAS Officer, Who Ran Over Journalist, Reinstated

The Kerala government has reinstated suspended IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman, who was accused of driving a car in an inebriated condition and fatally knocking down a journalist on August 3 last...

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Broadway Star Tests Coronavirus-Positive. "Can Affect Anyone," He Writes

"I have been taking this situation extremely seriously, even before I was tested," wrote Aaron Tveit

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Rajinikanth On Into The Wild With Bear Grylls, Twitter Says "Age Is..."

Rajinikanth and Bear Grylls explored the wilderness of Bandipur National Park, where he crossed an old iron bridge which was 50 feet above the ground

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"Spreading Of Virus Not Their Fault": Trump On Asian Americans Amid Anger

US President Donald Trump called Monday for protection of Asian Americans after charges that his use of the term "Chinese virus" had aggravated a backlash.

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Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open Higher After Worst Day Ever

Analysts say volatility cannot be ruled out for the time being as investors assess the policy decisions announced by authorities around the globe to fight the rapid spread of the coronavirus...

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Delhi Anti-CAA Protesters, On Sit-In For 100 Days, Removed Amid Lockdown

Amid sharp rise in cases of novel coronavirus or COVID-19 across India, Delhi's Shaheen Bagh - heart of protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA - has been cleared this morning after 101...

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"Amazing People": Trump Backs Asian Americans After Virus Backlash

US President Donald Trump called Monday for protection of Asian Americans after charges that his use of the term "Chinese virus" had aggravated a backlash.

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Kareena Kapoor And Saif Ali Khan Pray For Italy Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

"My love and I are praying for you all," wrote Kareena Kapoor

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Shaheen Bagh Anti-CAA Protesters Removed Amid Delhi Lockdown

Amid nationwide lockdown over highly contagious novel coronavirus or COVID-19, Delhi's Shaheen Bagh - heart of protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA - was cleared this morning after 101...

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India Has Tremendous Capacity To Combat Coronavirus Pandemic: WHO

The executive director of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Michael J Ryan, on Tuesday said that India has a tremendous capacity to deal the coronavirus outbreak situation as it has experience of...

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Shaheen Bagh Anti-CAA Protesters Removed Amid Delhi Lockdown

Amid sharp rise in cases of novel coronavirus or COVID-19 across India, Delhi's Shaheen Bagh - heart of protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA - has been cleared this morning after 101...

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India Has Tremendous Capacity To Combat Coronavirus Pandemic: WHO

The executive director of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Michael J Ryan, on Tuesday said that India has a tremendous capacity to deal the coronavirus outbreak situation as it has experience of...

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Ensure Production Of Essential Items Not Impacted: PM Modi To India Inc

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked captains of India Inc to ensure that production of essential items is not impacted in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak and there is no hoarding and...

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One-Year Postponement Of Tokyo Olympics, "Most Feasible": IOC Official

Senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) official Dick Pound said Monday a postponement of this year's Tokyo Olympics is now inevitable as the world reels from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Unproven Coronavirus Drugs Could Be "Gift From God", Says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Monday said antimalarial drugs that are under investigation to treat the new coronavirus could be a "gift from God" despite scientists warning against the dangers of...

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Sunday, 22 March 2020

Queen Elizabeth Moves Out Of Palace As Aide Tests Virus Positive: Report

A royal aide at Buckingham Palace has reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus while Queen Elizabeth II was still at her London residence.

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UP Officials Seen With Crowd Amid "Janata Curfew". Then A Clarification

A video from Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district, about 250 km from Lucknow, has triggered a controversy where a senior police officer can be seen with the district magistrate leading a crowd, ringing...

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UP Officials Seen With Crowd Amid "Janata Curfew". Then A Clarification

A video from Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district, about 250 km from Lucknow, has triggered a controversy where a senior police officer can be seen with the district magistrate leading a crowd, ringing...

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Queen Elizabeth Moves Out Of Palace As Aide Tests Virus Positive: Report

A royal aide at Buckingham Palace has reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus while Queen Elizabeth II was still at her London residence.

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Coronavirus Scare: Hyundai Motor India Suspends Operations At Its Chennai Plant

After Maruti Suzuki, Honda Cars India, Mahindra and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, even Hyundai India has announced shutting down its Chennai plant March 23 onwards till any further notice.

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Sensex Falls Over 2,700 Points As Coronavirus Lockdowns Hurt Markets

Domestic stock markets plunged more than 9 per cent in early trade on Monday and stared at a circuit breaker as India entered a lockdown joining several countries in their fight against the deadly...

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Sensex Falls Over 2,700 Points As Coronavirus Lockdowns Hurt Markets

Domestic stock markets plunged more than 9 per cent in early trade on Monday and stared at a circuit breaker as India entered a lockdown joining several countries in their fight against the deadly...

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Tokyo Olympics Postponement May Be "Inevitable", Says Shinzo Abe

The International Olympic Committee has said a delay was being considered as pressure grows from athletes and sports bodies.

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Coronavirus Scare: Hyundai Motor India Suspends Operations At Its Chennai Plant

After Maruti Suzuki, Honda Cars India, Mahindra and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, even Hyundai India has announced shutting down its Chennai plant March 23 onwards till any further notice.

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Watch: Mukesh Ambani, Family Ring Bells To Thank Coronavirus Warriors

Reliance Industries CEO Mukesh Ambani on Sunday lent his support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for a ''Janata curfew'' as the country battles the spread of coronavirus.

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"Delhi Lockdown Begins": Arvind Kejriwal's Message To Residents

As the lockdown in Delhi begins today - part of the imposition of nationwide restrictions to battle the highly contagious coronavirus - Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted this morning and urged...

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Harvey Weinstein, In Prison, Tests Positive For Coronavirus: Report

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, US media reported Sunday.

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Harvey Weinstein, In Prison, Tests Positive For Coronavirus: Report

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, US media reported Sunday.

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Emirates Reverses Decision To Suspend All Passenger Flights

Dubai carrier Emirates reversed on Sunday its decision to suspend all passenger flights, shortly after it said it would halt operations from March 25 amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus Updates: 367 Confirmed Cases In India, Lockdown In 80 Cities

The total number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in India have gone up to 367 in the country, as per the health ministry website.

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"Delhi Lockdown Begins": Arvind Kejriwal's Message To Residents

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted this morning as the lockdown begins in the national capital

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Emirates Reverses Decision To Suspend All Passenger Flights

Dubai carrier Emirates reversed on Sunday its decision to suspend all passenger flights, shortly after it said it would halt operations from March 25 amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.

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Little Upset With China, Should Have Told Us About Coronavirus: Trump

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is "upset" with China over a lack of cooperation and information early on in the coronavirus crisis.

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19-Year-Old Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped, Five Arrested In Maharashtra

A 19-year-old woman was allegedly raped by five persons in a forest area in Kuhi tehsil of Nagpur district, where she had gone with her boyfriend, the police said on Sunday.

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After Toppling Congress From Madhya Pradesh, BJP May Import UP Model: Sources

The BJP may replicate its Uttar Pradesh model in deciding its top leaders in Madhya Pradesh, where the party has grabbed power after toppling the Congress government of Kamal Nath

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Little Upset With China, Should Have Told Us About Coronavirus: Trump

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is "upset" with China over a lack of cooperation and information early on in the coronavirus crisis.

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Banks Should Declare 1-Year Moratorium on All Loans: Assocham

Industry body Assocham has sought a blanket year-long moratorium by banks on debt repayment for both corporates and individuals to deal with the economic fallout of Covid-19. Accordingly, the...

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30 Dead Due To Coronavirus In National Capital: Delhi Health Department

The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital on Sunday increased to 30, even as the Delhi Health Department issued an order saying people violating the prescribed norms shall face...

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Saturday, 21 March 2020

Why Rajinikanth's Post On "Janata Curfew" Was Removed By Twitter

Actor-politician Rajinikanth's post on Saturday backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for ''Janata Curfew'' has been taken down by Twitter, reportedly on complaints of misinformation.

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Priyanka Chopra And Nick Jonas Look Too Adorable In This Pic

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are currently in self-quarantine in the US

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Why Rajinikanth's Post On "Janata Curfew" Was Removed By Twitter

Actor-politician Rajinikanth's post on Saturday backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for ''Janata Curfew'' has been taken down by Twitter, reportedly on complaints of misinformation.

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As India Stays Home for "Janata Curfew", Roads Deserted. See Pics

Millions across the country are staying in today to counter the threat from the highly contagious COVID-19, a disease spread by the Novel Coronavirus, which has disrupted economies and killed...

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Hero MotoCorp Announces Global Shutdown Of Manufacturing Plants Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

World's largest two-wheeler maker, Hero MotoCorp has announced the temporary shutdown of al its manufacturing facilities globally with immediate effect, as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus...

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Realme Narzo 10, Narzo 10A Launch: Here's Everything We Think We Know So Far

Realme has been constantly launching new smartphones every few weeks and it is now getting ready to introduce the Narzo series next week. Here's all we think we know about Realme Narzo 10 and...

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"Janata Curfew": What's Shut Today, What's Not - 10 Points

As India continues to witness a sharp rise in number of coronavirus cases, millions are staying at home today after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a "Janata (public) Curfew" to curb the...

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Juventus Superstar, AC Milan Legend Test Positive For Coronavirus

Paulo Dybala is the 3rd Juventus player to test positive for coronavirus while former AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini revealed that he and his son have also been infected.

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"Janata Curfew": What's Shut Today, What's Not - 10 Points

As India continues to witness a sharp rise in number of coronavirus cases, millions are staying at home today after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a "Janata (public) Curfew" to curb the...

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Juventus Superstar, AC Milan Legend Test Positive For Coronavirus

Paulo Dybala is the 3rd Juventus player to test positive for coronavirus while former AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini revealed that he and his son have also been infected.

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COVID-19+ Patient Evaded Screening, Now 8 Employees Show Symptoms

An FIR was registered on Friday in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district against a man who, despite having traveled to a foreign country, allegedly evaded screening. He later tested positive for the...

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Ex-Real Madrid President Lorenzo Sanz Dies After Contracting Coronavirus

Lorenzo Sanz was in charge of Real Madrid from 1995-2000, overseeing two Champions League titles.

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Number Of Virus Cases In National Capital Now 27: Delhi Health Department

The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital mounted to 27 on Saturday, according to the Delhi Health Department.

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Air Quality Picking Up In Countries Locked Down Over Coronavirus: Experts

Air quality is improving in countries under coronavirus quarantines, experts say, but it is far too early to speak of long-term change.

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Ex-Real Madrid President Lorenzo Sanz Dies After Contracting Coronavirus

Lorenzo Sanz was in charge of Real Madrid from 1995-2000, overseeing two Champions League titles.

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Air Quality Picking Up In Countries Locked Down Over Coronavirus: Experts

Air quality is improving in countries under coronavirus quarantines, experts say, but it is far too early to speak of long-term change.

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North Korea Praises Donald Trump, But Warns On Plan To "Propel" Ties

US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un detailing a plan to develop ties, state media reported Sunday citing Kim's powerful sister, but she warned their good...

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"Let Us All Be Part Of This": PM On "Janata Curfew" To Fight Coronavirus

Moments before the "Janata Curfew" that he proposed came into effect on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that the daylong stay-at-home for millions of Indians would "add tremendous...

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"Let Us All Be Part Of This": PM On "Janata Curfew" To Fight Coronavirus

Moments before the "Janata Curfew" that he proposed came into effect on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that the daylong stay-at-home for millions of Indians would "add tremendous...

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UPDATES

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed to citizens to observe a "Janata curfew" on Sunday, March 22, as a test run for social distancing over the next few days to fight the spread of...

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India Indoors: Millions Observe "Janata Curfew"

Over a billion people across the country are staying put in their homes today in one of the biggest national exercises to counter the threat from the highly contagious COVID-19, a disease spread by...

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14 Positive Coronavirus Cases In Gujarat, Lockdown Declared In State

Shops selling non-essential items will remain closed in the state's four largest cities till March 25, while government offices will operate at half strength on rotational basis till March 29, the...

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India Indoors: Millions Observe "Janata Curfew"

Over a billion people across the country are staying put in their homes today in one of the biggest national exercises to counter the threat from the highly contagious COVID-19, a disease spread by...

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Friday, 20 March 2020

Pakistan Cricketer Umar Akmal Faces Ban Over Corruption Charges

Umar Akmal has a history of disciplinary problems, having been arrested and detained for a day after a brawl with a traffic warden in 2014.

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Over 800 Under Home Quarantine In Aurangabad Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Over 800 persons have been kept under home quarantine in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district, amid the coronavirus outbreak, a senior official said on Saturday.

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Here's Why Twinkle Khanna, In Isolation With Family, Has "Given Up"

"Clearly you don't need to worry about a wolf wanting to huff and puff and blow your house down when you have a little piglet of your own doing her bit," posted Twinkle Khanna

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Ola Suspends Shared Rides To Curb Coronavirus Spread

The company has said that it will continue to provide micro, mini, and prime as well as rental and outstation services rides.

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Ready To Halt Pune Plant If Coronavirus Concerns Deepen: Tata Motors

The move by Tata Motors, which owns the British luxury car brands Jaguar and Land Rover, comes as the state recorded the highest number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in India.

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US Blames China, Russia And Iran For Spreading "Disinformation" On Virus

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has blamed Russia, China and Iran for spreading "disinformation" on COVID-19 and carrying out coordinated efforts to "disparage" American attempts towards containing...

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Ready To Halt Pune Plant If Coronavirus Concerns Deepen: Tata Motors

The move by Tata Motors, which owns the British luxury car brands Jaguar and Land Rover, comes as the state recorded the highest number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in India.

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US Blames China, Russia And Iran For Spreading "Disinformation" On Virus

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has blamed Russia, China and Iran for spreading "disinformation" on COVID-19 and carrying out coordinated efforts to "disparage" American attempts towards containing...

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On Or off?: Who's Saying What Over Status Of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The coronavirus pandemic has played havoc with the international sporting calendar, raising doubts about whether the 2020 Tokyo Games can open as scheduled on July 24.

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Kanika Kapoor Was Advised Home Quarantine, Say Cops. She Contradicts

Singer Kanika Kapoor, who shared on social media on Friday that she has tested positive for the highly contagious novel coronavirus or COVID-19, has been accused of "negligence" in a First Information...

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"Stop Lying Through Your Teeth": China To Mike Pompeo Over Pandemic Clash

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday demanded that China share more data on the novel coronavirus as Beijing angrily accused him of lying and said Washington was trying to shift blame.

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"Nut Rage" Heiress Takes On Brother In South Korea Succession Feud

The "nut rage" heiress who forced a plane to turn back over her macadamias is fighting a bitter battle -- with activist shareholder support -- against her brother for control of the family airline,...

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"Deeply Appreciate": PM On Bhutan, Nepal Contribution To COVID-19 Fund

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked Bhutan and Nepal for contributing to the COVID-19 emergency fund to tackle the spread of the deadly virus in the SAARC countries.

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Kanika Kapoor Was Advised Home Quarantine, Say Cops. She Contradicts

Singer Kanika Kapoor, who shared on social media on Friday that she has tested positive for the highly contagious novel coronavirus or COVID-19, has been accused of "negligence" in a First...

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"Stop Lying Through Your Teeth": China To Mike Pompeo Over Pandemic Clash

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday demanded that China share more data on the novel coronavirus as Beijing angrily accused him of lying and said Washington was trying to shift blame.

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North Korea Fires Two Short-Range Ballistic Missiles: Report

North Korea on Saturday fired two projectiles presumed to be short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast, Seoul's military said.

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US Praises India's Coronavirus Initiative For SAARC Countries

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper on Friday held a telephonic conversation with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and praised India's COVID-19 initiative for SAARC countries, the Pentagon said.

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24-Hour Lockdown In Shillong Today To Prevent Coronavirus Spread

With 63 new coronavirus cases reported in a single day, the total number in India rose to 236. As the cases are rising up with each passing days Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the current...

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US Vice President's Office Staffer Tests Positive For Virus

A staffer in the office of US Vice President Mike Pence, the pointman for Washington's response to the coronavirus outbreak, has tested positive for the illness, a spokeswoman said Friday.

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US Vice President's Office Staffer Tests Positive For Virus

A staffer in the office of US Vice President Mike Pence, the pointman for Washington's response to the coronavirus outbreak, has tested positive for the illness, a spokeswoman said Friday.

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Coronavirus Cases In National Capital Rise To 20: Delhi Health Department

The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital on Thursday rose to 20, according to the Delhi Health Department.

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"You Are Not Invincible": WHO To Young People Across The Globe On Virus

The World Health Organization said Friday that the original epicentre in China of the coronavirus outbreak at last reporting no new cases gave hope to the rest of the world battling the pandemic.

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"Time For Another Partnership": PM Modi Responds To Kaif And Yuvraj

Mohammad Kaif and Yuvraj Singh made an appeal to the people to come together to fight the coronavirus pandemic

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Thursday, 19 March 2020

Kartik's Video In 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' Style Is Winning The Internet

In his video, Kartik urged people to practise social distancing and help in containing the spread of the virus

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Actor Warns Against Racism In Coronavirus Post: "Didn't Get From China"

"Yes, I'm Asian. And yes, I have coronavirus. But I did not get it from China, I got it in America," said actor Daniel Dae Kim

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Kamal Nath May Quit Before Trust Vote Today, BJP Preps Return: 10 Points

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath is likely to resign today ahead of a Supreme Court-ordered trust vote that his Congress government is certain to lose. Top Congress sources say with the...

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"Sit In The Sun": Junior Health Minister's Bizarre Advice On Coronavirus

Amid growing fear over the novel coronavirus outbreak, Ashwini Choubey, the Union Minister of State for Health, had some unusual advice for those seeking to protect themselves from the infectious...

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Kamal Nath May Quit Before Trust Vote Today, BJP Preps Return: 10 Points

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath is likely to resign today ahead of a Supreme Court-ordered trust vote that his Congress government is certain to lose. Top Congress sources say with the...

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"Parliament Running...You Mostly Missing": Derek O'Brien To PM On Virus

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien this morning tweeted a sharp reaction on centre's coronavirus advisory that has asked people above 65 to stay at home as he asked: "Why is parliament running?"

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India Reports 4th Coronavirus Death; PM Calls For Janata Curfew On Sunday

India reported its fourth coronavirus death on Thursday while the total numberof people who tested positive for the highly contagious Novel Coronavirus rose to 173, as the government banned landing of...

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"Parliament Running...You Mostly Missing": Derek O'Brien To PM On Virus

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien this morning tweeted a sharp reaction on centre's coronavirus advisory that has asked people above 65 to stay at home as he asked: "Why is parliament running?"

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Quarantined, Ranveer Digs Out Poster Of A Play He Did Before Film Debut

"Rummaging through my pictures. Found this gem. I'll never forget these days," Ranveer Singh captioned the post

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Nirbhaya Convicts Refused Last Meal, Hardly Slept, Didn't Bathe

The four convicts in the Nirbhaya case spent a restless night at Delhi's Tihar Jail before their hanging before dawn today. Their last few hours were spent in isolation, in separate cells, jail...

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IOC "Considering Different Scenarios" For Tokyo Olympics: Thomas Bach

Pressure has been growing on the 2020 Tokyo Games, scheduled to start on July 24, after the COVID-19 outbreak closed sports competitions around the world.

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Nirbhaya Convicts Refused Last Meal, Hardly Slept, Didn't Bathe

The four convicts in the Nirbhaya case spent a restless night at Delhi's Tihar Jail before their hanging before dawn today. Their last few hours were spent in isolation, in separate cells, jail...

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Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open Higher Amid Cautious Gains In Global Markets

The S&P BSE Sensex index and the broader NSE Nifty 50 benchmark had declined for four sessions in a row. On Thursday, the Sensex ended a volatile session 581.28 points - or 2.01 per cent - lower at...

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Nod To 3 New Districts, Minister Rank To 7 In Madhya Pradesh Amid Crisis

In what appeared to be an attempt to strengthen his party flock amid the ongoing political crisis, Chief Minister Kamal Nath, in a span of just four days, has approved the formation of three new...

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Coronavirus: India Evacuates Over 90 Citizens Stranded In Singapore

India on Thursday evacuated over 90 citizens stranded at Singapore's Changi Airport due to the travel restrictions imposed by the government back home in response to the fast-spreading coronavirus...

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"I Hugged Her Photo": Nirbhaya's Mother On Rapists' Hanging

Our wait for justice was painful and agonising but we finally got it, Asha Devi, the mother of Nirbhaya said minutes after four of her daughter's rapists and killers were hanged at Delhi's Tihar Jail...

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Shashi Tharoor Says "Will Support" PM Modi's "Janata Curfew"

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for "Janata Curfew" and said there is a need for more reinforcement of social distancing.

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Millions Could Die If Coronavirus Allowed To Spread Unchecked: UN Chief

Millions of people could die from the new coronavirus, particularly in poor countries, if it is allowed to spread unchecked, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Thursday, appealing for a...

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Blaupunkt BTW Pro True Wireless Earphones Review

Coming a few months after the launch of the Blaupunkt BTW-01 earphones, the BTW Pro is an improved version with support for the aptX Bluetooth codec. How do these earphones sound? Find out in our...

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"Justice Delayed, But Finally Got It": Nirbhaya Mother On Killers' Hanging

Our wait for justice was painful and agonising but we finally got it, Asha Devi, the mother of Nirbhaya said minutes after her daughter's four of her rapists and killers were hanged at Delhi's Tihar...

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7 Years Later, Nirbhaya's Killers Hanged

Seven years after a young medical student was gang-raped and tortured on a moving bus in Delhi, four of her killers were hanged at 5.30 am this morning. Less than two hours ago, the Supreme Court...

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"Home Quarantined Till.." Stamp For Bengaluru International Passengers

Karnataka will "stamp" international passengers arriving at Bengaluru airport with a "home quarantined till..." sign using indelible ink, it was revealed today

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7 Years Later, Nirbhaya's Killers Hanged

Seven years after a young medical student was gang-raped and tortured on a moving bus in Delhi, four of her killers were hanged at 5.30 am this morning. Less than two hours ago, the Supreme Court...

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Wednesday, 18 March 2020

The Perfect Kiss, Featuring Justin Bieber And "Quarantine Partner" Hailey

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are just so cute together!

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Volkswagen T-Roc vs Jeep Compass vs Hyundai Tucson: Price Comparison

The much-anticipated Volkswagen T-Roc has officially gone on sale in India today, priced at 19.99 lakh. At this price range, the VW T-Roc competes with the likes of the Jeep Compass and the Hyundai...

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Sensex Tanks Over 2,150 Points As Coronavirus Cases Increase

Domestic stock markets suffered big losses in early trade on Thursday following a gap-down opening, in tandem with the global peers' continuing struggle to find their footing against the...

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US Suspends Routine Visa Services Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

The United States is suspending routine visa services in most countries because of the coronavirus pandemic, the State Department announced late Wednesday.

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Sensex Tanks Over 2,150 Points As Coronavirus Cases Increase

Domestic stock markets suffered big losses in early trade on Thursday following a gap-down opening, in tandem with the global peers' continuing struggle to find their footing against the...

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Coronavirus Cases Rise To 169 In Country, Says Health Ministry

The number of people in India infected with the highly contagious Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 has risen to 169, the Health Ministry has said, news agency Press Trust of India reported. This number...

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"Tough Decisions Necessary": IndiGo Writes To Pilots Amid Coronavirus

Economic environment in aviation sector has deteriorated significantly and it has become necessary to initiate some tough decisions over the next few days and weeks, said IndiGo's flight operations...

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Coronavirus Cases Rise To 169 In Country, Says Health Ministry

Coronavirus cases rise to 169 inThe number of people in India infected with the highly contagious Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 has risen to 169, the Health Ministry has said, news agency Press Trust...

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Two US Congressmen Test Positive For Coronavirus

Two US lawmakers on Wednesday were confirmed positive of the coronavirus as the number of deaths due to the deadly virus crossed 150 in America, while about 10,000 people have been infected.

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"Tough Decisions Necessary": IndiGo Writes To Pilots Amid Coronavirus

Economic environment in aviation sector has deteriorated significantly and it has become necessary to initiate some tough decisions over the next few days and weeks, said IndiGo's flight operations...

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Radhika Went To London On "Full Flight," Shares Immigration Experience

"For all the many messages I received from friends and colleagues with concern and curiosity - I'm back in London safely," said Radhika Apte

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Here's How Dating In The Time Of Coronavirus Has Changed

With governments clamping down on social interactions to contain the coronavirus spread, dating sites are discouraging dates and asking users to get to know each other virtually instead.

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China Reports Zero New Domestic Coronavirus Cases For First Time

China on Thursday marked a major milestone in its battle against the coronavirus pandemic as it recorded zero domestic infections for the first time since the outbreak emerged, but a spike in imported...

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Nokia 8.2, 5.3, 1.3 Expected to Launch Today: How to Watch Live Stream

The event was slated to be held in London, but HMD Global cancelled it and converted it into an online-only event, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Woman Weeping Over Diapers In TikTok Video Shows Coronavirus Panic

A TikTok video of a woman who is seen crying after the cost of diapers went up by almost 20 times amid the coronavirus scare has received thousands of replies from users, who sympathised with her.

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On Miami Beach, The Party's Over Amid Coronavirus Fear - Almost

They crowded beaches and crammed nightclubs -- US students with more affinity for Corona beer than coronavirus, and who for days ignored recommendations to keep their distance from each other as a...

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China Reports Zero New Domestic Coronavirus Cases For First Time

China on Thursday marked a major milestone in its battle against the coronavirus pandemic as it recorded zero domestic infections for the first time since the outbreak emerged, but a spike in...

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Woman Weeping Over Diapers In TikTok Video Shows Coronavirus Panic

A TikTok video of a woman who is seen crying after the cost of diapers went up by almost 20 times amid the coronavirus scare has received thousands of replies from users, who sympathised with her.

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On Miami Beach, The Party's Over Amid Coronavirus Fear - Almost

They crowded beaches and crammed nightclubs -- US students with more affinity for Corona beer than coronavirus, and who for days ignored recommendations to keep their distance from each other as a...

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Kashmir Records First Coronavirus Case, Residents Urged To Stay Indoors

The Kashmir Valley on Wednesday recorded its first positive case for novel coronavirus in Srinagar, mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation Junaid Azim Mattu said.

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Saif On Ibrahim's Post: "Not Going To Look Like An Old Man For A While"

"Being older doesn't bother me and the fact is that I'm Ibrahim's old man," said Saif Ali Khan

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Coronavirus Updates: Number Of Cases Rise To 151 In India, 3 Dead

The total number of Coronavirus cases rose to 151 in India on Wednesday, Ministry of Health has said. Three people have been reported dead so far, with latest casulty reported from Maharashtra - the...

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Who's Allowed, Who's Not? FAQs On Indian Visa Curbs Over Coronavirus

The Indian government has introduced restrictions on Visas amid the global coronavirus pandemic. Here are are some frequently asked questions and answers published by the Government of India.

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Tuesday, 17 March 2020

Sensex, Nifty Turn Negative Amid Choppy Trade

Selling in banking, financial services and automobile shares pulled the markets lower, however gains in IT and pharmaceutical stocks curbed the fall.

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Yes Bank Withdrawal Cap To Be Lifted Today: All You Need To Know

The moratorium on Yes Bank will be lifted at 6 pm today, i.e. third working day after the reconstruction scheme came into force, paving the way for depositors to make withdrawals without any...

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Soldier Tests Positive For Coronavirus, First Case In Army

A 34-year-old soldier posted in Leh, Ladakh, is the first case of coronavirus in the Indian Army. He has been placed in isolation.

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Yes Bank Withdrawal Cap To Be Lifted Today: All You Need To Know

The moratorium on Yes Bank will be lifted at 6 pm today, i.e. third working day after the reconstruction scheme came into force, paving the way for depositors to make withdrawals without any...

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Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg Applauds Gujarat Schools. See Her Post

Facebook's number two executive Sheryl Sandberg took to the social media platform this morning to thank "all the teachers, education officials and others" who are working to disseminate vital...

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Sensex Jumps Over 500 Points Amid Choppy Trade; Global Markets Rebound

The Trump administration proposed a $850 billion stimulus package to support the economy, battered by the coronavirus, and also considered sending Americans $1,000 checks within two weeks.

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"They Are Being Followed 24/7": Digvijaya Singh On Madhya Pradesh Rebels

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh arrived in the early hours of Wednesday morning at the five-star hotel in Bengaluru where 22 rebel Madhya Pradesh MLAs of his party have been staying for over a week....

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Vegemite, Wife's Card Skills: Tom Hanks' Coronavirus Lessons

"But I have learned not to spread my Vegemite so thick," wrote Tom Hanks

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"They Are Being Followed 24/7": Digvijaya Singh On Madhya Pradesh Rebels

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh arrived in the early hours of Wednesday morning at the five-star hotel in Bengaluru where 22 rebel Madhya Pradesh MLAs of his party have been staying for over a week....

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India On Stage 2 Of Coronavirus Outbreak. What It Means

India is currently on Stage 2 of the coronavirus pandemic that has hit over 100 countries. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), this means that at present, there is no...

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Madhya Pradesh Live Updates: Digvijay Singh Taken Into Preventive Custody

Earlier this morning, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh reached the Ramada hotel in Bengaluru to visit the party MLAs lodged there. However, he was stopped by the police following which he sat on a...

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"Want To Be Divorced Before He Is Hanged": Nirbhaya Convict's Wife

The wife of Akshay Kumar Singh, one of the convicts in the Nirbhaya case, has filed for a divorce in a local court in Bihar's Aurangabad.

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"Want To Be Divorced Before He Is Hanged": Nirbhaya Convict's Wife

The wife of Akshay Kumar Singh, one of the convicts in the Nirbhaya case, has filed for a divorce in a local court in Bihar's Aurangabad.

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Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Total Number Cases Rise To 142 In India

The total number of Coronavirus case rose to 142 in India as on Tuesday. A woman died in Maharahstra on Tuesday, taking the total number of deaths in India to three

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Digvijaya Singh Protests At Bengaluru Hotel, Tries To Meet Madhya Pradesh Rebels

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh is on a sit-in near a hotel in Bengaluru where the rebel MLAs from Madhya Pradesh are staying.

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Can Understand Your Pain: Governor's Reply To Speaker Letter On Rebel MLAs

Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon sent a letter to Assembly Speaker NP Prajapati in the early hours of Wednesday, saying that the latter an "impartial and courageous" decision in accepting the...

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Digvijaya Singh Protests At Bengaluru Hotel, Tries To Meet Madhya Pradesh Rebels

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh is on a sit-in near a hotel in Bengaluru where the rebel MLAs from Madhya Pradesh are staying.

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Can Understand Your Pain: Governor's Reply To Speaker Letter On Rebel MLAs

Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon sent a letter to Assembly Speaker NP Prajapati in the early hours of Wednesday, saying that the latter an "impartial and courageous" decision in accepting the...

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PM Narendra Modi, Saudi Crown Prince Discuss Coronavirus Outbreak

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, and discussed the need for coordinated efforts to address the global...

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PM Narendra Modi, Saudi Crown Prince Discuss Coronavirus Outbreak

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, and discussed the need for coordinated efforts to address the global...

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Coronavirus Outbreak: PM Modi Asks BJP Workers Not To Take Out Protests

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instructed the BJP members to avoid any protests in the public till April 15, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said on Tuesday outside parliament.

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British Study Predicts 2.2 Million Coronavirus Deaths In US, 50,000 In UK

A crucial projection study that helped convince the British government to impose more stringent measures to contain COVID-19 painted a worst case picture of hundreds of thousands of deaths and a...

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Here's How to See WhatsApp Messages Deleted by Others

If someone deletes a message on WhatsApp before you read it, you can read it if you have an Android phone and if you are willing to risk your privacy.

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Monday, 16 March 2020

Cruise Cancelled Due To Coronavirus, Couple Recreates Vacation At Home

Several religious ceremonies, sporting events, group tours and conferences have been cancelled or postponed due to the global coronavirus pandemic - and one such event among these was an elderly...

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Coronavirus Could Bankrupt Most Airlines, Need To Act: Aviation Body

The coronavirus pandemic will bankrupt most airlines worldwide by the end of May unless governments and the industry take coordinated steps to avoid such a situation, an aviation consultant warned.

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First Tom Hanks And Now Idris Elba? Twitter Has "Had It" With Coronavirus

Idris Elba says he has no symptoms yet and "feels OK"

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A Scene From Kareena And Saif's Home. He's "Booked", She's On Instagram

The photo features Saif reading a book peacefully in a candle-lit study room

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Neena Gupta, Who Played Badminton After Years, Writes: Kal Sab Ouch Hoga

Neena Gupta always accompanies her posts with witty captions

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Maharashtra To Stamp Those Under Home Quarantine Amid Coronavirus Scare

In an unprecedented move, the state government in Maharashtra - where maximum cases of coronavirus have been reported in India (39) - on Monday said it would "stamp" all those people who have been...

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Sensex Opens 222 Points Higher, Nifty At 9,285

On Monday, the Sensex had ended 2,713.41 points - or 7.96 per cent - lower at 31,390.07, and the Nifty settled at 9,197.40, down 757.80 points - or 7.61 per cent - from the previous close.

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2020 Tata Harrier BS6 Review

Just after a year of its launch, Tata Motors has updated the Harrier with a BS6 engine and automatic transmission along with some styling and features upgrades. We drive the new Tata Harrier BS6 to...

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Amid Coronavirus Scare, Maharashtra To Stamp Those In Home Quarantine

In an unprecedented move, the state government in Maharashtra - where maximum cases of coronavirus have been reported in India (39) - on Monday said it would "stamp" all those people who have been...

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Coronavirus Scare: Amazon To Hire 1,00,000 Workers As Online Orders Surge

The coronavirus, which has led to more than 7,100 deaths globally and prompted mass lockdowns of people, has also led to items being out of stock on Amazon and some deliveries taking longer than...

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Realme 6i Launch Set for Today: Expected Price, Specifications, and More

Realme 6i is expected to be cheaper than the Realme 6, which is priced at Rs. 12,999 for the 4GB + 64GB variant, Rs. 14,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model, and Rs. 15,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant.

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OnePlus to Unveil Something New on March 18, Logo Revamp Tipped

While OnePlus is teasing a new brand image, a new logo has been spotted on a trademark site. While earlier reports speculated an announcement related to the OnePlus 8, that's not the case.

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Coronavirus Scare: Amazon To Hire 1,00,000 Workers As Online Orders Surge

The coronavirus, which has led to more than 7,100 deaths globally and prompted mass lockdowns of people, has also led to items being out of stock on Amazon and some deliveries taking longer than...

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Worst Day For Wall Street In 3 Decades As Coronavirus Slams Economy

Wall Street stocks had their worst day since 1987 on Monday, joining the global market carnage as the coronavirus outbreak shut down a widening part of the US and global economy. The Dow Jones...

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Mobile Internet Shut, Prohibitory Orders Imposed In Manipur After Clashes

Mobile internet services were suspended for three days on Monday across Manipur and prohibitory orders imposed in parts of Kamjong district after violent clashes between residents of two villages over...

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Taj Mahal Closed To Visitors From Today Amid Coronavirus Fears

The iconic Taj Mahal will be closed to visitors from today as part of measures to try and combat the coronavirus pandemic, the tourism ministry said on Monday.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro to Go on Sale in India Today: What You Should Know

Redmi Note 9 Pro will go on sale in India today. The Redmi Note 9 Pro price in India is set at Rs. 12,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while its 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model carries a...

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Worst Day For Wall Street In 3 Decades As Coronavirus Slams Economy

Wall Street stocks had their worst day since 1987 on Monday, joining the global market carnage as the coronavirus outbreak shut down a widening part of the US and global economy. The Dow Jones...

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San Francisco Residents Ordered To Stay Home Amid Coronavirus Scare

Millions of San Francisco area residents on Monday were ordered to stay home to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus as part of a lockdown effort covering a section of California including...

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San Francisco Residents Ordered To Stay Home Amid Coronavirus Scare

Millions of San Francisco area residents on Monday were ordered to stay home to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus as part of a lockdown effort covering a section of California including...

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25 Kerala Doctors Quarantined As Colleague Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Around 25 doctors and around 47 others -- mostly staff of a leading Central government-run hospital in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, have been asked to stay on home quarantine as a precautionary...

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Actor Tom Hanks Released From Hospital After Coronavirus Quarantine

Tom Hanks has been released from the Australian hospital where he was in isolation since testing positive for the coronavirus last week, but his wife Rita Wilson remains hospitalised, health...

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Actor Tom Hanks Released From Hospital After Coronavirus Quarantine

Tom Hanks has been released from the Australian hospital where he was in isolation since testing positive for the coronavirus last week, but his wife Rita Wilson remains hospitalised, health officials...

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Sunday, 15 March 2020

Anil Ambani Summoned By Enforcement Directorate In Yes Bank Case

Reliance Group chief Anil Ambani has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged money laundering case involving the crisis-hit Yes Bank, officials have said.

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How Deepika Padukone Is Being Productive In The Times Of COVID-19

"That's a great idea. Spring cleaning here we all come," Soni Razdan wrote on Deepika's post

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Sensex Falls Over 1,950 Points, Nifty Below 9,400 Amid Coronavirus Fears

MSCI's index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.5 per cent, to a level not seen since early 2017.

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J&K Governor "Ususally Drinks Wine, Plays Golf": Satya Pal Malik

Goa Governor Satya Pal Malik on Sunday said the governors in the country "do not have much work to do". In Jammu and Kashmir, the governor "drinks wine and plays golf."

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J&K Governor "Ususally Drinks Wine, Plays Golf": Satya Pal Malik

Goa Governor Satya Pal Malik on Sunday said the governors in the country "do not have much work to do". In Jammu and Kashmir, the governor "drinks wine and plays golf."

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New York City To Close Schools, Restaurant, Bars Amid Coronavirus Scare

The city that never sleeps will be taking a break from the action.

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Coronavirus Kills Over 1,800 In Italy, 6,000 Dead Globally

Italy on Sunday recorded its biggest daily death toll from the novel coronavirus, which has now claimed over 6,000 lives worldwide, forcing European governments to further tighten controls.

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2020 Tata Harrier BS6 Review

Just after a year of its launch, Tata Motors has updated the Harrier with a BS6 engine and automatic transmission along with some styling and features upgrades. We drive the new Tata Harrier BS6 to...

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2020 Tata Harrier BS6 Review

Just after a year of its launch, Tata Motors has updated the Harrier with a BS6 engine and automatic transmission along with some styling and features upgrades. We drive the new Tata Harrier BS6 to...

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Sensex, Nifty Fall In Early Trade

MSCI's index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.5 per cent, to a level not seen since early 2017.

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Use "Raising Of Hands" Method For Trust Vote: Governor To Kamal Nath

Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon on Sunday wrote to Chief Minister Kamal Nath saying that the voting during a trust vote on Monday should be taken up only through raising of hands.

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Mike Pompeo, S Jaishankar Discuss Coronavirus Outbreak Over Phone

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar have held a discussion on the coronavirus crisis over the phone, the US State Department said in Washington.

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ISIS Tells Its Terrorists Not To Travel To Coronavirus-Hit Europe: Report

The Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group has issued a travel advisory for its operatives to steer clear of coronavirus-hit Europe, described as "the land of the epidemic".

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Italians Sing At Their Windows During Coronavirus Lockdown. Watch

Italians are beating the social isolation imposed by the country's coronavirus lockdown by taking to their windows and singing in unison, with videos of the phenomenon racking up thousands of views...

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Italy's Death Count Rises To 1,809; More Than 6,000 Dead Globally

Italy on Sunday recorded its biggest daily death toll from the novel coronavirus, which has now claimed over 6,000 lives worldwide, forcing European governments to further tighten controls.

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Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open Sharply Lower Today; Yes Bank In Focus

On Friday, the Sensex had ended 1,325.34 points - or 4.04 per cent - higher at 34,103.48 and the Nifty settled at 9,955.20, up 365.05 points - or 3.81 per cent - from the previous close.

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US Federal Reserve Slashes Rates, Global Central Banks Coordinate To Cushion Coronavirus Blow

Fed slashed interest rates to near zero, pledging billions of dollars in asset purchases and backstopping foreign authorities with cheap financing

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US Federal Reserve Slashes Rates, Global Central Banks Coordinate To Cushion Coronavirus Blow

Fed slashed interest rates to near zero, pledging billions of dollars in asset purchases and backstopping foreign authorities with cheap financing

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Use "Raising Of Hands" Method For Trust Vote: Governor To Kamal Nath

Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon on Sunday wrote to Chief Minister Kamal Nath saying that the voting during a trust vote on Monday should be taken up only through raising of hands.

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Voila! Here Are 7 Lip Shades To Match All Skin Tones Effortlessly

The hard task has become easy now. Pick any colour it will match your skin tone like a pro.

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Don't Call Me "Your Lordship", "My Lord": Justice S Muralidhar To Lawyers

Justice S Muralidhar, who was transferred from the Delhi High Court to the Punjab and Haryana High Court recently, has requested lawyers to avoid using terms such as "my lord" or "your lordship"...

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Congress Has Lost Majority, Running Away From Floor Test: Shivraj Chouhan

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the Kamal Nath-led state government has lost its majority and is running away from the floor test in the state...

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Coronavirus Cases Rise To 110 In India, Maharashtra Worst-Hit

The number of novel coronavirus cases in the country rose to 110 on Sunday with Uttarakhand reporting its first case and one fresh case each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, the Union Health Ministry...

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Saturday, 14 March 2020

Ahead Of Madhya Pradesh Floor Test, Congress Moves MLAs Back To Bhopal

The Congress has shifted over 80 of its MLAs to Bhopal ahead of Monday's floor test mandated by the Governor.

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Coronavirus: 270 passengers of Dubai-bound flight offloaded in Kochi after coronavirus patient boards flight, say airport officials

Coronavirus: 270 passengers of Dubai-bound flight offloaded in Kochi after coronavirus patient boards flight, say airport officials

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No Blankets In AC Coaches Of Central, Western Railway Amid virus Scare

In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, Central and Western Railway on Saturday ordered withdrawal of blankets and curtains from AC coaches as they are not washed every day.

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Worn-Out Nurse's Photo Shows Italy Health Workers' Fatigue In Virus Fight

A worn-out nurse slumps over her keyboard in a widely shared image symbolic of the extreme fatigue that Italian healthcare workers are facing as they battle Europe's worst outbreak of the novel...

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2020 Tata Harrier BS6: Variants Explained

The 2020 Tata Harrier BS6 will be sold in five variants and in five new colour options, automatic transmission will be available in three variants.

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Worn-Out Nurse's Photo Shows Italy Health Workers' Fatigue In Virus Fight

A worn-out nurse slumps over her keyboard in a widely shared image symbolic of the extreme fatigue that Italian healthcare workers are facing as they battle Europe's worst outbreak of the novel...

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"Timely Action For Healthier Planet": PM On Coronavirus SAARC Video Call

"Our coming together will lead to effective outcomes," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said ahead of his video conference with other SAARC nations to evolve a joint strategy to fight the sweeping novel...

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"Timely Action For Healthier Planet": PM On Coronavirus SAARC Video Call

"Our coming together will lead to effective outcomes," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said ahead of his video conference with other SAARC nations to evolve a joint strategy to fight the sweeping novel...

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No Blankets In AC Coaches Of Central, Western Railway Amid virus Scare

In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, Central and Western Railway on Saturday ordered withdrawal of blankets and curtains from AC coaches as they are not washed every day.

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Soni Razdan's Birthday Wish For Alia Is "All Tied Up With Good Health"

"To me this is how you will always feel. A sweet little baby that I need to look after," wrote Soni Razdan

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Non-Veg Food Doesn't Spread Coronavirus: AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria

Consumption of non-vegetarian food or eggs does not cause the spread of coronavirus, AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria has said.

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Spain PM Sanchez's Wife Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The wife of Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, his office said late Saturday, just hours after he announced a near total lockdown nationwide.

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"All Those Who Helped Us": India Evacuates 211 Students From Italy

A special Air India flight carrying 211 Indian students, who were stuck in Italy after flights were cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak, departed for India on Saturday (local time).

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Virus: Air India Flight With 211 Indian Students Takes Off From Milan

A special Air India flight carrying 211 Indian students, who were stuck in Italy after flights were cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak, departed for India on Saturday (local time).

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234 Indians Stranded In Virus-Hit Iran Have Arrived In India: Minister

Two hundred and thirty-four Indians stranded in coronavirus-hit Iran have arrived in India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday.

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Italy Hits One-Day Record With 250 New Coronavirus Deaths

Italy on Friday recorded its highest one-day death toll yet from cases of the new coronavirus, according to official data.

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US Extends Travel Ban To UK, Ireland Over Coronavirus

The United States said Saturday it was stepping up its fight against the coronavirus and extending a European travel ban to include the United Kingdom and Ireland, while acknowledging that some...

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Spain PM Sanchez's Wife Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The wife of Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, his office said late Saturday, just hours after he announced a near total lockdown nationwide.

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US President Donald Trump Tests Negative For Coronavirus

US President Donald Trump has tested negative for the novel coronavirus, the White House physician said Saturday.

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US President Donald Trump Tests Negative For Coronavirus

US President Donald Trump has tested negative for the novel coronavirus, the White House physician said Saturday.

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Top Maoist Leader, Who Carried Rs 45 Lakh Bounty, Killed In Encounter In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Top Maoist leader Bhaskar, has been killed in an encounter with security forces in Indravati National Park area in Chhattisgarh's Bijapu...