Thursday, 30 April 2020

"Driving Home, Ma": Rishi Kapoor's Daughter Riddhima Is En Route Mumbai

Riddhima was granted permission to drive from New Delhi to Mumbai to be with her family

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Maruti Suzuki Records Zero Monthly Sales For First Time Ever In April

Maruti Suzuki India on Friday reported zero monthly domestic sales for the first time ever in April, as the country remained under lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

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

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

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Maruti Suzuki Records Zero Monthly Sales For First Time Ever In April

Maruti Suzuki India on Friday reported zero monthly domestic sales for the first time ever in April, as the country remained under lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

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Super-Rich Hunker Down In $8.35 Million-Luxury Bunkers Amid COVID-19

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

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

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

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

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

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Aired Again After 33 Years, 'Ramayan' Sets World Record

"Rebroadcast of Ramayana on Doordarshan smashes viewership records worldwide," tweeted DD India

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"Driving Home, Ma": Rishi Kapoor's Daughter Riddhima Is En Route Mumbai

Riddhima was granted permission to drive from New Delhi to Mumbai to be with her family

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

India recorded the biggest single-day jump in the number of coronavirus cases as 1,993 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, including 73 deaths, taking the total to 35,043 and 1,147 deaths....

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"Precious Memories" From Aishwarya, Star Of Film Rishi Kapoor Directed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Lockdown Relaxations On May 4 For Many Districts, Says Home Ministry

New guidelines to fight COVID-19 which will give considerable relaxations to many districts will come into effect from May 4 when the nationwide lockdown is set to expire, the Union Home Ministry said...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Wednesday, 29 April 2020

"65,000 Crores To Help Poor": Raghuram Rajan To Rahul Gandhi On COVID-19

Rahul Gandhi today interviewed renowned economist Raghuram Rajan, a former RBI chief, on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy. "We will need Rs 65,000 crore, it is not that much. This...

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Toyota Innova Crysta Updated With More Standard Safety Features

Toyota India has silently updated the 2020 Innova Crysta, and now the MPV will come with more safety features as part of standard fitments. As per the updated list posted on the company's website,...

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Rishi Kapoor Dies In Mumbai At 67. "He's Gone," Tweets Amitabh Bachchan

Rishi Kapoor, known for his work in films like Bobby and Chandni, was treated in New York for cancer and returned to Mumbai last year.

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"Terrible Week For Indian Cinema": India Mourns Legend Rishi Kapoor

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi today tweeted condolences on the death of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor. The 67-year-old actor died after fighting cancer. He was taken to HN Reliance Hospital in Mumbai by his...

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"65,000 Crores To Help Poor": Raghuram Rajan To Rahul Gandhi On COVID-19

Rahul Gandhi today interviewed renowned economist Raghuram Rajan, a former RBI chief, on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy. "We will need Rs 65,000 crore, it is not that much....

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India Coronavirus Cases Cross 33,000-Mark; 1,074 Deaths, 67 In 24 Hours

India has reported 33,050 coronavirus cases till this morning, according to government data. A total of 1,718 new cases and 67 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours, the Home Ministry's data...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mike Pompeo Pushes China For Access To Wuhan Labs Over Coronavirus

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday pushed China again to provide the world access to its virology labs in Wuhan, saying the world needed to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic originated...

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

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

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Man Stabbed To Death Over "High Price" Of Chicken In Delhi: Police

A 35-year-old man was stabbed to death allegedly by four people after an argument over the price of chicken in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area on Wednesday, police said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Man Stabbed To Death Over "High Price" Of Chicken In Delhi: Police

A 35-year-old man was stabbed to death allegedly by four people after an argument over the price of chicken in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area on Wednesday, police said.

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With No Revenue, Assam Announces Slew Of Measures To Cut Down Expenses

Assam today said that no reimbursement of GST to industries will be allowed in the first quarter of the current financial year, as the state introduced several strict measures to fight the coronavirus...

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India Appoints New Ambassadors To Qatar, Bahrain

Deepak Mittal has been appointed India's next Ambassador to Qatar, while Piyush Srivastava goes to Bahrain in the same capacity, as per an official release of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued...

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After Centre, Delhi Halts Dearness Allowance Hike Till July 2021

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

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Tuesday, 28 April 2020

Sensex Rises Over 250 Points, Nifty Above 9,450; IT, Pharma Stocks Jump

Analysts say investors are still in a cautious mode assessing the measures announced by policymakers to fight the economic fallout from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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

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

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"Extreme Assumptions": Irrfan Khan's Spokesperson Rubbishes Death Rumour

"While we are truly appreciative that people are concerned, it's disheartening to see some sources spread extreme rumours and creating panic," said Irrfan Khan's spokesperson

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Entry Into Faridabad Banned Till May 3, Some Exceptions Allowed

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

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Big B Wins The Internet With "Bikini Pic." Everyone Else Can Go Home

"Somebody was explaining to me why I was not getting the big numbers on Insta. He said: "Because you can't put up a pic in a bikini," wrote Amitabh Bachchan

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Coronavirus Deaths In India Cross 1,000-Mark, Biggest Jump In 24 Hours

1,007 people have died of coronavirus in India and over 31,000 cases have been reported in the country so far, according to the latest figures from the Union Health Ministry. 73 people have died in...

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Justin Trudeau's Mother In Hospital After Apartment Fire

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

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

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

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

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

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Coronavirus Deaths In India Cross 1,000-Mark, Biggest Jump In 24 Hours

1,007 people have died of coronavirus in India and over 31,000 cases have been reported in the country so far according to the latest figures from the Union Health Ministry. This is the biggest jump...

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Gold Rate Edges Higher On Weaker Dollar

Gold tends to benefit from widespread stimulus measures as it is often seen as a hedge against inflation and currency debasement.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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India Inches Closer To 30,000 Coronavirus Cases, Total Deaths 937

India is inching closer to 30,000 coronavirus cases across the country. Currently, the number of cases stand at 29,974 with 937 deaths. Maharashtra is still the most affected state with over 8,500...

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

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

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Justin Trudeau's Mother In Hospital After Apartment Fire

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

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

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

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Hillary Clinton Endorses Joe Biden's White House Bid

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

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

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

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Court Stays Kerala's Order To Defer Part Of Government Staff's Salaries

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday stayed the state's Left government's order to defer payments of a portion of salaries of all government employees by five months. The order has been stayed for two...

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US Registers Millionth Coronavirus Case, Number Of Deaths Cross 58,000

The United States on Tuesday recorded its one-millionth coronavirus case as countries including Spain, Russia and Nigeria took tentative steps back towards normal life by preparing to reopen some...

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

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

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Monday, 27 April 2020

Nafisa Ali's Niece, Who Donated Plasma, Writes About "Normal Pain"

"Please read her COVID-19 story and share the information that is first hand. It is the need of the hour. Help save lives," Nafisa Ali posted

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Nintendo Confirms Hackers May Have Accessed 1,60,000 Accounts

Nintendo said on its support page that user information of about 1,60,000 accounts may have been accessed in an unauthorised manner by the hackers. The company said that login ids and passwords...

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

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: India Cases Rise To 29,435, 62 Deaths In 24 Hours

India recorded 1,543 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours and 62 deaths linked to the highly contagious illness - the biggest single-day spike - taking the total to 29,435 COVID-19 cases so far,...

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Sensex Jumps Over 400 Points; Banking Stocks Lead Gains

Axis Bank will report its earnings for the last quarter of financial year 2019-20 later in the day.

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

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

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Delhi Minister Accused Of Violating Lockdown, Confronted By Senior Cop

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Delhi Minister Accused Of Violating Lockdown, Confronted By Senior Cop

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Wuhan's L-Type Coronavirus Likely Caused More Deaths In Gujarat: Experts

The high COVID-19 mortality rate in Gujarat could be due to the dominance of the L-type strain of coronavirus, found to have been more prevalent in Wuhan in China, where the outbreak started, experts...

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

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

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3 Terrorists Killed In Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir's Kulgam

Three unidentified terrorists have been killed and arms and ammunition have been recovered after an encounter between security forces and terrorists on Monday.

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

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

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

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

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Sunday, 26 April 2020

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

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

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

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

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JioMart WhatsApp-Based Online Portal Starts Amid Lockdown

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

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

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

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

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

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2020 Mahindra Scorpio BS6 Bookings Officially Open Online

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

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

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

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RBI announces Rs 50,000 crore Special Liquidity Facility for mutual funds, days after Franklin Templeton winds up 6 funds

RBI announces Rs 50,000 crore Special Liquidity Facility for mutual funds, days after Franklin Templeton winds up 6 funds

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

At least nine Chief Ministers are expected to speak at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video-conference with Chief Ministers beginning shortly, the third since the countrywide coronavirus lockdown...

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

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

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"Was Giving Time For Truth To Prevail": Kanika On COVID-19 Controversy

"There have been misunderstandings and wrong exchanges of information," wrote Kanika Kapoor

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872 Deaths In India, 48 In 24 Hours, 27,892 Cases So Far

Coronavirus: 872 deaths in India, 48 in 24 hours, 27,892 cases so far

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Boy, 5, Gives Details Of Tutor Taking Classes During Lockdown In Punjab

A five-year-old boy spilled the beans when a Punjab police official asked his uncle for the address of his tutor's house from where the man was bringing his nephew and niece before being caught for...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Supreme Court To Hear Plea On Migrant Crisis Today

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

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Girl Commits Suicide After Being Allegedly Raped In UP, 2 Arrested: Cops

Two persons were arrested for allegedly raping a girl, who committed suicide in Aligarh's Dadon, police said.

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Coronavirus Updates: Biggest Single Day Spike Takes Total Cases To 26,917

Covid-19 India Updates: India on Sunday recorded its biggest single-day spike in coronavirus cases with 1,975 patients testing positive, taking the total to 26,917, including 826 deaths, as per the...

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Governor's Image Maligned Due To Frequent Visits By BJP Leaders: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party over the issue of pending approval of Maharashtra governor to nominate Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray as an MLC

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Saturday, 25 April 2020

Porsche Driver Sit-Ups As Punishment For Driving Amid Lockdown

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

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

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

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

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

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Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin Issue Rare Joint Statement On Cooperation

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

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Sindhu Reveals How She Overcame "Final Phobia" To Win World C'ships Gold

PV Sindhu said she was desperate to win the World Championships title last year after a string of runner-up finishes

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

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

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

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

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Man Kills Wife In Containment Zone Allegedly Following Fight Over Kids

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

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

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

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Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 26,000-Mark; 824 Deaths, 49 In 24 Hours

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sonia Gandhi Wants Credit Of Centre's Work For Small Businesses: Minister

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday attacked Congress president Sonia Gandhi for writing a letter to government regarding the condition of Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) and...

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

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

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5 Of A Family Found Dead In UP's Etah

Five members of a family were found dead in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district on Saturday morning, police said.

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Chennai To Test Anyone With COVID-19 Symptoms As Cases Near 500

With 496 positive patients, Chennai tops the table with the highest number of Coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu, prompting the administration to enforce stringent measures to fight the epidemic.

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2020 Mahindra XUV500 BS6 Bookings Open Online

The SUV manufacturer, Mahindra & Mahindra has officially commenced the online bookings for the BS6 compliant version of the XUV500. The interested customers can pre-book the BS6 SUV500 with a token...

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Friday, 24 April 2020

24,506 Coronavirus Cases In India; 775 Deaths, 57 In 24 Hours: 10 Points

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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24,506 Coronavirus Cases In India; 775 Deaths, 57 In 24 Hours: 10 Points

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

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Pak Politician's Brother Abducts 2 Hindu Girls, Family Demands Justice

At a time when the world is fighting against deadly COVID-19, minority Hindus in Pakistan continue to face religious persecution. Two minor Hindu girls have been abducted by the brother of an...

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

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

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24,506 Coronavirus Cases In India; 775 Deaths, 57 In 24 Hours: 10 Points

Covid-19 India Updates: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday allowed the opening of shops registered under the Shops and Establishment Act with some exceptions. As per the order, the shops,...

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

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

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Rapper Kanye West Officially Now A Billionaire: Forbes

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

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

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

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Rapper Kanye West Officially Now A Billionaire: Forbes

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

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

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

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Coronavirus Updates: Biggest Single Day Spike Takes Total Cases To 23,452

Covid-19 India Updates: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday allowed the opening of shops registered under the Shops and Establishment Act with some exceptions. As per the order, the shops,...

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Nifty Registers 1% Weekly Loss Amid Coronavirus Jitters; Financials Drag

For the week, the S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 benchmark indices fell 0.83 per cent and 1.2 per cent respectively.

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Throwback To Abhishek's First Stage Performance With "Cool Dude" Big B

The photo features Abhishek and Amitabh Bachchan from a 2005 stage performance organised to raise relief funds for those affected by the 2004 tsunami.

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Varun Dhawan Rings In 33rd Birthday With Quarantine Birthday Cake (See Pics Inside)

Happy Birthday Varun Dhawan: The 'Sui Dhaaga' actor had an intimate cake cutting celebration to ring in his birthday at midnight.

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Will OnePlus 8 Series Be Able to Take on iPhone SE (2020), Samsung S20 in India?

OnePlus 8 price in India starts at Rs. 41,999, OnePlus 8 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 54,999, Samsung S20 price in India starts at Rs. 66,999, and iPhone SE (2020) price in India starts at Rs....

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In A Sun-Kissed Selfie, Janhvi Kapoor Shows Just How Flawless Her Skin Is

Janhvi Kapoor's Instagram post will having you wishing for gorgeous skin too

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How To Grow Hair Faster: Follow These Simple Tips

Looking for ways to grow your hair faster? You may be missing out on some important points. Take a look.

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How To Impress Girls: Dos And Don'ts To Win A Girl's Heart

Here's our guide on how to impress girls minus the drama

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Coconut Oil For Face: Benefits And Home Remedies For Gorgeous Skin

You won't regret adding coconut oil to your skincare staples

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Inject Disinfectant? Donald Trump's Medical Claims Baffle Nation, Experts

Top White House coronavirus advisor Deborah Birx shrank in horror and around the nation comedians sharpened their pens: President Donald Trump had just asked if virus victims couldn't be injected with...

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Thursday, 23 April 2020

Coronavirus Crisis: US-Based Franklin Templeton To Close Six India Funds

The funds included Franklin India Low Duration Fund, Franklin India Dynamic Accrual Fund, Franklin India Credit Risk Fund, Franklin India Short Term Income Plan, Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 23,000-Mark; 718 Deaths, 37 In 24 Hours

Coronavirus cases in India cross 23,000-mark; 718 deaths, 27 in 24 hours

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

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

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Sensex Opens Over 400 Points Lower, Nifty Below 9,200

Analysts say volatility cannot be ruled out in the near term as investors assess the policy measures announced so far to fight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Tripura COVID-19 Free: Chief Minister After Second Patient Tests Negative

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Thursday said the state has become coronavirus-free after its second COVID-19 patient tested negative.

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

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

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Sensex, Nifty Likely To Have A Negative Opening

The benchmark indices are likely to open in the negative, snapping a 2-day winning streak, on the back of weak cues in the global markets.

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Experimental Coronavirus Drug Remdesivir Fails In Human Trial: Report

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

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Sunlight Destroys Coronavirus Quickly, Say US Scientists

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

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

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

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Experimental Coronavirus Drug Remdesivir Fails In Human Trial: Report

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

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Sunlight Destroys Coronavirus Quickly, Say US Scientists

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

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

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

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France Testing If Nicotine Prevents Coronavirus From Attaching To Cells

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

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

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

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Coronavirus Live Updates: 21,700 Confirmed Cases In India, 4,324 Cured

Covid-19 India Updates: The number of confirmed Coronavirus cases rose to 21,700 in India on Thursday, including 686 deaths, health ministry data showed.

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France Testing If Nicotine Prevents Coronavirus From Attaching To Cells

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

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

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

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Charges Against School Teacher Who Flee To Karnataka In Car Amid Lockdown

Amid the strict lockdown, a school teacher travelled from Thiruvananthapuram to Muthanga in Wayanad-- a distance of about 465 km-- on her way to neighbouring Karnataka en route to Delhi following...

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Wednesday, 22 April 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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New York Cats Become First US Pets To Contract Coronavirus

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

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21,393 Coronavirus Cases In India; 681 Deaths, 41 In 24 Hours

The number of COVID-19 patients in India rose to 21,393 this morning, according to Health Ministry data. A total of 1,409 new cases and 41 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours; 681 have died...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sensex, Nifty Likely To Have A Positive Opening

The benchmark indices are likely to open on a positive note, extending the gains of the previous session, on the back of favourable global cues.

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Surya Namaskar Variations: Try These For Better Stamina, Endurance And Flexibility

Surya namaskar benefits: Shilpa Shetty Kundra does surya namaskar with a certain variations. Being indoors, because of the ongoing lockdown, may end up making your body stiff. Doing the sun...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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4 Terrorists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In J&K's Shopian

Four terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district today, police said.

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

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

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5 Accused Of Attacking Health Team Test Positive For COVID-19 In UP

Five people who were accused of attacking health workers tested positive for Coronavirus in UP's Moradabad on Wednesday, prompting the police department to quarantine 73 policemen who came in contact...

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

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

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

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

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Mother Earth's Lesson On Universal Responsibility: Dalai Lama On COVID-19

The Dalai Lama on Wednesday said that the ongoing global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic was a "lesson in universal responsibility" being taught to human beings by the mother earth.

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Earthquake In Maharashtra's Wardha, Mild Tremors Felt

Mild tremors of 2.6 magnitude were experienced in 14 villages of Maharashtra's Wardha district on Wednesday afternoon, an official said.

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Donald Trump Announces Signing Of Partial Suspension Of Immigration To US

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

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Donald Trump Announces Signing Of Partial Suspension Of Immigration To US

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

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2 Arrested For Allegedly Mocking Police In TikTok Video In Mumbai

Two young men were arrested and a boy detained for allegedly making a TikTok video mocking the police in Mumbai's Antop Hill area on Wednesday, an official said.

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Tuesday, 21 April 2020

Bihar Officer Suspended For "VIP Pass" That Embarrassed Nitish Kumar

After a Bihar BJP MLA was given a special travel pass to bring his daughter from Rajasthan's Kota, which left Chief Minister Nitish Kumar facing embarrassing questions from rivals, an officer has...

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More Exemptions To Lockdown List: Shops For School Books, Electric Fans

Shops for school and college books and electric fans will be allowed during the coronavirus lockdown, which ends on May 3, the government said last evening, releasing a new set of exemptions.

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More Exemptions To Lockdown List: Shops For School Books, Electric Fans

Shops for school and college books and electric fans will be allowed during the coronavirus lockdown, which ends on May 3, the government said last evening, releasing a new set of exemptions.

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2020 Triumph Street Triple RS: Price Expectation

It's been a long wait for the 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS to make its way to India. The middleweight street-naked was scheduled to be launched earlier this month, but the launch was indefinitely...

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

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

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Why Salman's Father Salim Khan Leaves Home Every Day During Lockdown

"I have been walking for the last 40 years and the doctor has told me if I stop suddenly, it might affect my back more," said Salim Khan

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How Indigenous Quarantine Rituals Helped Arunachal Become COVID-Free

After the state's only coronavirus patient was released from hospital last week and no new cases reported since, Arunachal Pradesh has become the only other state besides Goa and Manipur in India to...

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Facebook to Buy 9.99 Percent Stake in Reliance Jio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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OnePlus 7T Pro Price in India Slashed, Now Starts at Rs. 47,999

OnePlus 7T Pro has received a price cut in India, bringing its price down to Rs. 47,999 from the initial Rs 53,999. The OnePlus 7T Pro price change is visible on the official website but OnePlus...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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South Africa Announces $26 Billion COVID-19 Relief Package

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced a $26 billion relief package aimed at stimulating the economy and cushion the vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Facebook To Buy Minority Stake In Jio Platforms For $5.7 Billion

Facebook on Wednesday announced an investment of USD 5.7 billion (Rs 43,574 crore) for acquiring a minority stake in Jio Platforms Ltd as it looks to expand presence in its largest market in terms of...

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Facebook To Buy Minority Stake In Jio Platforms For $5.7 Billion

Facebook on Wednesday announced an investment of USD 5.7 billion (Rs 43,574 crore) for acquiring a minority stake in Jio Platforms Ltd as it looks to expand presence in its largest market in terms of...

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Hundreds Of Amazon Workers Go On Strike For Better Conditions In Pandemic

Hundreds of Amazon warehouse employees in the US went on strike Tuesday against what they say are unsafe working conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic, organizers said.

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Need To Wait For Sometime: Top Court On Evacuating Indians Stranded In US

The Supreme Court today said there was a need to wait for sometime before any direction is given to the Centre for bringing back Indian citizens stranded in USA in the wake of coronavirus pandemic as...

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WhatsApp Doubles Group Calling Limit in Latest Beta on Android, iOS: Report

WhatsApp has started rolling out the anticipated increased group call limit in the latest beta versions of its chat app on Android and iPhone. The new beta versions support up to eight participants...

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Monday, 20 April 2020

Exclusive: Jeep To Launch A Three-Row SUV In The Premium Segment

The upcoming 3-row SUV will sit between the Compass and the Grand Cherokee in the India portfolio of Jeep.

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Sensex, Nifty Open Sharply Lower

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell half a per cent. Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark fell 1 per cent.

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

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

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Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open Sharply Lower Today

Asian equity markets followed Wall Street lower. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell half a per cent. Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark fell 1 per cent.

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Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 18,000-Mark; 590 Deaths, 47 In 24 Hours

The number of coronavirus cases in India has climbed to 18601, which includes 590 deaths, Union Health Ministry said today.

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The Best Smartphones You Can Buy Under Rs. 20,000 [April 2020 Edition]

Here is our list of the best phones under Rs. 20,000 in the Indian market.

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What Is A Negative Crude Future And Does It Mean Anything For Consumers?

The price of a barrel of benchmark U.S. oil plunged below $0 a barrel on Monday for the first time in history, a troubling sign of an unprecedented global energy glut

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

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

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

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

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Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 18,000-Mark; 590 Deaths, 47 In 24 Hours

The number of coronavirus cases in India has climbed to 18601, which includes 590 deaths, Union Health Ministry said today.

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

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

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

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

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COVID-19 case in Rashtrapati Bhavan complex, nearly 100 quarantined: sources

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

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

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

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

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

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US Oil Prices Rebound Back In Positive Territory After Historic Crash

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

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Over 1,000 Kashmiri Migrants Stranded In Punjab Sent Home Amid Lockdown

Over 1,000 Kashmiris, who had been stuck in Punjab's Pathankot due to the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, were sent home on Monday, an official statement said.

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

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

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Trump To Meet New York Governor At White House Over COVID-19 Pandemic

US President Donald Trump announced Monday that he would welcome New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has spearheaded the response to his state's coronavirus outbreaks, to the White House on Tuesday.

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

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

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US Oil Prices Rebound Back In Positive Territory After Historic Crash

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

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2 Cases Filed In Mathura Over Facebook Posts Targeting Rahul Gandhi

The police have registered two separate FIRs over objectionable posts shared on Facebook targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, officials said on Monday.

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Biplab Kumar Deb Urges People To Launch "Janata Patrolling" Along Border

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Monday called upon people living along the India-Bangladesh border to launch ''Janata patrolling' alongside the BSF to ensure that no person from the...

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Sunday, 19 April 2020

"Bizarre": India Rejects Pak's Claims Of Discrimination Against Muslims

India on Sunday trashed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's comments alleging targeting of Muslims in the country in the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Don't Dilute Lockdown, Centre Tells States, Calls Out Kerala

The government has made it clear that states and union territories cannot "dilute" its guidelines on the nationwide lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus and said states cannot allow their own...

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Biggest Single-Day Spike In India In Coronavirus Cases: 10 Points

India has seen the biggest single-day spike in the number of coronavirus cases - 1,553 cases in the last 24 hours - which takes the total to 17,265, including 543 deaths, Union Health Ministry said...

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Coronavirus Lockdown: What Is Allowed From Today, What Stays Banned

Select industries and economic activity will be allowed from today in areas in the country least affected by coronavirus, to generate jobs for migrants and reduce the distress for those hardest hit by...

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Uttar Pradesh Becomes First State To Geotag Over 7,000 Community Kitchens

Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in the country to geotag its 7,368 community kitchens and community shelters across 75 districts which produce 12 lakh food packets a day, a senior official...

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Don't Dilute Lockdown, Centre Tells States, Calls Out Kerala

The government has made it clear that states and union territories cannot "dilute" its guidelines on the nationwide lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus and said states cannot allow their...

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Biggest Single-Day Spike In India In Coronavirus Cases: 10 Points

India has seen the biggest single-day spike in the number of coronavirus cases - 1,553 cases in the last 24 hours - which takes the total to 17,265, including 543 deaths, Union Health Ministry said...

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Coronavirus Lockdown: What Is Allowed From Today, What Stays Banned

Select industries and economic activity will be allowed from today in areas in the country least affected by coronavirus, to generate jobs for migrants and reduce the distress for those hardest hit...

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UP Cops Stop 94 Migrant Workers, Families On 1,000-km Truck Journey To Bihar

Amid an extended national lockdown over the coronavirus outbreak, a heart-breaking story has emerged of 94 migrant labourers attempting a desperate 1,000-kilometre journey home from Ballabhgarh in...

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

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

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Mob Forces Quarantine Team To Retreat In Bengaluru, Damages Barricades

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

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Don't "Dilute" Coronavirus Lockdown Rules, Centre Tells States

The government has made it clear that states and union territories cannot "dilute" the guidelines issued by the centre on the nationwide lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus and said states...

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Sensex Opens Over 450 Points Higher, Nifty Above 9,350; Earnings In Focus

Some analysts say the markets are pricing in the possibility of a staggered relaxation of the nationwide lockdown.

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Don't "Dilute" Coronavirus Lockdown Rules, Centre Tells States

The government has made it clear that states and union territories cannot "dilute" the guidelines issued by the centre on the nationwide lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus and said states...

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

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

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Mob Forces Quarantine Team To Retreat In Bengaluru, Damages Barricades

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

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Harry And Meghan Blacklist UK Tabloids Over "Distorted" Stories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Coronavirus Epidemic "On Descent", Says New York Governor

The coronavirus outbreak in New York - epicenter of the epidemic in the United States - is "on the descent," Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Sunday.

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

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

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Karnataka Extends Stringent Lockdown Measures Till April 21 Midnight

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

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Saturday, 18 April 2020

Trains, Flights Unlikely To Resume After May 3, Say Sources

Coronavirus India: Trains, flights unlikely to resume after May 3, final decision after Union Health Ministry's inputs, say sources

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Gustaba: Make This Traditional Kashmiri Dish At Home With Minimum Ingredients

Gustaba is served towards the end of the meal, before dessert, and is an integral part of Kashmiri wazwan.

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

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

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

The number of coronavirus cases in India has climbed to 15,707, which includes 507 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said today, adding that 1,329 cases and 27 deaths were reported in the last 24...

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

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

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

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

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Jamia Violence: Sedition Charges Against Sharjeel Imam For Hate Speech

Delhi police charged former JNU student Sharjeel Imam with sedition before a court in Delhi today, alleging his speech promoted enmity between people that led to riots in the Jamia Millia Islamia...

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Doordarshan Runs On Public Money, Not Private Property Of BJP: CPIM

CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Saturday posted a satire-image and lashed out at the public broadcaster Doordarshan. He said the broadcaster is not the "private property of the BJP" doing...

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

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

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

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

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Bengaluru Dental Clinic Turns Into Labour Room Amid Lockdown

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

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

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

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Salon Owner, Customers Arrested For Violating Lockdown In Maharashtra

The police in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district have charged a hair salon owner and two of his customers for violation of lockdown.

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

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

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Couple Found Dead In Andhra Pradesh's Guntur, Case Registered: Police

A young couple was found dead in the premises of a private finance company in Guntur city on Saturday. Arundalpet police have registered an FIR under relevant section of CrPC. The police said that...

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28 Recovered COVID-19 People Get Water Cannon "Salute" In Madhya Pradesh

A total of 28 people who have recovered from COVID-19 disease were on Saturday received a water cannon "salute" and garlands for defeating coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal, which has seen a...

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

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

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Watch: Bhumi Pednekar's Lockdown Pizza Recipe Worked Up Our Craving Even More

As we all our waiting for lockdown to end, Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar gave in to her temptation and took it upon herself to whet hercraving for pizza.

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Friday, 17 April 2020

TVS Motor Company Acquires Norton Motorcycles

TVS Motor Company has completed the acquisition of Norton Motorcycles in an all-cash deal of GBP 16 million.

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

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

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"No Real Evidence": China's Wuhan Lab At Core Of Coronavirus Controversy

Nestled in the hilly outskirts of Wuhan, the city at the heart of the coronavirus crisis, a Chinese high-security biosafety laboratory is now the subject of US claims it may be the cradle of the...

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New Skoda Octavia Launch In Early 2021; Will Likely Be Offered With The RS Variant From The Word Go

The next-generation Skoda Octavia sedan will be launched in India this year, towards the end of 2020, however, due to the coronavirus outbreak the launch has now been postponed to early 2021....

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Google Thanks All Coronavirus Helpers In Its Final Doodle

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

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

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

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The Best Smartphones You Can Buy Under Rs. 15,000 [April 2020 Edition]

Here's our list of the best smartphones under Rs. 15,000 in the Indian market.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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13,835 Coronavirus Cases In India, Death Count Crosses 450-Mark

India is testing a multi-purpose vaccine that has proved effective against leprosy and boosts immunity in hosts to see if it can help tackle the coronavirus, the chief of country's largest...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Man-Animal Conflict Rise, 13 Killed After Lockdown In Madhya Pradesh

The coronavirus lockdown and the resulting silence seems to have triggered a spurt in the attacks on humans by wild animals as they are often found entering the human habitats in and around the forest...

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

15 to 20 sailors of the Indian Navy in Mumbai have been tested positive for coronavirus. The sailors have been quarantined at a naval hospital in the city. This is the first set of coronavirus or...

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

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

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PM Assures Support To South Africa, Egypt For Essential Medical Supplies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday assured India's support to South Africa in maintaining essential medical supplies to fight coronavirus.

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Improvement In Coronavirus Recovery Rate In Last 4 Days: 10 Points

The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus in India has climbed to 13,387, with 1,000 positive cases reported in the last 24 hours. The highly infectious COVID-19 has killed 437 in the...

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Woman Dies After Teenage Son Allegedly Sets Her On Fire In Maharashtra

A 49-year-old woman died after her teenage son allegedly set her on fire in Omsanabad district of Maharashtra over her refusal to give money to him, police said on Friday.

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Will Provide Additional Relief, Economic Stimulus Soon: Finance Minister

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India will soon announce fresh relief measures and economic stimulus to help the poor and industry fight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Thursday, 16 April 2020

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

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

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First Blood Star Brian Dennehy Dies At 81

"Larger than life, a proud and devoted father and grandfather, he will be missed by his wife, family and many friends," wrote daughter Elizabeth

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

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

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

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

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Google's Fast-Growing Meet Video Tool Getting Zoom-Like Layout

The integration of Meet with e-mail is the first of several features being launched ahead of schedule because of a surge in demand for video conferencing, Google vice president Javier Soltero told...

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

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

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Gap-Up Opening Likely For Sensex, Nifty Today

Analysts say the markets are expected to consolidate with the possibility of bouts of volatility in the near term.

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

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

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"One Careful Step At A Time": Trump's 3-Phase Plan To End US Lockdown

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

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China Under Mounting Pressure Over Virus Origins

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

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

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

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

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

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"One Careful Step At A Time": Trump's 3-Phase Plan To End US Lockdown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Probing If Coronavirus Came From Chinese Lab: US

President Donald Trump's administration is urging an investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, saying it doesn't rule out that it came from a laboratory researching bats in Wuhan,...

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Man Arrested For Allegedly Spitting On Manipuri Woman In Mumbai: Police

A 29-year-old man was arrested by suburban Vakola police on Thursday for allegedly spitting on a woman from Manipur ten days ago, an official said.

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Britisher Traveller Stuck In Tirupati Reaches London Amid Lockdown

A British traveller, who was stuck in Tirupati due to the lockdown after offering worship at Lord Venkateswara temple near here, was sent back to Hyderabad by road to catch a flight to Ahmedabad and...

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Lockdown 2.0: Odisha Sanctions Over Rs 80 Lakhs For Feeding Stray Animals

The Odisha government approved an additional fund of Rs 80,18,000 from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) for feeding stray dogs and other animals in urban areas during the extended lockdown...

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Jeff Bezos Adds $24 Billion To His Wealth, Elon Musk Adds $10.4 Billion

The world's richest person is getting richer, even in a pandemic, and perhaps because of it.

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In Bihar, 4 Attacks In 24 Hours On Health Workers At COVID-19 Hotspots

Attacks on health officials have peaked in Bihar, with four cases being reported across the state in the last 24 hours. Two of them took place in Bihar Sharif, the hometown of Chief Minister Nitish...

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

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

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Wednesday, 15 April 2020

COVID-19: US Slams Pak For Reportedly Denying Food To Hindus, Christians

Terming as "reprehensible" the reports of food being denied to Hindu and Christian communities in Pakistan amidst the coronavirus crisis, a US government organisation has urged Islamabad to ensure...

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Coronavirus: Salman's Strong Message For Those Who Attacked Doctors

"Ye kamaal hai! Doctors aur nurses apki jaan bachane ke liye aaye aur aapne unhi par patthar barsa diya!" Salman said in the clip

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Relief On Health, Auto Insurance Policies Due For Renewal During Lockdown

Earlier this week, the government extended a nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the COVID-19 disease.

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

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

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Coronavirus Pandemic: CEAT Tyres Sanitizes 811 Trucks Delivering Essential Goods; Aim To Cover 1000

CEAT has also initiated voluntary distribution of food packets across India. So far, more than 68,500 food packets have been distributed in Mumbai, Nashik, Chennai, Vadodara, Jaipur and Jabalpur

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

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

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Coronavirus: Salman's Strong Message For Those Who Attacked Doctors

"Ye kamaal hai! Doctors aur nurses apki jaan bachane ke liye aaye aur aapne unhi par patthar barsa diya!" Salman said in the clip

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Dying Alone Because Of Covid-19: A Doctor's View

We don't think of dying too often. But when we do, we hope that we pass away peacefully, surrounded by our family, friends and loved ones. However, the global pandemic of the COVID- 19 infection has...

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India May See First Contraction In 40 Years On Lockdown Extension

The lengthening of the mandatory stay-at-home period to 40 days from 21 days will result in a direct output loss of more than 8 per cent

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Donald Trump Says US Likely "Passed The Peak" Of Coronavirus Cases

President Donald Trump said Wednesday the United States is past the worst of the coronavirus pandemic and that he will announce guidelines for reopening the economy on Thursday.

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Sensex, Nifty Open Lower

Equities in other Asian markets moved lower, with MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan last seen trading down 0.6 per cent, and Japan's Nikkei benchmark down 1.3 per cent.

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India May See First Contraction In 40 Years On Lockdown Extension

The lengthening of the mandatory stay-at-home period to 40 days from 21 days will result in a direct output loss of more than 8 per cent

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

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

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

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

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Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 12,000-Mark, 414 Deaths

The COVID-19 pandemic has killed 414 in India, with 37 deaths reported in the last 24 Hours, government data shows. The number of people infected by the novel coronavirus in India has risen to 12,380...

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Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 12,000-Mark, 414 Deaths: 10 Points

The COVID-19 pandemic has killed 414 in India, with 37 deaths reported in the last 24 Hours, government data shows. The number of people infected by the novel coronavirus in India has risen to 12,380...

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Donald Trump Says US Likely "Passed The Peak" Of Coronavirus Cases

President Donald Trump said Wednesday the United States is past the worst of the coronavirus pandemic and that he will announce guidelines for reopening the economy on Thursday.

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IMF Backs India's "Proactive" COVID-19 Response: Live Updates

A list of 170 hotspot districts have been identified by the Centre, which includes all six metros and most large cities. The list marked 123 districts as "large outbreaks" -- which includes all nine...

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"India Probably Did Best In World": Union Health Minister On Coronavirus

India controlled the coronavirus pandemic way better than most countries and has done "probably the best in the whole world", Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Wednesday.

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Gujarat MLA Tests Coronavirus Positive Hours After Meeting Chief Minister

A Gujarat legislator has tested positive for coronavirus hours after attending a meeting with Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and two other ministers, sources said. Congress MLA Imran Khedawala, who was...

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Prevention Of Corovirus Deaths A Challenge: Maharashtra Chief Minister

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said that ensuring recovery of COVID-19 patients and preventing fatalities were the challenges being faced by his government as well as the...

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No Food, No Job; Stranded Kerala Migrants Desperate To Return Home

Dijan Mondal , a migrant worker in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram managed to buy 5 kgs of rice and some crispies with the money he and some of his friends could manage to pool-in. In a multi storey...

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Emirates Launches First Rapid "On-Site" COVID-19 Test For Passengers

Aviation giant Emirates has launched a 10-minute coronavirus blood test for passengers departing from its Dubai home base, in what it claimed Wednesday as a first for the industry.

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Tuesday, 14 April 2020

Exclusive: Volkswagen India Likely To Locally Assemble T-Roc

Both the Volkswagen T-Roc and All-Space hence are being studied and their sales trend will be observed, being the decider for them taking the company knocked down (CKD) route.

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180-Seater Would Become 120-Seater: Airlines Mull How To Resume

Wizz Air is making plans to fly jets only two-thirds full to allow more space between passengers, it said on Tuesday, as airlines voiced concerns that anti-coronavirus measures could blight their...

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Aarogya Setu App Hits 5 Crore Users in 13 Days of Launch

Aarogya Setu app by the government has reached the milestone of five crore users in 13 days of its launch.

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Stay Off Zoom, Google Hangouts, Standard Chartered Chief Tells Staff

Standard Chartered Plc is the first major global bank to tell employees not to use Zoom Video Communications Inc during the coronavirus pandemic due to cybersecurity concerns, according to a memo seen...

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New Lockdown Rules: What Opens In Non-COVID-19 Hotspots From April 20

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

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

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

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

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

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Doctor Dies Of Coronavirus In Meghalaya, First Case In State

A 69-year-old doctor in Meghalaya has died after testing positive for coronavirus. He was the first COVID-19 patient in the state.

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Lockdown Guidelines: Agriculture, Select Activities Allowed From April 20

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

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Railways To Cancel Around 39 Lakh Tickets Booked Between April 15-May 3

Railways is set to cancel around 39 lakh tickets booked for travel between April 15 and May 3 due to extension of the nationwide lockdown and suspension of passenger trains till then in the wake of...

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

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

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Repeated Bouts Of Social Distancing May Be Needed Until 2022: Study

A one-off lockdown won't halt the novel coronavirus and repeated periods of social distancing may be required into 2022 to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed, Harvard scientists who modeled the...

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WWE Gains "Essential Services" Status, Resumes Live Broadcasts

On Monday, WWE aired a live episode of its weekly series "Raw" from its Orlando production facility.

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

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

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WWE Gains "Essential Services" Status, Resumes Live Broadcasts

On Monday, WWE aired a live episode of its weekly series "Raw" from its Orlando production facility.

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Repeated Bouts Of Social Distancing May Be Needed Until 2022: Study

A one-off lockdown won't halt the novel coronavirus and repeated periods of social distancing may be required into 2022 to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed, Harvard scientists who modeled the...

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Lockdown Extended Till May 3, Centre To Issue Guidelines Today: Updates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that the lockdown across the country will be extended till May 3 to fight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, saying the measure has produced a...

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Coronavirus Lockdown Effective In Most States, Kerala Tops List

The 21-day lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month has been by and large effective in containing coronavirus, especially in states that have been able to implement it properly.

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Puducherry Congress MLA "Violates" Lockdown Norms, Charged 2nd Time: Cops

A ruling Congress MLA, a close confidante of Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, has been charged for the second time for allegedly violating the COVID-19 lockdown orders and distributing...

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Donald Trump Halts WHO Funding For "Mismanaging" Coronavirus Pandemic

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a suspension of US funding to the World Health Organization because he said it had covered up the seriousness of the COVID-19 outbreak in China before it...

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Delhi Temperature Nears 40 Degrees Celsius, First In The Season

The mercury in the national capital neared the 40 degrees Celsius-mark on Tuesday, the first time this season, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

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Puducherry Congress MLA "Violates" Lockdown Norms, Charged 2nd Time: Cops

A ruling Congress MLA, a close confidante of Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, has been charged for the second time for allegedly violating the COVID-19 lockdown orders and distributing relief...

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Donald Trump Announces Funding Halt To World Health Organization

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a suspension of US funding to the World Health Organization because he said it had covered up the seriousness of the COVID-19 outbreak in China before it...

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Monday, 13 April 2020

Lockdown Till May 3, Decision On Easing Restrictions After April 20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended the lockdown till May 3 and said any decision on easing restrictions in parts of the country would be taken after April 20, to keep in mind the difficulties...

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"Power Of 'We The People Of India": Top 10 PM Quotes On Lockdown

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the nationwide lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus will be extended till May 3, and any decision on easing restrictions in parts of the...

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2020 Mahindra Scorpio BS6: Variants Explained In Detail

Recently the official website of the Mahindra Scorpio was updated with details about the BS6 compliant model. Here's the variant-wise detailed classification of the BS6 Mahindra Scorpio.

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Lockdown Till May 3, Decision On Easing Restrictions After April 20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended the lockdown till May 3 and said any decision on easing restrictions in parts of the country would be taken after April 20, to keep in mind the...

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PM Modi's Fourth Address To Nation Amid Coronavirus Pandemic: Highlights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation for the fourth time this morning as the country fights the highly infectious novel coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 count has...

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Apple, Google Covid-19 Defend New Contact Tracing Project Amid Concerns

Apple Inc. and Google addressed questions about their upcoming Covid-19 smartphone contact-tracing solution on Monday, providing details about a partnership that has raised concerns among some...

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France Extends Lockdown Till May 11 As Other Nations Consider Easing It

France extended its nationwide lockdown on Monday for another month in a bid to halt the coronavirus pandemic, as other hard-hit countries considered easing their measures with hopes rising that death...

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Apple, Google Covid-19 Defend New Contact Tracing Project Amid Concerns

Apple Inc. and Google addressed questions about their upcoming Covid-19 smartphone contact-tracing solution on Monday, providing details about a partnership that has raised concerns among some privacy...

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Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 10,000-Mark, 339 Deaths: 10 Points

The total number of coronavirus cases in India has crossed the 10,000, with 339 deaths, according to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry. 31 people have died and 1,211 cases have been...

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France Extends Lockdown Till May 11 As Other Nations Consider Easing It

France extended its nationwide lockdown on Monday for another month in a bid to halt the coronavirus pandemic, as other hard-hit countries considered easing their measures with hopes rising that...

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Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 10,000-Mark, 339 Deaths

The total number of coronavirus cases in India has crossed the 10,000, with 339 deaths, according to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry. 31 people have died and 1,211 cases have been...

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Madhya Pradesh Man Alleges Social Boycott After Fight Against Coronavirus

A poster outside a house in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, about 280 km from state capital Bhopal - reads: "This house is for sale". It has been put up by a man who has alleged social boycott...

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Sonia Gandhi Thanks COVID-19 Warriors, PM To Address Nation At 10 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation today at 10 am on the coronavirus lockdown, after requests from states to extend it.

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Gold Soars To Over 7-Year High Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Mounting fears of a steeper global economic downturn due to the novel coronavirus increased gold's safe-haven appeal.

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US Approves Sale Of Missile, Torpedoes Worth $ 155 Million To India

The Trump Administration on Monday notified the Congress of its determination to sell Harpoon Block II air launched missiles and lightweight torpedoes worth USD 155 million to India.

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First COVID-19 Case Detected In Meghalaya, Search For Silent Carrier On

Meghalaya had its first coronavirus case on Monday when a well-known doctor at Shillong's Bethany Hospital was tested positive. The patient has no travel history, sources say, adding he might have...

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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...