India
Arunachal Govt Shuts Down Schools From Apr 26 Amid Soaring COVID Cases
In view of the sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in the state, the Arunachal Pradesh government has decided to close all the schools, including hostels, from April 26, an official said on Saturday. The internal examinations held so far in the government sc...
Bengal Govt Makes Wearing Masks Mandatory In Public Places As Covid Cases Surge
Administrative and police authorities are directed to enforce the orders and take legal actions against the violators of social distancing
Delhi Govt Mulls Extending Lockdown as Covid-19 Wreaks Havoc Across National Capital
On April 19, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced a six-day lockdown, saying the step was taken to break the chain of the coronavirus infection.
Indian Football: Mumbai City FC Extend Contract of Key Defender Vignesh Dakshinamurthy
Vignesh Dakshinamurthy is now contracted to stay with Mumbai City FC till the 2025 season.
Bharat Biotech Will Sell Covaxin at Rs 600 to States and Rs 1,200 to Private Hospitals
Bharat Biotech's chairman Krishna Ella 50 per cent of its capacities have been reserved for central government supplies.
News 18 Afternoon Digest: 20 Dead in Delhi Hospital After Oxygen Supply Delay; US Allows Johnson & Johnson Covid Vaccinations To Resume Despite Fears of Clotting and Other Stories
Here are the top stories today: Coronavirus News Live Updates: 20 Dead in Delhi Hospital After Oxygen Supply Delay, Max Gurugram Says Less Than 2 Hours of Oxygen Left;US Allows Johnson & Johnson Covid Vaccinations To Resume Despite Fears of Clotting; With...
Sonu Sood Gets Covid-positive Girl Airlifted from Nagpur to Hyderabad for Treatment
Sonu Sood arranged for the patient to be airlifted to Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad, for a treatment called ECMO.
Biden Nominates Donald Lu As His Point Person For South And Central Asia
US President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Donald Lu, a career foreign service official and US Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic, for the position of Assistant Secretary of State for Central Asia. The important position in the US State D...
Rajasthan Govt Sets Up 24x7 Control Room to Tackle Covid-19 Crisis
The control room will also coordinate to ensure oxygen supply to hospitals and the availability of beds in medical facilities.
Trudeau Gets AstraZeneca Vaccine In Ottawa
Ottawa, Apr 23 (AP) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is getting vaccinated at an Ottawa pharmacy on Friday. Trudeau and his wife Sophie will be getting the AstraZeneca vaccine that some have been reluctant to get because of reports of rare blood clots..
News18 Evening Digest: Zydus's Covid Drug Gets Emergency Approval, Kejriwal Draws Flak For Telecasting PM Meet & Other Top Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this evening: PM assures states smooth supply of oxygen; 5kg free ration to 80 Cr beneficiaries under Centre's big move; Zydus gets DCGI's EUA for Covid drug; Kejriwal draws flak for telecasting his address during...
SSC Postpones Paper-II of SI in Delhi Police/CAPF Exam 2019
Candidates qualifying the Paper-II will be further called for Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Endurance Test (PET).
Out of Job Due to Lockdown, This Vadodara Couple Has Been Performing Last Rites of Covid Patients
Kanhaiyalal Shirke, who hails from Maharashtra, has been working in a paint business in Vadodara. Having lost his job due to the lockdown, he and his family were forced to find refuge at a cremation ground in the city.
Covid-19 Surge: Delhi HC, Districts Courts to Continue Virtual Hearings Till May 15
Similar directions were issued by the Delhi High Court for the District Courts which have been ordered to conduct virtual hearings only till May 15.
Kejriwal Highlights Oxygen Shortage at PM's Covid Meet
The chief minister also objected to different rates being charged from state governments and the Centre for the Covid-19 vaccine, and said "one nation, one rate" policy should be followed.
Delhi University Sets up COVID-19 Vaccination Centres for Staff
Covishield and Covaxin vaccines will be available for the eligible DU staffs at the two vaccination centers. Both vaccination centres are operational between 9cam to 5 pm.