Coronavirus Epidemic
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IIT Kharagpur study explores urgent need for COVID-19 lockdown
India | Mar 27, 2020, 09:01 AM ISTIIT Kharagpur researchers have taken an initiative to carry out a study on travel and social distancing perspectives of Indian citizens during the recent outbreak of COVID-19, throwing light on understanding people's psyche preparedness in case of a lockdown.
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Missing cricket? ICC opens archives of match footage from last 45 years for fans
Cricket | Mar 26, 2020, 05:09 PM ISTThe move will enable fans around the world to watch memorable cricket matches, highlights and ICC films at a time live sport programming stands disrupted due to the Corona Virus.
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Encouraging our players to find some silver lining: Justin Langer on coronavirus outbreak
Cricket | Mar 26, 2020, 03:41 PM ISTAustralia's head coach is trying to find a "silver lining" amid many who are showing signs of mental and physical exhaustion.
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Covid-19 pandemic: Roger Federer, wife Mirka pledge 1 million Swiss Francs for virus relief
Tennis | Mar 25, 2020, 06:58 PM ISTThe announcement was the first post on his Twitter and Instagram accounts in more than three weeks.
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Pakistan coronavirus positive cases reach 1000; death toll at 7
World | Mar 25, 2020, 12:12 PM ISTThe total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Pakistan rose to 1000, the Islamabad administration said on Monday.
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ICC Board video conference on Friday, members to discuss contingency plans in wake of COVID-19
Cricket | Mar 24, 2020, 11:09 PM ISTThe high-profile ICC T20 World Cup scheduled in Australia from mid-October along with the bilateral Test series as a part of World Test Championship schedule could be in for a rejig in case the lockdown continues for another two months.
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Virat Kohli leads way as cricket community hails Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 21-day lockdown move
Other Sports | Mar 24, 2020, 10:33 PM ISTThe PM announced on Tuesday that a nationwide three-week lockdown starting from Tuesday midnight will be adhered to by all states and union territories.
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Every athlete will be at peace now: Saina Nehwal hails decision to postpone Tokyo Olympics
Other Sports | Mar 24, 2020, 07:43 PM ISTThe International Olympic Committee made the decision after having a word with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and local organisers on Tuesday, albeit they insisted that the Games will still be called the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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Tokyo Olympics 2020 postponed by a year due to coronavirus pandemic
Other Sports | Mar 24, 2020, 07:01 PM ISTThe 2020 Olympics was scheduled to begin from July 24 onwards
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Coronavirus pandemic: Sourav Ganguly worried about uncle in London amid 21-day UK lockdown
Cricket | Mar 24, 2020, 06:07 PM ISTIn a public address to the nation last evening, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a 21-day lockdown period in UK.
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Why COVID-19 is more severe in older people than young decoded
World | Mar 24, 2020, 12:27 PM ISTScientists in the US have found a possible explanation for the severe lung complications seen in some people diagnosed with COVID-19, pointing out the role of medications recommended for patients with heart attacks, high blood pressure, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
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UN Chief Guterres calls for 'global ceasefire' to unite against coronavirus
World | Mar 24, 2020, 07:33 AM ISTAmid the rising cases and death tolls of Coronavirus, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday has made an emotional plea to put all "armed conflicts on lockdown and focus together on the true fight of our lives" against coronavirus.
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Good Samaritans: Pathan brothers do their bit by donating masks
Cricket | Mar 23, 2020, 08:52 PM ISTAccording to the Union health ministry, the number of COVID-19 cases in India have crossed 430.
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LaLiga suspended indefinitely due to coronavirus outbreak
Football | Mar 23, 2020, 07:40 PM ISTAccording to data released on Monday, more than 2,000 people have died in Spain due to COVID-19.
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Coronavirus pandemic: Former SRH cricketer's father stranded in Iran
Cricket | Mar 23, 2020, 05:58 PM ISTAs of Sunday, Iran has incurred more than 20000 coronavirus cases with 1556 deaths. The country is presently in a lockdown.
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Coronavirus pandemic: Play it safe, play for the world, urges BCCI
Cricket | Mar 23, 2020, 04:31 PM ISTLockdown in various parts of the country has been put in place from Monday morning to tackle the coronavirus menace.
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First COVID-19 patient in Lucknow discharged healthy
India | Mar 22, 2020, 09:45 AM ISTKGMU Vice Chancellor Prof M L Bhatt said that the woman was admitted on March 8 and was the first case of COVID-19 reported in the city.
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France reports over 1,800 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours
World | Mar 22, 2020, 08:43 AM ISTIn a sudden coronavirus case surge, France has reported 1,847 new cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours. With this, the total count of cases rose to 14,459, the French Health Ministry said on Saturday.
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'Janta curfew': Metro, bus services in UP to remain closed on Mar 22
News | Mar 21, 2020, 04:09 PM ISTAhead of 'Janta curfew' called by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced that all metro rail, state and city bus services in the state will be closed on March 22.