Coronavirus Pandemic
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India records single-day spike of 83,347 COVID-19 cases; tally crosses 56-lakh mark
India | Sep 23, 2020, 09:23 AM ISTIndia on Wednesday recorded as many as 83,347 new coronavirus cases and 1,085 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to Union health ministry data. India's Covid-19 tally crossed 56 lakh-mark with Maharashtra recording the highest number of cases.
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US death toll from coronavirus hits 200,000; total case tally crosses 70-lakh mark
World | Sep 23, 2020, 07:37 AM ISTThe U.S. death toll from the coronavirus topped 200,000 Tuesday, by far the highest in the world, hitting the once-unimaginable threshold six weeks before an election that is certain to be a referendum in part on President Donald Trump’s handling of the crisis.
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Breaking News: September 23, 2020 | As it happened
World | Sep 23, 2020, 11:33 PM ISTGet all the latest news on coronavirus cases, news on the vaccine, monsoon rains, business, politics, science, education and much more in India and worldwide.
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Agra doctors flag concerns over critical COVID-19 patients as cases surge
India | Sep 22, 2020, 01:52 PM ISTDoctors in Agra feel that a holistic approach is required for additional care to critical patients with the coronavirus disease, particularly those in vulnerable section, as government medical infrastructure is under strain owing to unprecedented rise in Covid-19 cases in the city.
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India's coronavirus cases rise by 75,083, tally crosses 55 lakh
India | Sep 22, 2020, 10:43 AM ISTTotal of 75,083 new coronavirus cases were recorded in India in the last 24 hours taking the total number of infections to over 55 lakh, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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Trump panicked in the face of COVID-19, says Biden
World | Sep 22, 2020, 08:57 AM ISTUS Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has slammed President Donald Trump over his handling of the coronavirus which has so far claimed over 200,000 lives with nearly 700,000 confirmed cases in the country
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30 per cent salary cut for ministers, MLAs: Gujarat Assembly passes bill
India | Sep 22, 2020, 07:54 AM ISTThe Gujarat assembly on Monday passed a bill to slash the salaries by 30 per cent of its legislators, including the speaker, Deputy speaker, and ministers due to the current crisis of coronavirus outbreak.
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Farm bills: MSP system to continue, PM Modi assures farmers
News | Sep 21, 2020, 04:04 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stone of nine highway projects in Bihar. The foundation stone laying ceremony took place via video conferencing on September 21.
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Rajasthan imposes Section 144 of CrPC in 11 districts amid rising COVID-19 cases
India | Sep 20, 2020, 09:59 AM ISTConcerned over the rising number of coronavirus cases, the Rajasthan government on Saturday decided to impose Section 144 of the CrPC in 11 districts of the state.
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India records single-day spike of 92,605 COVID-19 cases; tally crosses 54-lakh mark
India | Sep 20, 2020, 09:50 AM ISTIndia on Sunday recorded as many as 92,605 new coronavirus cases and 1,133 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to Union health ministry data. India's Covid-19 tally crossed 54 lakh-mark with Maharashtra recording the highest number of cases.
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Breaking News: September 20, 2020 | As it happened
World | Sep 20, 2020, 11:05 PM ISTGet all the latest news on coronavirus cases, news on the vaccine, monsoon rains, business, politics, science, education and much more in India and worldwide.
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Downward trend in Delhi's COVID-19 positivity rate in last few days: Jain
India | Sep 19, 2020, 01:51 PM ISTDelhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Saturday said there has been a downward trend in COVID-19 positivity rate in the national capital and it will lead to good results by next week.
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India's Single-day recovery more than fresh COVID-19 cases as record 95,880 recuperate
India | Sep 19, 2020, 11:41 AM ISTAmid the rising number of coronavirus cases, India's single-day recovery outstripped the number of new infections as nearly 96,000 people recuperated from the novel coronavirus. The total number of cases went past 53 lakh, according to the Union Health Ministry data on Saturday.
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India records single-day spike of 93,337 COVID-19 cases; tally crosses 53-lakh mark
India | Sep 19, 2020, 09:28 AM ISTIndia on Saturday recorded as many as 93,337 new coronavirus cases and 1,247 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to Union health ministry data. India's Covid-19 tally crossed 53 lakh-mark with Maharashtra recording the highest number of cases.
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Breaking News: September 19, 2020 | As it happened
World | Sep 19, 2020, 11:13 PM ISTGet all the latest news on coronavirus cases, news on the vaccine, monsoon rains, business, politics, science, education and much more in India and worldwide.
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Kerala government issues revised instruction for workers visiting the state. Deets inside
India | Sep 18, 2020, 10:59 AM ISTThe Kerala Government on Friday issued revised instruction for quarantine norms in light of the coronavirus pandemic. These revised guidelines will be applicable to guest workers, specialised workers visiting Kerala from other states.
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India records 96,424 COVID-19 cases and 1,174 deaths in a single-day; tally crosses 52-lakh mark
India | Sep 18, 2020, 09:36 AM ISTIndia on Friday registered a record 96,424 coronavirus cases in 24 hours taking the total number of infections to over 52 lakh, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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Breaking News: September 18, 2020 | As it happened
World | Sep 18, 2020, 11:19 PM ISTGet all the latest news on coronavirus cases, news on the vaccine, monsoon rains, business, politics, science, education and much more in India and worldwide.
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Nations need to come together to provide vital treatment to suppress COVID-19 transmission: UN chief
World | Sep 17, 2020, 02:53 PM ISTDescribing the coronavirus as the number one "global security threat" facing the world today, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that nations need to come together to provide vital treatment to suppress transmission and save lives over the next year.
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India records 97,894 COVID-19 cases and 1,132 deaths in a single-day; tally crosses 51-lakh mark
India | Sep 17, 2020, 09:26 AM ISTIndia on Thursday registered a record 97,894 coronavirus cases in 24 hours taking the total number of infections to over 51 lakh, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.