Coronavirus Pandemic
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World | Sep 17, 2020, 11:04 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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Karnataka Home Minister Bommai tests COVID-19 positive
India | Sep 16, 2020, 03:01 PM ISTKarnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai tested positive for Covid-19 and is in home isolation as he is asymptomatic, an official said on Wednesday. "Bommai tested positive for the virus. As it is asymptomatic, he is under home quarantine in the city," one of his staff told IANS.
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Breaking News: September 16, 2020 | As it happened
World | Sep 16, 2020, 11:06 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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India may release huge volumes of coronavirus vaccine next year, says Bill Gates
India | Sep 15, 2020, 02:40 PM ISTMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates on Tuesday said that India is playing a crucial role in manufacturing the coronavirus vaccine. Gates also said that the world needs cooperation from India on manufacturing the COVID-19 vaccine.
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COVID-19 will likely become seasonal, but not yet, say scientists
Science | Sep 15, 2020, 11:47 AM ISTOnce herd immunity is attained, the novel coronavirus may follow suit and become a seasonal virus in countries with temperate climates, but until that time, COVID-19 will continue to spread across the seasons, a new study says.
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COVID-19 forces people to hold condolence meetings online
India | Sep 15, 2020, 10:01 AM ISTAs the COVID-19 pandemic upends normal life, it has also changed the way people express grief over the death of their near and dear ones with many taking the virtual route to pay condolences from safe confines of their homes.
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India records 83,809 COVID-19 cases and 1,054 deaths in a single-day; tally crosses 49-lakh mark
India | Sep 15, 2020, 09:29 AM ISTIndia on Tuesday registered a record 83,809 coronavirus cases in 24 hours taking the total number of infections to over 49 lakh, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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Delhi COVID-19 tests highest per million in world: CM Kejriwal
India | Sep 15, 2020, 12:19 PM ISTDelhi is conducting the highest number of COVID-19 tests in the whole world, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said during the one-day session of the Assembly on Monday.
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Breaking News: September 15, 2020 | As it happened
World | Sep 15, 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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#Postpone_Karo_UPSC: Aspirants storm twitter, demand postponement of exam amid COVID-19 pandemic
Education | Sep 13, 2020, 01:35 PM ISTLakhs of aspirants of UPSC 2020 prelims have stormed Twitter with #Postpone_Karo_UPSC and are continuously urging the authorities to postpone the exams in light of the coronavirus pandemic. According to these aspirants, they are scared about contracting COVID-19 infection after appearing for UPSC Prelims 2020 that is scheduled on October 4.
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India records 94,372 cases, 1,114 deaths in a single-day; tally crosses 47 lakh-mark
India | Sep 14, 2020, 08:34 AM ISTIndia on Sunday registered a record 94,372 coronavirus cases in 24 hours taking the total number of infections to over 47 lakh, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The country also recorded the highest deaths in a day with 1,114 in the last 24 hours, the cumulative toll reached 78,586.
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Four more die of COVID-19 in UP's Muzaffarnagar, toll climbs to 43
India | Sep 13, 2020, 09:23 AM ISTFour more people died of COVID-19 in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar, raising the toll in the district to 43, officials said on Sunday.
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Breaking News: September 13, 2020 | As it happened
World | Sep 13, 2020, 11:17 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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Students at Varanasi’s Sunbeam College for Women demand fee relaxation
Education | Sep 12, 2020, 02:43 PM ISTThe students at Sunbeam College for Women in Varanasi are demanding fee relaxation in light of the coronavirus pandemic. According to the students, the college which is affiliated to MGK Vidyapith had issued a fee submission circular via WhatsApp on September 7.
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3 policemen suspended after 2 prisoners escape from COVID hospital in UP
India | Sep 12, 2020, 02:10 PM ISTThree constables, from whose custody two prisoners escaped from a COVID-19 hospital here, have been suspended, police said on Saturday. Undertrials Rajju Yadav and Brijlal, who are accused in a rape case, were admitted to the hospital in Koh on September 7.
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COVID-19 recoveries surge to 36,24,196 in India; 60 per cent concentrated in 5 states
India | Sep 12, 2020, 02:11 PM ISTWith a record 81,533 people recuperating from COVID-19 in a day, India's total recoveries on Saturday surged to 36,24,196 of which 60 per cent of the cases are from five states, including Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
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India records biggest one-day spike of 97,570 COVID cases, 1,201 deaths; tally crosses 46 lakh-mark
India | Sep 12, 2020, 09:39 AM ISTIndia on Saturday registered a record 97,570 coronavirus cases in 24 hours taking the total number of infections to over 46 lakh, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The country also recorded the highest deaths in a day with 1,201 in the last 24 hours, the cumulative toll reached 77,472.
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With reopening of Airport Express Line, Delhi Metro becomes fully operational from today
India | Sep 12, 2020, 07:53 AM ISTThe Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) resumed its services on the Airport Express line on Saturday after a halt of more 170 days due to the coronavirus pandemic. From Saturday, September 12, all trains on all lines of Delhi Metro will resume the pre-COVID timing of the operation from 6 am to 11 pm.
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Breaking News: September 12, 2020 | As it happened
World | Sep 12, 2020, 11:07 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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Delhi Metro new guidelines on resuming services on all lines, pre-COVID time-table: Key takeaways
India | Sep 11, 2020, 04:53 PM ISTThe Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has issued new guidelines with respect to the resumption of normal services on all lines. In a tweet, the DMRC informed that from the coming Sunday (September 13), Metro operations will start at 6 AM on all sections.