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  Time to rise above politics and work to fight against COVID pandemic: Ashok Gehlot

  India | May 02, 2021 18:03 IST

  The second wave of coronavirus pandemic has put huge pressure on the country's public health system, with several states reeling under a shortage of oxygen, beds, medicines and equipment.

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  Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain's father succumbs to COVID, CM Kejriwal tweets

  India | May 02, 2021 16:12 IST

  "Our health minister Satyendar Jain lost his father today to COVID,” he said, terming it "very very sad".

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  Had asked states, UTs in March to ensure COVID-appropriate behaviour in all gatherings: Centre to HC

  India | May 01, 2021 14:13 IST

  The Centre has told the Delhi High Court that it had in March this year asked all state governments and union territories (UTs) to ensure compliance with COVID-19-appropriate behavior in all gatherings.

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  Delhi HC hears plea for CBI probe into politicians procuring and distributing Remdesivir

  India | May 01, 2021 13:04 IST

  PIL demanding FIR and CBI probe against politicians for procuring and distributing Remdesivir was heard in Delhi HC today

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  Ship in 2021 with 130 cr on board sinking: Chidambaram

  India | May 01, 2021 10:50 IST

  P Chidambaram has taken a dig at the Union Government for not managing the COVID 19 crisis in the country efficiently.

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  Ireland to add India to mandatory quarantine list starting from May 4

  World | May 01, 2021 10:18 IST

  Five countries including India have been added to Ireland's mandatory quarantine list, according to a statement released by the Irish government.

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  Prioritize journalists for vaccination, ensure their safety: Editors Guild

  India | May 01, 2021 7:58 IST

  The Editor's Guild of India suggested that journalists should be given priority in vaccination and also urged media organizations to ensure their safety in these unprecedented times.

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  Delhi's Greater Kailash Police Station provides medical oxygen to needy

  India | May 01, 2021 7:08 IST

  The police station in New Delhi's Greater Kailash has arranged two big oxygen cylinders that are directed to help out relatives of coronavirus patients.

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  Delhi reports 375 COVID deaths, 27,047 new cases in 24 hours

  India | April 30, 2021 23:49 IST

  As many as 375 fatalities have been recorded in the last 24 hours, according to the latest bulletin issued by Delhi health dept.

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  Government to import 4.5 lakh vials of antiviral drug Remdesivir amid spike in COVID-19 cases

  Business | April 30, 2021 14:13 IST

  The government has placed orders for import of 4.5 lakh vials of antiviral drug Remdesivir with the first consignment of 75,000 vials

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  Delhi reports 395 COVID deaths, 24,235 new cases in 24 hours

  India | April 29, 2021 22:54 IST

  As many as 395 fatalities have been recorded in the last 24 hours, according to the latest bulletin issued by Delhi health dept.

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  Indian Railways ferries 510 tonnes of O2 in 10 days, Haryana to receive its first 'Oxygen Express'

  Good News | April 28, 2021 17:13 IST

  Since Apr 19, the railways' Oxygen Express trains have delivered a cumulative 510 tonnes of oxygen to UP, Maharashtra, Delhi and M

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  COVID-19: Delhi govt allows hospitals to engage retired nursing, para-medical staff

  Good News | April 27, 2021 23:51 IST

  All district magistrates are requested to make necessary arrangements of rooms (accommodation for doctors, nurses, paramedics and support staff), as assessed to be required, available at a negotiated tariff to the staff of the concerned COVID dedicated facilities in their district.

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  Under-trial prisoner of Tihar Jail dies of COVID-19

  India | April 27, 2021 23:30 IST

  Mohd Anish, tested positive for COVID on Monday and was admitted to a jail hospital with mild symptoms.

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  Delhi records 22,933 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, 381 deaths

  India | April 27, 2021 23:18 IST

  Delhi recorded as many as 24,149 fresh coronavirus cases on Tuesday. With this, the tally of COVID-19 cases in the national capital has reached over 10.72 lakh, while the death toll mounted to 17,862. 

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  COVID: Jairam Ramesh urges parliamentary standing committees be allowed to meet virtually

  India | April 27, 2021 22:04 IST

  Ramesh, has been calling for allowing the holding of Committee meetings virtually in view of coronavirus pandemic.

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  10 states account for 69.1 pc of new COVID-19 cases: Health Ministry

  India | April 27, 2021 15:08 IST

  Ten states, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, reported 69.1 per cent of the new COVID-19 cases registered in a day, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

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  Dalai Lama contributes to PM-CARES Fund to strengthen India’s fight against COVID-19

  India | April 27, 2021 17:43 IST

  Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Tuesday announced to make a contribution to the PM-CARES Fund to strengthen India’s fight against the “alarming COVID-19 surge”.

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  AIIMS move to discontinue contact tracing of exposed healthcare workers flayed by IMA

  India | April 27, 2021 13:50 IST

  The IMA on Tuesday slammed the decision by the AIIMS here to discontinue contact tracing of exposed health care workers and quarantine of asymptomatic contacts, saying they can spread coronavirus infection to many while providing treatment.  

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  Oxygen crisis: Delhi government responsible for mess, Jaipur Golden Hospital tells High Court

  India | April 26, 2021 14:42 IST

  Jaipur Golden Hospital has blamed the Delhi government for the mess over supply of oxygen amid rising Covid-19 cases.