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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

865 COVID-19 Patients Dead In US, Highest In One Day: Report

The coronavirus pandemic killed a record 865 people in the United States in the 24 hours until Tuesday evening, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

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Meghan's Homecoming To Los Angeles, Prince Harry Plunges Into Unknown

Every starry-eyed ingenue arriving in Los Angeles faces the same question: how to catch that big break in Hollywood? For Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, it's far more complicated.

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Risking Coronavirus Amid Lockdown, Kolkata Rushes To Sweet Shops

In Kolkata, dozens of sweet shops opened at noon today after the West Bengal government gave permission to them to operate from 12pm to 4 pm with minimum staff. At least on Day 1, the second part of...

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Assam's First COVID-19 Patient Visited Delhi's Nizamuddin, Avoided Tests

Assam is in a state of high alert after the first coronavirus positive case in the state emerged on Tuesday. A 52-year-old cleric, who runs a madrassa in Karimganj district, 300 kilometres from...

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Donations To PM-CARES Fund For Coronavirus Made Tax-Free By Special Order

The ordinance amends a provision in the Income Tax Act to allow 100 per cent deduction on donations to the PM-CARES Fund.

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Centre Issues Orders Banning Sales Of BS4 Vehicles From April 1

Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways has issued orders to all state Governments banning sales of all BS4 vehicles starting April 1, 2020

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From Money Heist to Modern Family, TV Shows to Watch in April

Money Heist season 4, Modern Family season 11 finale, Four More Shots Please! season 2, Fauda season 3, Panchayat TVF, Defending Jacob, Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels,...

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Indian-Origin Virologist In South Africa Dies Of Coronavirus Infection

Virologist Gita Ramjee has become the first Indian-origin South African to have died after contracting the novel coronavirus that has killed five in the country. Ms Ramjee, a vaccine scientist and an...

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"Excuse To Vilify Muslims": Omar Abdullah On COVID-19 Cases At Delhi Event

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Tuesday claimed the detection of coronavirus in scores of people who attended a weeks-long event organised by Tabligh-e-Jamaat at a famous Delhi mosque has...

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After Telangana, Andhra Pradesh Defers Salaries Of Government Employees

The Andhra Pradesh government late on Tuesday night announced deferment of salaries to its employees, including the Chief Minister, Cabinet Minister and IAS officers.

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Marriage In The Time Of COVID-19: Sanitisers, Masks At Indore Function

The complete nationwide lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week over coronavirus couldn't have come at a worse time for Indore's Akshay Jain.

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COVID-19 Deaths In US Cross 4,000, More Than Double In 3 Days: Report

The total US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic topped 4,000 early Wednesday, more than double the number from three days earlier, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

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Coronavirus Lockdown May Hurt Government's Plan to Sell Record Bonds

The government on Tuesday said it will sell Rs 4.88 lakh crore ($64.5 billion) of bonds in the six months to September. While the number is less than what the market expected, the auctions may get...

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Donations To PM-CARES Fund For Coronavirus Made Tax-Free By Special Order

The ordinance amends a provision in the Income Tax Act to allow 100 per cent deduction on donations to the PM-CARES Fund.

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After Telangana, Andhra Pradesh Defers Salaries Of Government Employees

The Andhra Pradesh government late on Tuesday night announced deferment of salaries to its employees, including the Chief Minister, Cabinet Minister and IAS officers.

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Sensex plunges over 700 points; Nifty drops below 8,400

Equity benchmark sensex slumped over 700 points in early trade on Wednesday tracking losses in index heavyweights Reliance Industries, Kotak Bank, HDFC Bank and Infosys amid weak cues from global markets.

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Missing two instalments may add 10 months to loan

Hit by the lockdown and faced with uncertainty, many people are looking to avail of the repayment relief that banks are offering. Although banks are yet to announce the details of the relief package and how it will work out, we do know that this is only a grace period and they are likely to charge interest for the unpaid amount.

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Interest Rates Cut For PPF, 7 Other Small Savings Schemes

Currently, the Ministry of Finance offers nine types of small saving schemes, including Public Provident Fund (PPF), Kisan Vikas Patra and Sukanya Samriddhi.

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No Extension For Central Government Employees To Retire On March 31

The central Government employees who are attaining the age of superannuation on March 31, 2020 shall retire from Central Government service on March 31, 2020, the Ministry of Personnel said in a...

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Meghan's Homecoming To Los Angeles, Prince Harrry Plunges Into Unknown

Every starry-eyed ingenue arriving in Los Angeles faces the same question: how to catch that big break in Hollywood? For Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, it's far more complicated.

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Nearly 100 Delhi Mosque-Linked Coronavirus Cases, All 2,100 Evacuated

All 2,100 people have been evacuated from a building in south Delhi's Nizamuddin after nearly a 100 people tested positive for COVID-19. Hundreds of people had been staying at "Markaz Nizamuddin",...

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865 COVID-19 Patients Dead in 24 Hours In US, Highest In One Day: Report

The coronavirus pandemic killed a record 865 people in the United States in the 24 hours until Tuesday evening, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

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Indian-Origin Virologist In South Africa Dies Of Coronavirus Infection

World-renowned virologist Gita Ramjee has become the first Indian-origin South African to have died after contracting the novel coronavirus that has killed five people in the country.

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Monday, March 30, 2020

Indians Will Have To Wait Decades For Green Card Amid Backlog: Report

Employment-based backlog for legal permanent US residency is expected to double by 2030 and Indians will have to wait for decades for the coveted Green Card, according to a latest Congressional...

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Paying My Employees Despite Lockdown: Vijay Mallya Seeks Centre's Help

Fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya today said all his companies had ceased operations and sought help from the Indian government in sending employees of his company home.

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Indians Will Have To Wait Decades For Green Card Amid Backlog: Report

Employment-based backlog for legal permanent US residency is expected to double by 2030 and Indians will have to wait for decades for the coveted Green Card, according to a latest Congressional...

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Paying My Employees Despite Lockdown: Vijay Mallya Seeks Centre's Help

Fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya today said all his companies had ceased operations and sought help from the Indian government in sending employees of his company home.

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"Send Selfies Every Hour," Those Under Home Quarantine In Karnataka Told

Those under home quarantine in Karnataka, the southern state which has recorded more than 80 coronavirus cases and three deaths so far, have been asked to send their selfies every hour to the state...

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"Most H-1B Workers From India...": Visa Holders' Petition Fearing Layoffs

Fearing massive layoffs in America due to the coronavirus crisis that is hitting businesses around the globe, foreign technology professionals on H-1B visas, the most sought after among Indians,...

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Doctor Dies Allegedly After Taking Anti-Malarial Drug As Virus Prevention

A doctor at a private hospital in Assam's Guwahati died of a heart-attack on Saturday, after he allegedly consumed anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, which is being used for the treatment of...

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H-1B workers seek 180-day stay in US post-unemployment period instead of 60

Fearing massive layoffs in America due to the coronavirus crisis that is hitting businesses around the globe, foreign technology professionals on H-1B visas, the most sought after among Indians, demand the Trump administration extend their permissible post-job loss limit to stay in the US from the existing 60 to 180 days.

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"Most H-1B Workers From India...": Visa Holders' Petition Fearing Layoffs

Fearing massive layoffs in America due to the coronavirus crisis that is hitting businesses around the globe, foreign technology professionals on H-1B visas, the most sought after among Indians,...

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Doctor Dies Allegedly After Taking Anti-Malarial Drug As Virus Prevention

A doctor at a private hospital in Assam's Guwahati died of a heart-attack on Saturday, after he allegedly consumed anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, which is being used for the treatment of...

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COVID-19: Maharashtra Announces 8% Cut In Electricity Tariff For 5 Years

The Maharashtra government on Monday announced an average of 8 per cent electricity tariff cut for the next five years to help businesses and people tide over the COVID-19 crisis.

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UK Mission In India Gets Ready To Evacuate Britons Stuck Amid Lockdown

The United Kingdom mission in New Delhi on Tuesday asked its nationals stranded in India amid coronavirus lockdown to send their details as London announced worldwide flight package to evacuate...

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Virus May Cut China's Growth Rate By Half: World Bank

The coronavirus pandemic's economic fallout could cause China's growth to come to a standstill while driving 11 million more people in East Asia into poverty, the World Bank warned Monday.

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"While You May Not See Us Here...": Prince Harry, Meghan End Royal Roles

Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan posted their last message as working members of Britain's royal family on Monday before officially embarking on new careers without their "Royal Highness"...

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Extend work from home option to all, restrict work hours: IT employees union

The Union of IT and ITES Employees (UNITE) on Monday demanded that the central government enforce all companies, ranging from MNCs to MSME, to extend work from home option to all employees and make it voluntary in the wake of Covid-19.

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Banks yet to act on EMI relief, spark confusion

With just two days left for the next EMI cycle to begin, most big lenders are unprepared to follow the Reserve Bank of India’s blanket order allowing borrowers to hold back from paying instalments for the month. Top lenders such as State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank and Axis Bank have not activated any channel for customers to exercise an option.

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Virus May Cut China's Growth Rate By Half: World Bank

The coronavirus pandemic's economic fallout could cause China's growth to come to a standstill while driving 11 million more people in East Asia into poverty, the World Bank warned Monday.

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"While You May Not See Us Here...": Prince Harry, Meghan End Royal Roles

Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan posted their last message as working members of Britain's royal family on Monday before officially embarking on new careers without their "Royal Highness"...

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Man Tries To Teach Dog How To Drive Car, Arrested After High-Speed Chase

A resident of the western US state of Washington was arrested following a high-speed chase that left officers dumbfounded after they found the man's pit bull behind the wheel.

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Delhi Lt Governor Orders Action Against Officials For Violating Lockdown

Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal today gave directions for strict action against district magistrates (DM) and deputy commissioners of police (DCP) for any violation of the ongoing 21-day lockdown in...

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Over Rs 600 Crore Deposited In Bank Accounts Of 27.15 Lakh UP Workers

In a big relief to workers under the rural employment scheme (MNREGA) in Uttar Pradesh during the nation-wide lockdown, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday that Rs 611 crore has been...

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Privacy Rights May Become Next Victim Of Killer COVID-19 Pandemic

Digital surveillance and smartphone technology may prove helpful in containing the coronavirus pandemic - but some activists fear this could mean lasting harm to privacy and digital rights.

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Man Tries To Teach Dog How To Drive Car, Arrested After High-Speed Chase

A resident of the western US state of Washington was arrested following a high-speed chase that left officers dumbfounded after they found the man's pit bull behind the wheel.

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Sunday, March 29, 2020

Manchester City Offer Etihad Stadium To NHS For Fight Against Coronavirus

Manchester City has offered the use of their Etihad Stadium to the National Health Service (NHS) to train doctors and nurses during the coronavirus crisis in England.

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Rumours, Reports That 21-Day Lockdown Will Be Extended Baseless: Centre

"Rumours and media reports" claiming that the 21-day lockdown to check the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19 would be extended are "baseless", the government asserted on Monday.

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At Telangana Coronavirus Victim's Funeral, No Family, Just Health Workers

A 74-year-old man in Telangana was the first person in the state to die of coronavirus on Saturday. His samples, which were taken after his death three days ago, tested positive for the highly...

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PM Modi Shares What Is Helping Him Through Coronavirus Lockdown

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today posted animated yoga videos in response to a question on his Sunday radio show about how he was keeping himself active during the three-week lockdown to fight...

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2020 Detroit Auto Show Cancelled; Venue To Be Used For COVID-19 Hospital

Organizers canceled the Detroit auto show on Saturday citing the coronavirus pandemic, with the Federal Emergency Management Agency set to tap the convention center venue into a temporary field...

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Sensex Opens Over 550 Points Lower

Analysts expect volatility to persist in the markets in the near term as investors assess the impact of the coronavirus-induced lockdown on the economy.

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"Make Your Stories Viral": PM To Recovered COVID-19 Patients On Radio

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first "Mann Ki Baat" radio address to the nation today after the coronavirus lockdown, apologized to the nation for the "hardships" caused by his decision,...

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Social media usage jumps 87% as people log over 4 hrs online daily

The first week of lockdown saw Indians spend more than 280 minutes a day on social media, a spike of 87% over the previous week, as people remained indoors. Streaming platforms and televisions also saw a rise in viewership, while outof-home (OOH) media and radio were neglected, according to a survey.

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Over 40 diesel cars, SUVs to go off road in April

Come April and diesel versions of over 40 cars and SUVs will be phased out from the market as companies shift their focus completely to petrol models and cleaner CNG and electric versions, with the onset of the BS6 emission norms era. The move comes at a time when dealerships are stretched due to closures related to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Covid-19: DGCA suspends breath analyser tests

DGCA on Sunday said it was suspending breathalyser tests, which is done to detect alcohol, for all aviation personnel, hours after an Air India union had requested it to do so citing that these tests could spread coronavirus. The decision comes after SpiceJet said one of its pilots had tested positive for the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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E-tail to take $1 billion hit in lockdown

The 21-day lockdown will lead to a loss of at least $1 billion in gross sales as India’s largest online retail platforms like Amazon and Flipkart stop selling non-essentials till at least the middle of next month, based on current government directives. While online grocery is seeing a spike in orders, it constitutes only about 10% of overall sales for e-tailers.

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Companies advance payday to ease virus woes

In a move that will calm the frayed nerves of employees, several organisations have disbursed March salaries early. Given the state of the economy, and now the Covid-19 impact, job losses and salary cuts are some concerns that would naturally make employees anxious. An advance payment is expected to help for now.

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Country Music Star Joe Diffie Dies Of Coronavirus

Joe Diffie, a Grammy award-winning country music singer who had several chart-topping hits in the 1990s, has died of coronavirus. He was 61.

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China Defends Against Incoming Second Wave Of Coronavirus

A growing number of imported coronavirus cases in China risked fanning a second wave of infections when domestic transmissions had "basically been stopped", a senior health official said on Sunday,...

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West Bengal Government Starts Selling Fish Online Amid Lockdown

People living in Kolkata will now be able to order raw fish online as the West Bengal government launched an app to tackle rising prices amid the nationwide lockdown imposed in the wake of the...

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Pregnant Woman Turned Back By Delhi Cops As Migrants Struggle To Get Home

A 20-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba district - who is a migrant worker living in Delhi and is nine months pregnant - was forced to return home by the police despite walking five kilometres...

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US reaches H-1B cap of 65,000 for 2021

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said it has reached the congressionally-mandated 65,000 H-1B cap for the fiscal year 2021 as it received enough requests from corporations and businesses.

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China Defends Against Incoming Second Wave Of Coronavirus

A growing number of imported coronavirus cases in China risked fanning a second wave of infections when domestic transmissions had "basically been stopped", a senior health official said on Sunday,...

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Country Music Star Joe Diffie Dies Of Coronavirus

Joe Diffie, a Grammy award-winning country music singer who had several chart-topping hits in the 1990s, has died of coronavirus. He was 61.

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Grammy-Winning Singer John Prine In "Critical" Condition With Coronavirus

Grammy-winning American singer John Prine has been hospitalized for coronavirus and is in "critical" condition, his family said Sunday.

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PM Daily Interacting With Over 200 People To Get Updates On Coronavirus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with over 200 people on a daily basis to get a first-hand feedback on India's fight against the coronavirus, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said on Sunday.

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Heatwave Conditions May Disrupt Coronavirus Fight: Odisha Officials

With the MeT department forecasting heatwave conditions in Odisha in the next few days, the state disaster management authority on Sunday warned that the situation may compound the challenges in...

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Pakistan's Squash Legend Azam Khan Dies Of COVID-19 In London

Azam Khan, widely regarded as one the best squash players in the world, won the British Open title successively between 1959 and 1961.

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Saturday, March 28, 2020

PM Modi on "Mann Ki Baat": "Lockdown is for you to protect yourself, your family, you've to show this patience for many more days"

PM Modi on "Mann Ki Baat": "Lockdown is for you to protect yourself, your family, you've to show this patience for many more days"

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After Telangana Chaos, Andhra, Karnataka Have Quarantine Deal For Migrants

A joint quarantine operation was carried out by the Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka governments today to help 1,334 migrants from various districts of Andhra amid the 21-day nationwide lockdown against...

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"Apologise For Hard Decisions, Caused Inconvenience": PM On Lockdown

PM Mod on Mann Ki Baati: "I apologise to the nation for taking hard decisions that have caused inconvenience to the common man"

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She Gave India's First COVID-19 Testing Kit A Day Before Giving Birth

Industrialist Anand Mahindra and actor Soni Razdan are among the thousands who are applauding the efforts of Minal Dakhave Bhosale - the virologist behind India's first coronavirus testing kit.

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Watch Live: PM Modi Addresses Nation On "Mann Ki Baat" Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

Live coverage brings you latest updates on the story. Follow the news as it develops real time.

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Coronavirus Pandemic: Mahindra To Manufacture Face Shield From March 30

The company will kick start production at its Kandivali facility from March 30, 2020 and will manufacture 500 units to begin with and then look to ramp up production.

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28-Day Paid Leave For Noida COVID-19 Patients, Daily Wage For Workers

Any worker or employee infected with coronavirus and in isolation for treatment will get 28 days of paid leave from their employer across Noida and Greater Noida, the Gautam Buddh Nagar district...

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She Gave India's First COVID-19 Testing Kit A Day Before Giving Birth

Industrialist Anand Mahindra and actor Soni Razdan are among the thousands who are applauding the efforts of Minal Dakhave Bhosale - the virologist behind India's first coronavirus testing kit.

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Clashes In China As People Try To Leave Coronavirus-Hit Hubei Province

In a rare display of public anger in China, dozens of people in central Hubei province, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak till recently, attacked official vehicles after they were stopped from...

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Case Against Noida Firm After Workers Suspected Of Spreading COVID-19

An FIR was registered against a private company whose staffers, including a foreigner who visited the firm recently, are suspected to have infected 13 people with coronavirus in Noida and Greater...

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Indian Students Stranded In UK Urge PM Modi To Rescue Them

Hundreds of Indian students stranded in the UK have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to organise a rescue flight amid the ongoing travel ban enforced by India to control the spread of the...

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14-Day Mandatory Quarantine For Lakhs Of Migrants Returning To UP, Bihar

A 14-day quarantine in state-run camps is mandatory for lakhs of migrant labourers who are returning to their hometowns in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in special buses amid a nationwide lockdown over...

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14-Day Mandatory Quarantine For Lakhs Of Migrants Returning To UP, Bihar

A 14-day quarantine in state-run camps is mandatory for lakhs of migrant labourers who are returning to their hometowns in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in special buses amid a nationwide lockdown over...

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"Stay Home, Save Lives": Boris Johnson, In Isolation, Writes To Britons

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is self-isolating at 10 Downing Street after testing positive for coronavirus, will write to every UK household to urge people to stay at home.

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Delivery Agent Who Walked 200 km From Delhi Amid Lockdown Dies On Highway

A 38-year-old man, who had walked over 200 km from Delhi to reach his home in Madhya Pradesh after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown to spread of coronavirus, died on the way.

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India Reports 194 COVID-19 Cases In A Day, Total Rises To 918

The number of coronavirus cases soared to 918 on Saturday including 19 deaths, according to the Union Health Ministry.

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Delivery Agent Who Walked 200 km From Delhi Amid Lockdown Dies On Highway

A 38-year-old man, who had walked over 200 km from Delhi to reach his home in Madhya Pradesh after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown to spread of coronavirus, died on the way.

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"Quarantine Won't Be Necessary" In New York, Says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump decided late Saturday against imposing a broad lockdown on New York and its neighbors after a strong pushback from local political leaders and warnings of the panic it could...

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Case Against Noida Firm After Workers Suspected Of Spreading COVID-19

An FIR was registered against a private company whose staffers, including a foreigner who visited the firm recently, are suspected to have infected 13 people with coronavirus in Noida and Greater...

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In Rare Case, Baby In US Dies From COVID-19

A US infant has died from the COVID-19 illness, officials in the state of Illinois said on Saturday, marking an extremely rare case of juvenile death in the global pandemic.

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In Rare Case, Baby In US Dies From COVID-19

A US infant has died from the COVID-19 illness, officials in the state of Illinois said on Saturday, marking an extremely rare case of juvenile death in the global pandemic.

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"Nothing Big Or Little": PM To Man Who Donated Rs 501 To COVID-19 Fund

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the launch of a new fund to combat the coronavirus crisis and similar situations arising in the future, instantly drawing a flood of pledges. When a...

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US Tops World In Coronavirus Cases, Overtaking China And Italy

The United States on Thursday took the grim title of the country with the most coronavirus infections and reported a record surge in unemployment as world leaders vowed $5 trillion to stave off global...

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Friday, March 27, 2020

Amid Lockdown, Ramayan, Mahabharat Return Today; More Iconic Shows Soon

After a huge demand on social media, national broadcaster Doordarshan, popularly called DD, is bringing back the epics of Ramayan and Mahabharat for its audience across the country and abroad.

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Amid Lockdown, Ramayan, Mahabharat Return Today; More Iconic Shows Soon

After a huge demand on social media, national broadcaster Doordarshan, popularly called DD, is bringing back the epics of Ramayan and Mahabharat for its audience across the country and abroad.

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US Lab Unveils Portable 5-Minute Coronavirus Test

A US-based lab has unveiled a portable test that can tell if someone has COVID-19 in as little as five minutes, it said in a statement Friday.

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US Lab Unveils Portable 5-Minute Coronavirus Test

A US-based lab has unveiled a portable test that can tell if someone has COVID-19 in as little as five minutes, it said in a statement Friday.

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Former La Liga Winger Dons White Coat To Take On Coronavirus

Toni Dovale, who now play for a Thai club, is putting his pharmacy degree to use in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain.

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JVC HA-A10T True Wireless Earphones Review

Priced at Rs. 3,999, the JVC HA-A10T is a new affordable pair of true wireless earphones that promises bang for your buck. How do they perform? Find out in our review.

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After Katrina Kaif, It's Priyanka Chopra Giving Us Fitness Motivation

Bollywood celebs like Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Jacqueline Fernandez are all busy doing their bit of workout at home

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Kriti Sanon, Shilpa Shetty, Malaika Arora And More Are Cooking Up A Storm

Bollywood celebrities like Kiara Advani, Yami Gautam and more are keeping themselves busy in the kitchen

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COVID-19: Trump Announces 1 Lakh Ventilators In 100 Days To Help Allies

The United States is ready to supply a large number of ventilators needed by its friends and allies in their fight against the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump said on Friday.

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110 New Cases In 24 Hours, COVID-19 Count Crosses 800-Mark: 10 Points

India saw the highest jump in coronavirus or COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours with 110 patients testing positive for the highly contagious illness in different parts of the country. The total is...

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COVID-19: Trump Announces 1 Lakh Ventilators In 100 Days To Help Allies

The United States is ready to supply a large number of ventilators needed by its friends and allies in their fight against the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump said on Friday.

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110 New Cases In 24 Hours, COVID-19 Count Crosses 800-Mark: 10 Points

India saw the highest jump in coronavirus or COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours with 110 patients testing positive for the highly contagious illness in different parts of the country. The total is...

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Italy Records Almost 1,000 Coronavirus Deaths In One-Day Record

Italy recorded a shocking spike in coronavirus deaths Friday with 969 new victims, the worst daily record for any country since the pandemic began.

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"Struggled To Breathe": Juventus Star Details Coronavirus Nightmare

Paulo Dybala spoke about how he would not be able to move around for more than five minutes as he would not be able to breathe and his muscles would hurt.

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All Odisha Assembly Staff Told To Go On Home Quarantine Over COVID-19

Odisha Assembly Speaker SN Patro on Friday asked all the Vidhan Sabha employees to go on home quarantine after the state's third COVID-19 patient came in contact with one of the staffers.

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"Struggled To Breathe": Juventus Star Details Coronavirus Nightmare

Paulo Dybala spoke about how he would not be able to move around for more than five minutes as he would not be able to breathe and his muscles would hurt.

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State Bank Of India Slashes Lending, Deposit Rates

The lender has also reduced interest rates on retail and bulk deposits by between 20 to 100 basis points across various tenors

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9-Month-Old, 4 Family Members Test Positive For Coronavirus In Bengal

Five members of a family, including three children, tested positive for COVID-19 in West Bengal on Friday, taking the number of such cases in the state to 15, a senior health official said.

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Redmi Note 8 Starts Receiving March Security Update in India: Reports

Xiaomi is reportedly rolling out a new MIUI 11.0.4 update for the Redmi Note 8, which brings the March security patch and increased system stability.

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US Announces $2.9 Million Aid For India To Fight COVID-19

The newly announced assistance is part of a larger American global response package across multiple departments and agencies, including the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The...

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9-Month-Old, 4 Family Members Test Positive For Coronavirus In Bengal

Five members of a family, including three children, tested positive for COVID-19 in West Bengal on Friday, taking the number of such cases in the state to 15, a senior health official said.

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Italy Records Almost 1,000 Coronavirus Deaths In One-Day Record

Italy recorded a shocking spike in coronavirus deaths Friday with 969 new victims, the worst daily record for any country since the pandemic began.

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US Announces $2.9 Million Aid For India To Fight COVID-19

The newly announced assistance is part of a larger American global response package across multiple departments and agencies, including the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The...

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Thursday, March 26, 2020

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Highlights

The announcement came on the third day of a 21-day countrywide lockdown in India to fight the rapid spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

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RBI cuts repo rate to 4.4% from 5.15% after unscheduled Monetary Policy Committee meet amid lockdown

RBI cuts repo rate to 4.4% from 5.15% after unscheduled Monetary Policy Committee meet amid lockdown

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Artist Satish Gujral Dies At 94; "Was Admired For Creativity," Says PM

Padma Vibhushan awardee artistSatish Gujral, known for his versatility across different mediums, died in Delhi last night at the age of 94 after a prolonged illness. He was an architect, painter,...

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By Public Demand, "Ramayan" Will Air On Doordarshan Again

Ramayan will air on DD National twice a day starting Saturday amid the coronavirus lockdown

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Dealers Seek Relief On BS4 Stocks; Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Petition

It was just last month that the Supreme Court rejected FADA's application to extend the deadline by a month due to clear dealer stock of BS4 vehicles.

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Sensex jumps over 1,000 points as banks, IT stocks surge; Nifty above 8,900

Equity indices on Friday started the day on a positive note with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 1,000 points in opening session -- led by gains in banking, financial and IT stocks -- after the government announced Rs 1.7 lakh crore stimulus package for segments hit by coronavirus-led lockdowns.

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Watch: PM Tweets Video Of Young Girl's Message To Father On Coronavirus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared a video of a young girl asking her father to stay back where he is at a time the country is on a 21-day lockdown to fight coronavirus.

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US Says Ex-FBI Agent May Be Dead; Iran Says Left "Years Ago"

The White House said Thursday that a missing former FBI agent may have died in Iran, acknowledging his family's conclusions, but Tehran said he had left the country years ago.

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Sensex Jumps 1,150 Points, Nifty Touches 9,000 Ahead Of RBI Announcement

Equity markets elsewhere in Asia rose on Friday as investors wagered policymakers will roll out more stimulus measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

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"Most Photographed" Wall Street Trader Contracts Coronavirus

Could a pair of decades-old, relatively inexpensive drugs be the solution to the novel coronavirus pandemic?

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US Reports Over 1,000 Virus Deaths, Total Cases Cross 68,000: Tracker

The number of deaths caused by the novel coronavirus rose to 1,031 in the United States on Wednesday, with 68,572 confirmed cases nationwide, a tracker run by the Johns Hopkins University showed.

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"Most Photographed" Wall Street Trader Contracts Coronavirus

Could a pair of decades-old, relatively inexpensive drugs be the solution to the novel coronavirus pandemic?

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Nearly 700 Infected In India, 16 Dead

Nearly 700 people have tested positive for the coronavirus infection across the country, with 88 people cases being reported yesterday. The total is now 694 -- including 47 foreigners, 42 people who...

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Delhi Man Arrested For Spitting At Woman, Calling Her "Coronavirus"

A 40-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly calling a woman "coronavirus" after spitting paan on her face in northwest Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar, police said.

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Gurgaon Exempts Electricians, Domestic Helpers And Others From Lockdown

Gurugram Police on Thursday rolled out a new notification exempting people providing "technical services" from the 21 days lockdown. The list includes- electrician, plumber, lift technicians, domestic...

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RBI Chief's Media Address At 10 am After Centre Declares COVID-19 Relief

RBI chief Shaktikanta Das will address the media at 10 am, the central bank has tweeted, as economic uncertainty prevails amid lockdown over coronavirus pandemic.

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RBI Chief To Address Media At 10 Am, Day After Centre Announces Rs 1.75-Lakh-Crore Package

RBI chief Shaktikanta Das will address the media at 10 am, the central bank has tweeted, as economic uncertainty prevails amid lockdown over coronavirus pandemic.

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US Indicts Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro For "Narco-Terrorism"

The United States indicted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and several top aides on Thursday for "narco-terrorism" and offered a $15 million reward for information leading to his capture.

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Qualcomm Announces New Audio Technologies for True Wireless Earphones

Qualcomm has announced new chipsets and audio technologies that will power upcoming true wireless earphones, including ways to improve connectivity and active noise cancellation.

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Jharkhand Teen, 16, Alleges Friend, 8 Others Raped Her In Jungle

A 16-year-old girl has alleged that nine people raped her in Jharkhand's Dumka district, after a friend misguided her to take a shortcut through a jungle, a police officer said on Thursday.

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US Tops World In Coronavirus Cases, Overtaking China, Italy

The United States now has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world, according to data gathered both by Johns Hopkins University and The New York Times.

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Coronavirus Deaths Could Top 1.8 Million Even With Tough Response: Study

The death count from the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe could hit 1.8 million worldwide this year even with swift and stringent measures to stop it, according to a study from Britain's...

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Donald Trump To Discuss Coronavirus With China's Xi Jinping Today

President Donald Trump said he will speak by phone with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping later Thursday as the United States overtook China as the country with the most coronavirus cases.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Goa's First Coronavirus Cases: 3 Who Returned From Spain, Australia, US

Three persons with a history of travel to Spain, Australia and US have tested positive for coronavirus or COVID-19 in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said early on Thursday. These are the first...

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Actress Nimmi Dies At 88. "You Were Part Of The RK Family," Tweets Rishi

Mourning Nimmi, actor Rishi Kapoor said, "RIP. Thank you, Nimmi aunty for all the blessings and love for Bobby on its premiere release.

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Coronavirus Pandemic: Ola Cabs Recalls All Lease Cabs Amidst Nationwide Lockdown

The Coronavirus pandemic has forced a nationwide lockdown for the next 21 days and only essential services will continue during this period. The current situation has also forced app-based taxi...

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1st Coronavirus Death In Kashmir, 65-Year-Old Dies In Srinagar

Kashmir reported its first death linked to the COVID-19 virus today - a 65-year-old man from Hyderpora village who died three days ago at the Government Chest Disease Hospital in Srinagar has tested...

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Goa's First Coronavirus Cases: 3 Who Returned From Spain, Australia, US

Three persons with a history of travel to Spain, Australia and US have tested positive for coronavirus or COVID-19 in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said early on Thursday. These are the first...

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The Best TV Series on Netflix in India

Our list of best series and TV shows to watch on Netflix in India includes titles from across the world, featuring the likes of Friends, Stranger Things, Sacred Games, Delhi Crime, and The Crown.

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LPG bookings zoom 200%; oil companies say measures in place

Daily LPG bookings have increased more than 200% since Sunday but consumers need not worry about supply crunch during the lockdown period so long as they don't resort to panic buying or rush to dealerships with empty cylinders. Measures have been put in place to ensure uninterrupted home delivery of refills, retailers' association told TOI on Wednesday.

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Coronavirus Pandemic: Ola Cabs Recalls All Lease Cabs Amidst Nationwide Lockdown

The Coronavirus pandemic has forced a nationwide lockdown for the next 21 days and only essential services will continue during this period. The current situation has also forced app-based taxi...

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"Stay Home, Stay Safe": Natasa Posts Adorable Quarantine Pic With Hardik

Hardik Pandya and his fiancee Natasa Stankovic took to Instagram to request their fans to stay at home during the ongoing nationwide lockdown.

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Chaos At Telangana-Andhra Border As Hundreds Try To Get Home

Hundreds of people, mostly students, were seen standing in queues outside police stations across Hyderabad as authorities began issuing passes to those who wanted to return to their hometowns,asthe...

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Sensex Rises Over 700 Points, Nifty Tops 8,500; Financial, IT Stocks Jump

On Wednesday, the Sensex surged 1,861.75 points - or 6.98 per cent - to end at 28,535.78, and the Nifty settled at 8,317.85, up 516.80 points - or 6.62 per cent - from the previous close, extending...

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Chaos At Telangana-Andhra Border As Hundreds Try To Get Home

Hundreds of people, mostly students, were seen standing in queues outside police stations across Hyderabad as authories began issuing passes to those who wished to return to their hometowns,asthe...

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Lockdown Not Enough, "Find, Isolate, Test, Treat": WHO On Coronavirus

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday said that lockdowns, being implemented by several countries to combat COVID-19, will not be enough to eradicate the virus from the world.

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Lockdown Not Enough, "Find, Isolate, Test, Treat": WHO On Coronavirus

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday said that lockdowns, being implemented by several countries to combat COVID-19, will not be enough to eradicate the virus from the world.

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Coronavirus Death Count Crosses 20,000, 3 Billion Under Lockdown

More than three billion people around the world were living under lockdown on Wednesday as governments stepped up their efforts against the coronavirus pandemic which has left more than 20,000 people...

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Coronavirus Could Become Seasonal, Says Top US Scientist

There is a strong chance the new coronavirus could return in seasonal cycles, a senior US scientist said Wednesday, underscoring the urgent need to find a vaccine and effective treatments.

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China Offers To Help India Fight Coronavirus Pandemic

In a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi, Counselor Ji Rong said, "Chinese enterprises have started to make donations to India. We stand ready to provide further...

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Coronavirus Death Count Crosses 20,000, 3 Billion Under Lockdown

More than three billion people around the world were living under lockdown on Wednesday as governments stepped up their efforts against the coronavirus pandemic which has left more than 20,000 people...

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"Disinformation": Mike Pompeo Attacks China Over Coronavirus

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that the Group of Seven powers were united in opposing China's coronavirus "disinformation," but European allies emphasized cooperation to fight the...

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Will Work With India To Combat COVID-19 Outbreak, Says Top US Diplomat

Senior US diplomat Alice Wells on Thursday echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to keep fighting spirits high against the coronavirus pandemic, saying that United States will work alongside...

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Coronavirus Could Become Seasonal, Says Top US Scientist

There is a strong chance the new coronavirus could return in seasonal cycles, a senior US scientist said Wednesday, underscoring the urgent need to find a vaccine and effective treatments.

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Man Arrested For Calling Northeast Woman "Corona", Spitting On Her: Cops

A 40-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly spitting paan at a woman and calling her ''coronavirus'' in Delhi's Vijay Nagar, police said.

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Kamal Nath's "Hit The Streets" Remark Made Us Quit: Former Congress MLAs

Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Kamal Nath's remark that party member Jyotiraditya Scindia "can hit the streets if he wants to" rankled with the MLAs who were loyal to him and led to their exit from...

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

"At A Time Like This...": Omar Abdullah Slams Centre On Mehbooba Mufti

Omar Abdullah, released yesterday from detention in Kashmir after nearly eight months, urged the government to do the same for another former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, and...

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"Act Like You Have COVID-19": New Zealand PM Ahead Of Lockdown

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told New Zealanders on Wednesday to behave as if they had the coronavirus and cut all physical contact outside their household when the country heads into a one-month...

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"At A Time Like This...": Omar Abdullah Slams Centre On Mehbooba Mufti

Omar Abdullah, released yesterday from detention in Kashmir after nearly eight months, urged the government to do the same for another former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, and...

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Opinion: Shutting Down 1.3 Billion For 21 Days A Huge Gamble For PM

Modi's message on Tuesday evening was even starker than most expected. From midnight, this country of 1.3 billion will shut down: "For 21 days, forget what going out means."

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"Act Like You Have COVID-19": New Zealand PM Ahead Of Lockdown

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told New Zealanders on Wednesday to behave as if they had the coronavirus and cut all physical contact outside their household when the country heads into a one-month...

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Follow Lockdown Or May Have To Order Shoot-At-Sight: KCR

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Tuessday said his government would be compelled to impose total curfew and "shoot-at-sight" orders if people violated lockdown to fight the spread of...

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UK Tells Couples To "Make Your Choice": Move In Together Or Stay Apart

As Britons adapt to a coronavirus lockdown, one of the country's top doctors had this advice for non-cohabiting couples: now may be the time to test the strength of your relationship.

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US Coronavirus Deaths Now 600, Almost 50,000 Confirmed Cases: Tracker

Six hundred people have died from the new coronavirus in the United States, while the number of confirmed cases now stands at 49,768, a tracker maintained by Johns Hopkins University showed Tuesday.

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Follow Lockdown Or May Have To Order Shoot-At-Sight: KCR

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Tuessday said his government would be compelled to impose total curfew and "shoot-at-sight" orders if people violated lockdown to fight the spread of...

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New York Now Epicentre Of US Coronavirus Outbreak

New York state suffered another quick and brutal rise in the number of coronavirus cases on Tuesday as officials raced to make more hospital beds available and the World Health Organization said the...

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"Celebrations Not As Usual": PM's Spring Festival Greetings Amid Lockdown

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted a series of greetings this morning to citizens across states on their spring festivals and traditional New Year. He said the celebrations amid the lockdown over...

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UK Tells Couples To "Make Your Choice": Move In Together Or Stay Apart

As Britons adapt to a coronavirus lockdown, one of the country's top doctors had this advice for non-cohabiting couples: now may be the time to test the strength of your relationship.

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"No Panic Buying Please": PM Says Essentials, Medicines To Be Available

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said people need not panic about availability of essential commodities and medicines during the 21-day nationwide lockdown as the Centre and various state...

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"Have You Lost It?": Akshay Delivers A Stern Message In Must Watch Video

Akshay Kumar's video came just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a 21 day lockdown in India

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Italy New Coronavirus Infections Drop To Lowest Point In Crisis

Italy on Tuesday received more reassuring evidence that its coronavirus infection rate was slowing thanks to a painful lockdown that other nations are starting to apply at great economic cost.

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Yogi Adityanath's Temple Run Hours After PM's Appeal To Avoid Gatherings

Less than 12 hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day national lockdown over coronavirus fears, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was in Ayodhya and participated in an...

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"Little Humour Doesn't Hurt": Omar Abdullah's Meme On Detention, Lockdown

Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who was freed after nearly eight months in arrest, on Wednesday tweeted a picture that mocked timing of his release.

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"Here's The Ocean, Everybody": Virtual Tourism In Virus-Hit California

"Here is the ocean, everybody!" announced Adam Duford, as his guided tour of Santa Monica arrived at the world-famous beach.

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Yogi Adityanath's Temple Run Hours After PM's Appeal To Avoid Gatherings

Less than 12 hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day national lockdown over coronavirus fears, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was in Ayodhya and participated in an...

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New York Now Epicentre Of US Coronavirus Outbreak

New York state suffered another quick and brutal rise in the number of coronavirus cases on Tuesday as officials raced to make more hospital beds available and the World Health Organization said the...

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Shaheen Bagh-Like Anti-CAA Protests In Kolkata To Continue Amid Lockdown

On a day when the police removed anti-CAA protesters from Shaheen Bagh in Delhi, agitators at the Bengal version of the Shaheen Bagh in Kolkata's Park Circus on Tuesday agreed to the state...

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"Little Humour Doesn't Hurt": Omar Abdullah's Meme On Detention, Lockdown

Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who was freed after nearly eight months in arrest, on Wednesday tweeted a picture that mocked timing of his release.

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"Here's The Ocean, Everybody": Virtual Tourism In Virus-Hit California

"Here is the ocean, everybody!" announced Adam Duford, as his guided tour of Santa Monica arrived at the world-famous beach.

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Monday, March 23, 2020

How Indian IT is keeping lights on for global businesses

TCS is said to be shipping nearly 6,000 laptops to employees every day to enable them to work from home (WFH). The numbers are up from 1,000 a day about ten days ago. The company, which has some 4.5 lakh employees, has now enabled work from home for 85% of staff in India.

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First coronavirus case in north-east, girl who returned from UK tests positive in Manipur

First coronavirus case in north-east, girl who returned from UK tests positive in Manipur

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"Let's Respect Sentiment Of This Mother, Stay At Home": PM Tweets Video

Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning tweeted a video of a homeless woman, who can be seen clanging a steel plate, with an appeal to people across country as India battles novel coronavirus or...

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Sikh Pack Free Meals For Over 30,000 In Self-Isolation In New York

The Sikh Center of New York prepared and packaged more than 30,000 home-cooked meals for Americans in coronavirus self-isolation.

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Sensex rises over 350 points; Nifty above 7,650

Equity indices rebounded on Tuesday with the benchmark BSE sensex rising more than 1,300 points as the global sentiment improved after the US Federal Reserve pledged to spend as much as needed to steady the financial system. But as the trading progressed, the 30-share BSE platform wiped out most of its early gains to trade 369 points or 1.42 per cent higher.

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Ensure there are no supply hiccups: PM tells India Inc



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Broadway Star Tests Coronavirus-Positive. "Can Affect Anyone," He Writes

"I have been taking this situation extremely seriously, even before I was tested," wrote Aaron Tveit

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Rajinikanth On Into The Wild With Bear Grylls, Twitter Says "Age Is..."

Rajinikanth and Bear Grylls explored the wilderness of Bandipur National Park, where he crossed an old iron bridge which was 50 feet above the ground

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Gap-Up Opening For Sensex, Nifty Amid Gains In Asian Markets

Analysts say volatility cannot be ruled out for the time being as investors assess the policy decisions announced by authorities around the globe to fight the rapid spread of the coronavirus...

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"Spreading Of Virus Not Their Fault": Trump On Asian Americans Amid Anger

US President Donald Trump called Monday for protection of Asian Americans after charges that his use of the term "Chinese virus" had aggravated a backlash.

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Queen Elizabeth Moves Out Of Palace As Aide Tests Virus Positive: Report

A royal aide at Buckingham Palace has reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus while Queen Elizabeth II was still at her London residence.

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"Amazing People": Trump Backs Asian Americans After Virus Backlash

US President Donald Trump called Monday for protection of Asian Americans after charges that his use of the term "Chinese virus" had aggravated a backlash.

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Kerala IAS Officer, Who Ran Over Journalist, Reinstated

The Kerala government has reinstated suspended IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman, who was accused of driving a car in an inebriated condition and fatally knocking down a journalist on August 3 last...

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Delhi Anti-CAA Protesters, On Sit-In For 100 Days, Removed Amid Lockdown

Amid sharp rise in cases of novel coronavirus or COVID-19 across India, Delhi's Shaheen Bagh - heart of protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA - has been cleared this morning after 101...

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Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open Higher After Worst Day Ever

Analysts say volatility cannot be ruled out for the time being as investors assess the policy decisions announced by authorities around the globe to fight the rapid spread of the coronavirus...

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Kareena Kapoor And Saif Ali Khan Pray For Italy Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

"My love and I are praying for you all," wrote Kareena Kapoor

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Shaheen Bagh Anti-CAA Protesters Removed Amid Delhi Lockdown

Amid nationwide lockdown over highly contagious novel coronavirus or COVID-19, Delhi's Shaheen Bagh - heart of protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA - was cleared this morning after 101...

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India Has Tremendous Capacity To Combat Coronavirus Pandemic: WHO

The executive director of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Michael J Ryan, on Tuesday said that India has a tremendous capacity to deal the coronavirus outbreak situation as it has experience of...

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India Has Tremendous Capacity To Combat Coronavirus Pandemic: WHO

The executive director of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Michael J Ryan, on Tuesday said that India has a tremendous capacity to deal the coronavirus outbreak situation as it has experience of...

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Shaheen Bagh Anti-CAA Protesters Removed Amid Delhi Lockdown

Amid sharp rise in cases of novel coronavirus or COVID-19 across India, Delhi's Shaheen Bagh - heart of protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA - has been cleared this morning after 101...

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Ensure Production Of Essential Items Not Impacted: PM Modi To India Inc

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked captains of India Inc to ensure that production of essential items is not impacted in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak and there is no hoarding and...

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Unproven Coronavirus Drugs Could Be "Gift From God", Says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Monday said antimalarial drugs that are under investigation to treat the new coronavirus could be a "gift from God" despite scientists warning against the dangers of...

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Italy Reports 602 New Coronavirus Deaths In A Day

The number of deaths from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has grown by 602 to 6,078, the head of the Civil Protection Agency said on Monday, an 11% increase but the smallest rise in numerical...

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Sunday, March 22, 2020

Sensex crashes over 2,600 points as lockdowns escalate to curb coronavirus spread; Nifty below 8,050

Equity indices plunged on Monday with the benchmark BSE sensex diving more than 2,600 points as loackdowns escalated to curb the deadly coronavirus spread. Sensex cracked 2,617 points or 8.75 per cent to 27,299; while the broader NSE Nifty moved 715 points or 8.18 per cent to 8,030. India has reported 400 confirmed cases.

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Sensex Falls Over 2,700 Points As Coronavirus Lockdowns Hurt Markets

Domestic stock markets plunged more than 9 per cent in early trade on Monday and stared at a circuit breaker as India entered a lockdown joining several countries in their fight against the deadly...

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Sara Ali Khan Is Indulging In Turmeric Milk (Haldi Doodh) To Boost Her Immunity

Sara Ali Khan posted on her Instagram story, an image of turmeric milk or haldi wala doodh. This drink is known to provide several health benefits.

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Sensex Falls Over 2,700 Points As Coronavirus Lockdowns Hurt Markets

Domestic stock markets plunged more than 9 per cent in early trade on Monday and stared at a circuit breaker as India entered a lockdown joining several countries in their fight against the deadly...

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Tokyo Olympics Postponement May Be "Inevitable", Says Shinzo Abe

The International Olympic Committee has said a delay was being considered as pressure grows from athletes and sports bodies.

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Coronavirus Scare: Hyundai Motor India Suspends Operations At Its Chennai Plant

After Maruti Suzuki, Honda Cars India, Mahindra and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, even Hyundai India has announced shutting down its Chennai plant March 23 onwards till any further notice.

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Watch: Mukesh Ambani, Family Ring Bells To Thank Coronavirus Warriors

Reliance Industries CEO Mukesh Ambani on Sunday lent his support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for a ''Janata curfew'' as the country battles the spread of coronavirus.

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"Delhi Lockdown Begins": Arvind Kejriwal's Message To Residents

As the lockdown in Delhi begins today - part of the imposition of nationwide restrictions to battle the highly contagious coronavirus - Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted this morning and urged...

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Harvey Weinstein, In Prison, Tests Positive For Coronavirus: Report

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, US media reported Sunday.

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Harvey Weinstein, In Prison, Tests Positive For Coronavirus: Report

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, US media reported Sunday.

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"Delhi Lockdown Begins": Arvind Kejriwal's Message To Residents

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted this morning as the lockdown begins in the national capital

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Emirates Reverses Decision To Suspend All Passenger Flights

Dubai carrier Emirates reversed on Sunday its decision to suspend all passenger flights, shortly after it said it would halt operations from March 25 amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus Updates: 367 Confirmed Cases In India, Lockdown In 80 Cities

The total number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in India have gone up to 367 in the country, as per the health ministry website.

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After Toppling Congress From Madhya Pradesh, BJP May Import UP Model: Sources

The BJP may replicate its Uttar Pradesh model in deciding its top leaders in Madhya Pradesh, where the party has grabbed power after toppling the Congress government of Kamal Nath

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Little Upset With China, Should Have Told Us About Coronavirus: Trump

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is "upset" with China over a lack of cooperation and information early on in the coronavirus crisis.

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Emirates Reverses Decision To Suspend All Passenger Flights

Dubai carrier Emirates reversed on Sunday its decision to suspend all passenger flights, shortly after it said it would halt operations from March 25 amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.

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Little Upset With China, Should Have Told Us About Coronavirus: Trump

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is "upset" with China over a lack of cooperation and information early on in the coronavirus crisis.

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Trillion-Dollar US Economic Rescue Package Crashes In Senate

A trillion-dollar Senate proposal to rescue the reeling US economy crashed to defeat Sunday after receiving zero support from Democrats, and with five Republicans absent from the chamber because of...

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19-Year-Old Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped, Five Arrested In Maharashtra

A 19-year-old woman was allegedly raped by five persons in a forest area in Kuhi tehsil of Nagpur district, where she had gone with her boyfriend, the police said on Sunday.

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US Man, Who Died Of Coronavirus, Receives Last Rites Over Smartphone

A US man who died of new coronavirus was delivered last rites by the pastor over phone as his family was still in quarantine.

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Banks Should Declare 1-Year Moratorium on All Loans: Assocham

Industry body Assocham has sought a blanket year-long moratorium by banks on debt repayment for both corporates and individuals to deal with the economic fallout of Covid-19. Accordingly, the...

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30 Dead Due To Coronavirus In National Capital: Delhi Health Department

The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital on Sunday increased to 30, even as the Delhi Health Department issued an order saying people violating the prescribed norms shall face...

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Realme Narzo 10, Narzo 10A Launch: Here's Everything We Think We Know So Far

Realme has been constantly launching new smartphones every few weeks and it is now getting ready to introduce the Narzo series next week. Here's all we think we know about Realme Narzo 10 and...

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Saturday, March 21, 2020

"Janata Curfew": What's Shut Today, What's Not - 10 Points

As India continues to witness a sharp rise in number of coronavirus cases, millions are staying at home today after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a "Janata (public) Curfew" to curb the...

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"Janata Curfew": What's Shut Today, What's Not - 10 Points

As India continues to witness a sharp rise in number of coronavirus cases, millions are staying at home today after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a "Janata (public) Curfew" to curb the...

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Why Rajinikanth's Post On "Janata Curfew" Was Removed By Twitter

Actor-politician Rajinikanth's post on Saturday backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for ''Janata Curfew'' has been taken down by Twitter, reportedly on complaints of misinformation.

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Juventus Superstar, AC Milan Legend Test Positive For Coronavirus

Paulo Dybala is the 3rd Juventus player to test positive for coronavirus while former AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini revealed that he and his son have also been infected.

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Juventus Superstar, AC Milan Legend Test Positive For Coronavirus

Paulo Dybala is the 3rd Juventus player to test positive for coronavirus while former AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini revealed that he and his son have also been infected.

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Realme Narzo 10, Narzo 10A Launch: Here's Everything We Think We Know So Far

Realme has been constantly launching new smartphones every few weeks and it is now getting ready to introduce the Narzo series next week. Here's all we think we know about Realme Narzo 10 and...

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Air Quality Picking Up In Countries Locked Down Over Coronavirus: Experts

Air quality is improving in countries under coronavirus quarantines, experts say, but it is far too early to speak of long-term change.

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India Begins 14-Hour Curfew To Curb Coronavirus Spread

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Janata (public) curfew" comes into force at 7 am on Sunday and will run till 9 pm, a period of 14 hours, as the country bids to stop the chain of transmission of the...

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Ex-Real Madrid President Lorenzo Sanz Dies After Contracting Coronavirus

Lorenzo Sanz was in charge of Real Madrid from 1995-2000, overseeing two Champions League titles.

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Air Quality Picking Up In Countries Locked Down Over Coronavirus: Experts

Air quality is improving in countries under coronavirus quarantines, experts say, but it is far too early to speak of long-term change.

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Ex-Real Madrid President Lorenzo Sanz Dies After Contracting Coronavirus

Lorenzo Sanz was in charge of Real Madrid from 1995-2000, overseeing two Champions League titles.

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COVID-19+ Patient Evaded Screening, Now 8 Employees Show Symptoms

An FIR was registered on Friday in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district against a man who, despite having traveled to a foreign country, allegedly evaded screening. He later tested positive for the...

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"Let Us All Be Part Of This": PM On "Janata Curfew" To Fight Coronavirus

Moments before the "Janata Curfew" that he proposed came into effect on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that the daylong stay-at-home for millions of Indians would "add tremendous...

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41,000 crore stimulus for desi mobile makers

The government has approved a mega Rs 41,000 crore booster for local manufacturing of mobile phones and their components, giving out incentives between 4-6% towards specified Make in India initiatives, apart from announcing a near Rs 7,000 crore scheme for manufacturing of electronics components, and for setting up manufacturing clusters.

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"Let Us All Be Part Of This": PM On "Janata Curfew" To Fight Coronavirus

Moments before the "Janata Curfew" that he proposed came into effect on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that the daylong stay-at-home for millions of Indians would "add tremendous...

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North Korea Praises Donald Trump, But Warns On Plan To "Propel" Ties

US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un detailing a plan to develop ties, state media reported Sunday citing Kim's powerful sister, but she warned their good...

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Shiv Sena Slams BJP For Comment About Uddhav Thackeray's Inexperience

Claiming that Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray was handling the coronavirus crisis well, "Saamana", the mouthpiece of his party Shiv Sena, hit out on Saturday at those flagging his lack of experience.

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Delhi Metro Services To Be Largely Closed On Monday

Delhi Metro services will be largely closed on Monday except for a few hours to incentivise social distancing amid a spurt in coronavirus cases, officials said.

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Number Of Virus Cases In National Capital Now 27: Delhi Health Department

The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital mounted to 27 on Saturday, according to the Delhi Health Department.

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India Indoors: Millions Observe "Janata Curfew"

Over a billion people across the country are staying put in their homes today in one of the biggest national exercises to counter the threat from the highly contagious COVID-19, a disease spread by...

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Virus Test Should Not Cost More Than Rs 4,500: Centre To Private Labs

The central government on Saturday recommended that the maximum charge for each COVID-19 test by private laboratories should not exceed Rs 4,500.

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14 Positive Coronavirus Cases In Gujarat, Lockdown Declared In State

Shops selling non-essential items will remain closed in the state's four largest cities till March 25, while government offices will operate at half strength on rotational basis till March 29, the...

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India Indoors: Millions To Observe "Janata Curfew"

Over a billion people across the country are staying put in their homes today in one of the biggest national exercises to counter the threat from the highly contagious COVID-19, a disease spread by...

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Friday, March 20, 2020

Here's Why Twinkle Khanna, In Isolation With Family, Has "Given Up"

"Clearly you don't need to worry about a wolf wanting to huff and puff and blow your house down when you have a little piglet of your own doing her bit," posted Twinkle Khanna

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Ola Suspends Shared Rides To Curb Coronavirus Spread

The company has said that it will continue to provide micro, mini, and prime as well as rental and outstation services rides.

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Ready To Halt Pune Plant If Coronavirus Concerns Deepen: Tata Motors

The move by Tata Motors, which owns the British luxury car brands Jaguar and Land Rover, comes as the state recorded the highest number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in India.

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Complaint Against Coronavirus+ Singer Kanika Kapoor Raises Questions

Singer Kanika Kapoor, who shared on social media on Friday that she has tested positive for the highly contagious novel coronavirus or COVID-19, has been accused of "negligence" in a First...

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Ready To Halt Pune Plant If Coronavirus Concerns Deepen: Tata Motors

The move by Tata Motors, which owns the British luxury car brands Jaguar and Land Rover, comes as the state recorded the highest number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in India.

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"Stop Lying Through Your Teeth": China To Mike Pompeo Over Pandemic Clash

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday demanded that China share more data on the novel coronavirus as Beijing angrily accused him of lying and said Washington was trying to shift blame.

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US Blames China, Russia And Iran For Spreading "Disinformation" On Virus

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has blamed Russia, China and Iran for spreading "disinformation" on COVID-19 and carrying out coordinated efforts to "disparage" American attempts towards containing...

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On Or off?: Who's Saying What Over Status Of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The coronavirus pandemic has played havoc with the international sporting calendar, raising doubts about whether the 2020 Tokyo Games can open as scheduled on July 24.

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Kanika Kapoor Was Advised Home Quarantine, Say Cops. She Contradicts

Singer Kanika Kapoor, who shared on social media on Friday that she has tested positive for the highly contagious novel coronavirus or COVID-19, has been accused of "negligence" in a First Information...

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"Stop Lying Through Your Teeth": China To Mike Pompeo Over Pandemic Clash

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday demanded that China share more data on the novel coronavirus as Beijing angrily accused him of lying and said Washington was trying to shift blame.

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"Nut Rage" Heiress Takes On Brother In South Korea Succession Feud

The "nut rage" heiress who forced a plane to turn back over her macadamias is fighting a bitter battle -- with activist shareholder support -- against her brother for control of the family airline,...

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Pakistan Cricketer Umar Akmal Faces Ban Over Corruption Charges

Umar Akmal has a history of disciplinary problems, having been arrested and detained for a day after a brawl with a traffic warden in 2014.

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24-Hour Lockdown In Shillong Today To Prevent Coronavirus Spread

With 63 new coronavirus cases reported in a single day, the total number in India rose to 236. As the cases are rising up with each passing days Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the current...

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"Deeply Appreciate": PM On Bhutan, Nepal Contribution To COVID-19 Fund

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked Bhutan and Nepal for contributing to the COVID-19 emergency fund to tackle the spread of the deadly virus in the SAARC countries.

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UK court refuses Anil Ambani's plea to appeal

Business tycoon Anil Ambani has had his application to appeal a $100 million (Rs 753 crore) conditional order refused by the UK Court of Appeal. Ambani, the brother of one of Asia’s richest men, had been ordered at a February 7 hearing to pay the court $100 million by 4 pm local time (9.30 pm IST) on March 20 (Friday) in order to avoid having his defence struck out.

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North Korea Fires Two Short-Range Ballistic Missiles: Report

North Korea on Saturday fired two projectiles presumed to be short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast, Seoul's military said.

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US Praises India's Coronavirus Initiative For SAARC Countries

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper on Friday held a telephonic conversation with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and praised India's COVID-19 initiative for SAARC countries, the Pentagon said.

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'Coronavirus drug in 6 months after producing API'

Mumbai-based drug major Cipla, credited with several innovations especially in respiratory and flu therapy, could well become one of the first domestic companies to roll out new drugs for the coronavirus.

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"Time For Another Partnership": PM Modi Responds To Kaif And Yuvraj

Mohammad Kaif and Yuvraj Singh made an appeal to the people to come together to fight the coronavirus pandemic

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Xiaomi May Bring New Truly Wireless Earbuds With AirPods Pro-Like Latency

Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S is rumoured to be in the works with a low latency rate. The new truly wireless earbuds by Xiaomi are also said to offer wireless charging support.

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US Vice President's Office Staffer Tests Positive For Virus

A staffer in the office of US Vice President Mike Pence, the pointman for Washington's response to the coronavirus outbreak, has tested positive for the illness, a spokeswoman said Friday.

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Coronavirus Cases In National Capital Rise To 20: Delhi Health Department

The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital on Thursday rose to 20, according to the Delhi Health Department.

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Share Virus Details With The "Whole World": Mike Pompeo To China

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged Beijing Friday to make details of the emergence of the novel coronavirus "available to the whole world" after accusing the communist regime of initially...

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Thursday, March 19, 2020

Over 5,000 In Chennai Defy Coronavirus Advisory, Gather For CAA Protest

Defying government advisories to avoid large gatherings as precaution against coronavirus, more than 5,000 people took to the streets in Chennai today in protest against the Citizenship (Amendment)...

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Coronavirus impact: Fitch cuts India growth forecast to 5.1% for FY'21

Fitch Ratings on Friday cut India's growth forecast to 5.1 per cent for FY 2020-21, saying the coronavirus outbreak is likely to hit business investment and exports. Fitch had in December 2019 projected India's growth at 5.6 per cent for 2020-21 and 6.5 per cent in the following year.

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Kamal Nath May Quit Before Trust Vote Today, BJP Preps Return: 10 Points

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath is likely to resign today ahead of a Supreme Court-ordered trust vote that his Congress government is certain to lose. Top Congress sources say with the...

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"Parliament Running...You Mostly Missing": Derek O'Brien To PM On Virus

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien this morning tweeted a sharp reaction on centre's coronavirus advisory that has asked people above 65 to stay at home as he asked: "Why is parliament running?"

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Sensex Rises Over 350 Points Amid Cautious Gains In Global Markets

PM Modi said on Thursday announced a COVID-19 Economic Response Task Force to deal with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Nirbhaya Convicts Refused Last Meal, Hardly Slept, Didn't Bathe

The four convicts in the Nirbhaya case spent a restless night at Delhi's Tihar Jail before their hanging before dawn today. Their last few hours were spent in isolation, in separate cells, jail...

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Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open Higher Amid Cautious Gains In Global Markets

The S&P BSE Sensex index and the broader NSE Nifty 50 benchmark had declined for four sessions in a row. On Thursday, the Sensex ended a volatile session 581.28 points - or 2.01 per cent - lower at...

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India Reports 4th Coronavirus Death; PM Calls For Janata Curfew On Sunday

India reported its fourth coronavirus death on Thursday while the total numberof people who tested positive for the highly contagious Novel Coronavirus rose to 173, as the government banned landing of...

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Nirbhaya Convicts Refused Last Meal, Hardly Slept, Didn't Bathe

The four convicts in the Nirbhaya case spent a restless night at Delhi's Tihar Jail before their hanging before dawn today. Their last few hours were spent in isolation, in separate cells, jail...

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"Parliament Running...You Mostly Missing": Derek O'Brien To PM On Virus

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien this morning tweeted a sharp reaction on centre's coronavirus advisory that has asked people above 65 to stay at home as he asked: "Why is parliament running?"

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IOC "Considering Different Scenarios" For Tokyo Olympics: Thomas Bach

Pressure has been growing on the 2020 Tokyo Games, scheduled to start on July 24, after the COVID-19 outbreak closed sports competitions around the world.

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Quarantined, Ranveer Digs Out Poster Of A Play He Did Before Film Debut

"Rummaging through my pictures. Found this gem. I'll never forget these days," Ranveer Singh captioned the post

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Coronavirus: India Evacuates Over 90 Citizens Stranded In Singapore

India on Thursday evacuated over 90 citizens stranded at Singapore's Changi Airport due to the travel restrictions imposed by the government back home in response to the fast-spreading coronavirus...

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Blaupunkt BTW Pro True Wireless Earphones Review

Coming a few months after the launch of the Blaupunkt BTW-01 earphones, the BTW Pro is an improved version with support for the aptX Bluetooth codec. How do these earphones sound? Find out in our...

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Nod To 3 New Districts, Minister Rank To 7 In Madhya Pradesh Amid Crisis

In what appeared to be an attempt to strengthen his party flock amid the ongoing political crisis, Chief Minister Kamal Nath, in a span of just four days, has approved the formation of three new...

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Millions Could Die If Coronavirus Allowed To Spread Unchecked: UN Chief

Millions of people could die from the new coronavirus, particularly in poor countries, if it is allowed to spread unchecked, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Thursday, appealing for a...

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"Home Quarantined Till.." Stamp For Bengaluru International Passengers

Karnataka will "stamp" international passengers arriving at Bengaluru airport with a "home quarantined till..." sign using indelible ink, it was revealed today

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7 Years Later, Nirbhaya's Killers Hanged

Seven years after a young medical student was gang-raped and tortured on a moving bus in Delhi, four of her killers were hanged at 5.30 am this morning. Less than two hours ago, the Supreme Court, in...

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"I Hugged Her Photo": Nirbhaya's Mother On Rapists' Hanging

Our wait for justice was painful and agonising but we finally got it, Asha Devi, the mother of Nirbhaya said minutes after four of her daughter's rapists and killers were hanged at Delhi's Tihar Jail...

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Shashi Tharoor Says "Will Support" PM Modi's "Janata Curfew"

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for "Janata Curfew" and said there is a need for more reinforcement of social distancing.

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"I Hugged Her Photo": Nirbhaya's Mother On Rapists' Hanging

Our wait for justice was painful and agonising but we finally got it, Asha Devi, the mother of Nirbhaya said minutes after four of her daughter's rapists and killers were hanged at Delhi's Tihar Jail...

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7 Years Later, Nirbhaya's Killers Hanged

Seven years after a young medical student was gang-raped and tortured on a moving bus in Delhi, four of her killers were hanged at 5.30 am this morning. Less than two hours ago, the Supreme Court...

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Special Coverage: Nirbhaya Convicts Hanged At Delhi's Tihar Jail For 2012 Gang-Rape, Murder

Live coverage brings you latest updates on the story. Follow the news as it develops real time.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Volkswagen T-Roc vs Jeep Compass vs Hyundai Tucson: Price Comparison

The much-anticipated Volkswagen T-Roc has officially gone on sale in India today, priced at 19.99 lakh. At this price range, the VW T-Roc competes with the likes of the Jeep Compass and the Hyundai...

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Sensex Tanks Over 2,150 Points As Coronavirus Cases Increase

Domestic stock markets suffered big losses in early trade on Thursday following a gap-down opening, in tandem with the global peers' continuing struggle to find their footing against the...

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US Suspends Routine Visa Services Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

The United States is suspending routine visa services in most countries because of the coronavirus pandemic, the State Department announced late Wednesday.

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Sensex crashes over 2,100 points; Nifty below 7,900

Equity indices continued to plunge on Thursday amid the coronavirus-led global sell off. The benchmark BSE sensex tanked 2,120 points or 7.34 per cent to 26,750; while the broader NSE Nifty moved 575 points or 6.79 per cent lower to 7,894. The 30-share BSE index had closed 1,710 points or 5.59 per cent lower at 28,870 on Wednesday.

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Sensex Tanks Over 2,150 Points As Coronavirus Cases Increase

Domestic stock markets suffered big losses in early trade on Thursday following a gap-down opening, in tandem with the global peers' continuing struggle to find their footing against the...

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Coronavirus Cases Rise To 169 In Country, Says Health Ministry

The number of people in India infected with the highly contagious Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 has risen to 169, the Health Ministry has said, news agency Press Trust of India reported. This number...

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On Miami Beach, The Party's Over Amid Coronavirus Fear - Almost

They crowded beaches and crammed nightclubs -- US students with more affinity for Corona beer than coronavirus, and who for days ignored recommendations to keep their distance from each other as a...

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Coronavirus Cases Rise To 169 In Country, Says Health Ministry

Coronavirus cases rise to 169 inThe number of people in India infected with the highly contagious Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 has risen to 169, the Health Ministry has said, news agency Press Trust...

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Two US Congressmen Test Positive For Coronavirus

Two US lawmakers on Wednesday were confirmed positive of the coronavirus as the number of deaths due to the deadly virus crossed 150 in America, while about 10,000 people have been infected.

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"Tough Decisions Necessary": IndiGo Writes To Pilots Amid Coronavirus

Economic environment in aviation sector has deteriorated significantly and it has become necessary to initiate some tough decisions over the next few days and weeks, said IndiGo's flight operations...

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Radhika Went To London On "Full Flight," Shares Immigration Experience

"For all the many messages I received from friends and colleagues with concern and curiosity - I'm back in London safely," said Radhika Apte

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Here's How Dating In The Time Of Coronavirus Has Changed

With governments clamping down on social interactions to contain the coronavirus spread, dating sites are discouraging dates and asking users to get to know each other virtually instead.

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China Reports Zero New Domestic Coronavirus Cases For First Time

China on Thursday marked a major milestone in its battle against the coronavirus pandemic as it recorded zero domestic infections for the first time since the outbreak emerged, but a spike in imported...

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Nokia 8.2, 5.3, 1.3 Expected to Launch Today: How to Watch Live Stream

The event was slated to be held in London, but HMD Global cancelled it and converted it into an online-only event, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open Sharply Lower

On Wednesday, the S&P BSE Sensex index had shed 1,709.58 points - or 5.59 per cent - to end at 28,869.51 and the broader NSE Nifty 50 benchmark settled at 8,468.80, down 498.25 points - or 5.56 per...

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Woman Weeping Over Diapers In TikTok Video Shows Coronavirus Panic

A TikTok video of a woman who is seen crying after the cost of diapers went up by almost 20 times amid the coronavirus scare has received thousands of replies from users, who sympathised with her.

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China Reports Zero New Domestic Coronavirus Cases For First Time

China on Thursday marked a major milestone in its battle against the coronavirus pandemic as it recorded zero domestic infections for the first time since the outbreak emerged, but a spike in...

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Woman Weeping Over Diapers In TikTok Video Shows Coronavirus Panic

A TikTok video of a woman who is seen crying after the cost of diapers went up by almost 20 times amid the coronavirus scare has received thousands of replies from users, who sympathised with her.

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On Miami Beach, The Party's Over Amid Coronavirus Fear - Almost

They crowded beaches and crammed nightclubs -- US students with more affinity for Corona beer than coronavirus, and who for days ignored recommendations to keep their distance from each other as a...

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Kashmir Records First Coronavirus Case, Residents Urged To Stay Indoors

The Kashmir Valley on Wednesday recorded its first positive case for novel coronavirus in Srinagar, mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation Junaid Azim Mattu said.

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Saif On Ibrahim's Post: "Not Going To Look Like An Old Man For A While"

"Being older doesn't bother me and the fact is that I'm Ibrahim's old man," said Saif Ali Khan

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Coronavirus Updates: Number Of Cases Rise To 151 In India, 3 Dead

The total number of Coronavirus cases rose to 151 in India on Wednesday, Ministry of Health has said. Three people have been reported dead so far, with latest casulty reported from Maharashtra - the...

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Who's Allowed, Who's Not? FAQs On Indian Visa Curbs Over Coronavirus

The Indian government has introduced restrictions on Visas amid the global coronavirus pandemic. Here are are some frequently asked questions and answers published by the Government of India.

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Sensex, Nifty Turn Negative Amid Choppy Trade

Selling in banking, financial services and automobile shares pulled the markets lower, however gains in IT and pharmaceutical stocks curbed the fall.

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Volkswagen T-Roc India Launch: Price Expectation

Volkswagen India is all set to introduce the T-Roc compact SUV in India, just weeks after the model was showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo. The Volkswagen T-Roc is part of the brand's new product...

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Soldier Tests Positive For Coronavirus, First Case In Army

A 34-year-old soldier posted in Leh, Ladakh, is the first case of coronavirus in the Indian Army. He has been placed in isolation.

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Yes Bank Withdrawal Cap To Be Lifted Today: All You Need To Know

The moratorium on Yes Bank will be lifted at 6 pm today, i.e. third working day after the reconstruction scheme came into force, paving the way for depositors to make withdrawals without any...

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Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg Applauds Gujarat Schools. See Her Post

Facebook's number two executive Sheryl Sandberg took to the social media platform this morning to thank "all the teachers, education officials and others" who are working to disseminate vital...

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Expert group to look into AGR claims row

The government will form an expert group to decide over Rs 82,300-crore disputed AGR (adjusted gross revenue) claims that have arisen due to differences between the outstanding payment sought by the telecom department (DoT) and those claimed by private telecom companies such as Vodafone Idea, Airtel and Tata Group.

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Sensex Jumps Over 500 Points Amid Choppy Trade; Global Markets Rebound

The Trump administration proposed a $850 billion stimulus package to support the economy, battered by the coronavirus, and also considered sending Americans $1,000 checks within two weeks.

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"They Are Being Followed 24/7": Digvijaya Singh On Madhya Pradesh Rebels

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh arrived in the early hours of Wednesday morning at the five-star hotel in Bengaluru where 22 rebel Madhya Pradesh MLAs of his party have been staying for over a week....

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Vegemite, Wife's Card Skills: Tom Hanks' Coronavirus Lessons

"But I have learned not to spread my Vegemite so thick," wrote Tom Hanks

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"Want To Be Divorced Before He Is Hanged": Nirbhaya Convict's Wife

The wife of Akshay Kumar Singh, one of the convicts in the Nirbhaya case, has filed for a divorce in a local court in Bihar's Aurangabad.

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"They Are Being Followed 24/7": Digvijaya Singh On Madhya Pradesh Rebels

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh arrived in the early hours of Wednesday morning at the five-star hotel in Bengaluru where 22 rebel Madhya Pradesh MLAs of his party have been staying for over a week....

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India On Stage 2 Of Coronavirus Outbreak. What It Means

India is currently on Stage 2 of the coronavirus pandemic that has hit over 100 countries. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), this means that at present, there is no...

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"Want To Be Divorced Before He Is Hanged": Nirbhaya Convict's Wife

The wife of Akshay Kumar Singh, one of the convicts in the Nirbhaya case, has filed for a divorce in a local court in Bihar's Aurangabad.

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Boeing seeks $60 bn in US support for aerospace industry

Boeing is seeking at least $60 billion in federal support for the aerospace industry to help it navigate a battered aviation environment due to the new coronavirus, company officials said Wednesday.

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Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Total Number Cases Rise To 142 In India

The total number of Coronavirus case rose to 142 in India as on Tuesday. A woman died in Maharahstra on Tuesday, taking the total number of deaths in India to three

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Digvijaya Singh Protests At Bengaluru Hotel, Tries To Meet Madhya Pradesh Rebels

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh is on a sit-in near a hotel in Bengaluru where the rebel MLAs from Madhya Pradesh are staying.

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Can Understand Your Pain: Governor's Reply To Speaker Letter On Rebel MLAs

Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon sent a letter to Assembly Speaker NP Prajapati in the early hours of Wednesday, saying that the latter an "impartial and courageous" decision in accepting the...

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Digvijaya Singh Protests At Bengaluru Hotel, Tries To Meet Madhya Pradesh Rebels

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh is on a sit-in near a hotel in Bengaluru where the rebel MLAs from Madhya Pradesh are staying.

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Can Understand Your Pain: Governor's Reply To Speaker Letter On Rebel MLAs

Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon sent a letter to Assembly Speaker NP Prajapati in the early hours of Wednesday, saying that the latter an "impartial and courageous" decision in accepting the...

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PM Narendra Modi, Saudi Crown Prince Discuss Coronavirus Outbreak

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, and discussed the need for coordinated efforts to address the global...

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PM Narendra Modi, Saudi Crown Prince Discuss Coronavirus Outbreak

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, and discussed the need for coordinated efforts to address the global...

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Coronavirus Outbreak: PM Modi Asks BJP Workers Not To Take Out Protests

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instructed the BJP members to avoid any protests in the public till April 15, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said on Tuesday outside parliament.

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British Study Predicts 2.2 Million Coronavirus Deaths In US, 50,000 In UK

A crucial projection study that helped convince the British government to impose more stringent measures to contain COVID-19 painted a worst case picture of hundreds of thousands of deaths and a...

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Monday, March 16, 2020

2020 Tata Harrier BS6 Review

Just after a year of its launch, Tata Motors has updated the Harrier with a BS6 engine and automatic transmission along with some styling and features upgrades. We drive the new Tata Harrier BS6 to...

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Coronavirus Could Bankrupt Most Airlines, Need To Act: Aviation Body

The coronavirus pandemic will bankrupt most airlines worldwide by the end of May unless governments and the industry take coordinated steps to avoid such a situation, an aviation consultant warned.

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First Tom Hanks And Now Idris Elba? Twitter Has "Had It" With Coronavirus

Idris Elba says he has no symptoms yet and "feels OK"

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A Scene From Kareena And Saif's Home. He's "Booked", She's On Instagram

The photo features Saif reading a book peacefully in a candle-lit study room

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Neena Gupta, Who Played Badminton After Years, Writes: Kal Sab Ouch Hoga

Neena Gupta always accompanies her posts with witty captions

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Worst Day For Wall Street In 3 Decades As Coronavirus Slams Economy

Wall Street stocks had their worst day since 1987 on Monday, joining the global market carnage as the coronavirus outbreak shut down a widening part of the US and global economy. The Dow Jones...

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Coronavirus Scare: Amazon To Hire 1,00,000 Workers As Online Orders Surge

The coronavirus, which has led to more than 7,100 deaths globally and prompted mass lockdowns of people, has also led to items being out of stock on Amazon and some deliveries taking longer than...

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Realme 6i Launch Set for Today: Expected Price, Specifications, and More

Realme 6i is expected to be cheaper than the Realme 6, which is priced at Rs. 12,999 for the 4GB + 64GB variant, Rs. 14,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model, and Rs. 15,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant.

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OnePlus to Unveil Something New on March 18, Logo Revamp Tipped

While OnePlus is teasing a new brand image, a new logo has been spotted on a trademark site. While earlier reports speculated an announcement related to the OnePlus 8, that's not the case.

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Amid Coronavirus Scare, Maharashtra To Stamp Those In Home Quarantine

In an unprecedented move, the state government in Maharashtra - where maximum cases of coronavirus have been reported in India (39) - on Monday said it would "stamp" all those people who have been...

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Hyundai takes on Seltos with new Creta

It’s the battle of the SUVs, and on the field are Korean giants — Hyundai and Kia, which also happen to be group companies. Months after Kia’s debut model Seltos dislodged Hyundai’s Creta as the country’s topselling premium SUV, the latter is back with an upgraded version.

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Coronavirus Scare: Amazon To Hire 1,00,000 Workers As Online Orders Surge

The coronavirus, which has led to more than 7,100 deaths globally and prompted mass lockdowns of people, has also led to items being out of stock on Amazon and some deliveries taking longer than...

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Dow soars over 1,300 pts, Sensex 900 pts

Indian markets surged on Tuesday, with the Sensex closing above 80,000 points, fueled by a global rally following Donald Trump's victory...