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Coronavirus Update: Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said 99% of the people, including minorities, are strongly supportive of the government’s efforts to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39z3lO8

Delhi govt cancer hospital doctor tests coronavirus positive, building shut

A day before, a doctor couple from two Delhi Mohalla Clinics in the northeast region tested positive for the coronavirus disease. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wS0BhK

Govt cuts interest rate on PPF, NSC, Kisan Vikas Patra and Sukanya Samriddhi Accounts...

Interest rates for small savings schemes are notified on a quarterly basis. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UOZ6cd

Google launches India-specific website on COVID-19

The website has four key sections: health information, safety and prevention tips, data & insights, and resources. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2R0KDsl

Markaz leadership resisted, then NSA Ajit Doval dropped by at 2 am

The operation has moved into Phase 2. In this, security officials say the effort is to trace all the foreigners who are in India, get them medically screened and then take a close look at violation of the visa norms. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/341R0RE

Foreign teams of Jamaat touring India, could be carrying Covid-19, govt tells s...

In its advisory to states, the government has said that any foreigner member of Tabligh Jamaat found free from Covid-19 should be immediately deported by the first available flight. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33Y2l5e

New financial year begins: Tax regime and other changes which will come into effect...

The government has already clarified that the financial year is not going to change. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3dM5oBS

Didn't have Sourav Ganguly-like support from MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli: Yuvraj Singh

India’s prolific match-winner in their recent two World Cups – 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup – Yuvraj revealed he got more support under Sourav Ganguly’s captaincy than under MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33YIlzg

Star Wars actor Andrew Jack dies of coronavirus at 76, was diagnosed 2 days ago

Andrew Jack, who starred in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, has died of coronavirus. He was also the dialect coach for Robert Downey Jr and Chris Hemsworth. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xJmU9h

Houseparty owns whatever you say in its app, can track you & won't delete your details...

Houseparty’s privacy policy page states that it can track you using different tools even if you opt-out, won’t delete all your data from servers, can’t guarantee 100% security and owns whatever you chat about inside the app. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2JsM1Qi

Timeline: How Nizamuddin event went on despite lockdown orders

More than 2,000 people who were at the markaz in Delhi’ Nizamuddin area have been identified. The building has emerged as one of the biggest Covid-19 hot spots in the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bAx1Mm

Can India be an outlier in the spread of Covid-19? | Opinion

Indians may have genetic advantages, but these need more studies. Meanwhile, fully enforce the lockdown from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bL7117

Coronavirus update: Kashmir man fakes death to reach home in ambulance during Covid-19...

A police team intercepted the ambulance and found the man alive and subsequently arrested all the four accused. Police sent them to a quarantine facility. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33ZgT4w

Coronavirus death rate lower than estimates: Study

The death rates varied substantially with age, ranging from a low 0.0016% for people up to none years old to 7.8% for people aged 80 and above. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3azb9RA

Covid-19: What you need to know today

Coronavirus update: The headquarters, Markaz Nizamuddin, where around 2,000 people were staying even as recently as the weekend, will likely end up being India’s own Diamond Princess, the cruise ship that saw 712 infections. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WYrF9z

Covid-19 update: Genesis of India's biggest coronavirus hot spot

Tips about an infection hotspot at the Tablighi Jamaat’s Nizamuddin headquarters began trickling in to the Delhi Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme office that week, leading the district surveillance officer (DSO) to dispatch a team on March 26. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bysv10

Coronavirus update: Donald Trump warns US headed for 'very, very painful two we...

Covid-19 update: Top health experts said that the decision to maintain strict social distancing was the only way to stop the easily transmitted virus, even if this has caused massive disruption to the economy with three quarters of Americans under some form of lockdown. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bHVijO

Killed after he informed on Covid suspects: Kin

Two persons have been arrested in the case. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2V4E0H1

Islamic missionary at centre of India's Covid-19 outbreak

The authorities now fear the Markaz waypoint has become a coronavirus transmission hub, with 24 preachers testing positive in Delhi alone between Sunday and Monday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WWkIpw

What Covid-19 will change about us | Opinion

From our engagement with family and faith to our empathy for migrant workers, a lot will transform from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WYq43C

Covid-19: UK visa of medical staff from India, non-EU countries extended free for...

The visa extension was announced as new figures by the Office for National Statistics showed that the number of deaths is higher than those released by the Department of Health and Social Care, which releases figures of deaths in hospitals, and not those in homes and care-homes. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Uxn1Op

States rush to track down over 3K who attended Delhi event

At least 11 state governments and union territories put hundreds of people under quarantine and tested them for the dreaded infection. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33YBt4U

Test results delayed, labs struggle with sample load

The 130 functional government laboratories across India have tested 42,788 samples so far, of which 4,346 were tested on Monday alone. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bRXd5x

Over 220 foreigners at Nizamuddin Covid-19 hotspot flouted visa rules

The foreign nationals at Nizamuddin’s Tablighi Jamaat congregation had entered India on Tourist visas in violation of the law from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bB1gCX

Spit attack a worry across world as people battle Covid-19

In India, a 40-year-old man was arrested last week for spitting on a woman and calling her ‘coronavirus’ in North Delhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33XTK2k

Covid-19 update: FIR against Nizamuddin gathering organisers, says Delhi health...

Covid-19 Update: The evangelical Muslim sect Tablighi Jamaat had hosted its annual congregation this month in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area with attendees coming in from several foreign nations such as Indonesia and Malaysia. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39utw8M

136-yr-old Van Gogh painting stolen from Dutch museum closed due to Covid-19

The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring, a painting by Vincent Van Gogh has been stolen from a Dutch museum on the painter’s 167th birth anniversary. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bErXXr

Donald Trump unveils new FDA authorized 15-minute virus test

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Three all-time IPL records that are not likely to be broken

Plenty of records have been broken, plenty more have been posted - the talent on display has been exhilarating and as a result, the IPL has become the biggest league in the cricketing world. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2JoA1iU

Coronavirus: Indian government's MyGov app has some myth-busters for you

The Indian government’s MyGov app is doing its bit in fighting fake news and misinformation on coronavirus by stating some ‘myth-busters’. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yjxWT3

Covid-19: India's FY21 outlook bleak, economy to enter slow lane

ECONOMIC STRESS: Most analysts see severe contraction in June quarter output from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WTAKR1

Covid-19 could fundamentally change India's political economy

It remains to be seen whether political parties in India decide to use the Covid-19 pandemic to demand a redrawing of political economy alignments in favour of the poor. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Us1uXk

COVID-19 survives on masks; Nizamuddin sealed & more: Top 5 stories from HT

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5 more Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra; total number reaches 225

The Maharashtra government had issued instructions to all district authorities to take precautions to contain the spread after a few patients, who tested positive on Monday, were found to be from densely populated areas in Mumbai and Pune. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WW0VXe

Three unique records held by Sachin Tendulkar in international cricket

From the most number of runs in Tests to 100 career centuries, he has carved out his own place in the sport’s folklore. While some of them are quite well known, here’s a look at three unique records held by the legendary cricketer. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UPjNEF

Internet Archive's National Emergency Library will offer 1.4 million e-books for...

This online library hosts a collection of more than 1.4 million copyrighted e-books that you can access for free, till June 30 at least. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Jsu5pa

What we know about Nizamuddin mosque congregation: 10 points

Over 2,000 delegates from countries like Indonesia and Malaysia attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Delhi’s Nizamuddin West from March 1-15. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xE4OWw

UP man calls COVID-19 helpline, asks for samosas. Here's what happened next

After repeated warnings, the samosas were sent to him but with a little gift - a punishment. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WZsYVR

Desperate BCCI plans to clear August-September window to hold IPL

The BCCI will have to take the lead in convincing the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) to postpone the Asia Cup to a later date. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QYn6Z6

Coronavirus: 227 new positive cases nationwide with 11 more deaths; Govt says no...

The government also said there was no immediate plan to extend the 21-day lockdown period, which entered its sixth day on Monday, while the Indian Army dismissed as “fake” social media posts about a possible emergency declaration next month. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Jrmoj0

US coronavirus death toll rises past 3,000, over 1.6 lakh Covid-19 cases report...

In a grim new milestones marking the spread of the virus, total deaths across the United States hit 3,017, including at least 540 on Monday, and the reported cases climbed to more than 163,000, according to a Reuters tally. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Uvn65e

Covid-19 doesn't survive on print, tissue paper after 3 hours, says Hong Kong s...

The study, which is yet to be published also found that the virus doesn’t remain infectious on cloth or treated wood after a day. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UH7LNy

Covid-19 update: Science and tech group set up to look into long-term solutions

Technology is also aiding the government in training its nurses and doctors on various measures to tackle the disease through webinars during the lockdown. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2URSkSQ

'These two guys, then daylight, then the rest': Shane Warne names best batsmen of...

During the same session, Warne also named his all-time Test XI and picked Allan Border as the captain of this side. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UKJ8jg

States move to quarantine returnees, stop migration amid Covid-19 lockdown

The continuing movement of migrants has prompted authorities in states such as West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Bihar to issue directions for keeping all those returning home under mandatory 14-day quarantine. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WV0hcM

Covid-19: What you need to know today

The trajectory of the disease in the US is one reason why India’s lockdown is critical. It’s also the reason Indians have to take the lockdown seriously. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wO8KUp

Kerala government considering online sale of liquor to those with doctor's pres...

Vijayan, in a press conference, said that the sudden unavailability of alcohol may lead to social problems. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3dxG16K

No mega auction next year as IPL 2020 set to be cancelled: Report

The start of the cash-rich league had been already pushed back to April 15 from March 29 but if reports are to be believed then the entire tournament is set to be cancelled this year. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3dH6hvo

Coronavirus Update: West Bengal records 2nd Covid-19 death, 44-yr-old dies in K...

Covid-19 Update: The woman saw a doctor at a private nursing home in Kalimpong after falling ill on March 20, a day after she flew down from Chennai with her daughter. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UMnhYD

On this day: 'Unbeatable' Sachin Tendulkar made it 5-0 for India against Pakistan...

Tendulkar was dropped four times in his innings, as he went on to score a half century. He, then, was trapped LBW, but was saved by the third umpire. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UKYlAH

India's only F1 track to turn into a quarantine facility

The district magistrate of Gautam Budh Nagar, BN Singh, said the decision was taken in order to create additional facilities to provide healthcare and shelter to people in Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway areas. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bD6GNA

No plan to extend 21-day lockdown, says government

The 21-day lockdown came into effect on March 25 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation where he stressed on the need to break the chain of infection. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2JldKma

Trump extends curbs, rapid testing in Kerala and more, top 5 stories from HT

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Sensex, Nifty fall as coronavirus cases increase

The Nifty fell 2.76% to 8,421.05 by 0345 GMT and the Sensex was 2.86% lower at 28,962.47. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WTiAyM

US says H-1B cap for 2021 reached; all 65,000 visas taken

Under the new H-1B Electronic Registration Process implemented this year, before the start of the application filing season on April 1, all the companies were mandatorily asked to register with the USCIS and March 20 was the last date for the registration. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xBACLG

In times of coronavirus, work as usual for Prime Minister Modi

PM Modi is observing his strict Navratri fast and closely monitoring committees on containment of Covid-19 while being in constant touch with all chief ministers from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UMDwVv

Coronavirus update: Pregnant woman, her husband forced to walk over 100km without...

The three-week lockdown announced on Tuesday to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic has left millions of migrant labourers jobless and forced them to walk hundreds of kilometres to their villages in absence of any means to sustain themselves. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33Sqzhh

'Sehwag came later...:' Wasim Akram names Pakistan batsman who changed opening in...

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram named the cricketer who redefined opening in Test cricket before the arrival of Virender Sehwag. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QUCRjQ

'US won't pay for your protection': Donald Trump to Prince Harry, Meghan

Amid reports of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan settling in US, Donald Trump wrote on Twitter “the U.S. will not pay for their security protection. They must pay!” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QRXMUv

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1000-mark, says govt; toll rises to 27

Experts have raised concerns over possible signs of the Covid-19 outbreak entering the community transmission phase, but officials deny it. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ykcRrN

Coronavirus update: States told to stop, shelter migrants walking back home amid...

Covid-19 update: On Sunday, the Centre asked state governments and Union Territories to “effectively seal” state and district borders to stop the movement of the migrant workers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/345VRS1

Country singer Joe Diffie dies of Covid-19 at the age of 61

Country singer Joe Diffie, who had a string of hits in the 1990s with chart-topping ballads and honky-tonk singles like Home and Pickup Man, has died of Covid-19 at the age of 61. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2JsnWsQ

Covid-19 update: China wary of second wave as imported coronavirus cases rise

In the last seven days, China has reported 313 imported cases of coronavirus but only six confirmed cases of domestic transmission, the National Health Commission’s (NHC) data showed. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UrMCZ3

Covid-19 update: 23 new coronavirus cases in Delhi: 13 with travel history, 4 contacts,...

Coronavirus update: Among the total coronavirus cases in Delhi -- two patients died of the disease -- five have been discharged and one has migrated out of the country, the Delhi health department said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3dCSN43

Modi 1.0 will help Modi 2.0 deal with the pandemic | Opinion

His policies and schemes have equipped both the Indian State and society better. The NPR and NRC will help too from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wKnWBO

Living in isolation is hard... but it's not without benefits, writes Abhilash T...

Naval officer Abhilash Tomy says living in isolation is not without benefits. It is a time to blow the dust off those books and read, to make those calls which you have been deferring, to practise a hand at cooking, to make paper planes and to pursue those innumerable things that you postponed because you felt you never had the time. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2JAMYXb

Covid-19: What you need to know today

Coronavirus update: India’s promptness in scanning travellers, restricting and then entirely barring international travellers from entering the country, and announcing a nationwide lockdown (include complete cessation of train and air travel) till the middle of April should start kicking in now, hopefully flattening the curve. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aujsxQ

Covid-19 update: Turmoil caused by coronavirus likely to hit gig economy

The immediate impact of the Covid-19 scare is likely to happen in the gig economy with people remaining apprehensive of any physical contact and thus refraining from availing most such services such as ordering cabs and food to grooming services at home and staying in shared spaces. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2JqQJhM

Coronavirus update: Medical students in final-year MBBS, PG may join Covid-19 f...

Covid-19 update: There were just over a million doctors registered with state medical councils in 2017, of which only 80% were estimated to be in active service, according to the government. This means, India has one doctor for every about 1,500 persons; World Health Organization (WHO) norms suggest that there must be one doctor for every 1,000 persons. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UIAVMx

FIR against AAP legislator Raghav Chadha for tweet against UP CM

AAP’s Rajinder Nagar MLA, Raghav Chadha, had on Saturday evening put up a controversial tweet on the large scale migration of daily wagers and labourers moving back to their respective hometowns from Delhi. The tweet was later removed from the lawmaker’s social media handle. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UH50vO

'I was extremely hurt...': Key highlights of PM Modi's Mann ki Baat address

From emphasising the need to follow the lockdown to maintaining social distancing, the Prime Minister assured that these preventive measures are India’s best bet to fight Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UKp7cv

Man in France runs 'marathon' in his 7-meter-long balcony

He ran 42.2 kilometers (26.2 miles) straight, never leaving his 7-meter-long (23-foot) balcony. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39rBMXl

India registers 979 Covid-19 cases, death toll rises to 25: Govt

The Union health ministry said out of the 979 cases, 867 were active Covid-19 cases, 86 people have been cured or discharged and one had migrated as of 10am. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3dCjllX

Coronavirus Update: Noida firm booked for hiding information after 13 employees,...

The FIR has been registered under the Uttar Pradesh Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, on the basic of a complaint by Gautam Buddh Nagar Chief Medical Officer Aurag Bhargava, the officials said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39v1b21

Mann ki Baat: 'Increase social distancing, reduce emotional gaps,' says PM Modi

Social distancing does not mean ending social interaction. Social distancing should be increased and emotional distances should be decreased, PM Modi said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33TwYIR

Second Covid-19 patient dies in Srinagar; J-K has 33 coronavirus patients

The death came a day after Jammu and Kashmir witnessed 13 new cases with 33 people testing positive for Covid-19 so far. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wJTeJb

Coronavirus update: Please forgive me, bear a little longer, PM Modi says on Mann...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sought forgiveness for putting people in trouble by ordering a complete lockdown in the country but said the fight against coronavirus is one of life and death. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wMBDjH

Youngsters are at forefront of fighting Covid-19: PM Modi thanks people for contributing...

A user tweeted out saying that his children have given away all their savings towards the fund. The Prime Minister responded by saying that the “youngsters are at the forefront of fighting Covid-19”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aqLKJP

A marriage ceremony that turned into a Covid-19 hotspot in Bengal

Health officials are worried because of the large number of people who attended the marriage ceremony after which three persons have tested positive for coronavirus. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WQ4jD6

At home with coronavirus, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson writes to the na...

Johnson, who has described his symptoms as mild, is leading the government’s response to the crisis, chairing meetings by video conference. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QUXoEO

ICC salutes 'real world hero' Joginder Sharma for fighting against Covid-19

In his post-cricket career as a policeman, India’s Joginder Sharma is among those doing their bit amid a global health crisis.” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2R8TXuD

Coronavirus update: Has Covid-19 entered Stage 3? Experts, government disagree

Covid-19 update: According to the ICMR, the apex biomedical research body in the country, there are four states of the disease. Stage 1 is getting imported cases, stage 2 is local transmission when a person whose been to a global hotspot infects a local resident, stage 3 is community transmission and stage 4 is an epidemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yhtHrg

PM Modi's Mann ki Baat today to focus on 'prevailing Covid-19 situation'

PM Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat programme on March 29, will talk about the situation arising out of the novel coronavirus in the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3dwq4hj

Coronavirus-related deaths in US surge past 2,000: Report

The number of deaths late Saturday was 2,010, about a quarter of them in New York City, the country’s hardest hit region, Johns Hopkins reported. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UnTd6F

Coronavirus update: Delhi eating joint employee walks 200 km to reach home, dies...

Covid-19 update: Ranveer Singh had decided to walk home after the government suddenly imposed a national lockdown, ordering shops and offices to close. Eating joints were allowed to stay open provided they don’t serve but deliver the food to customers. But in the initial days of the lockdown, the police wouldn’t let them operate. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bwNqBn

Coronavirus update: Tamil Nadu man breaks quarantine, runs naked, bites woman to...

The man’s kin overpowered him and admitted the woman to nearby Bodi Government Hospital where doctors on Saturday said she succumbed to her injuries, not responding to treatment. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UI6pCq

Covid-19: How it will change companies

. At 10.30pm on Saturday night, India had 1,013 cases with nearly 44% of them concentrated in Maharashtra, Kerala, and Karnataka. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WXf077

Coronavirus update- 'Is that sister Chhaya': PM Modi dials nurse, continues to work...

Covid-19 update: A senior government official familiar with the matter said this is one of the 150-200 phone calls that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been making every day since he announced the nationwide 21-day lockdown last week. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39rgU2i

Coronavirus update: Covid-19 cases in India cross 1,000 mark; thousands on stre...

Fresh coronavirus-related deaths were reported in India from Kerala, Gujarat and Maharashtra, taking the death toll from the disease to 21, according to official data from states. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UnzsMu

Coronavirus update: Concerns over superspreaders rise as many breach quarantine

In Maharashtra’s Sangli, four members of a family, who have tested Covid-19 positive, had returned from Saudi Arabia on March 14 and mingled with other people for the four days in absence of instructions for home quarantine. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3btWWoQ

Covid-19 update: Bus facility draws sea of humanity in time of coronavirus

Coronavirus update: The Delhi government pressed 570 buses into service to ferry stranded migrant workers from across the city to the borders but most officers on the ground said it wasn’t enough. Right across the road at the Kaushambi bus terminus, the UP government provided 500 buses to drop them to their villages in UP. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2w1dJAQ

'Dirty politics': Exodus of migrants from Delhi sets up AAP vs BJP on Twitter

AAP and BJP locked horns over the issue of the exodus of migrant workforce from Delhi on Saturday from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UI98Mf

Air pollution curve flattens in Delhi-NCR due to lockdown impact

A new analysis by Centre for Science and Environment said morning and evening peaks in PM 2.5 (fine, respirable pollution particles) have flattened out. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39oyBzq

'Back to villages in crowded buses during lockdown example of unpreparedness': P...

Chidambaram’s tweet came as these migrant workers, stranded in cities without work and money, were seen walking back to their villages in hoards. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UJ06yh

Alert for Windows 10 users: Latest March update will stop your PC from accessing...

The latest Windows 10 update has a bug that might restrict many apps from accessing the internet entirely and slow down connectivity performance significantly. Don’t update your systems from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2JqZvvT

Recovery could be distant as economy shrivels due to Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic threatens to push the global economy into recession and prolong the slowdown in India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3dCAPOT

Covid-19: UP ramps up evacuation of workers from Delhi NCR

Hundreds of migrant workers continued to pour into Uttar Pradesh from Delhi-UP border in the morning while the UP State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) continued to ferry them to their destinations from different areas of Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yagPmx

Kerala reports first Covid-19 death from Kochi hospital

Kerala has reported 165 confirmed Covid-19 cases so far, including 11 who have been cured, according to the Union health ministry’s latest data. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2JndfIk

After Ramayan and Mahabharat, Shah Rukh Khan's Circus to be re-run on DD Nation...

Aziz Mirza's 1989 series Circus, which introduced the world to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, is making a comeback on Doordarshan. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WRepUe

Coronavirus outbreak: What are the stages of transmission and what they mean

The government has taken a slew of measures to step up against the spread of Covid-19, including announcing the 21-day lockdown across the country and the economic stimulus package. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xuX74G

MS Dhoni's 5 bold decisions which stunned everyone but won India matches

Here are five such instances which changed the fortunes of India and also of few players because of just one man - MS Dhoni. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vTNzQg

Covid-19 lockdown: Truck crushes 4 labourers returning home near Mumbai

A group of seven labourers were going to their villages in Rajasthan on foot when the Gujarat police turned them away Friday night at Bhilad (Gujarat-Maharashtra border) and they were returning to their shanties in Vasai. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UKX1xV

Covid-19 expediting Wistron's plans to move iPhone production from China to India,...

The move in production out of China has been underway since the trade war between Washington and Beijing reached its zenith last year. Now, Covid-19 is expediting that. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wHT9Wn

No Gayle, no Kohli: Former Australia player picks top 3 powerplay batsmen in IPL

IPL has been postponed till April 15th and could be postponed further due to the 21-day lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3arPZEG

Govt data shows 149 cases in 24 hrs, Covid-19 count hits 873 in India

The number of cases in India has spiked to over 800 from just 50 a little over two weeks ago. The first death was reported on March 11. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3arx8tp

Facebook Live will be available as audio-only option for non-Facebook users

Facebook is introducing new features for its Live tool as the company witnesses 50% increase in user activity. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xrfMyu

Farmers can work, says govt amid nationwide lockdown over Covid-19 pandemic

The countrywide restrictions were announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, March 24, with complete halt of all public transport, including flights, trains and interstate buses. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3dzUDTd

'It was spreading like fire, we were all in shock, scared': Sania Mirza

'Help us': After deaths on coronavirus-hit ship, guests clamor to leave

Holland America Line said in a statement that the MS Zaandam, previously on a South American cruise, was trying to transit the Panama Canal and make its way to Fort Lauderdale, Florida from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UoBM5Z

Infosys employee says 'spread the virus' in social post. Company sacks him

Infosys, in a tweet from its official handle, said the social media post by the employee is against its code of conduct and its commitment to responsible social sharing. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yfq3OC

'The amount of cricket we have played...': Ravi Shastri speaks out on 'forced b...

The ODI series between India and South Africa was cancelled after which the Indian Premier League was deferred till April 15. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UqDmEt

Coronavirus: India readies for Stage 3 transmission as Covid-19 cases cross 800

On Friday, Odisha expressed concern that the coronavirus disease could be advancing towards community transmission in the state. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3dwmZxE

US Covid-19 figures cross 100,000, a first for any country

The American president also used for the first time war-time powers under the Defense Production Act, under increasing pressure from state governors, to force a private company, General Motors, to ramp up production of ventilators needed to treat severely ill Covid-19 patients. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2JiwuT5

Coronavirus update: Assam to set up hospitals with 1500 beds within 2 months

Assam is yet to record any Covid-19 case, but the government machinery is gearing up to face the outbreak and spread of the coronavirus disease. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QQzV7H

Epics that inspired de facto 'janta curfews' three decades ago return in time of...

Once again, you can watch Ramayan and Mahabharat on DD. The streets outside will still be empty – though, it’s a different kind of lockdown, necessitated by the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3dzEPzU

Govt looks at ways to help migrant labourers, to provide food and shelter

According to senior government officials familiar with the matter, provisions will either be made to provide safe transport to these daily-wage labourers, or government shelters will be set up for them. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xwM9LS

'May jeopardise efforts': Cabinet Secretary redflags gap in Covid-19 surveillan...

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, the country’s senior-most bureaucrat, said there was a gap in the number of passengers who should have been monitored and the actual number. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3buSYfK

UPSC civil services prelims 2020: Question paper of previous year

UPSC CSE prelims 2020 previous years question: With just two months left for the examination, the aspirants must have started their preparation for the examination. Apart from some of the recommended books and study material, candidates should also go through the previous year question papers of the exam. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UDoHod

Highest COVID-19 cases in US: Donald Trump takes a veiled jibe at China

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Covid-19: Key things to know about the govt's Corona Kavach app

Corona Kavach is currently available in beta for Android users. The app is being developed for iOS as well, and is expected to launch soon. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UGbBXf

RBI allows 3-month moratorium on EMIs of all term loans

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Sachin Tendulkar donates Rs 50 lakh to fight Covid-19

Tendulkar’s donation is so far the biggest contribution among India’s leading sportspersons, some of whom have pledged their salaries while a few others have donated medical equipment to fight the dreaded outbreak. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2y7yvPH

WhatsApp sees highest engagement during Covid-19 pandemic with 40% increase in usage:...

Among the social media apps, WhatsApp is seeing the highest number of usage with Spain witnessing an increase of 76%. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bv5vjw

Moody's cuts India GDP growth to 2.5% from 5.3% in 2020

Moody’s said it expects the growth to bounce back to 5.8% in the calendar year in 2021 and expects a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of negative 0.5% in CY20 at the global level, before bouncing back in CY21. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xvuO6o

Ministers to submit daily report on COVID-19 control to PM Modi

The ministers will seek information on the steps being taken to run community kitchens for those in need; assess the preparedness at the hospitals; check the availability of drugs, essential commodities and personal protective equipment such as masks and sanitisers from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33Qbjl5

RBI's Covid-19 relief: Repo rate cut, focus on reviving growth

This comes a day after a relief package announced by the government to clear the economic mess due to coronavirus pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ww57CA

UNSC won't discuss Covid-19; China blocks it with help from Russia, South Africa

China, which holds the presidency of the UN Security Council till this month-end, cited lack of consensus to stop a proposal to discuss Covid-19 from being discussed. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3anTNac

'Read articles not headlines': Ben Stokes hits back at fan for IPL 2020 preparation...

A Twitter user used this statement to tell Stokes to ‘forget the money and limelight’ and ‘think for everyone’.The comments did not go unnoticed as Ben Stokes asked the fans to read the full interview and not just the headline. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UmHaXi

COVID-19 | 'China said our soldiers brought the virus…': Donald Trump on virus'...

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Google resumes updates for Chrome, Chrome OS one week after it paused due to Co...

Google has resumed work on releasing updates for Chrome and Chrome OS with a revised schedule. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WMzwqX

IAS officer jumps Covid-19 quarantine in Kerala, heads for Kanpur

The officer was in quarantine after his return from the UK earlier this month. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aqmbby

Maharashtra cops stop a container truck, find over 300 migrant workers

The shocked officials found that the workers, who hailed from Rajasthan, had chosen this surreptitious and dangerous mode of travel as they wanted to return home. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39sJlNu

'Just getting more time to dance' - Manika Batra on life under lockdown

Speaking in an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times, India star paddler Manika Batra gave a glimpse of her life under lockdown. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3armZNu

RBI Guv to address media on Covid-19 pandemic today. Here's what's on agenda

Covid-19 update: The government had on Thursday announced a relief package that offers relief to millions of poor people hit by a nationwide lockdown triggered by the coronavirus pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39jQsYs

US has most coronavirus cases in world, overtakes China

There were 83,507 cases in the United States by the end of Thursday, according to Johns Hopkins University’s coronavirus tracker, nearly 2,000 more than China’s. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UDwAds

Houseparty: Everything you need to know about the app taking COVID-19 lockdowns...

This video calling app from 2016 seems to be where everyone is during the coronavirus lockdown from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xu6t0q

Coronavirus updates: US has world's most confirmed Covid-19 cases

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Coronavirus update: A long walk home on empty stomachs for masked migrants

Stranded after the lockdown, thousands of migrant workers are walking back to their villages and towns from their places of work hundreds of kilometers away. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WL6B6z

'All students passed except…': Jamia teacher tweets a row on CAA, suspended

AP Siddiqui, registrar of the university, issued the suspension order for the teacher. It said the faculty member had tweeted that all students “except 15 non-Muslims have been passed as they did not support” the Citizenship Amendment Act protests. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Uw3Ov2

Delhi notifies rules in handling remains of coronavirus deaths

Delhi has so far reported 36 Covid-19 positive cases and one death. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33QToL4

From Satya Nadella to Elon Musk, here's what tech CEOs are saying about COVID-19...

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has predicted that things are likely to get worse before they get better. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vQ5mId

'Lockdown alone will not extinguish COVID-19': WHO lists steps to fight virus

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India to push for coordinated, forward-looking approach to Covid-19 at G20 meet

Members of the G20 include 19 of the world’s largest economies and the European Union. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3agKIzQ

Zomato, Swiggy ready to deliver but most restaurants are 'unserviceable'

Even if some food outlets were open, Zomato and Swiggy delivery boys were stopped by local authorities from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WKkPEw

'Don't want anyone to remain hungry': Sitharaman announces Covid-19 relief pack...

The Finance Minister also expressed gratitude for doctors and nurses who are dealing with Covid-19 patients. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UjzAg9

Microsoft will come out 'pretty strong', Satya Nadella on Covid-19 impact

Nadella also highlighted the company’s cloud infrastructure which has managed to hold up amid big pressure. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bsEBc2

Covid-19 lockdown: Essential services allowed, mohalla clinics won't be shut, says...

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PM Modi asks 'bal sena' to ensure adults stay home, shares this video

In a tweet posted in Hindi, PM Modi wrote, “I have full faith in my ‘Bal Sena’”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3boUuQD

Covid-19: Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Modi, pledges support to govt; lists 8 sugg...

Congress president Sonia Gandhi sought measures to protect doctors, paramedics “who are at the forefront in fight against coronavirus disease”, and ease of the supply chain. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3ameROd

COVID-19 | 'How many deaths are acceptable to me?': Watch Trump's reply to repo...

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800 people who came in contact with Covid-19 positive mohalla clinic doctor quarantined,...

The doctor had tested positive for Covid-19 on March 21; his 48-year-old wife and 17-year-old daughter have also been quarantined. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3duiqUp

Covid-19 lockdown: Hyderabad students throng police stations, seek passes to go...

The students and employees are virtually thrown on roads by the hostel managements which announced closure of the premises following the lockdown to check the spread of Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UiHdTQ

Zomato employees take deep salary cuts amid COVID-19 lockdown

The Zomato CEO in a series said that said that dining out business has been badly hit in many countries owing to the virus outbreak and the lockdown. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2JhsKkY

More than 1,000 stuck at Telangana-Andhra border as Covid-19 lockdown dash hopes...

The entire country is under a lockdown for 21 days to check the spread of coronavirus disease Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33XfonD

Leading Test scorer, no World Cup: 3 great batsmen who never played in a World ...

There are players who have a made for themselves in this tournament, but then there have been players, who despite being prolific players for their sides, have never found themselves in a World Cup squad. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aqBP76

65-year-old religious preacher dies of coronavirus, first death in Kashmir

Covid-19 update: Jammu and Kashmir reported its first death due to coronavirus disease in Srinagar. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2JcDGQV

Working from home? Here are 5 video-conferencing apps you can use for meetings

Coronavirus has impacted business like never before. And while most businesses have managed to hold on, they have had to send their employees on the work-from-home mode unless strictly necessary. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QON8y6

Living in the times of coronavirus: Take out all those ugly things you bought but...

Brands like Balenciaga, Gucci, Birkenstocks, Vetements, Crocs among many others make imperfection and ugly the new cool. The unsupervised sense of beauty came to the forefront. As we battle a complete lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, it is time to take out all the quirky things you bought but never wore. Read on. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aoNh2U

For IPL's young aspirants, a cancelled season is a great loss

The world’s richest cricket league, whose brand value last year was $6.7 billion, according to the US consultancy firm Duff and Phelps, is a parade of top international stars, but it also scores for the talent that it unearths. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QNFjZg

'Have to be patient, we will come out of this': Sourav Ganguly

With all sporting events suspended, and most training centres and national camps shut, what are athletes doing with their forced leisure time? Everyday a top athlete will talk about her or his experience of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. This is Sourav Ganguly, former captain of the Indian cricket team and current president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bjABui

Coronavirus | PM's warning; 'no AC' advisory; Ivanka hails Oyo: Top 10 updates

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Should you worry about hantavirus? Explaining its spread

It belongs to the family of hantaviruses which is spread through rodents and causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome or HPS. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Ui41Du

Xiaomi launches Redmi SmartTV Max with a gigantic 98-inch display

Xiaomi has launched a new smart TV called the Redmi Smart TV that comes with a 98-inch display and 4K resolution. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3adkZIB

At G-20 meet tomorrow, PM Modi's push to turn Covid-19 into global fight

PM Modi had taken the first step towards the 21-day lockdown to check the spread of coronavirus when his government shut down long-distance passenger trains on the north-south corridor from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aihnF3

With nearly 200 deaths, New York hardest hit by Covid-19 in US; visitors told to...

More than 700 people have died of coronavirus and more than 55,000 people have tested positive in the United States so far. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39nTJWN

Suicide bombers attack Sikh place of worship in Kabul

The attackers targeted a ‘dharamshala’ in Shor Bazar area of Kabul, which has a sizeable population of the Hindu and Sikh minorities. Some reports said the attack began at about 7.45 am Afghan time. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wAaT61

Indian govt launches MyGov Corona Newsdesk Channel on Telegram: Here's how to join...

Earlier this month, Indian government launched a chatbot on WhatsApp to answer citizens’ queries about the COVID-19 outbreak. Now, the government has created a Telegram channel for the same. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QIUvXw

After 27 years, Ram Lalla shifted out of makeshift temple in Ayodhya

The ceremony took place at around 4.30 am on Wednesday, on the first day of nine-day-long Navratri festival. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2y053Ls

Govt to spend Rs15,000 crore to ramp up health care infra to combat Covid-19

There are an estimated 40,000 working ventilators in India. But according to experts, this number would be inadequate in case there is a surge in Covid-19 infections. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2JcR1Zh

US could be next virus epicentre, as India locks down, global recession looms

Covid-19: India joined the ranks of Britain and other countries clamping down to hold back the virus as business activity collapsed from Japan to the United States at a record pace in March. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3blRN2j

Why CSK win and RCB lose: Rahul Dravid decodes sides, points out big differences

The former India captain also believed that CSK have been brilliant because they have had a good bowling attack and they have managed to always keep the opposition in check. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bmqVPC

21-day nationwide lockdown, Disaster Management Act invoked: Key Covid-19 devel...

The government has decided to spend Rs 15,000 crores to ramp up healthcare infrastructure to face the surge in Covid-19 infections in days to come. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bq29Ou

From England's trophy-winning 'draw' to India slaying two-time defending champs:...

Over the years, there have been some really thrilling matches while there have been some one-sided affairs as well. Here is our top five World Cup finals that really caught the imagination of the fans. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WEYt7o

Afro-jazz legend Manu Dibango dies of coronavirus, is among first stars to succumb...

Afro-jazz legend Manu Dibango is one of the first worldwide stars to succumb to coronavirus. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2y7F30V

Don't panic, stay invested: What to keep in mind for your money during Covid-19...

The consequences of a pandemic spreading and disrupting business earnings is a factor hard to model into earnings excel sheets at the moment. Given this unknown, the extent of the market correction too remains unclear. No one can control the markets, but investors can shape their own reactions and decide what to do with their money -- or, more importantly, what not to do. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2y7CBHL

Coronavirus Update: Delhi does better job of staying locked down on Day 2

Delhi has been on a complete lockdown from 6am on Monday and was to remain so till March 31. But with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening announcing a nationwide lockdown for three weeks, the national Capital too will be shut till April 15. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wrO9oS

Coronavirus Update: 54-yr-old man with no travel history dies of Covid-19 in Tamil...

The patient was admitted at Rajaji Hospital in Madurai and had a history of prolonged illness with steroid-dependent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension, Vijayabaskar said from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2JfGEE2

Can't remember eating so much and not working out: Sunil Chhetri

With all sporting events suspended, and most training centres and national camps shut, what are athletes doing with their forced leisure time? Everyday a top athlete will write about her or his experience of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. This is Sunil Chhetri, India’s football captain who has scored 72 international goals in 115 games. He also leads Bengaluru FC. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QIOqdQ

Flipkart temporarily suspends its services amid COVID-19 lockdown

The lockdown in India owing to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak has forced Walmart-owned Flipkart to suspend its services in india temporarily. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Ja7SvZ

Can blood from coronavirus survivors treat the newly ill?

A vaccine trains people’s immune systems to make their own antibodies against a target germ. The plasma infusion approach would give people a temporary shot of someone else’s antibodies that are short-lived and require repeated doses. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3atp7Vb

Covid-19: What you need to know today

As of Tuesday, India has 536 infections, and ten deaths. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UEdBPM

Covid-19: Govt's Plan B to keep working during lockdown

In these uncharted times, when whole communities have been shut down and the Union government itself is hunkering down, the country’s leaders and bureaucrats are not flying blind in the fog of a globally unprecedented pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2y8tAhF

States enforce coronavirus lockdown norms, stay home or face a prison term

Before India’s complete lockdown was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening, state governments warned those violating partial restrictions over coronavirus outbreak that they would be jailed for up to two years and their vehicles would be confiscated if they didn’t stay indoors. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Uypqar

Coronavirus lockdown: Apple may face trouble making India's 'favourite' iPhone

The iPhone XR production might take a big hit this time now that India is in complete lockdown for next 21 days. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Uu6M3m

PM Modi to address nation today at 8pm on coronavirus, second time in a week

The prime minister tweeted out this morning saying that during his address this evening, he will talk on the “vital aspects relating to the menace of COVID-19”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WGdV3c

EC defers Rajya Sabha polls as Covid-19 positive cases spike in country

The Election Commission said the process would necessarily include the gathering of polling officials, agents of political parties, support officials and members of respective Legislative Assemblies on the poll day, which would not be suitable in view of the prevailing situation due to Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Wzxz0S

3 captaincy decisions taken by Sourav Ganguly that changed Indian cricket

Here in this article, we take a look at the three decisions taken by Ganguly which changed the face of Indian cricket for good. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QDCpXe

Microsoft warns Windows users of a critical vulnerability that's used for 'limited...

Microsoft confirmed the vulnerability is being used for ‘limited targeted attacks’ on Windows users. Here’s everything you need to know. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xZ3wW0

Omar Abdullah, in detention since August 5 last year, to walk out of home jail in...

After he completed six months in custody, the state administration ordered Omar Abdullah’s continued detention in February under the Public Safety Act (PSA) that empowers authorities to hold any person for two more years. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3dpxWRx

As Covid-19 crisis deepens, govt looks for protective suit manufacturers

The government has also issued orders banning of exports on all personal protective equipment. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xmtuSY

Sensex zooms 1,246 points to 27,227 in opening session; Nifty jumps 417 points to...

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Coronavirus locks down 30 states, over 500 districts affected: Key developments

In an unprecedented move, 30 states and union territories have announced complete lockdown in their entire areas covering as many as 548 districts, the government said on Monday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2J6H8MS

As 90,000 NRIs return home, Punjab seeks funds to build Covid-19 isolation wards

The Punjab government on Monday imposed curfew across the state and sanctioned Rs 20 crore from the Chief Minister’s relief fund for the Covid-19 crisis. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wzA5JL

Coronavirus update: 16 private labs can now conduct Covid-19 tests

All these labs have fulfilled ICMR conditions mandatory for private facilities to collect samples and test them for coronavirus. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vISQKo

In some cheer, 100,000 Covid-19 infected patients recover across the world

After three Covid-19 cases in Kerala made complete recovery in February, the second wave of recovery has begun in India with 11 of the 14 Italians diagnosed with Covid-19 cases in the country on March 4 leaving the isolation ward in Medanta-The Medicity in Gurugram, taking the total number of those cured in the country to 33. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QD4Sft

'This is dangerous but people in Pakistan are not listening,' Shoaib Akhtar asks...

Around 800 people have been infected with Covid-19 in Pakistan and the situation looks grim. But Akhtar has revealed that people are not taking this virus seriously as they are taking this period as a holiday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2y54OyT

Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, site of anti-CAA protests for months, cleared amid lockdown...

All except five of the protesters had withdrawn from the site on Sunday but had left behind their slippers to “lend solidarity to the fight against Covid-19 disease” and as a symbolic gesture of their agitation as well. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3agnk5v

8 hrs in isolation ward, living away from family: Doctors recount challenges of...

Hospital staff says that they had to ensure the right treatment, make sure no one else got infected and also keep the Covid-19 patients in good spirit. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UbpttD

Coronavirus: Platforms empty, only 10 trains arrive at India's busiest railway ...

Even as the ministry of railways has cancelled all passenger trains until March 31, Howrah station, which caters to the twin cities of Kolkata and Howrah, was deserted before closing down for the next one week amid the coronavirus outbreak. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WCRVX5

Coronavirus: Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces curfew in two cities...

Chouhan made the announcement after his first meeting with officials on coronavirus. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xfGHgt

Pull back from hostilities, focus together on coronavirus pandemic: UN chief

Guterres said the vulnerable lot of the world - which includes women, children, those who have been displaced or marginalised - are at the highest risk of suffering the “devastating losses from Covid-19”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QGECks

A step-by-step road map to battle Covid-19 | Opinion

Have a centralised distribution plan for protective equipment and use all resources judiciously from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3a9daUe

From today, curfew passes must for crossing interstate borders to enter Delhi amid...

Hundreds of thousands of people cross into Delhi from the several bustling satellite towns -- Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad -- for jobs. These include health care workers, food delivery personnel, bank staffers and journalists who are part of what have been identified as essential services that will continue during the lockdown. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bp45qL

In racist attack, man spits at woman from Manipur, heckles her

Police said the incident took place on Sunday night in north-west Delhi’s Vijay Nagar, near Mukherjee Nagar, where an unidentified man on a scooter spat on the woman and shouted “Corona” before fleeing. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3doOzNk

Covid-19: What you need to know today

As of Monday, 28 states and Union territories were under complete lockdown. That’s at least 75% of the country’s population pretty much in self-isolation and practising social distancing. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33GeOdt

Coronavirus: Hundreds booked for breach as India toughens lockdown

The number of states and Union territories that imposed the lockdowns to curb the spread of novel coronavirus increased to 28 on Monday with Punjab and Maharashtra, the worst-hit state with 71 confirmed Indian cases, imposing curfews. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33IbrDa

India has tremendous capacity, must continue to take aggressive action against Covid-19:...

World Health Organisation director Dr Michael J Ryan said that India led the world in eradicating two silent killers - Small Pox and Polio. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QCMjYP

Reliance Jio launches Rs 251 work from home recharge plan

Reliance Jio has a new recharge plan for those working from home. This recharge plan comes with data benefits as users will be needing it even more now. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QCC9aU

IBM supercomputers to be used in the global fight against COVID-19

IBM says the COVID-19 High Performance Computing Consortium will deliver an unprecedented amount of computing power to assist researchers working on treatments and cures for coronavirus. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bnLjQx

Rajinikanth offers clarification after Twitter takes down tweet allegedly misrepresenting...

Rajinikanth has issued a clarification after his tweets were taken down by Twitter for allegedly misrepresenting facts about Sunday’s janta curfew. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bdfp98

Take legal action against violators, Centre to states on Covid-19 lockdown

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had tweeted on Monday morning that some people are not taking the lockdown strictly. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QDpSTz

Covid-10 fatalities approach world-topping 5,500 in new hotspot Italy

Last week, Italy overtook China as the country worst hit by the highly contagious virus. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WCrLna

Sensex cracks 3,000 points to 26,730 as trading resumes after halt

Sensex drops 3,000 points to 26,730 as trading resumes after halt. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QFwAbw

People not taking lockdown seriously, says PM Modi on Twitter

In his address to the nation last week, the Prime Minister had asked people to observe 14-hour Janta Curfew to fight Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33D66gh

From the 1970s: How Janta Curfew changed Connaught Place in Delhi

The policemen were seen giving flowers to the people in areas around Connaught Place who were seen on the road despite Janta Curfew. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3acCdWl

'What is the guarantee you will live after 3 months': Shoaib Akhtar's plea for ...

Akhtar also asked people to not hoard stuff and be humane in their approach in these testing times. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33Loh3u

Sensex opens 2,500 points lower at 27,383; Nifty below 8,000

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Covid-19: Only 1 SC bench available, cases to be heard through video conferenci...

The decision was taken by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde, after consulting his colleagues. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QFC7z3

Slippers on bed, anti-CAA protest at Shaheen Bagh continues amid coronavirus ou...

The protesters at Shaheen Bagh have refused to vacate the road despite appeals by the government, police and civil society members over the past two weeks when India is facing a threat from a highly contagious coronavirus that has prompted a lockdown in several states including Delhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QBs3qC

82 districts under lockdown over Covid-19: What is shut and where

The coronavirus disease Covid-19 has infected 396 people so far in the country, prompting the government to put in place stringent measures. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bhi6GF

IOC says Olympics postponement an option, cancellation 'not on agenda'

The IOC has faced strong pressure to push back the Games, scheduled from July 24 to August 9, from sporting federations and athletes worried about the health risk. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Ucft3u

Covid-19 pandemic: Like tanks, jets during WWII, rush to churn out ventilators

Factories across the world offer to make medical device that is key to the fight against the coronavirus disease. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2y4c3qZ

Social distancing is good. But get ready for a surge | Opinion

Strengthen hospitals; ensure the supply of ventilators, oxygen, masks and gloves; protect health workers from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QCDSgb

Coronavirus outbreak: Time to prepare for Stage 3 | HT editorial

It will get worse before it gets better. Be careful, be united from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wsyW6P

Queen moved out of Buckingham Palace as royal aide tests Covid-19+ve: Report

The aide, who has not been named, is believed to have taken ill and tested positive for the deadly virus earlier last week. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2y1umgm

Covid-19: What you need to know today

All passenger trains have been cancelled till the end of the month, as were all interstate buses. All Metro services, and Mumbai’s suburban network, also announced closure till March 31. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bkh64Q

Health care workers at highest risk of contracting coronavirus

In India, a drill of preparedness in hospitals across states began on Sunday as Covid-19 numbers crossed 340 and the infection reached 22 states and union territories. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3ao08SM

Full court meeting today to decide on SC functioning amid coronavirus outbreak

The Supreme Court has been in partial shutdown since March 16, after a notification was issued by the top court on March 13, by which it was decided that only urgent cases will be listed for hearing. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33DKjov

As coronavirus cases surge in India, 40,000 ventilators for 1.3bn people a worry

The coronavirus attacks people’s lungs, in some cases compromising their ability to breathe as they develop pneumonia. Ventilators, which deliver air to the lungs through a tube placed in the windpipe, are crucial to keep these patients alive. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3beeeGo

Coronavirus update: BMC identifies 10 people singer Kanika Kapoor met in Mumbai

Civic officials said they have formed two special teams to track these people to check for possible coronavirus symptoms. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xjepl4

Coronavirus: 10 more test positive for Covid-19 in Maharashtra, total jumps to ...

According to the Maharashtra Health Department, six out of 10 new cases come from Mumbai while 4 people tested positive in Pune. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QCy3iP

'Rather not bowl to him': Mitchell McClenaghan comes up with epic comment on MS...

The Mumbai Indians cricketer is currently in self quarantine after returning from Pakistan where he was playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3dnSMRd

Covid-19: 4 family members of Pune woman who tested positive also infected

Four of the six first contacts of the woman in Pune have tested positive. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3acwnEx

COVID-19 | 'Janta Curfew should be implemented for a week or 10 days': Dr Trehan

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Coronavirus update: Indian Railways cancels all passenger trains till March 31

The order issued by the ministry of railways states goods trains will continue to run to ensure essential while some “bare minimum” suburban rail services will also continue. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xhRu9M

Be prepared to see surge in Covid-19 cases, support one another: Kejriwal

The Delhi CM called for citizens to remain strong and united. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Ul8uDW

Coronavirus: 7 more test positive for Covid-19 in SBS Nagar, Punjab toll touches...

SBS Nagar civil surgeon, Dr Rajinder Bhatia confirmed the development saying that the patients were already isolated at hospitals. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UsDqCn

Miscreant throws bottle full of chemical at Shaheen Bagh protest site, none hurt

“We are yet to know what kind of chemical it is. The person who threw it is being identified,” Joint Commissioner of Police (southern range) Devesh Chandra Srivastava said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UaCjIP

Bihar reports 1 Covid-19 related death, 1 other infected

The Bihar man’s death takes the number of fatalities due to Covid-19 to six in India. A 63-year-man died from Covid-19 in Mumbai in Maharashtra on Saturday night. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2J8tgBA

63-year-old Covid-19 patient dies in Mumbai, death toll in India at 5: Officials

Death toll due to covid-19 reaches 5. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wj3cRJ

Covid-19 update: Air India flight with 263 students from Italy lands in Delhi

Air India flight with 263 students from Italy lands in Delhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xeneg7

Number of Covid-19 cases soar to 324 in India

The rise in the Covid-19 cases comes on a day millions of people kept themselves at the homes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed or a Janta Curfew to check the spread of the deadly virus. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xciJCW

PM Modi highlights efforts to promote Janta Curfew, tags two folk singers on Tw...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked people to observe Janta Curfew on Sunday to practice social distancing and prevent the community spread of coronavirus disease Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bfcYTC

Covid-19 update: Sense of invincibility, irresponsibility could be dangerous

“A lack of social responsibility makes us behave like this. Altruism needs to replace individualism,” says Samir Parikh, psychiatrist and the director of department of mental health and behavioural sciences at Fortis Healthcare. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xdXkco

13 security personnel missing after encounter with Maoists in Chhattisgarh

The encounters that began early afternoon on Saturday continued till the evening. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3am9LSl

'Best thing about him is…,' Pakistan legend Javed Miandad reveals what he loves...

Pakistan batting great Javed Miandad recently talked about the attributes that make Kohli a great player. While lauding his display with the bat, Miandad revealed the best quality he finds in Kohli. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/399PuOj

Pakistan can face complete lockdown, say reports as Covid-19 cases spread rapid...

The Pakistan government suspended all international flight operations on Saturday and reduced the number of trains running in the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vJLK8C

Some coronavirus patients may need quarantine longer than 2 weeks: Study

The study noted three previous papers had found the 95th percentile incubation period between 10.3 and 13.3 days. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Urx2vd

More than 4 lakh people take the Janta Curfew pledge, shows govt data

Janta Curfew is being observed for 14 hours today, starting at 7 am. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address to the nation on Thursday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Wy0CSp

14-hour Janta Curfew begins as India fights coronavirus

The Janta Curfew is voluntary and will be in place for 14 hours, starting 7 am. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked people during his address to the nation that it will help in fight against Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3a8GVo8

Covid-19: How it will change the world

Sars-Cov-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, has highlighted the risks of the networked, globalised approach countries and people around the world have adopted for work, and life, building on and amplifying fractures that emerged in 2008. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bhkFbT

India fights covid-19: 5 things to remember on Janta Curfew

The self-imposed curfew will start at 7am on Sunday and continue till 9pm and the residents need to stay indoors during this period. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QznYDx

Al-Qaeda's India affiliate hints at shifting focus to Kashmir

The latest edition of Nawai Afghan Jihad, the online publication of al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), outlined plans to rename the magazine as “Nawai Ghazwa-e-Hind” – a move that experts said pointed to the terrorist group’s decision to focus on India, especially Kashmir. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3dgsYqe

Coronavirus quarantine jumping continues, two deboarded from Rajdhani Express

The passengers were marked with mandatory quarantine but were found travelling on Rajdhani Express between Bengaluru and Delhi today. They were immediately deboarded & the entire coach was sanitised, the release said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3biWWbt

This day, that year: Azharuddin magic hands Australia their heaviest post-war Test...

In the 2nd innings, Kumble picked up five wickets as Australia were once again bowled out for 181, losing the match by an innings and 219 runs. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3be5kJ3

Coronavirus update: State-wise breakup of Covid-19 cases in India, total climbs...

Among the 258 people are 39 foreign nationals and also includes the four deaths reported from Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Maharashtra so far. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39eAL4Q

Pune woman with no foreign travel history tests positive for Covid-19

Coronavirus in India: The woman, who is in her early forties, is critical and on ventilator in an ICU at Bharati Hospital in Pune, said a city official. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33zNUUJ

Coronavirus: India's Covid-19 count rises to 258, ICMR changes testing norms

Coronavirus in India: On Friday, India saw the sharpest increase in the number of Covid-19 cases on a single day, with a total of 63 cases being confirmed within 24 hours by the health ministry. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bjF1RX

UP daily wage labourers, construction workers to be paid during Covid-19 lockdown:...

Coronavirus in India: Adityanath had formed a high-level committee under the state finance minister Suresh Khanna, comprising agriculture and labour ministers, to decide the nature of the assistance to the labourers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wq91g3

How to get latest coronavirus information from WHO on WhatsApp

The World Health Organisation has launched a WhatsApp alert to update people on the coronavirus pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/398Ma5O

Covid chaos, from Lucknow to Lutyens: Tracing Kanika Kapoor's actions

How the positive test of Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor, who returned from London last week, has raised the spectre of infection in Delhi’s hallowed halls of power. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Uos56p

Coronavirus in India: Who have to get tested for Covid-19? ICMR issues guidelin...

Coronavirus in India: The new policy says asymptomatic direct and high-risk contacts of an infected person should be tested between the fifth day and 14th day of coming into contact with the patient. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xfULGC

Javed Miandad picks favourite Indian cricketer, names best quality

The rivalry between India and Pakistan is known to all but there has always been a mutual respect between cricketers of both the nations. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33CkgOQ

No trains, metros, buses: Here is how India is gearing up for Janta Curfew on March...

The Prime Minister had in his address to the nation asked people to stay off the roads and public places during the Janta Curfew, which will be in place for 14 hours from 7am to 9pm on Sunday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33CiwFi

Covid-19: Bengal records third case after woman tests positive

The 23-year-old woman whoo had flown in from Scotland, went to the hospital straight from the airport. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2J68hj2

'Next 3-4 weeks crucial in fight against Covid-19': PM Modi to CMs

A day after addressing the nation on the issue, and emphasising the importance of social distancing and a people’s curfew (on Sunday), Modi interacted with all CMs for the first time on the pandemic through a video conference. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QCsvVM

'I hugged my daughter's photo and told her justice was finally served': Asha De...

Describing the last seven years of struggle, Asha Devi said that she was from a background where women are given complete freedom, which is where she got the strength to fight the tiring court battle. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2U8AHze

Coronavirus outbreak: PM Modi likely to address all CMs and state health minist...

A senior official said that the meeting will be done through video conference, keeping in view current travel restrictions. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vDWNjD

Coronavirus: NASA suspends work on rocket for moon mission

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'Requires few silly people to lose the fight': Harsha Bhogle slams people for 'partying'...

According to the health ministry’s latest figures, 222 people have been infected with the virus in India with a sudden spike in the numbers over the last couple of days. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WDJ5IJ

Coronavirus: Is Tamil Nadu man India's 1st community spread case?

Coronavirus update: The man had travelled by train from Delhi to Chennai — it was not immediately clear when — and authorities said they have not found any history of travel abroad or any contact with any other positive case of the coronavirus disease. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3be4b4d

Govt considers special flights to evacuate Indians over coronavirus outbreak

Special flights will be operated on Saturday to evacuate some 200 Indians from Italy and more from Uzbekistan, the people cited above said on condition of anonymity. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2U8vjMm

Malaria drug holds out treatment hope amid coronavirus outbreak

To be sure, the US Food and Drug Administration was quick to clarify that extensive studies were needed to understand the efficacy of these drugs in combating Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2U8xLTi

Covid-19: What you need to know today

Friday was also the first real day of a near-lockdown in many states. Maharashtra announced measures to the effect; Delhi announced more; and other states followed suit. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3a9N0AG

A first in 18 years: All of Delhi Metro to remain shut Sunday

The Delhi Metro had in the past partially shut its services on the occasions of Republic Day, Holi, and Diwali, among others. However, this will be the first time that it will shut operations for the entire day. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xamvg7

Coronavirus: Kanika Kapoor faces flak; states increase curbs: Top 10 updates

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'Truth has won again': Jyotiraditya Scindia after Kamal Nath quits as Madhya Pradesh...

Kamal Nath was heading a minority government after having failed in his attempts to woo back 23 rebel Congress MLAs, including six ministers, who had resigned owing allegiance to Jyotiraditya Scindia. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3ddS3C5

Delhi Metro services shut on Sunday to power 'Janta Curfew'

The move is aimed at encouraging the public to stay indoors and maintain social distancing, which is essential in the fight against Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3dgrmwJ

S Jaishankar to reach out to Indian missions soon via VC over Covid-19

The interaction, being held via video conference, will begin at 4.45 pm (IST), people familiar with the development said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wfDJIV

PK Banerjee, Indian football legend, passes away at 83

Former Indian football captain Pradip Kumar Banerjee passed away in Kolkata on Friday at the age of 83 years. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3a5EFOF

'Samay hai hosiyaar rahene ka' - Kevin Pietersen's important message in Hindi amid...

Pietersen took to social media asking fans to follow the government guidelines related to containment of coronavirus. He also revealed he was helped by Srivats Goswami to put out the message in Hindi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UkTmXr

Madhya Pradesh reflects a deeper crisis for the Congress

The government, headed by Kamal Nath, had been on a sticky wicket ever since senior leader Jyotiraditya Scindia quit the Congress and joined the BJP. But the problem in the party is more systemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3ddwpxP

Shashi Tharoor's son complains about 'boomer dad', MP replies in defence

Describing his father as a “lackadaisical boomer”, Ishaan Tharoor complained on Twitter that Shashi Tharoor insists on “going to Parliament” amid coronavirus outbreak. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2U3i2ET

Kamal Nath resigns as Madhya Pradesh CM hours before trust vote deadline

The Madhya Pradesh crisis began soon after Jyotiraditya Scindia, after 18 years in the Congress, joined the BJP. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WuxVG7

'Insult to the great man': Sunil Gavaskar slams BCCI official for alleged 'insensitive...

Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar was miffed with a BCCI official for the suggestion that they did not want IPL to be like a Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament without the participation of foreign players. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2IXSgvs

'Justice has prevailed': PM Modi on 2012 Delhi gang-rape convicts' execution

The 2012 Delhi gang rape had sparked widespread protests across the country, a massive global outrage and led to toughening of laws against sex offenders in India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UpBiev

How equipped Delhi is to handle coronavirus positive cases

The Delhi government has shut all educational institutions, weekly markets, cinema halls, gyms, nightclubs and spa. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xMSFyi

Covid 19: What you need to know today

In India, there have been instances of people jumping quarantines and not practising self-isolation. The government is now considering stamping the hands of all people arriving from overseas with indelible ink and fines for those who skip quarantines. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QqSxv1

Will Kamal Nath resign? Buzz gains traction hours before trust vote

After Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker NP Prajapati accepted the resignations of rebel Congress MLAs, Kamal Nath has little choice to continue to be in power. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WAE7Mu

What is Janta Curfew and how it will be implemented

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Thursday during which he urged people to follow social distancing and avoid going out as much as possible to check the spread of coronavirus. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3a7b3Ar

I was scared of Indian seamers: Australia opener Marcus reveals fears of facing...

Australia opener Marcus Harris was hit on the helmet while his opening partner Aaron Finch had to retire hurt after coping a blow in his right index finger due to fiery spell fast bowling by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3a69WAP

Spotted some news about coronavirus on WhatsApp? Here's how to check if its fake

WhatsApp does offer some features which can curb the spread of fake news and is also testing some more to deal with the problem. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3a7LtLo

'Life is kind of boring now, but at back of the mind, we are confused, concerne...

With all sporting events suspended, and most training centres and national camps shut, what are athletes doing with their forced leisure time? Everyday a top athlete will write about her or his experience of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic for HT. This is Parupalli Kashyap, India’s former world No. 6 and 2014 Commonwealth Games-winning shuttler, who is back in India along with wife Saina Nehwal after participating at the All England Open in the UK. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bfVO8b

EPFO may struggle to meet 8.5% interest rate commitment amid market bloodbath

EPFO could not redeem a large portion of its Rs 95,500 crore of investments in exchange traded funds (ETFs) before the equity market went into bear market territory following the World Health Organisation’s March 11 characterisation of the coronavirus as a pandemic from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QvPyS1

Covid-19 outbreak: When will coronavirus epidemic peak in the country?

Coronavirus outbreak: India, according to the government, is still in the local transmission phase of the pandemic wherein the disease is restricted to people who have come in contact with infected foreigners or returning Indians who have been abroad and caught it in the places they travelled to. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3dpjg54

Bus cleaner, fruit seller, gym instructor: The four men hanged for 2012 Delhi gang...

Four of the men were hanged on Friday in Tihar Jail at 5:30am for the crime that had sparked widespread protests across the country and led to toughening of laws against sex offenders in India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3deKGuf

Delhi gang rape convicts hanged, 2,650 days after committing the crime

There were six men who had committed the crime, but Ram Singh, the bus driver, committed suicide and a juvenile accused was released after spending three years in a reform home. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xVi4pN

2012 Delhi gang rape: Timeline of a crime that horrified India

The four men — Mukesh Singh, Pawan Gupta, Vinay Sharma and Akshay Thakur — had been first sentenced to death in 2013 for the gang-rape and murder of a 23-year-old less than a year earlier. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3baDqxz

Delhi 2012 gang-rape convicts hanged shortly after SC rejects last plea

This is the first time four people have been hanged simultaneously. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UgP7fq

As Covid-19 worries mount, all arriving from abroad may get hand-stamped

Travel restrictions, testing and social distancing, including home-quarantining suspected cases and people at risk, helped China stop community transmission, with the country reporting no new locally transmitted cases on Wednesday for the first time since early December. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QuQJB0

Realme Narzo smartphone series teased, to compete with Poco, Redmi

Realme is working on a new product called ‘Narzo’ which is expected to be a smartphone series. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UhN4I1

Negligence at Pakistan's border quarantine facilities spark concern as Covid-19...

The country has reported two deaths and a total of 301 confirmed cases of coronavirus disease Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WqBIny

No community transmission of Covid-19 in India, random samples test negative: I...

Community transmission takes place when a person tests positive for the disease but doctors are not able to trace the source of the infection. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/395FDJg

IndiGo, Vistara may ground jets as coronavirus cases jump in India: Report

Industry groups and analysts have issued dire warnings about the virus, with Sydney-based CAPA Centre for Aviation saying that most of the world’s airlines could go bankrupt by the end of May unless authorities step in. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Wrf7Yk

Dating in the time of coronavirus: Chat online, meet much later

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. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2U2rw3l

'The players not playing are way more talented than me': Marcus Stoinis' massive...

In the same documentary, Australian team head coach Justin Langer also said that Indian captain Virat Kohli had got under the skin of his side during India’s hugely successful tour down under in 2018-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WlQDj4

Popcorn Time, the 'Netflix of piracy streaming' returns when users need it the ...

At a time when people are looking for ways to spend time at home, the infamous piracy app Popcorn Time is back. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vugcDo

Coronavirus: China says Japanese anti-flu agent Favipiravir effective on Covid-19...

An active ingredient called Favipiravir, that goes into Japanese anti-flu medicine called Avigan, was tested on over 300 Covid-19 patients in China. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UgpFGZ

Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP; Opposition stages walkout

Justice Gogoi had defended his Rajya Sabha nomination by President Ram Nath Kovind saying his presence in Parliament will bridge the gap between legislature and judiciary. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33szaXy

Slack launches major redesign as millions of users work from home

Slack has started rolling out its redesign available for desktops globally. There’s a mobile version coming soon as well. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QsRr1X

'Create your own identity, don't be someone else': Brad Haddin's advice to Rishabh...

Wriddhiman Saha and Rishabh Pant have been the two options used by the Indian team in the two formats. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33sizDg

When will coronavirus infections peak? Analysis throws up varying predictions

Researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine predict that the peak could occur anytime now from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Qtfe1u

Sony PS5 gaming console's entire specification list announced, here's what you will...

PS5 users will get the power of custom eight-core AMD Zen 2 CPU clocked at 3.5GHz (variable frequency) along with a custom AMD RDNA 2 architecture-based GPU. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33uAU2u

Covid-19 positive cases jump further in India, raising fears of community trans...

The World Health Organisation launched ‘solidarity trial’, and Donald Trump announced he has become a ‘war president’ as global leaders discussed ways to tackle coronavirus. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33rwIAO

Re-runs and highlights, the corona impact on channels

But this is a world in lockdown, with all live sporting events suspended. That leaves sports broadcasters with little option but to endlessly beam re-runs, archival programming, and documentary features. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3b8QqnA

From cooking, to walking your dog to making art: Here are Italian tips for beating...

From walking fake dogs to donning skin suits, here are a few Italian ways of keeping boredom at bay during a national lockdown, something the nation of 60 million has been doing for over a week. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33B93xW

Tejas Mark II to have ability to conduct Balakot-like operations

The Mark II, fitted with heavier GE 414 engine, will roll out in 2022, take to the skies in 2023 and join IAF by 2026. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3ddmad5

Covid-19: Govt says food stocks sufficient, as coronavirus-scared consumers stockpile...

India has nearly 10 times the emergency reserve needed for this time of the year and the country’s over 500,000 fair price shops are likely to be pressed into action to deal with mass distribution in case of any emergency. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33uhhrr

SC to continue hearing pleas on Madhya Pradesh floor test today

Observing that the MLAs may or may not go to the assembly, but cannot be held captive, the court said it was not going to come in the way of the legislature deciding who enjoys the trust of the House, but has to ensure the legislators can freely exercise their choice. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QrSLC5

Covid-19: What you need to know today

The fast-spreading disease that jumped from animals to humans in China has now infected about 200,000 people and caused nearly 8,300 deaths in 164 nations. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Qq1VyM

Covid-19 not created in lab, has natural origins, say scientists

Researchers found, based on publicly available genome sequence data of the virus released earlier by Chinese scientists, that the virus could not be a “laboratory construct” or “purposefully manipulated.” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WqZfos

Community transmission of coronavirus may have already started: Experts

Community transmission occurs when a person with no travel history to a Covid-19-affected country or known contact with a confirmed case tests positive for the disease. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xICTEC

No going back on AGR judgment, Supreme Court tells govt, telecom companies

The government had filed an affidavit ahead of the hearing seeking approval for staggered payment of AGR dues, but the Supreme Court lashed out at Department of Telecom for the move. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2x1jwqe

Study that led Britain to reverse coronavirus plan projected 5 lakh deaths

The study n coronavirus, led by Professor Neil Ferguson, an expert on the spread of infectious diseases, was published on March 16. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ITDZzE

'In the past it was not like this': Waqar Younis identifies why India has emerged...

He was also impressed with the way India handled its pacers and hailed the approach of the management for looking after the workload of the seamers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WiHibM

Coronavirus: As Noida societies prepare for lockdown, some myth busters on Covi...

Many housing societies have put in place strict measures after two more fresh cases of Covid-19 were reported from Noida. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aYTmD0

Sonam Kapoor compares UK and India's response to coronavirus as she flies back home,...

Sonam Kapoor and her husband Anand Ahuja reached Delhi from London and have decided to stay in isolation. Read her special message. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/392CSIG

34-year-old soldier tests Coronavirus positive, first case in Army

The soldier’s father had tested positive for Covid-19; he was quarantined for helping the family. The soldier’s sister, wife and two children are also quarantined. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WjIwn7

Coronavirus: Donald Trump defends 'China Virus' statement, calls it 'very accurate...

The US and China have sparred over the origin of coronavirus for days, with a Chinese official promoting conspiracy theories claiming it was brought to China by the US army and Beijing accusing American officials of stigmatizing an entire nation. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33sQGLt

Delhi's 8th Covid-19 case flew to Singapore without waiting for test result

Of the seven others from the city who tested positive for the viral disease, two have recovered and been discharged. One person, the mother of a 46-year-old man who had returned from Italy, succumbed to the disease on March 13. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/390Wgpm

Kevin Durant among Brooklyn Nets players diagnosed with COVID-19

The injured Durant, who has yet to play for the Nets since signing for the club last year, confirmed to The Athletic website he had tested positive for the virus. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3d84SOe

Digvijaya Singh on hunger strike in Bengaluru, says MLAs under BJP's 'lock and ...

Digvijaya Singh, who is Congress’ Rajya Sabha candidate, said the Karnataka police are not allowing him to meet the MLAs. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3de1u4L

Number of coronavirus positive cases rise to 147 in India, says health ministry

Over 5,700 people, who had come in contact with these coronavirus positive cases, are under rigorous surveillance, the ministry said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3d8Bibt

Sensex jumps over 500 points to 31,000 in opening session, Nifty above 9,100

The 30-share BSE Sensex traded at 31,101.77 points in the opening session while Nifty claimed the 9,117.50 mark. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UgA0mg

Novel coronavirus can survive on surfaces or in air for several hours: Study

The new coronavirus was detectable for up to two to three days on plastic and stainless steel, and for up to 24 hours on cardboard. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WtHyEG

'Lowest point of captaincy': Ricky Ponting reveals what went on during 'Monkeygate'...

The right-hander confessed that it was the lowest point in his captaincy as he was not in full control of what happened during the entire episode. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WjyNx7

IAF airmen recruitment test postponed in view of Coronavirus pandemic

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Supreme Court to hear pleas on Madhya Pradesh floor test today

While BJP MLAs seek immediate floor test, Congress has filed a separate plea saying the test cannot be conducted as 16 lawmakers had been held “captive” in Bengaluru. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wfF9D1

Coronavirus: At 5 Delhi quarantine facilities, passports taken, complaints over...

“The floors are covered by layers of dust. Large parts of the facility are under construction. How can one live under such conditions?” said a person who along with his family arrived from Germany on Monday and were quarantined in Delhi’s Narela. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QpQS8Q

Digvijaya Singh, face mask on, stages sit-in outside Bengaluru hotel, cops stop...

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India rejects Jammu and Kashmir reference in Pakistan-China statement

The reference to Kashmir was included in a joint statement issued at the end of Pakistan President Arif Alvi’s maiden visit to China amid the coronavirus pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39XoAdC

'Open testing to private Indian firms': Medical research scientist

“You don’t know what you are dealing with until you test,” said Gagandeep Kang, director of the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Qqr9NB

To contain coronavirus, Australia puts 'indefinite ban' on foreign travel of its...

Australia has so far recorded more than 450 confirmed cases of coronavirus, with the numbers escalating daily. There have so far been just five fatalities. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2x6JKY8

Preventing virus from spreading a challenge, says doctor

“If things get worse, you don’t know how many million tests you need to do and testing everyone may draw resources away from people who really need it,” said Dr Naresh Trehan, chairman and managing director of Medanta-The Medicity. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vztVZS

Coronavirus update: 85 trains cancelled on major routes, platform tickets hiked

Coronavirus update: The railways ministry has decided to set up a six-member ‘Covid Response Team’ at the centre comprising Executive Directors from the Railway Board. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UlsB5g

SC okays permanent commission for women officers in Navy, says 'cannot discriminate...

SC okays permanent commission for women, says ‘cannot discriminate on basis of gender’ from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3b400I2

Coronavirus patient, 64, dies in Mumbai; third death in India

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Apple iPhone 9 Plus in the works along with iPhone 9, iOS 14 code reveals

Apple’s upcoming low-cost iPhone lineup could feature not just one but two iPhones. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WkB6jC

Coronavirus update:COVID-19 cases rise to 125 in India, Maharashtra has the highest...

The government has issued a fresh advisory and is formulating a strategy on the way forward to deal with coronavirus casualties. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Uix8p4

'Only wear a mask if...': Govt issues fresh Covid-19 guidelines

The coronavirus has been spreading rapidly across the globe and has affected 114 people in India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2TXFLpX

#Stayhomechallenge trends on Twitter as people remain indoors to fight coronavi...

Many celebrities and eminent personalities have also urged people to stay home and say no to public gatherings. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Wq8Qfv

'Enjoy Kohli's aggression, we need a captain like him': Former India coach

He also went on to add that a loss in form for any player is part and parcel of the game, but despite the bleak series in New Zealand, Kohli remains the best player in the world. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aZMghG

BJP confident of numbers during Madhya Pradesh trust vote; Supreme Court hears plea...

BJP leaders cited the judicial intervention in Karnataka in 2019 where the apex court allowed disqualified MLAs to contest by polls to work out in the BJP’s favour should there be a by-election. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vvIRbo

Amid coronavirus pandemic, Maharashtra to stamp hands of those in home quaranti...

In a unique measure, the Maharashtra government has decided to stamp the hands of people asked to undergo self-quarantine for coronavirus infection with indelible ink, so as to prevent them from coming in contact with other people. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2U9WZPP

Amazon to hire 100,000 workers amid coronavirus scare

Like Amazon, US supermarket chains Albertsons, Kroger and Raley’s have sought new hires to staff busy sections and fulfil online orders. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3d34z7r

Air India pilots talk about Covid-19 duties, seek urgent financial aid in letter...

In the letter to civil aviation minister Hardeep Puri, Air India pilots have said that repeated withholding of wages is straining them financially. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ITNmj6

Coronavirus sends US economic powerhouse San Francisco into lockdown

Bay Area counties were reporting 273 cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Six people have died of the respiratory illness in California. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QkMeZW

Madhya Pradesh floor test and what it means for Congress

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan rushed to the Supreme Court, along with nine other BJP legislators, to petition the top court demanding an immediate floor test in Madhya Pradesh after the assembly was adjourned over coronavirus concerns. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UeIb2a

Indian-origin Jew beaten in coronavirus-linked hate crime in Israel: Report

The victim, Am-Shalem Singson told the police that he tried very hard to explain to the attackers that he was not Chinese and was not infected by the coronavirus, but it did not help. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xLdM4f

Juhi Chawla on being asked to wear 'just a shirt on a beach' in Lootere song: 'I...

Juhi Chawla, who wore just a shirt in the song Main Teri Rani Tu Raja Mera, did not want it to look ‘tasteless’. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2U8Zzpg

UAE-returned man flees from isolation ward in Roorkee, cops bring him back

The man, who had returned home from UAE few days ago, was tracked to his home from where he was taken back to hospital, police said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xLQRpz

Centre must talk to states to clear CAA, NPR doubts: RSS

The CAA’s passage in December to fast-track the citizenship process for non-Muslims, who have entered India from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh before December 31, 2014, triggered protests across the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WfZT8l

Within MP guv's right to call for floor test: Experts

Twenty-two Congress MLAs had quit the party on March 11 after Jyotiraditya Scindia- a former Member of Parliament and an influential next generation leader of the party with roots in the state switched to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) last week. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38ROK0d

Kin of woman who fled to join Islamic State seeks govt help for return

Nimisha’s mother, Bindhu Sampath, asked the external affairs ministry to help the women return to India and face the law. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aTua0O

Policy, fiscal support to virus-hit sectors likely

On Monday, the wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation was pegged at 2.26% for February but the retail inflation is still outside RBI’s comfort zone of 6% at 6.58%. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3d4oYJo

Supreme Court to hear today BJP plea demanding floor test in Madhya Pradesh

Late in the evening, governor Lalji Tandon issued a fresh deadline for the floor test and said he will consider chief minister Kamal Nath’s government to be in a minority if he failed to seek a trust vote by Tuesday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QnEx57

Pakistan used Twitter handles to fan discontent during Delhi riots: Dossier

The dossier cites detailed investigations conducted by Indian agencies to add that these handles were created at the behest of the Pakistani deep state with the purpose of creating major communal disturbance in India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33o0eas

Virat Kohli or Sachin Tendulkar? Ishant Sharma picks his favourite batsman

Virat Kohli has been a consistent performer for the team in the last few years and in the process, he has broken a number of records which were previously held by Sachin Tendulkar. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WdeiCh

Covid-19: The crisis will strengthen anti-globalisation voices

The pandemic will lead to a greater backlash against open borders and economies. It is time for a creative rethink from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aZDDUl

The importance of archiving

The loss of Alam Ara is the loss of one massive slice of history from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33pOwvZ

'Allow us euthanasia': December 16 gang rape convicts' kin to President Kovind

Among those seeking euthanasia are elderly parents, siblings and children of the convicts. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Qgm1f6

Google's free coronavirus checkup website is live: How it works

Those staying in California, US can visit the website to take an online COVID-19 (coronavirus) screener survey through Project Baseline. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2TQVfvV

James Bond star Olga Kurylenko tests positive for coronavirus, advises everyone...

Former James Bond star Olga Kurylenko has tested positive for the coronavirus. In an Instagram post, the Quantum of Solace star advised everyone to ‘take this seriously’. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38O92Yk

Cong, BJP MLAs flash victory signs in Madhya Pradesh Assembly; suspense over floor...

The list of business of the state assembly for March 16 posted on its website on Sunday night doesn’t mention any floor test on day one of the session. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33nj0i4

ISIS describes Europe as 'land of epidemic', issues coronavirus travel advisory...

The ISIS newsletter added that diseases strike “by the command and decree of God.” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3d07qhr

ED summons Anil Ambani over money laundering probe against Yes Bank: Report

It is understood that Ambani has sought exemption on health grounds from the agency and he may be issued a new date. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2U3QjCM

Covid-19 worry empties 'Asia's largest red-light district' in Kolkata

The average daily footfall of clients in Sonagachhi has come down from 30,000 to less than 10,000. Some sex workers have refused clients who had symptoms of cough and cold. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ILLdWF

Pranayam and Netflix, video calls to family: What Delhi's 1st coronavirus patient...

Dutta said he would while away his time watching Netflix on his phone. He also stated that the hospital facilities were top-notch and were nothing less than a “luxury hotel” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39UyzjY

Shielding behind speaker: BJP accuses Madhya Pradesh govt of trying to avoid floor...

The government has dropped enough hints it is not willing to seek a trust vote until and unless the 22 Congress MLAs, who the party has alleged have been held captive in Bengaluru by the BJP, are rescued. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xEla17

Sensex tanks over 1,800 points, Nifty below 9,500 amid coronavirus worry

Sensex tanks over 1600 points, Nifty down 4.5% from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WmZdOF

'Any chance of bowling straight': Shoaib Akhtar and Wasim Akram involved in awesome...

Both Akram and Akhtar were part of a fearsome pace bowling combination for Pakistan and played a huge part in contributing to the team’s win right through the 90s and early 2000s. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2IMgWqA

'No less than luxury hotel': Delhi's 1st Covid-19 patient on isolation ward

Having access to a phone that he could use to video-call his family and watch Netflix, he did not feel disconnected during his 14-day isolation at the hospital that ended on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Wf6oYV

Coronavirus factbox: Why maintaining one metre distance is important for preven...

The virus is a droplet infection and can go up to a metre when a person coughs or sneezes, it therefore becomes important to maintain a distance of at least a metre. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WkhprZ

Madhya Pradesh floor test: All eyes on Speaker as Congress, BJP point to rule b...

The state plunged into a political crisis after Jyotiraditya Scindia, a prominent face of the Congress, resigned from the party last week to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2TU72JG

Iron gates reinforce divide in riot-hit Northeast Delhi

As many as 12 iron gates have come up in the interconnected lanes in neighbouring Kabir Nagar and Kardampuri localities. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UcQHix

Misinformation distracts from proven preventive measures for coronavirus

One such piece of misinformation recently spread through social media under the name of the United Nations Children’s Fund that suggested drinking hot water and sun exposure, staying away from ice cream and avoiding cold foods, gargling with salt water, prevented the virus from entering the lungs. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38TwpzM

Four held for undressing teenager, urinating upon him and sharing video

The victim has been identified as Shreyas Gautam Avchare, 15, a resident of Varad Vinayak Society in Gopalpatti area of Majri. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2w9glwt

India manages isolating coronavirus strains at ICMR-NIV

The isolation of virus strains is the first step towards expediting the development of drugs, vaccines and rapid diagnostic kits in the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Wfnoyh

Pre-emptive lockdown India's best fighting chance against coronavirus: Experts

France has shut shops and cleared tourist destinations. Italy has locked down its entire population and sent out international pleas for help after deaths piled up. After weeks of a sluggish response, the US declared a national emergency, with many states imposing shutdowns. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38M9RRu

Taxes make up half of retail fuel prices: Data

The total of taxes on diesel add up to about 46% at Rs 28.06 per litre, and the total of other cost components is Rs 34.52 a litre, showed the data on fuel price components released after the Centre raised excise duties on the two fuels by Rs 3 on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vXEPc5

Beijing must answer some hard questions on Covid-19

In any case, for prevention, the world needs to know the exact source of this contagion. The total number of affected are heading towards 165,000 with more than 6,000 deaths, and the virus has spread to large communities in Italy, France, Germany and Spain. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QiFPhY

Coronavirus: Apple to accept apps from credible sources only; bans COVID-19-themed...

Apple will now accept coronavirus-related apps from recognised entities such as government organizations, health-focused NGOs, and companies deeply credentialed in health issues. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2TOyxVc

Day before Madhya Pradesh floor test, Congress MLAs return to Bhopal

Despite the resignations of 22 MLAs, the Congress lawmakers insist that the Kamal Nath government will survive the floor test. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33hPIBw

Mumbai Police bans foreign, domestic tours as Maharashtra reports 31 coronavirus...

Mumbai Police urged their personnel to greet people with a namaste instead of handshakes in wake of the coronavirus outbreak in Maharashtra. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aTM7fF

289 people on Dubai-Kochi flight offloaded after passenger tests coronavirus po...

The coronavirus outbreak has the government working on a war-footing to minimise the spread of the disease. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39S06Tb

'You will have to bear the consequences' - Shoaib Akhtar picks Pakistan cricket's...

The young batsman has been prolific in his short career so far and remains Pakistan’s biggest star with the bat. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38R2acL

Photo of worn-out nurse shows Italy health workers' fatigue in virus fight

Nationwide Italy has more than 1,400 deaths from the virus and 21,000 infections, with a quarter of the country’s intensive care beds taken up by those with the illness. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2U6sxGd

Coronavirus: India suspends travel to Kartarpur, seals border posts in East

The government announced the steps to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2IPkyYM

Amitabh Bachchan cancels 'Sunday meet' at Jalsa amid coronavirus crisis: 'I am not...

Amitabh Bachchan has posted a special message for his fans, cancelling the Sunday meeting with his fans outside the gates of his home in Mumbai. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2x24QH5

'I am at my peak': 10 years after India debut, Ranji Trophy star wishes for Test...

He has taken 67 wickets this season in 10 matches and has led Saurashtra to the title and believes, he has the skills and hunger to stake a claim to India’s Test squad once more. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xHIZ8x

Google's coronavirus checkup website: Everything we know about it

Both Google and US President Donald Trump have talked about the upcoming website. Here’s everything we know about it. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3d1Mk2k

218 Indians from coronavirus-hit Italy land in Delhi, will be quarantined for 14...

More than 230 people were also brought back from Iran, another epicentre of coronavirus, earlier in the day. They were then taken to a quarantine facility of the Indian Army in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aUCld3

US President Donald Trump tests negative for coronavirus

The president had multiple direct and indirect contacts with people who have since tested positive for the virus, including three people he spent time with last weekend at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xHtWf3

Coronavirus: Number of positive cases of COVID-19 in India climb to 93 as govt scales...

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Coronavirus will change the way we shop, travel and work for Years

Coronavirus: In the white-collar world, workplaces have amped up options for teleworking and staggered shifts -- ushering in a new era where work from home is an increasing part of people’s regular schedule. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2TOkMWt

Covid-19: 234 Indians from coronavirus-hit Iran reach India

The third batch of Indians from Iran arrived early Sunday. A second batch of 44 Indian pilgrims had arrived from Iran on Friday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2U6I7l5

Coronavirus positive Delhi man, 46, came in contact with 813 people

The man’s 68-year-old mother, who was also infected with the novel coronavirus, died at a hospital on Friday night, the second death caused by the disease in the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aT9o1l

US extends travel ban to UK, Ireland starting from March 17

A 30-day US ban on travel from the EU’s Schengen border-free zone took effect on Saturday, but notably excludes Britain and Ireland. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wZ73TG

After 9.5% in 1st week of session, Rajya Sabha productivity up to 82% in 2nd we...

The upper house was scheduled to meet for three days in the second week, interrupted by two holidays for Holi. The house outdid itself by sitting for 13 hours and 38 minutes against the scheduled 16 and 30 minutes. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wWI57H

In midnight order, MP Governor asks CM Kamal Nath to seek trust vote on Monday

Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon also directed that the trust vote be held by division of votes and the process be recorded on video by the Vidhan Sabha through independent persons. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aTyb5i

Farooq may respond if govt reaches out, says Ex-RAW chief AS Dulat

The government sent Dulat on a top secret mission to Srinagar, to meet the former CM and suss out his mood after the nullification of Article 370 in August last year. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2x1OIFx

Is India doing enough to check community spread?

In India, where medical expertise and infrastructure in often in short supply or under stress, many fear that such an event could inflict greater damage. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39RPOCn

Delay in Delhi corona victim's last rites after confusion over procedure

The woman’s family alleged that while hospital authorities had advised “immediate cremation” of the body, after she died on Friday night, the body was only cremated at 12.30pm on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38SRlXD

India needs a more aggressive testing regimen for coronavirus: Experts

India reported two deaths in the past week, and 84 confirmed infections, far lower than disease hot spots in China, Italy, Iran and South Korea. Medical authorities have, until Saturday, tested 6,700 samples. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QhENCK

Sanjay Manjrekar axed from BCCI's commentary panel, may not be included in IPL 2020:...

Sanjay Manjrekar was not present in Dharamsala during the first ODI between India and South Africa, which was washed out without a ball being bowled on Thursday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33oK0y0

Govt notifies Covid-19 as 'disaster'; to pay Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia for deaths

India has reported two deaths due to coronavirus and more than 80 people have tested positive for the virus so far. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38L8Wk5

5 coronavirus suspects escape from isolation ward of Nagpur hospital, all traced

The Maharashtra government has ordered a shutdown of cinema theatres, auditoriums, gymnasiums and swimming pools in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and Nagpur from Friday midnight till March 30 in view of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wXbQF8

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic snarls in some areas

Kuldeep Srivastava, head of India Meteorological Department’s regional weather forecasting centre, had said that the weekend is also likely to be cloudy. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cWeRpT

Coronavirus: Another Telangana man tests positive for COVID-19 in preliminary t...

The man, who had returned from Italy, showed signs of Covid-19 in initial testing and is yet to be confirmed by the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39WlIOo

Farooq Abdullah meets son Omar in Srinagar sub-jail day after release from 7-month...

Released on Friday after his detention under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) was revoked, former chief minister Farooq Abdullah drove from his residence to nearby Hari Nivas where his son, also a former chief minister, has been held first under preventive custody since February 5 under the PSA. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38Rp83r

Pak ready for Saarc video call after PM Modi suggests joint Covid-19 strategy

Modi had on Twitter urged India’s neighbours to join hands to fight the coronavirus outbreak that has claimed more than 5000 lives worldwide and infected more than 130,000 people. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2U4s5s1

Coronavirus: India fights back, 7 more patients cured of Covid-19

Of the seven recently cured cases of Covid-19, five are from Uttar Pradesh, and one each from Rajasthan and Delhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QgNfCh

'How can you eat bats and dogs': Shoaib Akhtar 'really angry' over coronavirus ...