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Covid-19 lockdown: The Centre has been under pressure from states for deploying special trains to rescue stranded migrants and students. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3femysT

Election Commission decides to hold polls to Maharashtra Legislative Council before...

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Centre releases revised list of Covid-19 red zones, Jharkhand has only 1

According to Centre’s guidelines, districts with high load of coronavirus cases or which have a high growth rate of the disease are classified under red zones. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Ymsnyk

I'd take him both as captain & batsman: Ian Chappell chooses between Virat Kohli...

Known for calling spade a spade, Ian Chappell stayed true to his nature and had no hesitation in choosing between Virat Kohli and Steve Smith. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Soofd4

I ended up shouting at Laxman: When Sachin Tendulkar lost his cool and was scolded...

22 years since that fateful day in Sharjah, Sachin narrated how his screams at teammate VVS Laxman during the chase did not go down well with his brother. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3d8ZA4t

India's 65% of Covid deaths are men; Olympians go for fields of gold: Top 5 from...

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Doordarshan to extend e-learning to 5 more standards from May 4

With technical support from UNICEF, Bihar, the BEPC has already been running virtual classroom teaching on the local DD channel for classes nine and 10 since April 20, days after the country went under lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus infection on March 24. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3d5c1hI

India's Covid-19 tally crosses 35,000-mark, death toll at 1,147

There are 25,007 active cases, 8888 people who have been cured or discharged and 1147 patients of the respiratory disease who have died across the country, the health ministry’s Covid-19 dashboard showed at 8am. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35lyvrQ

Emissions set for a record fall due to Covid-19 this year. But it's not a good ...

Daily data for this year till mid-April shows that countries in full Covid-19 lockdown are experiencing an average 25 per cent decline in energy demand per week. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aMgAvK

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 1, what's in store for Leo, Virgo,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Pisces, Capricorn, Aries, Leo and other zodiac signs for May 1. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Wl0pR0

On Kim Jong Un's health, whereabouts, UN chief says 'we have no information'

There have been unconfirmed reports that Kim is not in good health. The rumours began after he missed the April 15 commemoration of the 108th birthday of his grandfather, North Korea founder Kim II Sung. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35jYj7X

'China never gave US anything, doesn't want to see me elected', says Donald Tru...

“We are getting billions and billions of dollars, many billions of dollars a month from China,” Trump said, referring to the massive tariffs he has imposed on the import of Chinese products into the US. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bSedst

65% of Covid deaths in India are men, shows govt's data

Of the 1,074 Covid-19 deaths reported from across the country till April 30 afternoon, 65% are men, which is in line with the evidence so far that Covid-19 kills more men than women. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3f7kDGk

Covid brings local shops to the forefront of e-tail sector

The coronavirus pandemic has shuttered mom-and-pop shops in the US. In India, these retail stores, rich on legacy business skills, are emerging intact, albeit a little bruised. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xnp3Ib

Can't locate UNSC listed terrorists in Pak, Imran Khan govt tells UNSC panel

Pakistan authorities acknowledge the presence of only 19 terrorists who figure in the UNSC 1267 Sanctions List. For the rest, they have told the UNSC that they cannot locate them due to insufficient information in the order that designates them as terrorists from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3f6ADs3

At 17.5%, Ujjain has MP's highest death rate

Seven out of 76 Covid-19 patients had died in Ujjain until April 23 and every fourth patient has succumbed to the disease over the last seven days. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yZUTeg

Environment ministry on project clearance spree, activists wary

The environment ministry’s expert appraisal committee (EAC) held nine meetings only in April through video-conferencing where several industrial, mining and infrastructure projects were considered and cleared. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bUfeQR

Covid-19: What you need to know today

Delhi and Tamil Nadu, in that order, suffered the most from the irresponsibility of the Tablighi Jamaat, which insisted on hosting a weeks-long gathering at its headquarters in Delhi in March, a gathering that was attended by missionaries from some Covid-19-affected countries. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SnOUa8

Unique virus mutation in Bengal

S1 attaches the virus to the cell membrane by interacting with host receptor while S2 mediates fusion between the virus and cell membrane , according to Uniprot which provides resources on protein sequence. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bXTJ1O

After over 26,700 deaths, PM Boris says UK is past peak

Five mega hospitals were quickly set up with help from the military, but after admissions slowed, the NHS was left with considerable capacity. Figures released on Friday said the number cases across settings in the UK were 171,253. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WeF7o0

'WHO a pipe organ for China': Donald Trump on Covid-19 crisis

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Struck by Covid-19, India pushes pedal to the metal on virtual diplomacy

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar started a series of regional reviews beginning with Indian envoys in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua & New Guinea and the Pacific Island countries. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2WdDPtg

Irrfan Khan worked with Rishi Kapoor in D-Day, called him 'hot liquid': 'He's a...

Fans are shocked at the deaths of Bollywood’s talented actors Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor. They died within a day of each other. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yfuh9h

Supreme Court refuses to stay Delhi Central Vista project

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'Haven't seen him, no report today', says Mike Pompeo on Kim Jong Un's health

North Korean media has not reported on Kim’s whereabouts since he presided over a meeting on April 11, provoking intense speculation about his health and raising concerns about instability in the nuclear-armed country that could affect other North Asian countries and the United States. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2YeUjnw

Covid-19: US hands over $3 mn to benefit health facilities under PM-JAY

The US administration had said on April 16 it would provide the aid of $3 million through the USAID. These funds will be used in coordination with the Indian government for the PAHAL project, an innovative financing platform of IPE Global, according to a statement from the US embassy. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3f3Mo2l

Kerala Governor gives nod to ordinance which allows govt to temporarily cut sal...

The Kerala government was forced to bring the ordinance after the High Court stayed its order to slash employees’ salaries for six days every month for the next five months. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KHRmEe

'Powerhouse of talent': PM Modi mourns death of Rishi Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor made his film debut with Bobby opposite Dimple Kapadia in 1973 and was also seen as a child actor in films such as Shree 420 and ‘Mera Naam Joker’. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yXBevu

'He locked himself in physio's room': Laxman recalls Sachin Tendulkar's battle with...

Sachin’s former teammate and cricket commentator VVS Laxman revealed what was the effect of that dismissal on Tendulkar on Star Sports’ show Cricket Connected. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2zDE6Ow

'Entertained several generations': Politicians, leaders condole Rishi Kapoor's ...

Scores of politicians and diplomats took to Twitter and expressed their grief on the passing away of the great actor. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aMTcht

Rishi Kapoor dies at 67, brother Randhir Kapoor confirms

Actor Rishi Kapoor has died at the age of 67. His brother Randhir Kapoor has confirmed the news to Hindustan Times. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35iYArR

Over 1,700 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours take India's tally to 33,050

Maharashtra has the highest number of cases, and is inching towards the 10,000-mark. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bO98Bu

Antiviral drug remdesivir could hold promise in fight against Covid-19: Study

“The data shows that remdesivir has a clear-cut, significant, positive effect in diminishing the time to recovery,” Anthony Fauci, the top US epidemiologist who oversaw the study, told reporters at the White House from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KHW7O9

Covid-19: India begins testing possible cure on patients at PGI Chandigarh

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'Happened due to a misunderstanding': Kamran Akmal on Asia Cup clash with Gambh...

Akmal famously clashed with former India opener Gautam Gambhir in the 2010 Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and again with paceman Ishant Sharma in T20 international in Bengaluru in 2012-13. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VOly6P

Tremendous gain in Covid-19 situation, considerable relaxations after May 3, hints...

In the same series of tweets, the Union Home Ministry spokesperson also said that there was a need to maintain a strict lockdown till May 3 so that the gains are not squandered away. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3d6Blnz

Knowledge about North Korea's Kim is limited, but crucial

Kim’s intentions, and the as-yet-unknown state of his health, play an outsized role in the workings of Northeast Asia. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SiCQqy

Strong link between coronavirus count, bad air: Study

The analysis is limited to Italy and does not mention how air pollution and testing positive for Covid-19 are linked. Air pollution in Indian cities is among the worst in the world. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2YoD1nY

Covid-19 doubling rate in Mumbai rises to 10 days; mortality rate dips to 3.9%

The city’s Covid-19 fatality rate too has decreased to 3.9% on April 26 from the earlier 6.3% recorded on April 11. This means that there are now four deaths recorded for every 100 cases, as opposed to the earlier six deaths for the same number of cases. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bNzaVG

Govt predicts 3% agri growth in FY 2020-21

Despite these robust projections, the ongoing lockdown, set to run until May 3, has pressured farmers. The announcement of a nationwide curfew caught farmers by surprise on March 24. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KJsYBU

Areas not affected by Covid mostly in rural areas: Data

The government on April 15 classified 170 districts as Covid-19 hotspots -- those which have reported large outbreaks or multiple clusters of cases -- and 207 other districts as non-hotspot areas, those where only limited clusters of cases were reported. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35hY0KI

Covid-19: What you need to know today

Correlation isn’t causation, but it’s interesting to note that India, Peru and Portugal have almost universal coverage of the BCG vaccine — given to children to fight tuberculosis, and which helps them build immunity to several other respiratory ailments. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VLFbwq

Nations that mandate TB vaccine may have lower Covid death rates

To be sure, scientists have not been able to determine a clear correlation between the severity of the coronavirus disease and neonatal BCG vaccination. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3d0NRow

P Chidambaram spotlights MSMEs concern on paying April wages, advises govt

According to the annual report of the MSME ministry, the senior Congress leader said 11 crore people are engaged in 6.3 crore MSMEs and most of them would not have worked a single day in the month of April because the entire country was in a lockdown imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KKMjTi

Two-thirds of Americans believe Covid-19 will disrupt November election: Survey

US President Donald Trump had on Monday dismissed allegations by his opponent Joe Biden that he would try to delay the November 3 election. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bLzPGY

Maharashtra Covid-19 positive deaths cross 400, total cases inch towards 10,000

Maharashtra has brought down the fatality rate from 7% in early and mid-April. The officials attributed the dip to early detection and treatment. Only 1% of the total Covid-19 active cases in Maharashtra fall in the critical category, they added. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yU44ge

Had more talent than Sehwag, but not brain: Shoaib Akhtar names Pakistan batsman,...

The pacer, who seldom minces words while putting forth his analysis, also blamed Pakistan Cricket Board for not getting the best out of the right-hander. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2zAHcml

With Kim Jong Un's health status unclear, his uncle suddenly relevant after 40 yrs...

Although Kim Pyong Il has been effectively sidelined -- he was largely purged from state media and never developed enough power back home to mount a serious challenge for leadership -- some North Korea watchers say he could end up taking over from the 36-year-old Kim Jong Un, who hasn’t named a successor. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eZQOqZ

Irrfan Khan, actor extraordinaire and India's face in the West, dies at 54

Acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan has died after a two-year battle with neuroendocrine tumour. The news of his death was first shared by filmmaker Shoojit Sircar. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bIcohP

UK woman has stockpiled Covid-19 kits worth £2,500, says won't donate to healthcare...

Thirty five-year-old Becca Brown has said the UK government should have been more prepared to help the healthcare workers in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2YmDA1A

'Sensationalising facts': Nirmala Sitharaman hits back at Rahul Gandhi for RBI list...

Gandhi had said on Tuesday that he had asked the government in Parliament the names of the top 50 bank loan defaulters, but the Finance Minister did not answer his question. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3f2M1W3

In hindsight: Covid profited from our mistakes

Looking back, there have been so many mistakes and so much misinformation that it is worth asking: could we have handled this better? from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2YdFqly

Covid-19 update: Amid coronavirus pandemic, Kejriwal shares 'happy' news

Delhi chief minister said that the work of media is very important, especially “during a pandemic”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xld6Ti

Covid-19 may keep coming back every year, Moody's growth estimate | Top 5 from ...

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Coronavirus update: These districts in UP could be the first to get lockdown re...

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed for an action plan to be prepared for the relaxation activities in the ‘green zone’ from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bI1SXT

India's Covid-19 death toll crosses 1000-mark, 31,332 cases so far

The country saw 1897 new cases of Covid-19 and 73 deaths in the last 24 hours as 827 people were also cured or discharged in the same period, the health ministry’s dashboard showed at 8am. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KHghaV

'Warne hated it': Brett Lee recalls how Sachin Tendulkar 'toyed' with Shane War...

Sachin got the better of Warne in most of their encounters and former Aussie fast bowler Brett Lee revealed how Warne reacted to the setbacks. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3f0Buuw

184 nations 'going through hell' as Covid-19 wasn't stopped at source: Trump

Leaders of the US, the UK and Germany believe that the deaths and the destruction of the global economy could have been avoided, had China shared the information about the virus in its early phases. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2W6QTke

WhatsApp group calls now support up to 8 people: How to use it

WhatsApp’s latest update brings support for up to eight people on group video and voice calls. Here’s how you can use the new feature. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SfB4Xc

Delhi among 15 areas that make up 60% Covid-19 cases

Delhi, which has 11 districts, accounts for 12.62% of all cases in the country as of Monday. Mumbai and Indore feature among the list of the 14 other districts. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2YcU4JE

UP begins task for return of 1 million stranded migrants

The lockdown is scheduled to end on May 3, but there is no clarity on whether the exit will be total and if rail services will run soon after. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KL9lcE

11 Covid-19 cases linked to Azadpur market, test results of 100 awaited

Test results of more than 100 individuals—traders and employees—who have been traced as contacts of the confirmed cases or those who have been shortlisted after a screening programme this weekend are still awaited, office bearers of the agriculture produce market committee (APMC) said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cONX2q

Domestic makers of rapid kits in a fix as ICMR halts their use

ICMR asked states to return rapid testing kits sourced from China after its field assessment found them to be showing too much variation in results. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Wlrsf1

US first country with over 1 million Covid-19 cases, death toll nears 59,000

The US on Tuesday became the first country in the world to have more than one million cases of coronavirus. It accounts for nearly one-third of the 3.1 million cases globally. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35kTrPR

Internet speeds fall to lowest in 2 years

The nationwide lockdown began in the last week of March while some states ordered closure of schools and a ban on public gatherings even before that, which led to people staying home from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yUEsQI

Covid 19 update: Govt testing strategy focuses on speed

The strategy is the subject of a paper, ‘Strategic Planning To Augment The Testing Capacity For Covid-19 in India’, published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research and authored by scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the country’s apex biomedical research body. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35dTtJ9

Coronavirus lockdown: Wall built along Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh border demolished...

The wall, measuring three feet in width and five feet tall, was constructed at Gudiyattam village in Vellore district, which shares its border with Chittoor district’s Palamaner block. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VG55S9

This Indian firm wants to give you a reliable, more secure alternative to Zoom

Released in beta just a few days ago, the app has crossed 5 lakh users already. How does the app exactly work? How secure is it? We chatted with the team behind it to find out from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cS4B0V

Covid-19 lockdown: UP prepares to bring back over a million migrants

Last week, the state government brought back 10,500 UP students from Rajasthan’s Kota, the coaching hub of the country for medical and engineering aspirants, on UPSRTC buses in an exercise spread over three days. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yLGDG2

Niti Aayog staffer tests Covid-19 positive, building to be sealed for 2 days

This is the second government building to be sealed a week after the ministry of civil aviation sealed its office at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan in New Delhi’s Jor Bagh. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2YnCa7p

Shiv Sena calls Bulandshahr killings 'terrible', Congress demands thorough probe

The bodies of the two sadhus were found in a temple in Pagona village in Anoopshahar area of Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district on Monday night. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2zCsZFH

Covid-19 lockdown: 4 areas in Delhi may come out of red zone by May 3, three more...

Delhi currently has 99 containment zones after the government on Monday added two more to the tally of 97. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yUaSuj

Pentagon releases 3 'UFO' videos officially. Here's why

Two of the videos, published by the New York Times in 2017, show fast-moving oblong objects racing through the sky and a pilot, in one video yelling, “Look at that thing, dude. It’s rotating!” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2YipgYh

'Can opt to stay home': Mumbai cops over 55-yrs-old told after 3 die of Covid-19

Commissioner Param Bir Singh’s directive seeks to protect 45,000-strong Mumbai Police from the raging Covid-19 outbreak. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cOBg7y

South Korea's ministers say they know North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's location

Speculation about the 36-year-old North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s health accelerated after the Seoul-based news site Daily NK reported April 20 that he was recovering from surgery, citing an unidentified person inside the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eYVjCr

Foreign minister S Jaishankar to attend BRICS meet on Covid-19

The BRICS meeting to discuss the fallout of the coronavirus outbreak will be held by the rotating chair Russia and it will be convened via video conference. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2W8bODD

Here's list of 16 districts in India with no new Covid-19 case in last 28 days

The number of Covid-19 cases in the country mounted to 29,435 on Tuesday morning, with 1543 new infections and 62 deaths in the 24 hours, the Union health ministry said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SeOId7

'Officially makes it to the list of idiots': Ramiz Raja on Umar Akmal, calls for...

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja welcomed the move and said cricketers who have been part of corruption should be punished in the same way. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aDXjwh

Coronavirus update: With 1,543 new Covid-19 cases, India breaches 29,000 mark

The recovery rate of Covid-19 patients in the country was a little more than 23% as 6,868 people have been cured or discharged from hospitals. The Union health ministry had said on Monday that the recovery rate was 22.17%. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SdneVn

Don't quite trust this guy: AB de Villiers narrates story of first meeting with...

Kohli and de Villiers gave an account of their friendship in an Instagram live session recently. But the situation was not the same always. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VFPUZb

WhatsApp's latest update for iPhones brings support for 8 people on group calls

WhatsApp’s much awaited group calling extension is finally available for iPhone users. The update is expected to hit Android phones soon. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/359q4QB

China 'concerned' as India decides to stop use of Chinese Covid-19 test kits

China's statement came hours after the ICMR, which plays a key role in advising authorities engaged in the fight against Covid-19, said state governments should stop using the rapid antibody testing kits from Guangzhou Wondfo Biotech and Zhuhai Livzon Diagnostics from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cU4v94

'Guests too have some dignity': Man stuck in bride's village due to Covid-19 lockdown...

The bride’s family are leaving no stone unturned to make the stranded guests feel comfortable in their house. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bL3Rut

Need a comprehensive law on epidemics in post Covid-19 situation | Opinion

The lockdown, however, does not come without a fair share of problems of its own, the most pertinent is centered around the protection of basic civil rights in this lockdown. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KBvbzx

Banks wary of lending to debt funds despite aid

Ashwani Bhatia, managing director of SBI Mutual Fund saud that debt markets are currently facing a lack of risk appetite in the market and not a liquidity concern. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3ePD95Q

Covid-19: What you need to know today

By Sunday night, the number of tests carried out in India was 665,819. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SdxRY7

In touch with those from state stranded elsewhere: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

The Bihar chief minister said that the state has sufficient isolation and quarantine facilities. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Yhp23g

States gear up to bring back stranded migrants amid lockdown 2.0

Hours after the meeting with the Prime Minister, Odisha health minister Naba Das said the state will come out with guidelines to bring back stranded workers by the end of April. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yS3T52

AIIMS begins plasma therapy, 200 Tablighi members begin donation

Convalescent plasma therapy uses a blood component called plasma—which contains virus-fighting antibodies—from people who have recovered from the infection to treat those who are severely ill with Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2W5BPmO

Covid-19: TN administration builds wall at Andhra border to prevent inter-state...

The walls were built amid the nationwide lockdown restrictions, which were initially enforced for 21 days from March 25 and then further extended for another 19 days till May 3, to rein in the pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eTrnr3

'Need to strengthen economic activities, combat Covid-19': PM Modi to CMs

Modi said areas that are hard hit by the disease will also suffer the maximum impact on the economy front. The Prime Minister said with the restarting of conditional and limited economic activities from April 20, India’s challenges have increased too. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2W3fnL4

'He has set the bar so high': Kane Williamson picks best batsman in world crick...

The Kiwi is known for his sharp cricketing brain and he was on an Instagram live session recently with his SRH teammate David Warner. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aI4Wlm

'People with Covid-19 shouldn't be seen as criminals': PM Modi tells chief mini...

This was PM Modi’s fourth such interaction with chief ministers since March 22 when he first spoke to them on the coronavirus situation and steps taken. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eSbl0J

Watch: Chennai police stop ambulance to allow VIP convoy to pass

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Cobra commando allegedly chained at Karnataka police station for not wearing mask,...

A twitter user had posted the video wherein commando, Sachin Sunil Sawant, is seen chained at the police station from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Y7Sby3

Amazon, Flipkart request government to allow sale of non-essential items

The e-commerce companies have promised to deliver them safely, ensuring social distancing from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bMTh6s

PM Modi's meeting with CMs: Except two states, all others want Covid-19 lockdown...

Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy sought Centre’s intervention for providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and other medical equipment for the state’s Covid-19 warriors. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3597pEk

RBI announces Rs 50,000 crore Special Liquidity Facility for mutual funds

The move comes after Franklin Templeton wounded up 6 funds last week. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yILNTc

Financial impact of lockdown, 3-month-old survives covid | Top 5 from HT

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Avocados are in, pork bellies out in the era of Covid-19 pandemic eating

Any way you cut it, the coronavirus has “completely changed everything,” said Sylvain Charlebois, a professor and senior director of the agri-food analytics lab at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yMbKRX

India's Covid-19 tally rises to 27,892, death toll at 872

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'Bhilwara model' to help Indore win Covid-19 war, says Chief Minister Shivraj C...

He also said that the reason for high death rate in the city is that people who came to Indore from abroad hid information about their foreign travel. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KyncTI

His graph went up & mine went down, but friendship is intact: Former India pacer...

During his playing days, he developed a strong friendship with Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the two share a bond even now. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aFddGM

9 CMs to speak with PM Modi during meeting over lockdown, exit strategy

Chief ministers of all states are expected to be present at the meeting through video conferencing. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cK6bC2

Stuck at home? Here are some Netflix hacks that you should know about

Did you know you can also search for shows that may have been tagged under specific categories? Here’s how you do it.. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aFHZiT

All because of them: Pakistani cleric blames women for Covid-19

Reports said the cleric blamed women who “were often scantily dressed” for the spread of the coronavirus disease in the country. He condemned them and said their behaviour was bringing such wrath upon the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Y7T7T1

North Korea's Kim 'alive and well': Seoul

Kim’s absence has unleashed a series of unconfirmed media reports over his condition, which officials in Seoul previously poured cold water on. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2S8GKlZ

Mutual funds scramble to keep lid on Franklin impact

So far, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), RBI and the government have not said anything about the crisis in the mutual funds industry. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/358uPtr

70% of Indian citizens abroad are in 6 W Asian nations, shows data

For now, stranded Indians around the world, including workers and students, have been asked to stay where they are. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VBXBzz

India should open up now

The country is better prepared on almost every front — testing, protective equipment, hospitals — than it was on March 25, when the first lockdown kicked in, and on April 14, but it isn’t clear whether this is enough should the number of cases rise when the lockdown ends. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2y49Goj

PM, CMs to discuss graded lockdown exit on video call

While the Centre has not officially offered its view on the extension of the lockdown, officials have indicated that there will be a re-examination, with an eye on opening up some sectors to revive crucial economic activity. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2y3K4rs

Indian firm ready to begin producing possible vaccine

The human safety trial of the vaccine began in Oxford on Thursday, with the first two of the 800 healthy volunteers recruited for the study being injected with ChAdOx1 nCoV-19. T from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2W0wiOn

Mark Zuckerberg on rise of video conferencing apps amid Covid-19 pandemic

Zuckerberg said there is a ‘temporary’ peak right now but the trend was always headed towards that direction. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2y2IXs2

Train belonging to Kim Jong Un spotted as health rumours persist

China sent a team that included health-care experts to the neighboring country to advise on Kim, Reuters reported, citing three people familiar with the matter. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3azYygd

'Our fight against coronavirus will be talked about world over': PM Modi

In his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, focussed on Covid-19 this time, Prime Minister Modi also praised the billions of Indians and said that India’s fight against corona is truly people-driven. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2znX4Zl

Covid-19: Proper intake of vitamins and minerals in your diet boosts immunity, here's...

As the COVID-19 crisis disrupts economies globally, it’s vital to ensure adequate intake of micronutrients to boost overall immune functions and prevent life-threatening infections. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2x8Ftnw

'My family is more important than my game'

Top athletes talk to HT about their experience of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. This is Suresh Raina, ace India batsman who represents Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, where he is the second highest run-scorer in history. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eSvRhO

On 'Mann ki Baat', PM Modi hails 'people-driven war' against Covid-19

We are fortunate that the entire country with every citizen as a soldier is leading and fighting this war, PM Modi said in his ‘Mann ki Baat’. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VF0pMp

Armed Forces understand their responsibility in fight against Covid-19: CDS Gen...

Covid-19: CDS General Rawat said that strict directions have been issued to the armed forces on social distancing, wearing of masks and ensuring that people who need to be isolated remain in quarantine. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cSfosd

PM Modi to address Mann Ki Baat shortly, focus likely on Covid-19 situation

In his last Mann Ki Baat address on March 29, four days after announcing the first phase of nationwide lockdown, the PM had apologised to the nation for imposing the shutdown but justified the step, saying it was needed to ‘win this battle’. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Y4DCLy

Covid-19: India sees biggest 1-day spike, hospitals become hotspots | Top 5 from...

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5 cities in Tamil Nadu under complete lockdown from today to check Covid-19 spr...

Till date, Tamil Nadu has 1,821 confirmed Covid-19 cases, according to Union health ministry data. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VD14On

India reports 1,990 new Covid-19 cases, 49 deaths in 24 hours

Maharashtra and Gujarat, where the coronavirus outbreak has been growing at a much faster pace recently than the rest of the country, had the most number of cases. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xYOiRj

'Don't talk to Sachin, you'll be in pain': Lee reveals why McGrath advised not to...

Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee revealed how Glenn McGrath had advised him against saying anything to Tendulkar when Lee first came into the Australian side. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xZ3bmE

Netflix has secret codes for hidden movies, shows: Here's the whole list

Netflix has a lot of shows that might not show up on your home page thanks to what you watch normally. Here’s how you can unlock a bigger treasure trove of content from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yLiRtA

'Bored' truck driver plays card game with friends, 24 test Covid-19 positive

The truck driver in Krishna Lanka locality was bored and played cards with his friends and neighbours while the women grouped up and played tambola. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2zqzSK0

All you need to know about SVAMITVA scheme and its coverage

About 6.62 lakh villages in the country will be eventually covered in the SVAMITVA scheme. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bzLsRg

Man kills wife in red zone, is asked to walk out of area so he can be arrested

Police officers privy to the investigation said that because this was the first case of murder within a containment zone , they had to look at standard operating procedures for such cases and act accordingly. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eQQmeC

India crosses 26k Covid-19 cases with biggest 1-day spike

Officials said the overall growth in number of cases in India has been linear, compared to some other countries where it has been exponential. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2S8NKPz

Here's something for you to do this Sunday: Bird

Since the lockdown began, and people started spending all their time at home, there’s been a huge upsurge of interest in birding. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VX1sq3

Amid lockdown, Supreme Court heard 593 cases via video facility

203 out of the 593 cases were connected cases, that is, cases involving the same issue which were heard along with the main case. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Y2SbPE

Virus could cling to air pollutants

India has among the highest particulate matter (PM) concentrations globally. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eOxAVj

Delay in test results has Centre, states worried

The health department officials of these states told the Central teams that despite allowing more labs to conduct Covid-19 tests, there was still delay in getting the test results in the absence of automatic extractor machines. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VEURlc

Govt ramps up manufacturing capacity of key medical items

From entirely importing all these items a couple of months ago, India is now manufacturing more than 100,000 PPE kits and N-95 masks each day in the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Y9nb0v

Post-lockdown plan, migrants in focus at Centre-states meet

Thousands of Indians stuck abroad are eager to return, although there is no clarity when international flights will be allowed -- although there’s been talk in some government circles of so-called rescue flights to bring back Indians after May 3, even if the skies aren’t opened. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/355jTg7

Anand Mahindra impressed by this modified e-rickshaw, wants owner to be an advisor...

The e-rickshaw is modified to include four separate seating compartments. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2y0JOJM

Mandatory masks, no in-flight meals, restricted lavatory use: Delhi airport to reopen...

It has been a month since India suspended all domestic flights on March 25, the first day of the 21-day nationwide lockdown, which was later extended till May 3. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2S5CRhk

Don't allow entry into Delhi without Aarogya Setu App, Lt Guv Anil Baijal told

Covid-19 update: The Delhi government hadn’t taken a decision on the Aarogya Setu recommendation yet. But it hasn’t knocked it off the table either, a senior official told Hindustan Times. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bxvBmh

Critical patients on plasma therapy 'almost recovered': Delhi health minister

Before this, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal had urged people who have recovered from Covid-19 in the city to donate plasma to treat people in hospital with severe forms of the infection. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KwLnSv

Facebook Messenger Rooms vs Zoom: We compare the two video calling apps

Since Facebook Messenger Rooms and Zoom are video calling apps at the end of the day, we compared both of them on the basis of their features, availability and more. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eOZReu

Covid-19: MHA allows standalone, neighbourhood shops to open

In a late-night decision on Friday, the Union ministry of home affairs said these shops can operate with 50% strength of their staff strength and will have to strictly maintain social distancing measures including mandatorily wearing masks. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2S6SOnF

Delhi hits pause on MHA order to reopen shops, will decide on April 27

The situation will be reviewed by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority’s top committee before extending the lockdown relaxation to Delhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Vz21aw

He used to get out by looking at my face it seemed: Harbhajan Singh names his b...

He dominated bowlers all around the world except one man, who forever had his number. India’s Harbhajan Singh had an upper hand over the legendary batsman. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aAIGtG

866 patients recover in Tamil Nadu, highest in country followed by Delhi: Covid-19...

Coronavirus cases in Maharashtra are inching toward the 7,000-mark while in the national capital, the number of cases has crossed 2,500. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yJLQxW

Covid vaccines in human trials bring hope, Ramzan menu for patients: Top 5 from...

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Coronavirus update: India records 1,428 new Covid-19 cases, 57 deaths in last 24...

India’s tally of the coronavirus disease stands at 24,506—including 18,668 active cases, 5063 cured, discharged or migrated and 775 deaths, according to the health ministry’s dashboard at 8am. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/351oSi6

Apart from Virat and Rohit...: Harbhajan names match-winner of Indian cricket t...

The limited-overs side of India has become too dependent on the two-three batsmen for runs. The likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli have carried India on many occasions. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2S619bo

WhatsApp increases group call limit from 4 people to 8: You can start using it next...

WhatsApp officially announced it is increasing the group call limit from four people to eight. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/355Ner6

CMs' wishlist: Interstate transport options, funds

Most chief ministers want the lockdown to be lifted in districts not affected by the pandemic, even as differences remain on how the curbs should be enforced in the remaining areas. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3avIBY9

China sent team including medical experts to advise on Kim Jung Un: Report

The trip by the Chinese doctors and officials comes amid conflicting reports about the health of the North Korean leader. Reuters was unable to immediately determine what the trip by the Chinese team signaled in terms of Kim’s health. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cMfHEI

'Knocks the virus out in one minute': Trump's disinfectant claims baffle citize...

Encouraged by tentative findings that summer weather may dampen the novel coronavirus, Trump used his daily live national press briefing to ask whether light could become a medical treatment. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bCEb35

Covid-19 lockdown: Finance panel calls for extra support to small businesses

In its two-day meeting that ended on Friday, the advisory council felt that the magnitude of the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown on public finances is uncertain, but will certainly be significant. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/354QHGe

Covid-19: After nearly 20,000 coronavirus deaths, UK to trial drones for delivering...

The death figure released on Friday was 19,506, with 143.464 cases. The figure refers to deaths in hospitals, not in private homes, care homes and hospices, prompting concerns that the real figure may have crossed 20,000, making the UK one of the worst affected in Europe. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3axNeRL

Biryani may be on menu for Muslim Covid patients in Hyderabad

The faithful fast from dawn to dusk and even do not have water during daytime in the fasting month of Ramzan even as the sick and travellers do normally fast. The month of reflection and charity is the holiest in the Islamic calender. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XZ4MDH

Some export units to resume work in Gujarat amid lockdown 2.0

Jayanti Ravi, principal secretary (health), said the situation was fast coming under control and a decision has been taken to test all pregnant women in Covid-19 hotspots areas even if they don’t any Covid symptoms. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Vzur43

Delhi comes to terms with lockdown as police, govt rush to residents' aid

The helpline — 011-23469526 — is run round-the-clock by a team of police personnel from the third floor of the Delhi Police headquarters. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eRBRqS

Covid-19: What you need to know today

There’s long been a theory that the number of people infected with the Sars-CoV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19, is actually higher than that reported — one that has gained currency following confirmation that many infected people are asymptomatic and 97% of the cases (according to worldometers.info ) are mild. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aAwgSz

Month of lockdown impedes virus, a long battle lies ahead

On March 25, the first day of the lockdown, India had 606 cases and 10 fatalities before all transport was banned, offices and schools closed, and people told to stay indoors unless they were out for essential purchases or services. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KsR0RE

Uttarakhand cops register cases against 6-month-old, 2-year-old for violating q...

The DM also said that disciplinary and suspension action will be taken against Covid-19 magistrate of the district for registration of a case against the kids under Juveline Justice Act. He also has sought a report in the case. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eLSiVH

Covid-19 taught us we need to be self-reliant, says PM Modi in interaction with...

The Prime Minister held the interaction with sarpanches on the Panhayati Raj Day today. He also inaugurated e-Gram Swaraj portal and a mobile application on the occasion. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cGzvtd

Franklin Templeton to close 6 India funds: What does it mean for you

Franklin Templeton will now sell the underlying securities of all these funds over time and pay off their investors in a staggered manner. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eM7v9s

Made me feel like crying: Harbhajan Singh picks 2 from Pakistan in his top 5 toughest...

Harbhajn Singh in an Instagram live session with Rohit Sharma, named one each from South Africa and Australia, two from Pakistan and one from West Indies in his list of top five batsmen who troubled him the most during his career. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cAQi0O

4-month-old baby is Kerala's fourth Covid-19 victim

Doctors at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital, where the baby was admitted on April 21 with a heart problem, said she died of a heart attack after getting infected with the coronavirus. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34YGKds

Franklin freezes $4.1 billion of investor cash in Indian debt

Credit markets globally have been jolted by the pandemic, and the main bond fund run by Franklin Templeton’s Michael Hasenstab posted its biggest quarterly drop in assets since 2016. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VSboRz

On Panchayati Raj Day, PM Modi to interact with sarpanches through video-confer...

PM Modi had said on Thursday that the commitment of the Panchayati Raj system in warding off the coronavirus challenge is an inspiration for everyone in the fight against this crisis. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2RXSRSL

Rapper Fred the Godson dies of coronavirus complications at 35

New York rapper Fred the Godson has died of coronavirus at the age of 35. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3buqt2h

Gujarat cases jump 4x, economists ask to lift lockdown: Top 5 stories from HT

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India has more than 23,000 Covid-19 cases, 718 deaths

Officials and medical experts have said India the country’s preventive measures have helped in reducing in the disease’s doubling rate and also allowed the ramping up of testing and bolstering health care preparedness. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VvzuCG

SVAMITVA, powered by drones in sky, can change lives in rural India | Opinion

Since the beginning, the villages of India have been the backbone of its economy, because “Malguzari”, that is, land revenue was the main source of the State income for a long time, writes VS Pandey from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/353iZRf

Skype follows Zoom, rolls out custom backgrounds for video calls: How to enable...

The new custom backgrounds in Skype are available as a part of the app update for Mac, Windows, Linux and the web. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2S1eXUc

2 days after Delhi's Azadpur trader's death, 300 shops shut

All closed shops were located in the D block of the market – the one where the dead trader’s fruits and vegetables shop is located. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aCOoet

Sunlight, heat and humidity weakens coronavirus: US official

The findings could bolster hopes that the coronavirus will mimic the behaviour of other respiratory diseases like influenza, which typically are less contagious in warm weather. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cNbLnn

Spike in demand for NREGS jobs, PDS ration hints at rural distress

In the absence of any real-time data, the MGNREGS and the PDS act as pointers to the state of the rural economy and the living conditions of the marginalised sections. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yD63FI

Chronic illnesses may put young Indians at higher risk of Covid-19: Study

In the absence of a vaccine, an option is to shield high-risk people by more intensive physical distancing measures than the rest. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eF4asC

India staring at 'sombre economic situation', needs major stimulus: Finance pan...

The meeting, chaired by the head of the 15th FC, NK Singh, was attended by several prominent economists, including Sajid Chinoy, Prachi Mishra, Omkar Goswami and Neelkanth Mishra. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Y0HWeW

Time will reveal value of India's lockdown

Viruses spread rather predictably – and the scenario we were modeling was rather straightforward, yet terrifying – the spread of a new coronavirus through a completely susceptible population. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cEN1NW

Govt considers wage stimulus for MSMEs

Unsold goods and delayed payments have turned off liquidity taps for the sector, leading to a “complete breakdown”, according to the business lobby Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, or FICCI, which has mooted proposals for support. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eLQGeC

No meat, no staff: Tunday Kababi shut in Ramzan

The non-availability of meat because of the national lockdown imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has hit several popular restaurants in the old city; but Tunday Kababi is the most renowned of them all. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eMF0IP

Covid spread, restrictionshit NREGS work allotment

Three large states -- Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharasthra -- that account for a large number of Covid-19 patients haven’t yet been able to distribute allot much work under the programme this summer. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eMBYUU

58, including 45-day-old, test Covid positive in 2 clusters in Delhi

Coronavirus has so far infected 2,376 people in Delhi; 50 of them have died and 808 have recovered. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bB8G9Q

Covid-19: What you need to know today

The World Bank said remittances to India will fall by 23%. The fall by almost a fourth is more bad news for India, whose economy, like that of most other countries, has been ravaged by Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yB3jbW

Thick blood clots in kidneys, lungs and brains of Covid-19 patients scare docto...

At Mount Sinai, nephrologists noticed kidney dialysis catheters getting plugged with clots. Pulmonologists monitoring COVID-19 patients on mechanical ventilators could see portions of lungs were oddly bloodless. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XXwGQd

Coronavirus update- 'Wasn't just a flu, US was attacked': Donald Trump amid struggle...

Donald Trump said that his administration is working closely with governors to ensure that they have the testing infrastructure in place to reduce further spread of coronavirus. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2zlEDVb

Petrol, diesel price hike temporary, says Assam minister; cites fall in monthly...

The Assam government increased the price of petrol by Rs 6 per litre and diesel by Rs 5 a litre on Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wZIUwH

Arnab Goswami attack case: Sad to see public hounding of a journalist, BJP chief...

A police complaint was filed by Arnab Goswami claiming his car was attacked past midnight on Wednesday in Mumbai by two unknown people. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VP3nNk

'Govt acted on our Covid-19 suggestions in miserly way': Sonia Gandhi

The Congress president has written a series of letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on different issues related to the coronavirus pandemic since March 23. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VJA3aI

US signals growing unease with Pakistan, tightens export of nuclear byproducts

The announcement of suspending the export of nuclear byproducts came after President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan talked on phone about the coronavirus pandemic. Trump mentioned the call at the daily briefing of the White House task force but gave no details. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/358Jcyd

Pakistan batsmen's 30s, 40s was for team, Indian players' 100s was for themselves:...

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq played in an era where his side had a better record over India as compared to the recent times. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KsJbLK

Covid-19 vaccine trial set to begin in UK; scientist says 80% chance of success

Coronavirus update: The Oxford trial of a potential vaccine based on a virus found in chimpanzees will involve 510 volunteers aged between 18 and 55 in the first phase. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34Z2cyW

After proxy war in Kashmir, Pak launches cyber war against India and PM Modi

Security officials had noticed a similar social media campaign last year when Jammu and Kashmir was placed under a communication lockdown last August from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VRgM7p

Number of Covid-19 cases breach 21,000-mark in India, fatalities at 681

Maharashtra reported 6,710 cases of the coronavirus disease, including 789 discharged patients and 269 deaths. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ywKZ3H

WhatsApp extends group call limit to 8 people: Here's how to get it

WhatsApp enabled support for eight people on group video and voice calls in the latest update. Here’s how you can start using this feature. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VsPl4Y

England players were jealous of Kevin Pietersen's 'massive' IPL contract: Michael...

Pietersen’s desire to play in the IPL didn’t go down well with other English players. This was one part of several other problems which finally led to the end of his international career with the English cricket team. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eJ9v27

Tablighi Jamaat chief Maulana Saad has tested for Covid-19, says his lawyer

Maulana Saad’s lawyer Fuzail Ayyubi told Hindustan Times that the Tablighi Jamaat chief is communicating with the authorities. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2S3eiSu

Covid-19 update: First Lady Savita Kovind stitches face masks for shelter homes...

The face masks will be distributed at various shelter homes of Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board. The First Lady was seen covering her face with a red colour cloth mask. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yxIEWn

Covid-19 update: President Ram Nath Kovind's nod to promulgate ordinance to punish...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had tweeted on Wednesday, “The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 manifests our commitment to protect each and every healthcare worker who is bravely battling COVID-19 on the frontline. It will ensure safety of our professionals.” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yEsL0o

Trump signs executive order temporarily suspending immigration into US

The executive order, a copy of which was released by the White House, said the new provisions apply to foreign nationals outside the US who do not have an immigrant visa that is valid on the effective date of proclamation. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cC61g7

Excruciating hours, bad PPE doctors' key issues

The problems persist even as the government has taken several steps to prevent attacks faced by several health workers – doctors, nurses and workers who go to neighbourhoods for disease surveillance. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cDyJgA

In Covid fight, India could learn from polio experience

New research suggests that testing sewage with traces of Sars-Cov-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, could indicate the spread of the disease in a population. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bHpBrn

Rapid testing on hold, govt plans to scale up PCR tests

The move comes even as efforts to boost testing using rapid testing kits (RTKs) that do antibody tests have floundered from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34V297i

Trader's death sparks fear at Capital's food supply lifeline

A government official said the business partner of the dead trader and 15 of his employees are in home quarantine. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cAzeYA

Covid deaths could be much higher than known: Reports

The estimation is based on the “all cause excess mortality”, which looks at the rise in deaths due to any cause compared with a historic average for that particular period. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3btPN8w

Covid-19: What you need to know today

The US President touted the malaria drug Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as a wonder cure but several studies and opinions from experts have recommended against its use. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VspWZc

Curbs on movement needed as travel hubs become Covid-19 hot spots

The government last week classified 170 districts, nearly a quarter of the country’s 731 districts, as Covid-19 hot spots. These include districts which have reported large outbreaks or multiple clusters of cases. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34Y1VvY

Aviation ministry HQ to be sealed after staffer tests Covid-19 positive

Officials who have had contact with the staffer will be tested. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VpFmxg

Covid-19 lockdown: Rahul Gandhi invites public suggestions on stimulus needed for...

The Congress party has constituted a panel, headed by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, which will prepare a detailed plan for revival of MSME and share with the central government. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bu0msb

Even I have come to play: When Mohammad Kaif ignored Sourav Ganguly's advice and...

With the required run rate increasing, India captain Sourav Ganguly started screaming from the pavilion, asking Kaif to take a single and put Yuvraj on strike. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VpVH58

Aviation ministry staffer tests positive for Covid-19, govt assures 'all possible...

The ministry, in a tweet, stated that the employee tested positive for Covid-19 on April 21 and had attended the office on April 15. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XUqOaD

Watch what US President Donald Trump said on 60-days immigration ban

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'You have done well, we will ensure your safety': Amit Shah tells doctors on Covid-19...

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) had said on Monday it will observe a ‘Black Day’ on April 23 if the government does not enact a central law on violence against healthcare workers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VM4hKh

Facebook buys $5.7 billion stake in Reliance Jio: 5 things you should know about...

Facebook’s investment translates into a 9.99% equity stake in Jio platform on a fully diluted basis. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cyiJfC

Cabinet likely to discuss stimulus for India Inc seeking relief during Covid-19...

Ficci has been demanding a stimulus package of Rs 9-10 lakh crore to bring the economy back on track. Some industry associations have demanded a Rs 16 lakh crore industry revival package. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34WOBZ6

Cases in Gujarat cross 2000-mark, second-highest in country after Maharashtra: Covid-19...

4 Indian states have more than 1000 coronavirus cases, these include Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3atk5Hg

US agency gives thumbs-down to Donald Trump's 'game-changer' hydroxychloroquine...

An analysis published Tuesday on the use of Hydroxychloroquine to treat coronavirus patients in US Veteran Affairs hospitals showed no benefits and caused more deaths. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eGcoAG

Would've broken lot of records had he captained India more: Gautam Gambhir on best...

In an international career spanning more than 13 years, Gambhir has played with some of India’s finest and most successful captains. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VsIZSZ

India reports 1383 new Covid-19 cases, 50 deaths in last 24 hours

Maharashtra reported 6191 cases of the coronavirus disease, including 722 discharges and 251 deaths. Gujarat has now become the second-worst hit state with 2178 active cases and Delhi follows with 2156 infections. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XW5Gk8

Trump's immigration suspension to last 60 days, will impact those seeking green...

Trump said he will review economic conditions at the end of the 60-day period to determine if he wants to extend the suspension of immigration into the US or terminate it. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bEJZcg

Covid-19 will make tackling of natural disasters difficult: WMO

“Extreme weather has increased, and it will not go away because of the coronavirus. On the contrary, the pandemic exacerbates the challenge of evacuating people and keeping them safe from tropical cyclones as we saw with Category-5 strength Harold in the South Pacific...,” said WMO secretary-general Petteri Taalas. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34WznD2

Two walk 12km in scorching heat to collect their salaries, robbers leave them p...

“We had briefly halted at a traffic junction in Shastri Park, about 2km from our home, to rest our tired legs. That’s when three men pounced on us. They choked us and punched us before running away with our money and mobile phones,” Singh, 32, one of the two men, said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eCPWZv

Donald Trump says immigration suspension to last 60 days

“By pausing immigration, it will help put unemployed Americans first in line for jobs as America reopens,” Trump said at his daily pandemic briefing on Tuesday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yDagcn

Companies warn of layoffs if no stimulus

“Jobs are at risk over the coming months as nearly three-fourths of the surveyed firms said that they may look at some reduction in manpower in their respective companies,” the industry body said, citing a survey of 380 companies across industries. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aqP8Ue

Covid-19: What you need to know today

Research from Italy has shown that the viral load in some asymptomatic patients is as high as that in patients with severe Covid-19 symptoms. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XRnSvn

High presence of an enzyme behind delayed recovery of men: Analysis

The yet-to-be-published paper uploaded in MedRxiv, a preprint server for health research papers, suggests that high expression of ACE2 (an enzyme the Sars-Cov-2 virus uses to enter the body) in the testes raises the possibility that testicular viral reservoirs may be playing a role in viral persistence among male patients. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Y1Hz3s

Study highlights threat of spread in public transport

The finding, submitted to American nonprofit research agency National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), underscores the threat of infection in public transport where people are prone to being in close proximity and touching several surfaces through which an infection could spread. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XVJPcQ

Delhi will test journalists after +ve cases in Maha, Tamil Nadu

“Reporters are frontline workers in the battle against Covid-19. I salute the work being done by all journalists. Their work is very important for dissemination of authentic information,” the Delhi CM said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eQ6ygq

Customers call delivery agent who tested positive: 'Be strong, reach out for any...

A food delivery rider with Box 8 and MOJO pizza -- both of which operate out of the same kitchen in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar -- said he was initially feeling extremely guilty that he was have infected others. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cOi4XV

Azadpur mandi trader dies of Covid, sellers demand market be shuttered

The death uncovered two more Covid-19 cases linked to the Azadpur Mandi, creating panic among sellers who demanded the market’s closure and initiation of containment activities. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KnkIHV

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan expands cabinet amid Covid-19 lockdown

The five ministers, including a woman and two former legislators, were sworn in by Governor Lalji Tandon at a simple function in the Raj Bhawan amid the Covid-19 lockdown. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VNe02S

Samsung planning to launch 600MP camera sensors that work better than human eyes

Human eyes can match a resolution of around 500MP, Samsung wants to exceed that with 600MP camera sensors from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xLloUE

'India heaven for Muslims': Union minister amid allegations of 'Islamophobia'

Asked about the OIC criticism, Naqvi said, “We are doing our job with conviction. The prime minister whenever he speaks, he talks about the rights and welfare of 130 crore Indians.” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2RUjsAd

'US to add 75 million barrels of oil to strategic reserve': Donald Trump

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Lok Sabha staffer tests Covid-19 positive, say officials

The housekeeper, according to the officials, had been at home since the budget session of Parliament was adjourned on March 23. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3brqNia

Delhi-Ghaziabad border sealed to check the spread of Covid-19

Only those rendering essential services and people holding valid passes are being allowed, said the order by Ghaziabad district collector. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2zjtPaf

When Yuvraj got out, India lost hope & my heart broke: Mohammad Kaif on Natwest...

In an Instagram live session, the heroes of that match Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif revealed what they felt while batting in the middle. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eCNcLx

Covid-19 lockdown: States under pressure to bring back migrant workers

The Rajasthan chief minister said the Centre should have given at least five days to the migrant workers and others to go back to their homes like it had allowed the flights before enforcing lockdown. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bqjXtr

'Few tested positive': Tablighi chief's comeback on Jamaat spreading Covid-19

“How many other places saw much larger gatherings during late February and all throughout March, and can they be held responsible for disease?,” said Tablighi Jamaat chief Maulana Saad. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3amS57Z

125 families in quarantine after Covid-19 +ve case emerges in Rashtrapati Bhavan

Delhi has the second-highest numbers in the country after Maharashtra with more than 2500 Covid-19 cases as of Tuesday morning. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bvLQAs

The Taste with Vir: Pity the poor passenger

By refusing to refund money to passengers, airlines have betrayed public trust and lost the moral right to a tax payer-funded bail out. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3ctqRy2

South Korea looking into reports of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's 'fragile condition'...

Speculation about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s health was raised after he missed the celebration of his late grandfather and state founder Kim Il Sung on April 15. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cB7H9G

'Transgender' to be added as separate category in job applications: Centre to d...

The move is based on the provisions of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, notified in December last year. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34SNHN4

The bouncer barrage: Ishant Sharma reveals chat with MS Dhoni during 2014 Lord's...

MS Dhoni asked Ishant Sharma to pitch the ball short and the rest as they say is history as India won a Test match at Lord’s after a gap of 28 years. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xKAvO7

Covid-19: Trump to temporarily suspend immigration into US to 'protect jobs of American...

The United States has by far the world’s largest number of confirmed coronavirus cases, with more than 7,50,000 infections and over 40,500 deaths, according to news agency Reuters. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XRboUv

US oil prices rebound day after plunging below $0 for the first time in history

Oil markets have plunged in recent weeks as lockdowns and travel restrictions to fight the coronavirus around the world batter demand. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cymn9p

Another 'much loved' Indian-origin doctor dies of Covid-19 in UK

Riyat, who got his medical qualifications from the University of Leicester in 1992, was the first Sikh accident and emergency consultant in the National Health Service. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34RHIrL

WHO chief terms Covid-19 'Public Enemy No. 1', says 'worst is yet ahead of us'

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus didn’t specify why he believes the outbreak that has infected some 2.5 million people and killed over 166,000 could get worse. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KqLLBP

Kerosene subsidy bill down to zero in March

Oil prices continue to remain weak in the face of falling demand as the Covid-19 pandemic takes its toll on economies. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eCTydN

Covid-19 cases doubling in 7.5 days now: Govt

In Delhi, the state with the second highest number of cases, the number of cases were doubling every 8.5 days and in Kerala, new cases had slowed to such an extent that the number will double in 72.2 days, the health ministry said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34QGtsV

Industries open on tepid note as states continue with curbs

Reports on Day 1 suggest there was only a marginal improvement in terms of economic activities as states announce specific guidelines; industrialists cite fear of strict curbs like boarding, food for workers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3apqlQ4

China urges India to review FDI move

The Indian government brought China under the ambit of regulations preventing such takeovers and acquisitions on Friday, with authorities saying any Chinese investments would now require the government’s approval. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bsMgHM

Covid-19: India's relative success and challenges

India has done well in seeking to flatten the curve. But there is a gap. Apply the law equally forcefully to VIPs from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kn0nlK

Amit Shah dials Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray over Palghar lynching that killed...

The dead men were identified as Chikne Maharaj Kalpavrukshagiri (70), Sushilgiri Maharaj (35), and their car driver Nilesh Telgade (30). from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3ezDk5h

Behind new shield for Indian firms from China, a worrying trend and Ajit Doval

National security planners believe that firewalls to protect businesses are needed as India and China have many outstanding disputes and legacy issues from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VVR2qL

Pakistan replaces 2 damaged domes of Kartarpur gurdwara

Pakistan’s Minister of Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry tweeted that the domes had been replaced and repaired within hours of the incident. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cuYuzA

Biggest one-day jump in Maharashtra's Covid-19 cases

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Rapid testing for Covid-19 in Delhi ordered, 25 prisoner vans will be mobile la...

Covid-19 lockdown: Delhi Government will targets carrying out rapid testing for coronavirus in the city’s 79 zones from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VKLlLR

Tackling Covid-19: Bengaluru firm creates affordable ventilators that need no e...

Priced at around Rs 2,500, the ventilator is the cheapest of its kind in the world, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34VKhJp

Kerala withdraws lockdown concessions after Centre's objection

The Union home ministry had taken strong objection to the Kerala government’s decision, saying it amounts to dilution of its Covid-19 lockdown guidelines. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cvpMFT

5 times India dissed Pakistan's propaganda during Covid-19 crisis

Pakistan has tried to rake Kashmir issue, and accused the Indian government of discriminating against Muslims. All these allegations have been vehemently denied by India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3amAayj

Centre objects to Kerala govt 'diluting' lockdown restrictions

However, amid confusion over easing of norms, the state government has defended its decision saying the Centre was informed about it. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VGHIXB

'Bizarre comments': India trashes Imran Khan's tweet on discrimination against ...

Imran Khan had followed up on tweets by the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the OIC and compared the India’s treatment of Muslims to what the Nazis did to the Jews in Germany. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VGEROn

India's Covid-19 cases rise to 17,265, death toll at 543

The increase in the Covid-19 numbers comes on a day several states and Union territories will ease the rules of the lockdown put in place to break the chain of coronavirus infections. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cxLWay

Meerut hospital apologises for ad which said no entry to Muslims without Covid-19...

The reasons cited by Valentis hospital in the ad included the alleged misbehaviour of Tablighi Jamaat members, who, the ad said, had contributed to the spread of coronavirus infection in the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3ezaOAL

Can chase any score: Only 1 Indian in Nasser Hussain's list of batsmen he would...

The former England batsman, who was known for his tactics on the cricket field, was precise in his answer. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VIJmrG

'Fast bowler with a sense of humour': Sunil Gavaskar on Shoaib Akhtar

Both Sunil Gavaskar and Shoaib Akhtar were recently in news for their views on a bilateral series between India and Pakistan. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xyOWoA

Civic officials wanted to shift suspected Covid-19 patients in Bengaluru, face locals'...

Padarayanapura in Bengaluru has been identified as red zone and BBMP officials wanted to take 15 people - secondary contact of a Covid-19 patients - in quarantine. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yvCgP3

5 Zoom security features you should know about

Zoom, as promised by the CEO Eric S Yuan, earlier this month, has been conducting frequent webinars and releasing new feature updates to address users’ security concerns. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3at6Mqs

Maharashtra govt orders probe into Palghar mob lynching

The Maharashtra home minister also warned officials against giving any communal colour to the incident, as two of the three deceased were allegedly seers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KiVmuC

'Defective' ICMR kits led to Covid-19 testing delays: Bengal

Kolkata’s ICMR-NICED is a research institute under the Union health ministry and the regional Virus Research Diagnostic Lab (VRDL) for eastern India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3byJbFO

Life, liberty and law in times of a lockdown | Opinion

There has been a trade-off between the right to life and the right to liberty, with unfair consequences for the poor from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XMofHB

Maharashtra records 552 cases, 12 deaths in highest single-day spike

The state now has 4,200 infections, of which 2,724 are in the state capital Mumbai, which recorded 456 new patients on Sunday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3alTM5F

Covid-19: Infections with no symptoms raise concerns across states

An analysis by HT found that 65% of Maharashtra’s 3,648 cases and 75% of Uttar Pradesh’s 974 cases did not show symptoms at the time of testing. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eBEcX9

Coronavirus update: In Madhya Pradesh, Assam, chartered planes ferrying samples

In its third trip on Saturday, the Beechcraft carried 1,663 samples from Bhopal to Delhi, where they were taken to the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KiCSdI

Virus and the village: A Covid chronicle

From poverty to poor health care, from mass reverse migration to fake news, rural areas are facing multiple crises at once as the infection spreads across the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3al2ukS

'China is number one': Trump claims China's Covid-19 fatalities way ahead of US

Trump’s comments come two days after another 1,300 fatalities were added to the official count in the city of Wuhan, where the outbreak started. The revision puts China’s overall death toll to more than 4,600. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3ey099y

From a Twitter handle, the story of Pakistan's new terror group for Kashmir

Security officials who track terror in the valley and its links across the Line of Control, said the TRF was supported and backed by the Lashkar-e-Taiba. Sometimes, one of them said, the TRF even appears to be a proxy. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34MXXGr

'He may win 6-7 titles': Gautam Gambhir names his pick for best IPL captain

“He will end up being the most successful IPL captain of all time as well. He has 4 already, he may finish at 6-7 maybe under his belt,” Gambhir said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VGCg6N

Delhi doctor found hanging, family alleges extortion by AAP lawmaker

Deputy commissioner police (south) Atul Thakur confirmed that a case was registered Saturday against AAP’s Deoli legislator based on allegations levelled by the dead man’s son, but did not elaborate on the case details. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3ezOYNB

Flights, trains unlikely to begin on May 3, GoM looks at May 15

One union minister said that there was a suggestion in the meeting chaired by Defence minister Rajnath Singh at his house that air travel may be started on May 15. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2zfP4d7

Covid-19 lockdown: Chidambaram calls central govt 'heartless', poses 2 questions

The tweets come nearly a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced extension of nationwide lockdown to check the spread of coronavirus disease Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34OIHsY

Covid-19: Staying at home and want to use AC? Here's what you need to know

A recent study in China suggested that air conditioning aided the transmission of coronavirus infection between people in a restaurant. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VlLnLn

India's Covid-19 cases cross 15,000, death toll rises to 507

The ministry of health data shows that the pandemic has now spread to 56% of India’s districts and 15 districts across nine states account for half the cases. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bgHvki

Covid-19 outbreak: In vaccine race, all eyes on Oxford trial's deadline

The vaccine being developed at Oxford is one of four that has progressed to clinical trials – the first stage of a vaccine being tested on humans – but it accounts for the largest sample size, making it one of the most watched among all efforts. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2RMSUAP

Broadway star Nick Cordero faces leg amputation due to coronavirus complications

Broadway actor Nick Cordero’s wife Amanda has said that his leg will need to be amputated due to complications caused by coronavirus infection. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VkO53W

He was more popular than Imran Khan: Ashish Nehra on India cricketer during Pakistan...

The Sourav Ganguly-led Indian side was touring Pakistan for the first time since Kargil War and they ended winning both the ODI and Test series. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2zatBSB

'Mistake is a mistake': Trump warns China of 'consequences' for Covid-19 outbre...

President Trump pointed to China as the origin of the pandemic first by identifying the coronavirus as the “Chinese virus”, which fuelled anti-Asian sentiments already coursing through the country. Other US officials chose to call it the “Wuhan virus”, after the city where the epidemic is believed to have started. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XTuWaC

Zoom vs Skype: Which video conferencing app should you use

There’s a handful of video conferencing apps to choose from, and each offers similar yet different features. Here’s a look at how Zoom and Skype compares with each other. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cvsD1S

Migrant vendor couple becomes parents in Tripura, names newborn 'Lockdown'

Sanjay Bauri and his wife Manju Bauri usually visit Tripura for six months of every year, to sell cheap plastic-wares. They visit other states as well. This time, their experience was different. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wOMYji

Covid-19 lockdown: MP migrant yearning to return home chops off his tongue at Gujarat...

Coronavirus update: While some reports claimed that it was a “sacrifice” to appease the goddess, police did not confirm them. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yqdKiB

Early measures reason for fewer cases in India: WHO regional director

India has had fewer cases than it might have because of early and aggressive action to contain the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19), Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, regional director, World Health Organization (WHO) South East Asia Region. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3blALBQ

Covid-19: What to read during, after a pandemic

Given how popular the movie Contagion has become over the past few months, and the huge renewal of interest in the genre after the emergence of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), this Sunday column is dedicated to the huge volume of end-of-the-world fiction that’s out there. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3co6e6m

Delhi govt wants curbs to remain after April 20

The Delhi government does not want to ease restrictions in Delhi on April 20 on the grounds that the city-state is a “high-risk zone” with over 1,700 cases. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2RPf2uf

Curbs will disrupt the supply chain, change nature of jobs: Niti Aayog CEO

In the wake of the nationwide lockdown enforced to prevent the spread of Covid-19, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Saturday said that India’s supply chain will get “massively disrupted” and that the nature of work too will change from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KcDt0q

Coronavirus update: Disease may affect brain, nervous system, say experts

While the focus has so far been on the effect of the disease on the respiratory system, as doctors treat more patients, they are beginning to notice and document new patterns. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wSQObi

Kerala to convert at least 2,000 houseboats into isolation wards

State public works department minister G Sudhakaran said work is on to make at least 2,000 wards in houseboats. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bniYtV

47 districts in 23 states, UTs have zero Covid cases: Govt

These districts are spread across 23 states and union territories. Another 22 districts, across 12 states, have not reported new cases in the past 14 days, the ministry added. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2RLsOxN

Man kills 48-yr-old physically challenged son after he refuses to wear face mask

After killing his son, the man then went to the local police station and surrendered. Police have arrested the accused and initiated a murder case against him. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34Oou6r

Gujarat becomes 6th state with over 1000 cases, Delhi nears 2000-mark: Covid-19...

Delhi has the second-highest number of coronavirus cases in the country. As many as 1707 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the national capital. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VB2aZT

Rajnath Singh chairs Covid-19 meet, Smriti Irani, other ministers present

All senior ministers were seen wearing masks. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eCe7av

Covid-19 update: On April 20, about 45% of economy will resume operations

The relaxations, set to kick in on April 20, are primarily aimed at the agricultural and rural economy to restore the earnings of daily wage earners. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XJXQKr

Mapping Covid-19: Most of India's economic hotspots under grip of coronavirus

With economically significant regions, such as the financial capital (Mumbai) and the national capital, under lockdown for more than a month due to coronavirus, the country could witness a severe economic impact. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34MkW4C

Kerala man gets Covid 29 days after travel: Top 5 from HT

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India stings Pakistan over its minority record at IMF meet for $1.5 bn aid

At the IMF meeting, Surjit Bhalla pointed to reports to show that minorities such as the Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and Ahmadiyya communities are treated with disadvantage in Covid-19 relief from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yoB2p3

Most of 25 navy men who tested positive for Covid-19 traced to single sailor

Twenty of these sailors are from INS Angre, a shore establishment at Mumbai. All sailors are reported to be in their 20s except for one who is 47 years old and is the oldest of the lot. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2RNC1pq

Coronavirus update: Rahul Gandhi calls for 'innovative solutions' against Covid-19...

Gandhi on Thursday had also extended his support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Centre and all state governments in the fight against Covid-19 and demanded immediate scaling up of the testing facilities to contain the pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VGbn2P

YouTube starts showing view counts as lakhs, crores for some users in India

YouTube’s Android app has started showing view counts as lakhs and crores for some users in India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Vgpz3C

Sealing, sanitizing, tracking: How UP's Maharajganj became coronvirus-free

The strategy that Maharajganj administration used to script a turnaround in its battle against Covid-19 involved sealing affected areas, tracking contacts of Tablighi Jamaat is and keeping a vigil on India-Nepal border from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2z3vvEu

No mutation found in three virus strains in India: ICMR

Scientists isolate strains of viruses from patients to check for variations or possible mutations in a geographic area. The isolation of virus strains is the first step towards creating drugs, vaccines and rapid diagnostic kits in a country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2RKNaY0

'Didn't get the credit he deserved': Shaun Pollock names one Indian in his list...

In a podcast with former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding and England’s Stuart Broad, former South Africa all-rounder Shaun Pollock discussed the greatest fast bowlers in different generations. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3ct8hGg

Study links obesity to severity of disease, death in young patients

BMI is a measure of wether a person is overweight or underweight, calculated by dividing the weight in kilograms by the square of the height in metres. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34JTGDT

Nirav Modi's brother offers to help ED in PNB fraud case

Antwerp-based Neeshal has been charged by both the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the PNB fraud case along with Nirav, their uncle Mehul Choksi and others. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3ctphMQ

Coronavirus update: Woes mount, migrants stare at long road to normalcy

The decision to extend the lockdown has led to another exodus of migrant workers, though fewer than in the first wave some weeks ago. At least three groups were stopped in Hyderabad, one in Tamil Nadu, two in Kerala and several others in the Hindi heartland by police since April 15. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bi7kjT

Trump says China's Covid-19 deaths 'far higher' after Wuhan toll revised up

United States President Donald Trump is eager to restart business in the world’s biggest economy, while some hard-hit European nations are slowly creeping ahead on the path to normalcy, with some shops and schools starting to reopen. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ViJJdy

Delhi gears up to test 60,000 by month-end

The numbers will significantly improve Delhi’s record on testing ; the city-state currently tests 930 per million population compared to a national average of 220. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2RMgAFn

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, BJP leadership discuss MP cabinet formation

The move comes 25 days after he was sworn in as CM and five days after he said the cabinet wasn’t being formed because senior leaders were busy dealing with Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XKNJow

BIS retracts new guidelines for coveralls in PPE kits

The new specifications said that in addition to being fluid-resistant, the coveralls or body suits also had to be viral resistant. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VQRgiT

250 buses to bring back UP students from Kota

The Uttar Pradesh government dispatched 250 buses to Kota on Friday to bring back over 7,000 students from the state who are enrolled in the Rajasthan city’s many coaching centres and have been stranded because of the lockdown for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Vhl1dl

As cases rise to 430 over three days, Madhya Pradesh's Indore sees fresh spike

With the spike in the number of positive cases in Indore, Madhya Pradesh looks set to overtake Tamil Nadu to No.3 on the list of the worst affected states. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34MYpEB

PMO holds meeting on easing lockdown after April 20

The idea behind the relaxation of restrictions is to allow economic activities to restart and also provide employment, especially to daily wage earners. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wS3Ndk

Covid-19: What you need to know today

It is unlikely that the revision, up by 1,290 to a total of 3,869 deaths in Wuhan, will stop questions about the accuracy of China’s numbers. In fact, it will likely raise even more questions. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KgcQb6

Indore emerges as Covid-19 hotspot, nearly 300 cases recorded in a single day

Covid-19 has claimed the lives of 63 people in the state, according to state health officials. Of these, 47 are in Indore alone. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2S0p6kn

Covid-19 cases in India climb to 13,387, death toll at 437

Maharashtra inched toward the 4000 mark with 3205 active cases, 300 people who have been cured or discharged and 194 deaths. Delhi has 1729 coronavirus infections, out of which 1640 are active cases, 51 cured and 38 deaths. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wPNMVg

Kashmiri terrorist got away 25 yrs ago, caught with ISKP chief in Afghanistan

Aijaz Ahangar was caught by Afghan forces along with the Islamic State ‘Khorasan Province’ chief Aslam Farooqui earlier this month from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bj7uHR

Indians only remember Sachin's six as it makes them happy: Shoaib Akhtar on duel...

Recalling Sachin Tendulkar’s six over third man in World Cup 2003, former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar said Indian fans only remember that six as it makes them happy. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2K99Ay4

Pile of bodies linked to coronavirus found at US nursing home

Officers in the small locality of Andover, around 52 miles (80 kilometers) west of New York City, discovered the bodies following an anonymous tip-off, according to The New York Times. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wKM8UK

In Syria, online Salsa class sidesteps coronavirus lockdown gloom

Inside her living room in the Syrian capital, Aline Srouji steps forward and backward at a near-dizzying pace, demonstrating to her students locked down at home how to Salsa. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wKTtng

Unsafe abortions, maternal deaths could skyrocket as coronavirus closes clinics...

The pandemic is decreasing women’s access to sexual and reproductive health care worldwide as supply chains are disrupted, transport is restricted and services deemed “non-essential” are shut down. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34Hqlda

COVID-19: Paper towels may remove virus missed by poor hand washing

People should dry their hands with paper towels to avoid spreading the new coronavirus according to a study that finds disposable tissues are better than jet dryers at removing pathogens missed by ineffective washing. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wOOv9a

Stink flirting: Here's how male ring-tailed lemurs attract mates

The behaviour dubbed “stink flirting” involves a male rubbing a fragrant clear liquid that oozes from those glands against his long fluffy tail and then waving the tail at females. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yr5779

India begins controlled trials of plasma therapy

Trials using the antibody-rich blood of patients cured of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) have begun, with doctors turning to a pool of 1,600 people in India who have recovered from the infection to test their antibodies as a potential cure for those fighting the disease. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XJQK8z

'Some states could reopen literally tomorrow': Donald Trump gives 3-phase plan to...

Places with declining infections and strong testing would begin a three-phase gradual reopening of businesses and schools. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bihqkL

Why India should do random testing

The testing numbers in India in relation to population have been very low by international standards, but so far the same has also been true for the total number of infections as compared to several western nations from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3epuKWC

Clear skies, more sunlight drove the biggest-ever drop in Greenland's ice sheet

Clear skies and more sunlight over Greenland last summer resulted in the biggest drop in the ice sheet’s mass ever recorded, new research shows. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xBbULE

One-third of India lives in red zones, Tamil Nadu leads the list

On Wednesday, the Union health ministry declared 170 districts in 20 states and five Union Territories (UTs) as hot spots – areas where the numbers of Covid-19 infections are high. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Vzvlwr

Wine and vodka made from CO2: The green future of booze

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, climate change still demands global attention, which is why a green movement is sweeping the wine and spirits world. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xAG41x

Patients start infection spread before symptoms set in: Study

Infectiousness declined significantly eight days after symptoms appear, but 44% people got infected by people with no visible signs of illness, according to a study from Hong Kong published in Nature Medicine on April 15. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VhSiFw

Covid crisis temporary brake, it will improve: Prakash Javadekar

The coronavirus crisis will be just a temporary “brake”, information and broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar, said, explaining that the government is trying to save lives even as it keeps an eye on the economy. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2RIYsw8

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for April 17, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius and other zodiac signs for April 17. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XLP0vF

Your voice may be able to tell if you have Covid

Currently, most of these efforts are at a stage in which the researchers are gathering data – speech and coughing recordings paired with information whether someone has an infection. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Vd2X40

Covid-19: What you need to know today

This column has pointed out, more than once, that the trajectory of Covid-19 infections in India is very different from that in any other country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3evaJOf

Donald Trump upbeat despite 2,494 deaths in US in a day

The deadly virus also continued to wreak havoc on the economy with 5.2 million Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week, according to new data released on Thursday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xAGaWZ

In containment zones, WhatsApp groups are the new lifelines

On Thursday, a police head constable, seated close to one of the barricades, could be seen diligently going through his WhatsApp messages and scribbling on his notepad. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aeBm6T

PM Modi, FM Nirmala Sitharaman meet with stimulus in pipeline

People familiar with the matter said that the stimulus would be announced shortly, but none of the officials HT spoke to could give an exact date. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2RKKjyj

'If WHO knew the gravity of…': US President Donald Trump doubles down on allega...

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Covid-19: 650,000 kits dispatched from China for India, to arrive later today

The consignment includes part of the large orders placed by India for medical supplies and equipment with Chinese firms, the people familiar with developments said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34EzjI9

Apple iPhone SE 2020: 5 major trade-offs you'll make

Yes, it is an iPhone that is priced at Rs 42,500 and someone planning to spend that much on an Android might just go for an iPhone given the option, but there are some major trade-offs that one will make when buying it at this price. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VaIBZl

Did coronavirus originate from China? Trump says US investigating; Pompeo asks for...

Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported senior diplomat Yang Jiechi told US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that it was crucial for Washington and Beijing to properly manage their relations during Covid-19 outbreak. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wHSxQy

Pizza delivery boy tests Covid-19 positive in Delhi; 72 families told to quaran...

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Kerala man forced to walk with ailing father in arms after police stop auto

The man was taking his father back from the hospital in an auto when the police allegedly stopped their auto due to Covid-19 guidelines even after being shown the hospital documents. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3a9eohD

Two firms begin production of antibody rapid test kits in India

The move comes at a time when the RTKs that the Indian government ordered from China and which were supposed to arrive first by April 5, then April 9 and finally by Wednesday, have still not reached. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3ckNuEL

Covid-19 lockdown 2.0: Health, motor insurance policy renewal extended till May...

Sitharaman took to Twitter on Thursday morning and posted that the move is aimed to mitigate the hardships of policyholders “whose health & motor (third party) insurance policies are due for renewal during COVID-19 lockdown”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3etagw3

Covid-19 cases breach 12,000-mark in India, death toll at 414

Maharashtra continues to be the state with the highest number of infections at 2,916. The death toll in the state reached 187. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3aep3Ym

'Maybe once in 1000 years': ICMR on Covid-19 transmission from bats to humans

ICMR scientist R Gangakhedkar said they found the presence of coronavirus in two Indian bat species which are incapable of affecting humans adversely. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2K9jbF3

Sachin once told me he couldn't take on short deliveries in Australia anymore: Shaun...

Heaping praise on Tendulkar, Pollock, who has 393 ODI wickets and 421 in Tests along with more than three and a half thousand runs in both formats, said there were times when South African sides waited for Tendulkar to make a mistake after running out of plans. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3ekilTX

'Stop adding religious colour': India slams US body for remarks on 'misguided' ...

The US Commission expressed concerns over the way India is fighting the coronavirus pandemic following a media report that a government-run hospital in Ahmedabad segregated the infected patients on the basis of their religions. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2K7J2xb

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for April 16, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius and other zodiac signs for April 16. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3agpjWG

Covid-19 outbreak: It took the world 13 days to get its second million

While the first million infections took 93 days, the second took place in 13 days, driven largely by the United States and Europe. In all, about 130,802 people have succumbed to the infection, according to data tracked by worldometers.info. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VBGYTk

Could virus have silently infected far more than reported, asks study

The projection by researchers underscores how Covid-19 multiplies silently among populations, complicating efforts to cut off its spread especially at a time when authorities need a clear picture to be able to relax lockdowns. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VcawYP

170 districts in 'red zone', govt also lists 207 areas with Covid-19 clusters

A letter from India’s health secretary Preeti Sudan to the chief secretaries of states lists 170 districts classified as hot spots, or in the “red zone” . from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bdzSuN

Whole country fighting under leadership of PM Narendra Modi: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath tells Hindustan Times in an interview about steps taken to control the Covid-19 spread, lockdown measures, and the concerns of migrants. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3chwfUM

Opening Covid-free areas may have limited economic impact

As the government prepares for the second phase of the lockdown, it has announced that states will lift restrictions on individual districts and cities based on their protection from, and exposure to Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KaWIaC

Covid-19: What you need to know today

As cities, states, and countries around the world grapple with the disease, it is becoming clear that there is often an unmeasured but significant cost in terms of lives (leave alone livelihoods). from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3erxN0D

Lockdowns work better for rich nations: Study

The study comes at a time when the Indian government has extended the national lockdown till May 3 but partially relaxed curbs in some areas amid reports of high economic distress in agricultural and small sectors, and in rural areas. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bdLKwX

With lockdown extended, anxiety grips stranded migrant workers

Workers in several states, such as Punjab, Telangana, Haryana and Odisha, said they would start walking back home shortly as the ration they have received is about to be exhausted and they do not have any money left. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VAgotZ

Conditional relaxations from April 20 hinge on micro data in Delhi

The 21-day national lockdown to contain the spread of the pathogen, imposed on March 25 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was on Tuesday extended till May 3. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3afFFie

Slow testing pipeline as big a worry as kit delay

The 26,351 samples processed on Wednesday, according to data released by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), represents a fivefold increase over the roughly 5,000 a day number at the beginning of the month. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3clJow7

Air conditioner may have spread Covid-19 in 3 families at China restaurant, says...

The study recommended increasing the distance between tables in restaurant and improving ventilation to prevent the spread of the virus in restaurants. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34Keew4

Pre-existing ailments are the leading cause of deaths in Covid-19 patients

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West Bengal governor triggers controversy by seeking Central paramilitary forces

His tweet came in the wake of Kolkata Police and West Bengal Police taking additional steps to prevent crowds as people venture out of their homes to buy essential supplies. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KiSONf

Actor Vijay worried for stranded son in Canada amid lockdown: report

Tamil actor Vijay is worried about his son Jason who is studying in Canada and has got stuck there because of the nationwide lockdown. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VtYbhz

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani isolates himself after meeting Covid-19 positive MLA

Imran Khedawala, who represents Khadia-Jamalpur seat of Ahmedabad, had attended a meeting called by Vijay Rupani on Tuesday morning and tested positive for the highly contagious disease in the evening. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3epcMn2

India likely to have a normal monsoon this year, predicts IMD

India receives about 70% of its annual rainfall during the monsoon that generally begins in June before starting to retreat by September. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XD42nC

2 more FIRs over gathering of migrant workers in Bandra, 1 arrested

One of the FIRs is against a journalist with a Marathi news channel, who carried a report stating that a special train will run from Bandra for migrant workers to their native place. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XICvBf

Covid-19 lockdown: 13 activities that will remain suspended till May 3

The government on Wednesday released a set of details guidelines to be followed till the time the Covid-19 lockdown is in force. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VyrYWk

India fast-tracks HCQ supplies to UAE, leverages drug to get test kits elsewhere

The government is leveraging approvals for hydroxychloroquine and paracetamol export to expedite import of Covid-19 rapid testing kits, masks and personal protection equipment, or PPE from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3ep163G

Don't win matches by sledging, Clarke's statements were ridiculous: Former India...

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke had claimed that the Australian players went soft on the Indian team and on captain Virat Kohli during the recent India vs Australia matches as they wanted to bag IPL contracts. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VwrrEm

'Was scared to bowl him doosra' - Saqlain Mushtaq recalls dismissing Sachin Tendulkar...

“God was on my side that day. I did not think that I will get the Master blaster (Sachin) out. But when god has plans, you can’t beat that,” Saqlain Mushtaq said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2V8M1vs

Govt must organise flights to bring back stranded workers in Middle East: Rahul...

Rahul Gandhi said the workers are in deep distress there due to shutting of businesses in the Middle East due to the Covid-19 pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ye0hu0

New lockdown guidelines issued: What it means for you

The government provided relief to a few sections of the society in fresh Covid-19 guidelines. All the establishments, however, have been asked to follow social distancing. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2K7D1k8

Covid-19: Could Ebola trial drug be the answer, robots serve patients | Top 5 stories...

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Govt issues revised guidelines for Covid-19 lockdown: What's mandatory, what's ...

The objective of the revised guidelines is to consolidate the gains achieved during the 1st phase of lockdown and further slow down the spread of Covid-19, the government said in a release. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Vwlkjo

Coronavirus cases in India climb to 11,439, death toll at 377

Out of the 11,439 Covid-19 cases, 9756 are active, 1306 people have been cured, discharged or migrated and 377 have died, according to the health ministry website at 8am. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2K4QZTP

Facebook Messenger launches WHO chatbot for Covid-19

Facebook Messenger’s WHO chatbot provides latest updates, prevention tips and myth busters on Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3a4YHb6

'Effortless, takes people down': Jos Buttler describes India star

Buttler also spoke about how Rohit has the ability to settle down and score big hundreds which puts his side right on top in most games. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3chqzdA

Coronavirus update- From lathicharge to probe: What happened in Mumbai's Bandra

Bandra Police filed a first information report (FIR) against 700 unidentified persons and the Navi Mumbai Police detained an Airoli resident for allegedly uploading a video on social media which officers said may have helped spread the rumours. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VvmjR2

IPL in suspension till further notice

The BCCI had earlier postponed the thirteenth season of the IPL (originally scheduled to begin on March 29) until April 15—a day after the initial 21-day lockdown period. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2REDQVB

'Not the time' to reduce WHO resources, says UN chief

Guterres said in a statement it was “not the time to reduce the resources for the operations of the World Health Organization or any other humanitarian organization in the fight against the virus.” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ykV2sn

Covid-19: What you need to know today

The extension of the lockdown, announced on Tuesday by the Prime Minister, means that by May 3, India would have been in quarantine for 40 days. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34JbWxe

Could Ebola trial drug be answer to Covid-19?

India is participating in the trial. Gilead has also started two Phase 3 clinical trials on the safety and efficacy of the drug . from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VvVMTw

Covid-19: All domestic, international flight ops to remain suspended till May 3

On April 11, Hindustan Times reported that suspension of commercial flights and railway travel may be extended till month-end. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34GkFAg

Covid-19 lockdown: PM Modi changes Twitter profile picture, it has an important...

While interacting with the chief ministers on Saturday, PM Modi was seen wearing a homemade mask as a precautionary measure against Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2K55lU5

USCIRF says 'troubled' by denial of food to Pakistani Hindus, Christians amid Covid-19...

The USCIRF pointed to the reports that Saylani Welfare International Trust, a NGO established to aid the homeless and seasonal workers, had refused food aid to Hindus and Christians, arguing the “aid is reserved for Muslims alone” amid the Covid-19 crisis. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2JZtjQR

'Cry, my beloved country': Chidambaram takes on PM Modi's lockdown extension

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'Care for elders, respect Covid-19 warriors': PM lists 7 points in coronavirus ...

Coronavirus lockdown in country has been extended to May 3. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cjsP4e

Covid-19 lockdown, extended till May 3, will become more strict for next one week,...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had imposed a 21-day lockdown on March 25 to check the spread of coronavirus disease Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xraMtV

Coronavirus update: India's Covid-19 cases surge past 10,000, death toll at 339

Coronavirus update: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Tuesday morning at 10am and could announce an extension of the three-week nationwide lockdown, possibly with some exemptions to restart the economy. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3ch43Sg

'Even a machine mal-functions': Pakistan legend Zaheer Abbas names best batsman

He also added that it was unfair to compare players across eras and hence, cannot hail anyone as an all-time great player. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3ch2RxY

Covid-19: How India has fared, Rapid Test Kit shipment delayed | Top 5 stories from...

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On tradition new year, PM wishes for more strength to fight Covid-19 together

In Assam, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, people will mark the beginning of the new year as the number of coronavirus disease cases crossed 10,000—the infections doubled over six days. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3efCcn8

'No greater patriotism than persistence': Sonia Gandhi thanks Covid-19 warriors

There is no greater patriotism than the persistence of these warriors during the time of coronavirus crisis, the Congress president said in her message. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2JYRfDM

PUBG Mobile: Most common mistakes newbies make while playing

We’ve listed them out so as you don’t make them anymore. You are welcome from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3eiGpX3

Iran foreign minister raises US sanctions with India

Iran is among the countries hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic and has recorded more than 73,000 confirmed case and nearly 4,600 deaths. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VqniSr

Covid-19 Update: Confirmed cases of coronavirus surpass 2 million worldwide

Officials around the world worried that halting quarantine and social-distancing measures could easily undo the hard-earned progress that those steps have achieved in slowing the spread. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2RzNPeZ

Covid-19 cases in India double to 10,000 in six days

Experts say that the impact of India’s 21-day national lockdown -- imposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from March 25 -- which appears to have relatively slowed the spread, could be undermined if disease clusters are not contained effectively, and people are not tested widely and aggressively. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Rzc25a

Centre sends revised Parliament building plan to environment ministry

The new two-storied Parliament building is to come up on a triangular plot close to the existing Parliament. It has been designed to seat at least 1300 parliamentarians. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KeDyRv

Delhi doctor couple quarantined together caught up with friends and each other

So far, at least 51 healthcare workers across the city have contracted the disease. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34w15qj

Covid-19: What you need to know today

The government has to find a way of balancing two situations that, on the face of it, look like they cannot be balanced. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ydTmAS

Areas without containment zones on a war footing to avoid clusters

From completing contact tracing of existing cases to routine screening in residential neighbourhoods, especially in high-density areas, the administration is taking all possible measures, leaving nothing to chance. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34xtaNX

PM Modi to spell out plan on lockdown at 10am today

A day ahead of the address, Modi held in-depth talks with the principal scientific adviser Prof K VijayRaghavan apart from holding his regular meetings with principal secretary PK Mishra and cabinet secretary RK Gauba. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2V6DTMg

India's 5 most populous states adopt distinct Covid strategies

Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal account for one-third of total 10,444 Covid-19 cases in India and about 40% of the country’s 1.21 billion population in 2011 from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VoRYU9

Infections among frontline medical staff minuscule: Health ministry

Meanwhile, several research efforts are underway on Covid-19, and health, and science & technology minister Harsh Vardhan is looking at the work of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research labs that are working in close partnership with the private sector and other ministries. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2xivTyJ

Dip in electricity usage a slowdown indicator: Experts