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India vs Pakistan: Who's fighting coronavirus better?

While we do miss the zest on display at the grounds during test matches between India vs Pakistan - but we are definitely not missing out on all the live-action in our homes. The only difference you can see today is that the race to win is not practiced outdoors, but within the confines of our homes, be it in India or Pakistan as nationwide lockdown continues until April 14. Let's compare who's fighting coronavirus better - is it India or Pakistan?

Apr 9, 2020

UK PM Johnson stable after second night in intensive care battling Covid-19

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent a second night in intensive care and was in a stable condition after receiving oxygen support for COVID-19 complications while his foreign minister directs the country's battle against the outbreak.

Apr 8, 2020

Centre considering extension of coronavirus lockdown after requests from state govts, experts

Several state governments and experts have requested the Central Government to extend the lockdown as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in India.

Apr 7, 2020

President, PM and MPs take 30% salary cut, MPLADS funds suspended for 2 years

The COVID-19 outbreak has crippled the country's economy and the many states governments have already announced a cut in salaries.

Apr 6, 2020

9pm 9 minutes in Bengaluru: Lakhs of candles, oil lamps flicker as lights go off in the city

As the nation came together to show solidarity and unity by switching off lights and lighting candles and diyas for nine minutes at 9 p.m. on Sunday, many places in Bengaluru witnessed people holding torchlights of their mobile phones.

Apr 6, 2020

India lockdown till May 4? Viral screenshot about lockdown extension is fake

A screenshot of IndiaTV and AajTak informing about an extension in the lockdown period till May 4 is false and doctored.

Apr 3, 2020

Coronavirus Live Updates:US Covid-19 deaths top 20,000; global toll crosses 1 lakh

The total number of deaths due to COVID-19 in the United States topped 20,000.

Apr 2, 2020

Coronavirus crisis: Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Odisha defer salaries of top govt officials

To offer some relief from the economic burden in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the state governments across India have announced deferment of salaries, remunerations, wages, pensions on a gross basis and honorarium of ministers, cabinet secretaries and senior government officials.

Apr 1, 2020

Nationwide lockdown to NOT continue: Government of India clearly denies extension plans

Claiming the reports of extension of nationwide lockdown as 'baseless', Rajiv Gauba, Cabinet Secretary has clearly denied any such extension plans.

Mar 30, 2020

UK PM Boris Johnson tests positive for Coronavirus

With PM Boris Johnson ill, coronavirus strikes at heart of British politics

Johnson is the first world leader to announce he is sick with Covid-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus. But other administrations also seem to face similar questions.

Mar 30, 2020

Shivraj Singh Chouhan takes oath as the 32nd CM of Madhya Pradesh, says first priority to fight Covid-19

In an austere cermony, Shivraj Singh Chouhan is sworn in as the 32nd Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh on Monday. Governer Lalji Tandon administered the oath of office.

Mar 24, 2020

Maharashtra under complete lockdown, state border sealed; what you should know

Fresh orders have been issued for a complete lockdown in Maharashtra due to a rise in COVID-19 cases with state border being sealed

Mar 23, 2020

Did Coronavirus positive Kanika Kapoor hide in washroom to escape passenger screening at airport?

Kanika Kapoor had arrived in India 10 days ago and developed symptoms 4 days later.

Mar 21, 2020

MP govt crisis: 20 former rebel Congress MLAs leaving Bengaluru for Bhopal

About 20 former rebel Congress MLAs of Madhya Pradesh would be leaving for Bhopal on Saturday, by a chartered aircraft after a 12-day stay at the resorts in the city's northern outskirts, a source said.