Coronavirus

Worship on wheels: Bengaluru church holds first ever 'drive-in' Sunday service amid Covid-19 pandemic

In the new normal, a Bengaluru Church have introduced the 'Worship on Wheels' initiative to devotees attending a drive-in prayer service in their cars.

Jun 14, 2020

Amit Shah-Kejriwal meet: Covid-19 testing in Delhi to be doubled, 500 train coaches for patients, other key decisions

It was among major decisions taken in a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his North Block office, in which Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal and CM Arvind Kejriwal were present along with members of the SDMA.

Jun 14, 2020

Bengaluru changes approach to containment zones, only affected houses to be sealed

The state government has decided to abandon the current standard procedure of sealing off wards as containment zones, and will now seal only houses which report a COVID-19 positive case.

Jun 14, 2020

Sharon Stone was once struck by lightning

Stone faced a health issue in 2001 after she suffered a stroke. The actress had a bleak chance of survival as she did not seek treatment right away.

Jun 14, 2020

Sonu Sood comes to the rescue of R...Rajkumar co-star Surendra Rajan stuck in Mumbai

Sonu Sood who has worked as a real hero during this difficult time has come to the aid of his R...Rajkumar co-star Surendra Rajan, stranded in Mumbai.

Jun 14, 2020

Coronavirus India update: In biggest spike, 12,000 new cases recorded, total tally reaches 320,922

India on Sunday, June 14 witnessed a spike of almost 12,000 cases, the highest spike in cases in 24 hours with 311 deaths taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,20,922.

Jun 14, 2020

Amid global travel halt due to Covid-19, Taiwan airport offers 'pretend to go abroad' tour

The flier shown on the website informed that there will a competition through which there will be three tours of Songshan Airport on July 2, 4, and 7.

Jun 13, 2020

Coronavirus hitting the Americas hardest, says World Health Organization

The disease was "highly active" in Central and South America, the WHO's top emergency expert Mike Ryan said, highlighting problems in Brazil and Mexico.

Jun 13, 2020

After suspect tests coronavirus positive, Bengaluru Crime Branch office sealed

The office of the Central Crime Branch in Bengaluru has been sealed for sanitation after a suspect tested positive for the coronavirus pandemic.

Jun 13, 2020

Aarogya setu app not mandatory for travel by air or rail: Centre tells Karnataka HC

The central government has stated to the Karnataka HC that having the Aarogya Setu app is not compulsory for travel as travellers may issue a self-declaration form instead.

Jun 13, 2020

Bigg Boss 14 promo to be shot at Salman Khan's Panvel farmhouse?

Due to the lockdown, all shoots were cancelled, now the latest reports have it that Salman Khan will be shooting Bigg Boss 14's promo at his Panvel farmhouse.

Jun 13, 2020

India's coronavirus tally crosses 3-lakh mark with nearly 11.5K cases in 24 hours

With 11,458 new infections, India's Covid-19 tally has now climbed to 308,993.

Jun 13, 2020

Dead coronavirus patient's wallet, phone stolen in Indore hospital

The hospital staff handed over the body and said they would return the items later. But more than a month has passed and till now the stolen items have not been found.

Jun 13, 2020

Home Stories: Netflix's latest makes you relive your own lockdown moments

The lockdown may be debatable in terms of memories, even if we're out of it, we're still quite in it, but the film Home Stories captures some of the highs and lows with little drama.

Jun 12, 2020

'Not at the cost of life': Shakti Kapoor refuses to let daughter Shraddha resume shoot

Shakti Kapoor says he won't let his daughter Shraddha resume filming even as the government unlocks in the first phase, he asserts it's a question of life.

Jun 12, 2020

'Corona Mall' in Varanasi a one-stop shop for Covid-19 prevention

Wishing that face masks, sanitizers, hand wash or any other corona-related items are available under one roof! Head to Corona Mall in Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Jun 12, 2020

Kohli & boys await BCCI nod before starting outdoor training

Indian cricket team awaits the BCCI's approval to begin training outdoors as the lockdown lifts around the country.

Jun 12, 2020

Who is J Radhakrishnan, the new health secretary of Tamil Nadu who replaced Beela Rajesh?

While the number of coronavirus cases keeps increasing in Tamil Nadu, the state government has transferred the incumbent health secretary Beela Rajesh by restoring J Radhakrishnan to the position.

Jun 12, 2020

Welham Girls' School alumni book flight to help 180 stranded migrants reach home

Few members of the organisation collected Rs 17 lakh to help over 180 migrants reach home on an Air Asia flight.

Jun 12, 2020

Coronavirus crisis could see number of extreme poor rise to 1.1 billion worldwide

The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic could plunge an extra 395 million people into extreme poverty and swell the total number of those living on less than $1.90 a day worldwide to more than 1 billion, researchers said in a report on Friday, June 12.

Jun 12, 2020