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Behind the Numbers: India Has Managed to Contain Covid-19 Deaths Despite Surge in Cases
Germany, which was hailed as a model for containment of Covid-19 deaths, has a cases/deaths ratio similar to India.
Cyber Criminals Leak Personal Data of 2.9 Cr Indian Jobseekers on Dark Web for Free
Folders in the name of some of the leading job websites in India also appeared on the screenshot posted, but the company was investigating the source of the leak at the time of writing this report.
Bodies From the Sky: CCTV Captures Horror as Plane Crashes Into Building in Pakistan
The alleyway at the centre of the crash was littered with debris from pieces of the plane's cabin along with personal goods from luggage, which were scattered across vehicles and motorbikes parked in front of homes.
Migrant Workers Sprayed with Disinfectant in South Delhi, Civic Body Says 'By Mistake'
Several migrant workers and their families have been attempting to reach home, by any means of transportation, while a large number of them have been undertaking the journey on foot.
How One Indian Company in Pune Could be The World's Door to a Coronavirus Vaccine
Serum Institute, the world's largest manufacturer of vaccines by volume, is working on several candidates for the novel coronavirus - including potentially mass-producing the AstraZeneca/Oxford university.
'Over 66 Lakh Indians Made Intra-state Travels From April 30-May 12'
The details emerged in the midst of heart-rending stories of thousands of migrant labourers struggling to return home from their places of work due to the lockdown.
Citing Discrepancies in Reports, Andhra Pradesh High Court Orders CBI Probe into Vizag Doctor's Case
A video of the doctor, in which he is purportedly seen abusing policemen and passers-by and getting kicked by the personnel has gone viral. Earlier, he had said the state government has failed to protect doctors.
Cyclone Amphan Inundates Kolkata's Historic College Street, Deals Fresh Blow to Book Business
The apex body of publishers and booksellers of the state said they will soon hold a meeting and may have to seek help from the state government to bail them out as the cyclone dealt a fresh blow to the business after the two-month-long lockdown.
Nature Will Provide us Solutions: Javadekar on International Biodiversity Day
Javadekar stressed that solutions are in nature and therefore, protecting the nature is very important especially in the context of COVID-19 as it shields from various catastrophes, including zoonotic diseases.
Govt Says Timely Lockdown Decision Averted 14-18 Lakh Covid-19 Cases and Up to 78,000 Deaths
The government presented three mathematical models prepared by the Boston Consulting Group, Public Health Foundation of India and independent economists, respectively but did not expand or elaborate on the methodology.
Andhra Pradesh Govt Announces Rs 1,110 Crore Package to MSMEs, Releases 1st Tranche of Rs 450 Cr
During a video conference with District Collectors and entrepreneurs held in Amaravati, the Chief Minister released the amount towards the pending industrial incentives to MSME sector.
Senior Railway Official Tests Positive For Coronavirus; Third Case at Rail Bhavan
The officials said that a joint secretary-level officer working closely with her has been sent to 14-day home quarantine, while some junior staffers have been asked to isolate themselves.
PM Arrives in Kolkata to Take Stock of Post-cyclone Amphan Situation in Bengal; Meets CM Banerjee
PM Modi arrived at the Kolkata airport at 10.50 am and was received by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and senior state BJP leaders.
Athletes' Safety is Our Responsibility: IOA Secretary General Not in Favour of Training Resumption
IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta said athletes were their assets and there should be no rush to get them back to train amid coronavirus.
Delhi Govt to Continue Charging 70% 'Special Corona Fee' on Sale of Liquor
As the third phase of the coronavirus-induced lockdown begun on May 4, the government had allowed around 150 liquor shops to open and had imposed the special fee.
Urban Areas of Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad Among 'Red Zones' for Covid-19
Urban areas of Meerut, Agra and Kanpur have also been categorised as 'red zones', stated the order issued by the Uttar Pradesh government.