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Germany, Russia Slam Trump's Move to Suspend Payments to WHO as Covid-19 Pandemic Rages on
US President Donald Trump announced the funding freeze on Tuesday, accusing the WHO of "severely mismanaging" the spread of the virus.
David Moyes Reveals He was Keen to Get Gareth Bale at Manchester United
David Moyes revealed that he was close to getting the likes of Gareth Bale, Toni Kroos and Cesc Fabregas to Manchester United.
Vistara Again Announces Compulsory Leave Without Pay for Up to Three Days for Senior Employees
Vistara CEO Leslie Thng on Wednesday announced that senior employees will be going on compulsory leave without pay for up to three days between April 15 and April 30 as a measure to further conserve the airline's cash flow amid the lockdown to combat the...
Deserted Ghats, No Funeral Pyres: Sleep at Last For Varanasi's Keepers of Cremation Fires
Tens of thousands of pilgrims who flock to Varanasi's temples from different parts of the country, as well as some who came for cremations, are confined to Varanasi.
Wholesale Price Inflation Cools to 1 Per Cent in March
The inflation based on wholesale price index (WPI) eased to 1 per cent in March from 2.26 per cent in February on sharp fall in food prices in the country.
No Reliance on Public Transport, Sanitised Premises & Social Distancing: Fresh Guidelines for Workspaces
For workers coming from outside, special transportation facility will be arranged without any dependency on the public transport system.
Madhuri Dixit Teaches Kathak Steps to Her Son Arin, Watch Video
In a candid video, which is doing the rounds on social media, Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit Nene is teaching kathak steps to her teenage son.
No Religious Gatherings, Funerals with Riders: Here's a List of Govt Guidelines for Phase 2 of Covid-19 Lockdown
The Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA) National Directives has also made wearing of face cover compulsory in all public places, workplaces.
Can Your Smartwatch Detect COVID? Stanford, Scripps Research & Fitbit Want to Find Out
When people come down with a cold or flu, for instance, it is usually a while before the symptoms start to show, and even during this period, the individual who is about to fall ill can spread the virus or the infection.
Three Workers Critical of Amazon's Covid-19 Response Fired for 'Workplace Violation'
The e-commerce giant is presently facing backlash in USA for dismissing employees who were vocally displeased about Amazon's efforts.
'Starve or Get Sick': Africa's Covid-19 Lockdown Dilemma After Cops Fire Teargas, Beat the Hungry
While President Uhuru Kenyatta has wielded the threat of a full lockdown to get citizens to comply with the rules, officials admit it is an agonising choice, especially as 60 percent of Nairobi's residents live in slums.
Health Care Workers are 10%-20% of US Coronavirus Cases
Between 10% and 20% of U.S. coronavirus cases are health care workers, though they tended to be hospitalized at lower rates than other patients, officials reported Tuesday.
Bournemouth Latest Premier League Club to Reverse Decision to Furlough Non-playing Staff
AFC Bournemouth joined Tottenham Hotspur in taking a u-turn in the decision to utilise the furlough scheme of UK government for non-playing staff.
No Handshakes, More Toilet Lids: What Workplaces will Look Like After Covid-19 lockdowns are Over
No-touch hand sanitizer dispensers will become common. Steps may be taken to reduce overcrowding in common spaces, and computers and phones may no longer be shared.
Political Blame Game Erupts After Migrant Workers Protest at Mumbai Bus Stand during Lockdown
In a conversation with Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed concern over the gathering and said such events weaken the country's fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Migrants on Mumbai Streets: Police Register FIR Against 1000, No Arrests Yet
More than 1,000 migrant workers, who earn daily wages and been stuck in Mumbai since the last three weeks, had gathered in Bandra around 3 PM demanding transport arrangements to go back to their native places.