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Coronavirus Cases Rise to 315 in India, Says Govt; Maharashtra Tops List with 63
The figure of 315 includes 39 foreign nationals, including 17 from Italy, three from the Philippines, two from the UK, one each from Canada, Indonesia and Singapore.
HRD Ministry Tells Educational Institutions to Allow Students Still in Hostels to Stay Put
Last week, the HRD Ministry had directed that all exams in schools and colleges be postponed till March 31 and evaluation work be suspended.
#StayHome: Indian Government Asks Social Media Platforms to Remove Coronavirus Misinformation
Beginning today, social media platforms have been asked to hold awareness campaigns and actively remove misleading content on their platforms.
Coronavirus: Delhi Bans Assembly of 5 or More People, Govt to Provide Free Ration to 72 Lakh Beneficiaries
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said at least 50% of the buses in the capital will not function on Sunday due to the 'Janata Curfew' called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from 7am to 9pm.
Barcelona Mulls Slashing Players' Salaries Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Barcelona, who have an average individual salary in excess of 11 million euros a year, are considering cutting back in wake of the coronavirus.
Seven More Coronavirus Positive Cases in Gujarat, Number Rises to 14
Five other patients who tested positive on Saturday are all men with history of travel to Dubai, USA and Sri Lanka, health department officials said.
Amsterdam-Delhi KLM Flight, with 100 Indians on Board, Turned Back Midair Amid Coronavirus Chaos
Passengers on the flight, which had been due to arrive in Delhi early on Saturday, included a pregnant woman who needed medical treatment on returning to Amsterdam.
Trump Keeps Talking During Market Hours; Stocks Keep Falling
While many of his predecessors worked consciously to not affect the markets, Trump has overtly made market movements and performance a measure of his effectiveness and central to his argument for a second term.
Karnataka Advises Tech Firms to Login From Home Due to Coronavirus Scare
Other directives directed at the IT and biotech companies included deploying only those employees working on mission critical projects and essential services in office, and releasing all the remaining employees to work from home.
'Only Relied on News': US Senators Who Sold Stocks Before Coronavirus Sunk Markets Face Public Anger
Senator Kelly Loeffler sold millions of dollars in shares in the weeks after lawmakers were first briefed on the virus, according to public filings.
Soap Makers Reduce Prices, Increase Production to Help Fight Against Coronavirus Outbreak
HUL will donate 2 crore pieces of Lifebuoy soaps in the next few months to the sections of the society which need it the most.
Two Women Back from Abroad Forcibly Taken to Hospital in Kolkata for Defying Covid-19 Protocol
Amid reports of people returning from abroad including the two confirmed coronavirus afflicted in the state defying directives to remain in self-isolation, Banerjee on Friday warned that the government would put under forced quarantine those not heeding i...
Odisha Reports 2nd Coronavirus Case, Bans Large Gatherings, Orders Closure of Restaurants
A 19-year-old man who returned from the UK has tested positive for coronavirus, the second confirmed case in Odisha, state government's chief spokesperson for COVID-19 Subroto Bagchi said.
Sheena Bora Murder Case Accused Peter Mukerjea Released from Mumbai Jail after 4 Years
The release came after the six-week stay on the Bombay High Court order, granting the former media baron bail in the murder case, ended on Thursday and the CBI not moving an appeal before the Supreme Court.
Ready to Supply Uninterrupted Power Amid Coronavirus Threat: NTPC
The state-run power giant has issued suitable advisories for its employees posted at various units and offices in line with the advisory issued by the government to deal with coronavirus.
Miley Cyrus Hasn't Bathed in 5 Days During COVID-19 Quarantine
Singer Miley Cyrus revealed in her Instagram show Bright Minded that she has not changed in 5 days which has made her fans concerned for her heath amidst the Coronavirus outbreak.