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'Your Parties and Clubbing Can Wait': Youth Asked to Isolate & Not Aid Coronavirus Spread
US President Donald Trump also has pointed to young people, saying "we don't want them gathering. And I see they do gather, including on beaches and including in restaurants."
As Political Tug-of-war Intensifies in Madhya Pradesh, Here's a Look at Key Players in the Crisis
With a political career spanning four decades, Congress stalwart Kamal Nath has exhibited a calm approach towards the crisis and has consistently maintained that the Congress party has the numbers and will survive the storm.
#StayHome: Your Google Chrome Web Browser Will Not Get an Update For a While, Because of Coronavirus
Prioritizing stability over new features is a sensible move. This means any updates for Chrome for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and iPadOS remain suspended for the time being.
Airports in India Begin Stamping 'Home Quarantine' Info on Wrist of All Incoming International Passengers
Earlier, Maharashtra government announced that people undergoing home quarantine for suspected exposure to the novel coronavirus will be stamped on the left hand.
Friends Reunion Special Latest Victim of Coronavirus Shutdown
The planned “Friends” reunion has been delayed due to disruptions in Hollywood caused by the coronavirus. No new date has been set for filming the special.
#StayHome: WhatsApp Has a Coronavirus Information Hub For You; Stay Away From Fake Treatments
WhatsApp is also donating $1 million to Poynter Institute's International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN). These funds will support the #CoronaVirusFacts Alliance, a consortium of over 100 local organizations in around 45 countries.
Prepare for the Worst, Warns WHO as Sub-Saharan Africa Reports First Coronavirus Death
Experts have repeatedly warned about the perils for the continent, given its weak health infrastructure, poverty, conflicts, poor sanitation and urban crowding.
Tusshar Kapoor Gives Son Laksshya a Piggy-back Ride Amid Coronavirus Quarantine
Actor Tusshar Kapoor shared a hilarious video wherein he could be seen giving his son Laksshya a piggy-back ride while home-schooling him during the Coronavirus lockdown.
110 Deaths Due to Manual Scavenging in 2019: Minister Tells Rajya Sabha
In a written reply, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale said the reported deaths of manual scavengers from Uttar Pradesh were highest among all the states.
All J&K Residents to Get Free Health Insurance in Convergence with Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY
At present, 31 lakh people are eligible for benefits under Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY, an official said, adding around 15 lakh additional families will be covered under the J&K Health Scheme.
Suburban Trains, Maharashtra Buses to Run with 50 Percent Seating Capacity
After chairing a review meeting here in the evening, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said half of the staff in government offices will work in rotation and come to work on alternate days.
Daniel Levy Says Coronavirus is 'Biggest Challenge' of His Tottenham Hotspur Reign
Daniel Levy has said he would ensure the coronavirus outbreak does not damage Tottenham Hotspur.
195 Indians Brought back from Coronavirus-hit Iran, Kept at Army Facility in Jaisalmer
With the arrival of the fresh batch, the number of quarantined people at the Army facility in the Jaisalmer Military Station increased to 484, an official said.
Tamil Nadu Reports Second Case of Coronavirus, Patient Travelled to Chennai from Delhi
State Health Minister C Vijaya Baskar said the patient is in isolation and stable under the observation of an expert team treating Covid-19.
Bengal Officials to Stay at Home After Contact With Officer Whose Son Tested Positive for COVID-19
The officials came in contact on Monday with the woman officer of the home department whose son tested positive for coronavirus after returning from the UK.
276 Indians, Including 255 in Iran, Infected With Coronavirus Abroad, Says MEA
Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said 255 Indians have been affected in Iran, 12 in UAE, five in Italy, and one each in Hong Kong, Kuwait, Rwanda and Sri Lanka.