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ICMR Revises Covid-19 Strategy, Returnees with Influenza-like Illness Symptoms to Be Tested within 7 Days
The ICMR also added that all hospitalised patients who develop symptoms for influenza-like illness (ILI) and frontline workers involved in containment and mitigation of COVID-19 having such signs will also be tested for coronavirus infection through RT-PC...
MHA Order on Passengers' Address Came at Last Moment, Railways Used Tech to Eliminate Risks for Staff
The only option was to get the onboard ticket checking staff to do it, which carried the potential risk of railway personnel contracting the coronavirus.
Delhi HC Asks Police to Expeditiously Probe 'Bois Locker Room' Incident
The high court disposed of the petition seeking Special Investigation Team (SIT) or Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe in the 'Bois Locker Room' incident and to arrest the offenders.
Paralympics-Bound Palak Kohli Continues Full Training With Makeshift Court During Lockdown
Palak Kohli is continuing full training by putting up a makeshift court at her residential society in Lucknow.
Coronavirus Hammers Indian Economy, Could Push 260 Million Citizens to Poverty: Research
As Covid-19 hammered India’s economy and hundreds of millions of its citizens struggle to make out a living under a nationwide lockdown, over 260 million Indians, who are presently close to the poverty-line, are at risk of becoming the new poor, according...
Covid-19 Cases in India Near 91,000-mark With Record Rise of 4,987 Infections, 120 Deaths in 1 Day
Three states have reported over 10,000 cases so far with Maharashtra being the worst hit at 30,706 infections, followed by Gujarat (10,988) and Tamil Nadu 10,585.
As Cases Rise, Health Ministry Says Mathematical Modeling Suggests Containment of Covid-19 Possible
Mathematical modeling studies suggest containment of COVID-19 might be possible but success of containment operations "cannot be guaranteed" since there is efficient human to human transmission, the Union health ministry said on Saturday.
Fourth Tranche of Economic Package Will Boost Job Opportunities, Says PM
The prime minister said important sectors such as coal, minerals, defence, aviation, space and atomic energy have been covered in the announcements made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday.
Covid-19 Death Toll in Delhi Rises to 129, 438 Fresh Cases Take Tally to 9,333
In a bulletin issued on Saturday, the Delhi Health Department said with six more fatalities reported, the death toll from coronavirus infection has risen to 129.
Centre Withdraws 10 CAPF Companies from Jammu; Sends Nine to Maharashtra
While five companies for Maharashtra are drawn from the 10 units being withdrawn from Jammu, the rest four have been released from the Mumbai-based unit of RAF, CRPF's specialised counter-riots unit.
Delhi Govt to Release Tablighi Jamaat Members with No Covid-19 Symptoms from Quarantine, Petitioner Tells HC
The submission was made at the outset of the hearing on a petition seeking release of nearly 3300 Tablighi Jamaat members, who have been put under various quarantine centers for nearly 40 days and not released despite negative reports of COVID-19.
3,967 New Coronavirus Infections, 100 Deaths Recorded in Last 24 Hours as Case Count Nears 82,000
The number of active cases stood at 51,401 while 27,919 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, the ministry said.
Shops in Malls, Complexes Should be Allowed to Open on Odd-even Basis: Delhi Govt to Centre
The government has suggested operation of construction activities in the national capital and that movement of labourers within Delhi be allowed, sources in the government said.
What is Kisan Credit Card And How Can Farmers Apply For it?
Keeping the agriculture sector in mind, the government announced Rs 2 lakh crore of concessional credit for 2.5 crore farmers through Kisan Credit Cards.
INS Jalashwa Returns to Maldives to Repatriate Indians Amid Covid-19 Lockdown
INS Jalashwa with 700 Indians, including 100 women and children, will depart for Kochi on Friday night, it said.
Failed Classes 9 and 11 Students to be Given Another Chance to Clear Exams: CBSE
Schools can conduct either online or offline exams for the failed class 9 and 11 students, the CBSE said.