India
COVID-19: Karnataka Logs 35,024 Fresh Infections, 270 Deaths
The state had reported 39,047 fresh cases on Wednesday.
Char Dham Yatra, Gurdwara Events Suspended Amid Deadly Covid Second Wave
What's alarming is that Uttarakhand has witnessed an 1800 per cent rise in the number of coronavirus cases between March 31 and April 24.
Amid Oxygen Scarcity, TN Professor Develops Low-cost Oxygen Mask for Covid Patients
Prof Arokiadoss developed this mask using nano material electromagnetism which can separate oxygen from the atmosphere and inject it into a respirator.
Maharashtra Cong to Give Nearly Rs 2 Crore for Covid-19 Vaccination Drive
Speaking to reporters here, state Revenue Minister and senior Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat said he will donate a year's salary, while other Congress MLAs will contribute a month's salary to the CMRF.
Court Directs Delhi Govt to Release Remdesivir, Oxygen Seized by Police for Use in Hospitals
The Delhi government told the court that as on April 27, around 279 vials of Remdesivir were seized by the Delhi Police.
100-bed Covid-19 Facility Order for Delhi Judges at 5-star Hotel Withdrawn: AAP Govt Tells HC
A bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rekha Palli took on record the latest order passed by the government and disposed of the suo motu petition initiated by the court on April 27.
Manmohan Singh Discharged from AIIMS after Recovering from Covid-19
Manmohan Singh was admitted to AIIMS Trauma Centre on April 19 after testing positive for Covid-19.
Rajnath Talks to Singapore Defence Minister About Reinforcing Capacities to Fight Covid in India
Singapore on Wednesday had sent a consignment of oxygen cylinders to support India's COVID-19 pandemic response.
Vaccination Vexation: Here are the Key Challenges Plaguing India's Covid Fight
News18 analyses issues like limited stocks, massive orders, private hospitals stepping out from May 1 and falling vaccination numbers afflicting the process.
Senior UP IAS Officer Dies of Covid a Day Before Retirement; Ex-Minister Too Succumbs to the Virus
While Trivedi was admitted to Sanjay Gandhi PGI in Lucknow, Ahmad (69) died at a hospital in Bareilly during treatment.
Kerala Govt Medical Officers' Body Recommends Immediate Lockdown to Arrest Rapid Spike in Covid Cases
Studies show that the mutated strains of virus are spreading through air, hence it is better to restrict people and a decision must be taken immediately, the letter said, adding that there is shortage of human resources and it is a major challenge to the...
A Look at India's Top Cities With Highest Car Sales in FY 2021: Delhi, Bengaluru Tops the List
Here's a list of the top regions of the country clocking the most number of car sales in the Fiscal Year 2021 including regions like NCR and cities like Delhi, Bengaluru.
News 18 Afternoon Digest: Char Dham Yatra Cancelled in Uttarakhand, 37.80% Voter Turnout Till 11am in West Bengal
Here are the top stories today: Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand Cancelled, 16.16 Crore Vaccine Doses Given to States for Free; 16.04% Voter Turnout Till 9am in West Bengal; Bomb Hurled in North Kolkata; Serum Institute Chief Adar Poonawalla to Get Y Catego...
Maharashtra: Installing Oxygen Plants in Advance Helps Nandurbar in 2nd Covid-19 Wave
The district administration installed two more plants, one at the civil hospital and another in Shahada town of the district — costing Rs 85 lakh each — this year in February and March, respectively.
Panchang, April 29, 2021: Check Out Tithi, Shubh Muhurat and Other Details For Thursday
Today's Panchang: The day is Guruwara (Thursday), which is dedicated to Lord Brihaspati who is said to be the Priest of Gods
Make All Efforts In Saving Lives Of People: Gehlot To Officials
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday night asked officials to make all efforts in saving lives of people affected due to COVID-19. Chairing a review meeting through video conferencing, Gehlot said the number of deaths due to the infection...