India
Covid-19: Delhi, Maharashtra Thank Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik for Aid in Oxygen Supply
The Chief Ministers Office in Odisha said that Thackeray called up Patnaik and thanked him for the steps taken for providing logistics and oxygen supply.
Business Units Other Than Essential Goods and Services Closed in Karnataka Till May 4 to Contain Covid
The closure of shops led to chaos in the market on Thursday, prompting traders to call it 'partial lockdown'.
Nashik Hospital Tragedy: HC Seeks Report from Maharashtra Govt
A bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice G S Kulkarni directed AG Ashutosh Kumbhakoni to file an affidavit by May 4.
Commerce Ministry for Anti-dumping Duty on Certain Copper Items from China, 5 Others
The duty suggested is in the range of USD 42 per tonne to USD 1,077 per tonne. The finance ministry takes the final call to impose these duties and issues notification for the same.
Gauhati University Mulls over Alternative Mode of Exam, Asks Students to Vacate Hostel
The decision has been taken after the students protested against the conduct of offline exams amid the second wave of coronavirus in the state. Students have been asked to vacate hostels after exams.
Amit Panghal Reaches Semi-finals of Governor's Cup in Russia, 5 Others Make Early Exits
Olympic-bound world silver-medallist Amit Panghal (52kg) was assured of at least a bronze at the Governor's Cup in St. Petersburg, Russia after he advanced to the semi-finals but five other Indian boxers bowed out following opening round losses.
Hours After Delhi's Top Hospital Raises Oxygen SOS, Kejriwal Intervenes
Taking to Twitter, Kejriwal said that Khattar has assured full support to Delhi over the movement of oxygen.
AISA Alleges Covid-19 Positive JNU Students Isolated 'Without Proper Care'
The students association alleged in a statement that there was nobody to check on the students at the centre.
JNU Warns Legal Action Against Violators Of COVID-19 Norms
The Jawaharlal Nehru University on Wednesday said those violating COVID-19 norms in the campus may face legal action amid rising number of cases in the national capital. In a circular, the varsity said it is taking all possible measures to contain the s...
Islamic Scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan Passes Away In Delhi
Islamic scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan passed away on Wednesday at the age of 96. He had recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Door-to-door Covid-19 Vaccination Not Possible: Union Govt to Bombay HC
The PIL sought at-home vaccination facility for those above 75, the disabled and those who are bed-ridden or wheelchair-bound.
What to do If you Think You Have Covid-19: India's Top Doctors Explain Symptoms & Precautions
India registered a record 2,95,041 new Covid-19 case in the last 24 hours and 2,000 deaths, the highest single-day tally for the country so far.
Covid Sparks Fresh Debate on Farmers’ Stir at Delhi Borders, Protesters Say Won’t Return
The debate came after an oxygen supply firm allegedly complained that its trucks were forced to take longer routes to reach Delhi’s hospitals due to blockades.
Oxygen Leak at Nashik Hospital: Toll Rises to 24; Police File Case of Culpable Homicide
Earlier, 22 patients suffocated to death when their oxygen supply stopped because of a malfunction in the main storage.
Amritsar Police File FIR Against 'Suspicious' Pigeon Near Pakistan Border, White Paper Recovered
According to the FIR lodged at the Kahagarh police station, the pigeon was scanned after Kumar caught it and informed the post commander Ompal Singh.
Private Hospitals in Gujarat Can Treat Covid-19 Patients Without Any Prior Permission: CMO
The announcement was made by state chief minister Vijay Rupanis's office on Tuesday.