The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 89,73,373 pushing the national recovery rate to 94.11 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.45 per cent.
Outside experts warned against over-interpreting a new study suggesting mouth wash can “inactivate” coronaviruses and help curb their spread, noting that the findings might not have practical relevance to COVID-19.
It is the difference in their attitudes towards Covid-19 crisis that has been highlighted by the results of this survey.
The Tea Board officials feel that the new directive will help them safeguard against health risks posed by chemical-laden tea coming from neighbouring countries.
A variety of reasons such as pentup demand, traction in rural areas and preference of personal mobility over public transport have contributed to the current surge in demand of automobiles.
The southeastern state of Victoria reported 14 new cases, taking the two-week average up slightly to 9.5, double the target of fewer than five set for easing curbs in its capital of Melbourne.
President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador denied Friday that his administration has hurt freedom of expression in Mexico, as claimed this week in an open letter signed by hundreds of people, including dozens of wellknown intellectuals.
South Africa should know its true toll from the coronavirus pandemic within a few weeks, the governments chief medical adviser says, as the country prepares to almost fully reopen its economy after bringing the first surge in cases under control.
The Royal Enfield Twins FT is a joint effort between Royal Enfield and Moto Anatomy, the race team that is owned and operated by racer Johnny Lewis.
The special day of Ashura during Muharram is observed with processions, blood donations and fasts by the believers.
United Airlines is preparing for the biggest pilot furloughs of its history after announcing on Thursday the need to cut 2,850 pilot jobs this year, or about 21% of the total, without further U.S. government aid.
Swara Bhasker has called media out over "a witch-hunt" against Rhea Chakraborty.
Actor Sonu Sood on Thursday announced he will arrange travel of 39 children from Philippines to New Delhi for their liver transplant surgery.
Citizens of Thailand were surprised and bemused on Friday to discover their country's name had become a social media meme after U.S. President Donald Trump mispronounced it.
Soft drinks bottler Coca Cola HBC AG on Wednesday posted a drop in firsthalf profit due to coronavirusled closures of restaurants, cinemas and other public places, while saying sales had recovered some momentum from April lows as lockdowns eased.
