India
PM Modi Pledges $15 Million as India's Contribution to Global Vaccines Alliance GAVI
Modi was among around 35 heads of state and government participants to virtually join the conference aimed at raising $ 7.4 million to immunise a further 300 million children in the world's poorest countries by 2025.
Sebi Rejigs Commodity Derivatives Advisory Committee
The 17-member committee would be chaired by retired IAS officer Ashok Dalwani, according to the latest update with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).
Tamil Nadu Govt Fixes Hospital Rates for Covid-19 Patients
State Health Minister said hospitals charging more than the stipulated rates will be removed from the list of approved hospitals under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme.
Railways Refund Rs 1885 Crore to Passengers Who Booked Tickets During Virus Lockdown
The money has been transferred in the account from where the payment was earlier made at the time of the booking of the ticket, the railways said.
'If HCQ Becomes The Best Choice for Coronavirus Treatment, Nothing Like It'
The remarks from Dr Sheela Godbole, national coordinator for India on the WHO solidarity trial, came a day after the global agency decided to restart the clinical trials of the drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in its search for possible Covid-19 treatments.
India, Australia Seal Deal to Use Each Other's Military Bases During PM Modi, Morrison's 'Virtual' Summit
PM Modi also pitched for a coordinated and collaborative approach to come out of the adverse economic and social impact of Covid-19, which has infected around 65 lakh people and killed 3.88 lakh globally.
Lunar Eclipse 2020: Dos and Don’ts During Penumbral Chandra Grahan
The penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible in India on Friday for a duration of 3 hours and 18 minutes.
Did Coronavirus Arrive in India as Early as November-December? Yes, Say Hyderabad Scientists
Experts have found that the most recent common ancestor (MRCA) of Indian strains with roots in China was being transmitted as early as November 2019.
Delhi's Moolchand, Ganga Ram, Saroj Hospitals Declared Covid-19 Dedicated Facilities
In Moolchand, 140 beds will be available for paid services while 14 beds will be dedicated for economically weaker section (EWS) category patients.
Cyclone Nisagra Causes Power Disruption in 4 Maharashtra Districts, 25 Lakh Consumers Affected
The cyclone, which is now moving northeastward after making a landfall in Alibaug caused considerable damage to power supply network, roads, houses and trees in these districts.
No Death in 'Shramik' Trains Caused by Starvation, Issue Being Politicised: BJP
Spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain cited details of postmortem reports and comments of some of the deceased's family members to claim that they suffered from pre-existing conditions.
Vande Bharat: Kerala Has Neither Denied Permission Nor Put Pre-conditions to Flights Landing, Says CM
Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan had reportedly said the Kerala government had demanded lesser number of flights and expressed its inability to make arrangements to receive more passengers.
Wildlife Poaching Cases More Than Doubles During Covid-19 Lockdown in India: Study
The study said that between February 10 and 22, the number of poaching incidents was 35, while during the lockdown between March 23 and May 3, the number rose to 88.
Centre-run RML Hospital Giving Out 'Erroneous' Covid-19 Test Results, Says AAP Leader Raghav Chadha
The AAP leader said the Centre, Delhi government and the high court have clearly stated that COVID-19 test results should be submitted within 48 hours of the testing and preferably within 24 hours.
'Any Attempt By a Few to Militarise Ram is a Misinterpretation of His Legacy and That of Hinduism': Pavan K Varma
The former MP and diplomat underscored the relevance of the Tulsidas’s Ramcharitmanas at a time when the religious deity has been "militarised" by certain politicians and some sections of society with expressions of resentment against those who don’t chan...
Having Extracted Work from Them, State Cannot be Ungrateful to Migrant Workers: Madras High Court
The court asked the state government to identify the migrant labourers who are without food, shelter and medical facilities and provide the same to them on a war-footing.