India: News
10 Apr 2020
HaryanaNew coronavirus testing target: 2.5 lakh by April 14
Unless India starts testing enough, no one can really decipher the damage coronavirus has caused. For a nation of over one billion, only 1,44,910 samples were tested until 9 pm on Thursday, April 9.
10 Apr 2020
International Labour OrganizationCoronavirus Impact: Food prices surge as supply chain suffers
The coronavirus pandemic and 21-day lockdown announced in India to contain its spread have had a direct catastrophic impact on food supplies, with prices of staple items (barring cereals) increasing by at least three times as compared to last month, a report in HT said on Friday.
09 Apr 2020
BollywoodCOVID-19: Sakshi Tanwar, Shivin Narang's Mumbai building sealed
Popular TV actor Shivin Narang has revealed that an upscale residential complex in Malad, where he resides with his family, has been sealed after one of its residents tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
09 Apr 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!#ThisDayThatYear: Tendulkar became the youngest to scale 3,000 ODI runs
Former Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar became the youngest to surpass 3,000 ODI runs on this day, 25 years ago.
09 Apr 2020
Narendra ModiTrump thanks Modi for Hydroxychloroquine, latter says "we'll win together"
As India agreed to export a batch of Hydroxychloroquine to the United States, the gesture was appreciated by US President Donald Trump who said he will not forget this contribution.
08 Apr 2020
MumbaiBollywood producer Karim Morani diagnosed with COVID-19
Bollywood producer Karim Morani has tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), his brother Aly Morani confirmed to media.
08 Apr 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC wants coronavirus tests to be free in private labs
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court suggested that tests for coronavirus must be free, even in private labs, asking the government to explore the feasibility of this plan. Private labs charge Rs. 4,500 for the tests and a bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan and S Ravindra Bhat noted it was an exorbitant amount.
07 Apr 2020
MumbaiAfter sister Shaza, actor Zoa Morani tests positive for COVID-19
Just hours after her sister Shaza was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), actor Zoa Morani also reportedly tested positive for the deadly infection on Monday.
07 Apr 2020
IBMIBM is sharing its AI tools to fight COVID-19 crisis
Following the lead of Google, Apple, and Facebook, tech giant IBM has also joined the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic.
07 Apr 2020
Narendra ModiCoronavirus: India eases Hydroxychloroquine export restrictions on humanitarian grounds
With coronavirus cases surging across the world, countries are scrambling to procure Hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug that India produces in abundance.
07 Apr 2020
Donald TrumpTrump threatens retaliation if India doesn't export Hydroxychloroquine to US
US President Donald Trump has declared India might face retaliation if New Delhi doesn't clear the export of Hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug that the United States President has touted as a "game-changer" in the battle against coronavirus.
06 Apr 2020
Times of IndiaIgnoring suggestions of clerics, Tablighi Jamaat chief organized 'super-spreader' event
An event of Tablighi Jamaat held in March 2020 became the reason India's coronavirus numbers spiked and now it has been learned that clerics advised Maulana Mohd. Saad Kandhalvi, the chief of the Islamic sect, to not hold the meet but he ignored their suggestions.
06 Apr 2020
MumbaiCoronavirus: India records highest single-day casualty, death toll crosses 100
With 27 deaths being reported in a span of 24 hours on Sunday, the death toll due to the coronavirus pandemic crossed 100 in India and now stands at 124, a report in TOI said.
05 Apr 2020
FootballIndia's bid to host AFC Asian Cup 2027 submitted
India has submitted its bid documents for hosting the AFC Asian Cup in 2027, a top official of the national federation confirmed.
05 Apr 2020
Uttar PradeshCoronavirus: Section-144 extended till April 30 in Gautam Buddh Nagar
Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) have been extended in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar district till the end of April.
04 Apr 2020
iPhoneApple gets serious about privacy of 2020 iPad Pro
The newly-launched iPad Pro 2020 comes with a hardware disconnect privacy feature that disables the microphone when the attached case is closed, preventing audio data from leaking to any software even if the device is compromised.
03 Apr 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!COVID-19: South African cricketers test negative after returning from India
The South African cricketers, who returned from their incomplete tour of India last month, have tested negative in relation to the coronavirus.
03 Apr 2020
Tamil NaduEvery fourth coronavirus-case in India is linked to Tablighi Jamaat
For the maximum time in March, India was focusing on lockdown, isolating suspected coronavirus patients, and the plight of migrant workers. And then the repercussions of a congregation of Tablighi Jamaat came to light.
03 Apr 2020
World BankCoronavirus: World Bank approves $1bn emergency fund for India
The World Bank on Thursday approved a $1 billion emergency fund for India to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, which has killed over 70 in the country and infected 2,543.
03 Apr 2020
Narendra ModiLight candles, diyas for nine minutes on Sunday: PM Modi
In a bid to uplift the gloomy mood of the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday assured Indians they aren't alone during the 21-day lockdown, which is currently underway.
02 Apr 2020
Narendra Modi#CoronavirusCrisis: How you can help the underprivileged during ongoing crisis
The coronavirus pandemic has created a situation of concern and worry, wreaking havoc in India and the world.
02 Apr 2020
Delhi PoliceJNU student threatens to cough on guard and spread coronavirus
In a shocking incident, a JNU student threatened to cough on a guard and spread coronavirus after he was allegedly not allowed to leave the campus due to the nationwide lockdown, Times Now reported on Thursday.
02 Apr 2020
Mahendra Singh DhoniMyWorldCupFinalByte: When India lifted the World Cup in 2011
"Dhoni finishes off in style... A magnificent strike into the crowd... India lift the World Cup after 28 years and it is an Indian captain who has been absolutely brilliant in the night of the final...!"
01 Apr 2020
FitbitFitbit Charge 4, with built-in GPS, launched at Rs. 15,000
As a sequel to the Charge 3 fitness tracker, Fitbit has now launched the Charge 4 in India as well as other global markets.
01 Apr 2020
Maruti SuzukiIndian start-up building low-cost ventilator to fight COVID-19 pandemic
The spread of COVID-19 in India has raised questions on the country's capacity to handle a major outbreak.
31 Mar 2020
Rohit Sharma#CoronavirusOutbreak: Rohit Sharma donates Rs. 80 lakh to help India
Indian cricket team's senior opening batsman Rohit Sharma became the latest sports personality to come forward and contribute in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
31 Mar 2020
KeralaKerala: Elderly couple, aged 93 and 88, recovers from coronavirus
In a heartening turn of events, an elderly couple, aged 93 and 88, have recovered from the deadly COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja informed.
29 Mar 2020
NoidaCoronavirus: FIR against Noida company that hid staffers' travel history
An FIR will be registered against a private company in Noida for hiding the travel history of its staffers from authorities.
29 Mar 2020
Apple#CoronavirusLockdown: Apple's 90-day trial on Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro
With millions stuck at home due to the coronavirus lockdown, several companies are aiming to help people cope up with these testing times by providing free services and subscriptions.
28 Mar 2020
Madhya PradeshMP: Coronavirus warrior kept working despite learning of mother's demise
Nothing but dedication will help India defeat COVID-19, the fatal disease caused by the novel coronavirus, which has taken the lives of 20 and infected 902.
28 Mar 2020
Narendra ModiHelp migrant workers, keep them put: Centre tells states, UTs
With sorry reports of thousands of migrant workers walking towards their native places emerging from across India, the Centre sent an urgent advisory to all states and Union Territories asking them to ensure the laborers have food and shelter.
27 Mar 2020
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)Soon, India will begin antibody tests to check COVID-19 exposure
As COVID-19 cases continue to grow in India, the government is gearing up to carry out a new antibody test to see if a person had previously been exposed to the novel coronavirus.
27 Mar 2020
DoordarshanOn public demand, 'Ramayan' to air on Doordarshan again
Ramanand Sagar's iconic television series, Ramayan, which kept all Indian families glued to their television sets every Sunday morning in the late 1980s, is coming back to the small screen.
27 Mar 2020
AppleApple iPad Pro 2020 vs 2018 model: Worth the upgrade?
Apple has introduced its 2020 iPad Pro lineup as a refreshed version of the flagship tablet range that was launched in 2018. The updated models bring a number of hardware improvements and capabilities while retaining a bunch of stuff we loved on their predecessors.
27 Mar 2020
TelanganaSorry tale of India's lockdown: 300 migrant workers, two trucks
With all modes of transportation suspended due to nationwide lockdown, migrant workers across India are forced to take risky and daunting routes.
26 Mar 2020
SamsungApple, Samsung suspend India production amid coronavirus lockdown
In compliance with the 21-day, nation-wide lockdown enforced by the Indian government to combat the spread of coronavirus, leading smartphone manufacturers Samsung and Apple have suspended most of their operations in the country.
26 Mar 2020
Saudi ArabiaG20 summit on #Coronavirus: India to have coordinated, forward-looking approach
An extraordinary virtual G20 leaders' summit will be convened on Thursday to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and global plans to deal with public health and economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis.
26 Mar 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)AIIMS likely to use prototype ventilators for COVID-19 patients
As COVID-19 pandemic continues to claim lives around the world, one major problem has come to the fore - shortage of ventilators.
26 Mar 2020
Mohalla ClinicsCoronavirus: Nearly 900 quarantined in Delhi after doctor tests positive
Close to 900 people in Delhi were quarantined after a doctor in one of the Mohalla clinics tested positive for coronavirus, a minister said on Thursday.
26 Mar 2020
KarnatakaRajasthan reports first COVID-19 death as 73-year-old dies in Bhilwara
As India remains on lockdown due to coronavirus, the outbreak continues to claim more lives.
