India: News
23 Apr 2021
Zydus CadilaZydus Cadila's antiviral drug approved for treating moderate COVID-19 cases
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Friday gave approval for the emergency use of Zydus Cadila's Hepatitis C drug "Virafin" for the treatment of moderate coronavirus infection in adults.
23 Apr 2021
Indian Air ForceIAF helps COVID-19 battle by airlifting oxygen containers, health staff
As India faces its worst health crisis in decades, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has been pressed into action to facilitate faster transportation of medical oxygen as well as health staffers across the country.
23 Apr 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Nonagenarian from Beed defeats COVID-19 twice
At a time when the COVID-19 toll in Maharashtra is witnessing an upward trend, a 90-year-old man from the Beed district in Maharashtra has beaten the deadly COVID-19 infection twice and is living to tell the tale of his survival.
23 Apr 2021
CanadaCOVID-19: Which countries have restricted travel to and from India?
Amid an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases across India, air travel has taken a huge hit.
23 Apr 2021
COVID-19China says it is willing to help India fight COVID-19
China on Friday said that it is willing to talk to India about what the country needs to battle the massive surge in coronavirus cases.
23 Apr 2021
CanadaCanada bans passenger flights from India, Pakistan for a month
The Canadian government has banned all passenger flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days due to the unprecedented spike in COVID-19 cases in the country, the longest country-specific travel ban imposed by Canada.
22 Apr 2021
Coronavirus"Only two hours' oxygen left": Delhi hospital chief breaks down
In yet another grim reminder of how the COVID-19 situation has catapulted in India over the past few weeks, the chief of a private hospital in national capital Delhi broke down while speaking to the media about the crisis unfolding at the facility.
22 Apr 2021
AyodhyaPankaj Dubey pens love story with Ayodhya as setting
Bilingual novelist and filmmaker Pankaj Dubey, who loves to accentuate the socio-political undercurrents with quirk and humor in his works, tells the story of two lovers of different faiths in the ancient town of Ayodhya in his new book.
22 Apr 2021
PfizerPfizer will supply COVID-19 vaccine only through government channels
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will supply its coronavirus vaccine only through government channels in India, The Indian Express reported today.
22 Apr 2021
COVID-19Small hospitals in Delhi grapple with limited oxygen supply
Several small hospitals in Delhi struggled to replenish the oxygen supply for coronavirus patients on Thursday morning, even as big healthcare facilities received fresh stock overnight.
22 Apr 2021
COVID-19COVID-19: Those above 18 can register for vaccine from April-28
In a recent development, it has been reported that all Indian citizens aged above 18 years can register for the coronavirus vaccine from April 28.
22 Apr 2021
Sitaram YechurySitaram Yechury's 34-year-old son dies of COVID-19; condolences pour in
Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury's son Ashish Yechury passed away due to complications caused by COVID-19 this morning.
22 Apr 2021
COVID-19Coronavirus: Centre to supply Remdesivir to 19 worst-hit states
As India witnesses a huge demand for the antiviral drug Remdesivir amid a sharp surge in COVID-19 cases, the central government has announced an interim allocation of the drug to 19 states and Union Territories until April 30.
22 Apr 2021
CoronavirusIndia hits grim world record with 3.14L new coronavirus cases
India on Thursday reported 3,14,835 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest single-day spike since the pandemic began. No country has reported more cases in one day so far.
21 Apr 2021
GoaGoa's healthcare infrastructure dwindling amid record surge in COVID-19 cases
Goa's healthcare infrastructure is suffering as the number of COVID-19 cases in the state touches new highs.
21 Apr 2021
NashikMaharashtra: 22 dead after oxygen tank leaks outside Nashik hospital
Twenty-two people died after an oxygen tanker leaked outside a hospital in Nashik, Maharashtra today, causing the supply of oxygen to be halted there for around 30 minutes, reports said.
21 Apr 2021
COVID-19Top Delhi hospitals receive oxygen supply after High Court intervenes
Several top hospitals in Delhi received their supplies of medical oxygen late Tuesday night, averting a major crisis as they were all just hours away from running out of stock.
21 Apr 2021
PunePune: Poultry farmer approached police as hens stopped laying eggs
A poultry farmer from Maharashtra's Pune district has approached the police claiming that hens at his farm have stopped laying eggs after consuming the feed manufactured by a particular firm, an official said on Wednesday.
20 Apr 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Grocery stores to open only between 7-11 am
In Maharashtra, all grocery stores, vegetable shops, dairies, bakeries, and fruit vendors will be open only between 7 am and 11 am, according to a new state government order. These shops were earlier allowed to open until 8 pm.
20 Apr 2021
VaccineCoronavirus: Huge vaccine wastage by states, especially in Tamil Nadu
Even as several Indian states report a shortage of vaccines, an RTI (Right to Information) query has indicated a huge wastage of doses since the country began its inoculation program this January.
20 Apr 2021
COVID-19COVID-19: Sputnik V vaccine to arrive in India this month
The first batch of Russia's COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V will reach India within the next 10 days.
20 Apr 2021
Indian RailwaysCOVID-19: First 'Oxygen Express' leaves Mumbai for Vizag
The first-ever "Oxygen Express" carrying seven empty tankers on Monday left Mumbai for Visakhapatnam, where they will be loaded with liquid medical oxygen for transportation to Maharashtra, reports said.
20 Apr 2021
CoronavirusUS asks citizens to avoid India travel amid coronavirus surge
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised United States citizens to avoid traveling to India even if they are fully vaccinated, at a time when the Asian nation is struggling to contain the spread of COVID-19.
19 Apr 2021
SmartphonesHow global part shortages could impact India's price-sensitive smartphone market
Smartphone manufacturers around the world are plagued by chip shortage that's exacerbated by Taiwan's water crisis. However, brands in India are also witnessing a pandemic-fuelled slowdown in demand while they watch the Rupee gradually depreciate against the US Dollar.
19 Apr 2021
DelhiWoman, son arrested for cheating person in Delhi
A 45-year-old woman and her son were arrested for allegedly cheating women by engaging with them in conversations and stealing their jewelry, police said on Monday.
19 Apr 2021
CoronavirusHow is India Inc. stepping up to defeat coronavirus?
With India reeling under a deadly coronavirus wave, several companies are expanding their resources to do their bit in the battle against the disease.
18 Apr 2021
COVID-19COVID-19: What leads to a false negative RT-PCR test?
India is presently in the middle of a dreadful second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic as lakhs of fresh cases are being reported daily.
18 Apr 2021
COVID-19India's COVID-19 surge: Could 'double mutant' variant be blamed?
India is now reporting more coronavirus infections than any other nation, yet it continues to see a daily record rise in cases.
17 Apr 2021
Kumbh MelaKumbh pilgrims will distribute coronavirus as 'prasad,' says Mumbai Mayor
Mumbai's Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Saturday criticized those visiting the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Uttarakhand, saying they will bring coronavirus as prasad to their respective states.
17 Apr 2021
Delhi Jal BoardDelhi: Water supply likely to remain affected in some parts
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) on Saturday said water supply in parts of the capital is likely to remain affected for a week due to the reduced availability of raw water from the Upper Ganga Canal.
17 Apr 2021
NoidaDo not go outdoors unnecessarily: Noida COVID-19 officer to residents
Noting that the COVID-19 second wave is emerging out to be more severe than the first one, Gautam Buddh Nagar's COVID-19 nodal officer Narendra Bhooshan, on Friday, asked residents to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities.
17 Apr 2021
MaharashtraCOVID-19 deluge: 2.34 lakh new cases recorded, over 1,300 die
India set yet another grim record as 2,34,692 fresh coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours. This is the highest-ever daily surge since the pandemic began.
17 Apr 2021
COVID-19COVID-19: List of states that have imposed restrictions
Amid an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases across India, several states and Union Territories have imposed partial lockdowns and night curfews to contain the spread of the pandemic.
16 Apr 2021
MumbaiHC permits Jain temples to home deliver food for devotees
The Bombay High Court on Friday permitted 58 Mumbai Jain temples and three in Pune and Nashik to home deliver special food consumed by the community while fasting during the annual nine-day Ayambil Oli Tap.
16 Apr 2021
Indian RailwaysNo state has asked to stop train services: Railway Chairman
No state has asked the railways to stop any train service yet, Railway Board Chairman Suneet Sharma said on Friday, adding that wherever the states have raised concerns about containment zones, passengers have undergone random tests and checks at the destinations.
16 Apr 2021
Anil BaijalSet up helplines informing about availability of hospital beds: Baijal
In the wake of an exponential rise in coronavirus cases in Delhi, Lt. Governor Anil Baijal on Friday directed officers to set up helplines that inform the availability of beds in hospitals besides establishing help desks to assist patients and attendants, an official said.
16 Apr 2021
Ministry of Health and Family WelfarePSUs asked to dedicate separate hospital wards for COVID-19 management
To augment hospital infrastructure for the management of severe cases of coronavirus, the Union Health Ministry has advised all central ministries to ask hospitals under their control or PSUs to set up dedicated hospital wards or separate blocks within hospitals for COVID-19 care.
16 Apr 2021
RainfallIMD predicts a normal monsoon this year
The Southwest monsoon, which brings more than 75 percent of rainfall to the country, is expected to be normal this year, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
16 Apr 2021
Narendra ModiStates, Opposition leaders urge Centre to start free foodgrain scheme
Amid a raging second wave of coronavirus, at least three state governments and several Opposition leaders have urged the federal government to start a free foodgrain scheme, similar to the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), which began last year when the pandemic first unsettled India.
15 Apr 2021
Delhi High CourtSaudi Arabia: Grave of Hindu man buried as Muslim located
The Saudi Arabian government has located the grave of a Hindu man who was buried there as per Muslim rights and is considering repatriation of the remains, the Centre informed the Delhi High Court on Thursday.
