COVID-19 India: News
COVID-19: India reports 58,077 new cases; 657 more deaths
India on Friday reported over 58,000 new COVID-19 cases, a sharp decline of around 9,000 cases from the previous day.
COVID-19: India witnesses 71,365 new cases; 1,217 fatalities
India on Wednesday reported over 70,000 new COVID-19 cases, a marginal rise of over 2,500 cases from the previous day.
COVID-19 restrictions in Mumbai to be lifted by month-end: Mayor
Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar said on Tuesday that COVID-19 restrictions in the city will be lifted by the end of February.
Priyanka Gandhi slams PM for blaming Congress for COVID-19 spread
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for blaming her party for spreading COVID-19 during the first wave by helping migrants to reach their home states.
World is appreciating India's COVID-19 fight: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said the willpower and discipline of 130 crore Indians and the efforts of India in fighting COVID-19 are being appreciated across the world.
COVID-19: India logs 67,597 new cases; 1,188 fresh fatalities
India on Tuesday reported over 60,000 new COVID-19 cases, a decline of over 15,000 cases from the previous day.
Assam to lift COVID-19 curbs, night curfew from February 15
The Assam government on Monday decided to lift all COVID-19 restrictions and night curfews from February 15.
COVID-19: India's single-day tally drops below 1 lakh
India on Monday reported over 80,000 new COVID-19 cases, a sharp decline of over 25,000 cases from the previous day.
Pakistani fans pay tribute as Lata Mangeshkar dies at 92
The death of iconic singer Lata Mangeshkar on Sunday affected not just Indians but Pakistanis too as tributes poured in from the neighboring country.
COVID-19: India reports over 1 lakh new cases; 865 deaths
India on Sunday reported over one lakh new COVID-19 cases, a sharp decline of over 20,000 cases from the previous day.
Sunil Grover underwent four bypass surgeries, treatment for COVID-19; discharged
Ace comedian-actor Sunil Grover, who was admitted to the Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai, for a heart surgery, has been discharged, said reports.
SC refuses to postpone GATE 2022 scheduled for February 5
The Supreme Court of India refused to postpone the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering Exam, 2022 (GATE 2022) on Thursday.
COVID-19: India reports over 1.7L new cases; 1K deaths
India on Thursday reported over 1.7 lakh new COVID-19 cases, an increase of over 10,000 cases from the previous day.
COVID-19: India witnesses over 1.6L new cases; 1,733 deaths
India on Wednesday logged over 1.6 lakh new COVID-19 cases, a decline of nearly 6,000 cases from the previous day.
Schools, colleges reopen in several states as COVID-19 cases decline
As COVID-19 cases decline across the country, many state governments have decided to reopen schools and colleges.
COVID-19: India logs over 1.6L cases; 1192 more deaths
India on Tuesday reported over 1.6 lakh new COVID-19 cases, a decline of over 40,000 cases from the previous day.
YouTuber 'Hindustani Bhau' arrested for 'instigating' student protest in Mumbai
Social media influencer 'Hindustani Bhau' has landed in trouble with the law.
Economic Survey projects 8-8.5% growth rate in 2022-23
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday tabled the Economic Survey 2021-22 in the Lok Sabha, which projected an 8-8.5% GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth rate for the Indian economy in the 2022-23 fiscal year.
COVID-19: India reports over 2L cases; 959 more deaths
India on Monday reported more than two lakh new COVID-19 cases, a decline of nearly 25,000 cases from the previous day.
75% adults in India fully vaccinated against COVID-19: Centre
Over 75% of India's eligible adult population is fully vaccinated, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Sunday.
COVID-19: India reports over 2.3L cases; 893 more deaths
India on Sunday reported over 2.3 lakh new COVID-19 cases, a decline of more than 1,000 from the previous day.
COVID-19: India reports nearly 1.95L cases; Omicron tally nears 5K
India on Wednesday added 407 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
COVID-19: India reports nearly 1.7L cases; Omicron tally reaches 4,400
India on Tuesday added 428 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
COVID-19: India reports nearly 1.8L cases; Omicron tally reaches 4K
India on Monday added 410 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
COVID-19: India reports 90K+ cases; Omicron tally crosses 2,600
India on Thursday added 495 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
COVID-19: India reports 58K+ cases; Omicron tally crosses 2K-mark
India on Wednesday added 243 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
Mumbai tightens restrictions ahead of New Year amid Omicron spread
People in Mumbai will not be allowed to access public locations between 5:00 pm and 5 am until January 15, according to a Mumbai Police order.
COVID-19: India adds 309 new Omicron cases, biggest single-day spike
India on Friday added 309 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
COVID-19 surging in six states; Omicron dominant in urban areas
The Union Health Ministry on Thursday red-flagged nine urban districts and six states on the basis of their increasing trajectory in weekly COVID-19 case counts and positivity rates.
COVID-19: India reports 9K+ infections; 396 more deaths
India on Thursday reported over 9,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.09 lakh, the lowest in 539 days.
11 COVID-19 patients die in fire at Maharashtra hospital
At least 11 patients died and several others sustained serious injuries after a fire broke out in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a civil hospital in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar city on Saturday morning.
COVID-19: India reports 11K new cases, 392 more deaths
India on Saturday reported nearly 11,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.46 lakh, the lowest in 255 days.
COVID-19: India reports 10K+ new cases, lowest in 259 days
India on Tuesday reported over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest in 259 days.
Sunburn Festival Goa is happening this year but conditions apply
One of the world's leading music festivals, the Sunburn Festival Goa, is coming back to its full-fledged mode this year, announced the organizers on Sunday.
COVID-19 vaccinations cross 1 billion in India; 21% fully vaccinated
India's COVID-19 vaccinations crossed the 100 crore mark Thursday morning.
Coronavirus: India reports 14K+ new cases; vaccinations near 1 billion
India on Wednesday reported over 14,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.78 lakh, the lowest in 229 days.
After SC nudge, Centre issues guidelines for COVID-19 death certificate
The Centre on Saturday filed a compliance affidavit before the Supreme Court, stating that it has framed guidelines to simplify the process for the issuance of the COVID-19 death certificate.
Researchers studying whether garlic essential oil could prevent COVID-19 infection
The Center for Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing at Mohali and the Regional Center for Biotechnology in Faridabad are jointly researching the possibility of using natural garlic essential oils to inhibit the coronavirus's amino acids and the ACE2 protein—a receptor that serves as the entry point for coronaviruses into the human body.
'Thalaivii,' 'KGF 2' follow 'Bell Bottom,' going for theatrical release
It looks like Bell Bottom has given filmmakers the much-needed hope to release their outings in theaters.
Here's how you can download your COVID-19 vaccination certificate
COVID-19 vaccination certificates are fast becoming a mandate for various tasks such as traveling outside the country. They also simplify the hassles of post-pandemic domestic travel. In fact, several private and government offices now require staff to display their certificates.