Coronavirus: News
Never asked for COVID-19 facility at Ashoka Hotel: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reprimanded the city government over a controversial order directing the use of 100 rooms at the five-star Ashoka Hotel as a COVID facility exclusively for HC judges, judicial officers, and their families.
How are individuals procuring, selling Remdesivir? Bombay HC asks Centre
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday asked the federal government how private individuals were procuring and selling the crucial drug, Remdesivir.
MP proposes special package for industries to increase oxygen production
The Madhya Pradesh government is planning to offer a special package to industrial units to increase oxygen production and set up new plants of the life-saving gas amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases, a senior official said on Tuesday.
Maharashtra: Bodies of 22 COVID-19 victims stuffed in one ambulance
The bodies of 22 COVID-19 victims were put in one ambulance while being taken to a crematorium at Beed in Maharashtra, with the district administration citing lack of medical transport vehicles as the reason.
Coronavirus: You're passing orders without knowing ground-realities, HC tells AAP
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday told the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led state government that it can't be unreasonable in the fight against coronavirus while hearing a plea of a hospital in connection with an order passed on April 25.
Coronavirus: Supreme Court 'cannot be mute spectator during national crisis'
The Supreme Court on Tuesday clarified that the suo motu case on COVID-19 is not meant to supplant the High Courts.
Group ensures dignified farewell to those snatched away by COVID-19
A social welfare group is working round-the-clock with the Pune civic body to give a dignified farewell to COVID-19 victims, irrespective of their religion, and claimed to have performed the last rites of over 1,200 victims since the pandemic began last year.
Election Commission bans victory rallies on and after May 2
Winners of the Assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory can't take out processions on May 2 — the day results will be declared — and even after that, the Election Commission said on Tuesday.
Coronavirus: India's daily cases remain over 3L; outbreak continues unabated
On Tuesday, India witnessed a slight dip in coronavirus infections, reporting 3.23 lakh new cases.
Mumbaikars flock for jabs as only 70% centers remain open
With the fear of a shortage of vaccines, people queued up in scorching heat outside vaccination centers in Mumbai on Monday to receive anti-COVID-19 jabs. The fresh stock will ensure smooth vaccination only till April 28.
Coronavirus: Australia suspends passenger flights from India till May 15
All passenger flights originating from India and bound for Australia will remain suspended till May 15, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Tuesday.
#VIPCulture: Ashoka Hotel becomes COVID-19 facility for Delhi HC judges
While people in Delhi are struggling to secure a bed for their coronavirus-infected relatives and friends, the state government has ordered that 100 rooms in the five-star Ashoka Hotel should be reserved for High Court judges, judicial officers, and their families.
Akhilesh Yadav accuses Yogi Government of fudging COVID-19 death data
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday accused the Uttar Pradesh government of fudging the coronavirus death toll, saying the rush at crematoriums contradicts the data.
Coronavirus: Punjab announces daily night curfew, weekend lockdown
The Punjab government on Monday tightened restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
Coronavirus: Kerala orders fresh curbs; cinema halls, bars, malls shut
As Kerala faces a surge in COVID-19 cases, the state government on Monday ordered fresh curbs to limit the viral spread.
Tamil Nadu allows Vedanta's Sterlite plant to generate oxygen
The Tamil Nadu government on Monday allowed the Vedanta-owned Sterlite Copper plant in Thoothukudi to temporarily reopen to generate oxygen.
Centre shirks responsibility, wants states, companies to import vaccines: Report
As vaccinations emerge as India's biggest hope against a disastrous second coronavirus wave, a Reuters report has claimed that the federal government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would not import foreign-made vaccines, but wants states and companies to do so.
China suspends cargo flights rushing COVID-19 medical supplies to India
China's state-run Sichuan Airlines has suspended all its cargo flights to India for 15 days, causing major disruption to private traders' efforts to procure the much-needed oxygen concentrators and other medical supplies from China.
Coronavirus: Karnataka announces 14-day lockdown; free vaccines
The Karnataka government on Monday announced a 14-day lockdown in the state amid a surge in COVID-19 infections.
You're responsible for second coronavirus wave: HC tells Election Commission
In sharp remarks, the Madras High Court on Monday solely blamed the Election Commission for the second wave of coronavirus.
Coronavirus: India reports record 3.53 lakh cases; 2.8K more deaths
India on Monday reported 3.53 lakh new coronavirus infections, a record high for the sixth consecutive day.
Delhi announces free COVID-19 vaccination for those aged over 18
The Delhi government on Monday announced that it would provide free COVID-19 vaccines to everyone above the age of 18.
No stocks, can't vaccinate all from May-1, say four states
Four states, ruled by the Opposition, have claimed they won't be able to vaccinate the entire population from May 1 as they don't have enough doses.
Four COVID-19 patients die in Rewari hospital amid oxygen shortage
Four patients died in a private hospital in Rewari on Sunday allegedly due to a shortage of medical oxygen following which the district administration launched an investigation.
Coronavirus: United States will send raw material required for Covishield
Just as India is fighting a devastating second wave of coronavirus, the Joe Biden administration in the United States has pledged to help the Asian nation.
What are oxygen concentrators? How are they different from cylinders?
As India faces a shortage of hospital beds amid a record surge in coronavirus infections, several of those infected have had to seek treatment at home.
52 tweets removed for 'spreading fake news' on COVID-19
The central government has reportedly denied that it directed Twitter to censor messages regarding the COVID-19 outbreak in India.
US to deploy additional support to India amid COVID-19 spike
The United States will rapidly deploy additional support to India as the latter faces a spike in COVID-19 infections, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Coronavirus: India reports record high with 3.49 lakh new cases
India on Sunday reported 3.49 lakh new coronavirus infections, marking the biggest single-day spike for the fifth consecutive day.
#MannkiBaat: Don't believe rumors, misinformation on COVID, says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the 76th edition of his monthly radio show 'Mann ki Baat'.
Coronavirus: Delhi government extends lockdown till May 3, says Kejriwal
In light of the worsening COVID-19 situation in Delhi, the ongoing lockdown has been extended by one more week till next Monday (May 3), Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday.
SC should have intervened during poll rallies, Kumbh: Shiv Sena
The Shiv Sena on Saturday said the COVID-19 situation in the county wouldn't have worsened had the Supreme Court taken timely cognizance of election rallies in West Bengal and the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar.
Tripura: Vaccination for people above 18 years can get delayed
The COVID-19 vaccination drive for people in the age group of 18 to 44 years in Tripura is likely to be delayed as the manufacturer has not yet assured the supply of doses on time, a senior health department official said on Saturday.
Centre morally and politically accountable for COVID-19 crisis: Anand Sharma
Noting that accountability of government is integral to democracy, Congress leader Anand Sharma on Saturday said the Narendra Modi dispensation must be held morally and politically accountable for the death of COVID-19 patients due to shortage of oxygen and medicines.
New and more potent coronavirus strain detected in Sri Lanka
A new coronavirus strain that is airborne and more potent than all those found previously in Sri Lanka has been discovered in the country, according to a top immunologist.
Mumbai: Color-coded sticker system for vehicles discontinued
The color-coded sticker system, which was recently introduced by the Mumbai Police to ensure smooth movement of vehicles engaged in emergency and essential services during the ongoing restrictions, has been discontinued, an official said on Saturday.
US working with India to address COVID-19 crisis: White House
The US is working closely with India, at both political and expert levels, to identify ways to help address the current COVID-19 crisis in the country, the White House said on Friday.
#OxygenCrisis: 20 COVID-19 patients die at Delhi's Jaipur Golden Hospital
In an extremely tragic event that highlights the dire condition of hospitals in India's capital, 20 patients died at Delhi's Jaipur Golden Hospital last night, due to a shortage of medical oxygen.
Bengaluru battered: 124 coronavirus-linked deaths recorded in one day
Karnataka's capital, Bengaluru, hit a new peak of daily deaths on Friday, as 124 more people died of COVID-19.
Delhi records highest-ever 348 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours
Delhi registered 348 fatalities linked to coronavirus on Friday, marking the highest single-day death toll since the pandemic began.