COVID-19: News
Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike assures safe 2020 Olympics
Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike has said next year's Olympics will be safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi tests positive for coronavirus
Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has tested positive for coronavirus.
Parts of Beijing locked down due to fresh coronavirus cases
Authorities at China's capital, Beijing, are moving hastily to stem a fresh wave of coronavirus after few new cases were reported in the last two days.
After spending 18 days on ventilator, four-month-old beats coronavirus
Amid gloomy news items about the coronavirus pandemic, a story of hope and resilience was reported from Andhra Pradesh.
Indian-origin doctor performs double lung transplant on COVID-19 patient
In a first, a team of surgeons in Chicago has successfully given a new set of lungs to a young woman suffering from COVID-19.
Computex 2020 canceled, due to COVID-19 pandemic
Computex 2020 - one of the biggest computer shows in the world - will no longer happen this year.
Three more Formula 1 races get canceled amid COVID-19 pandemic
Three Formula 1 2020 races - Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japan - have been canceled from the schedule owing to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Akshay Kumar launches online health system for Nashik City Police
In his latest endeavor to help the country battle the coronavirus pandemic, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has teamed up with the Nashik City Police to launch a centralized online health system for the cops.
India's tour of Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe gets called off
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Friday, announced Team India will not travel to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, owing to COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus: India surpasses UK as COVID-19 cases near 3 lakh
India on Thursday recorded over 11,000 new coronavirus infections. The nationwide tally has now reached 2.98 lakh, while the death toll has crossed 8,500.
New WhatsApp chatbot busts COVID-19 misinformation in Hindi
In a bid to help Indians fight misinformation around COVID-19, the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has launched the Hindi version of its fact-checking chatbot for WhatsApp.
Meet the voice behind the coronavirus caller tune
You may or may not know Jasleen Bhalla, but we bet you know her voice.
Noida: 35 spend days in COVID-19 ward, courtesy false tests
In a clear case of negligence, 35 people in Noida were forced to remain inside a COVID-19 ward for three days after private labs falsely declared them coronavirus positive, NDTV reported on Wednesday.
EPL: One positive case in seventh round of COVID-19 testing
The Premier League has confirmed there is one new positive case in the latest round of coronavirus testing.
#DoctorLivesMatter: Amid the pandemic, is India failing its doctors?
In a sad turn of events, some doctors were attacked at Hyderabad's nodal hospital for coronavirus patients, Gandhi Hospital, prompting them to stage a protest and boycott work on Tuesday.
Roger Federer will miss the rest of 2020 season
Tennis ace Roger Federer has announced he will miss the remainder of the 2020 season after undergoing further surgery on his right knee.
Novak Djokovic is thinking of skipping the US Open
World number one Novak Djokovic is thinking of skipping the US Open if the Grand Slam event goes on amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: How Delhi government plans to ready healthcare infrastructure?
Coronavirus cases in Delhi will reach 5.5 lakh by July end and 80,000 beds will be required, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced on Tuesday while taking into account the doubling rate.
Satellite imagery of Wuhan suggests coronavirus started spreading in August
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has wreaked havoc all over the globe, may have actually started much earlier than currently thought.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tests negative for coronavirus
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has tested negative for the coronavirus.
ICC confirms interim changes to playing regulations
The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Tuesday, confirmed interim changes to its playing regulations.
ICU isn't good: Journalist's final message shows infrastructure is crippling
33-year-old D Manoj Kumar is one of the youngest people to have died due to fatal COVID-19 this month. A journalist by profession, he was undergoing treatment at state-run Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad, Telangana, and passed away on June 7.
Amid COVID-19, Google Maps gets features to ensure safe travel
As countries like India begin to come out of lockdown and restart economic activities, Google is racing to launch tools to protect the general public from COVID-19.
Non-payment of salaries see 5 East Bengal players send notices
I-League club East Bengal have seen five players send notices to former sponsors Quess for non-payment of salaries.
Amid lockdowns, WHO says asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 is rare
COVID-19 has wrecked several major countries and is still nowhere near stopping or even slowing down.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine: When will it be available?
In the race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, Moderna Therapeutics is seen as one of the fastest-moving players.
New Zealand is coronavirus free: Here's what it did right
As countries around the world continue to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, New Zealand has declared that it is coronavirus free now.
COVID-19: Singapore is developing a wearable 'contact-tracing' device
As the world races to deploy contact-tracing apps to warn and isolate close contacts of COVID-19 positive individuals, Singapore is taking a completely different - and potentially concerning - route.
Scootsy, Swiggy's premium food delivery service is shutting down
As part of an effort to cut down costs and focus solely on growth points, Swiggy is shutting down Scootsy, its premium food delivery service in Mumbai.
Afghanistan cricketers resume training in Kabul
The marquee Afghanistan players returned to training, on Sunday, as the Afghanistan Cricket Board commenced a month-long camp in Kabul.
Coronavirus: India's tally crosses 2.5 lakh after biggest spike yet
India on Sunday recorded roughly 11,000 new coronavirus infections, marking its biggest spike. The nationwide tally has now surged past 2.5 lakh while the death toll stood at 7,205.
India's Olympic-bound boxers will need to wait before resuming training
Top Indian boxers will have to wait for some more time before resuming training.
Delhi Corona app: Hospitals claim 'no vacancy'; allege app issues
Amid reports of a data mismatch between the Delhi government and COVID-19 hospitals in the national capital regarding the availability of beds, several hospitals have reiterated that they have no beds available.
BCCI hasn't laid-off anyone during pandemic
The BCCI hasn't taken any step regarding pay cuts as far players and staff are concerned amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Kejriwal warns private hospitals against 'black marketing of beds'
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday warned private hospitals against the "black marketing of beds" amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Novak Djokovic feels hygiene restrictions at US Open are extreme
Tennis great Novak Djokovic has described the strict hygiene restrictions under which the US Open 2020 is likely to be played as extreme.
India now has more coronavirus cases than Italy
With 9,887 fresh coronavirus cases reported in the last 24 hours, India has now touched the grim benchmark of becoming the nation which has sixth-highest COVID-19 cases. 294 died in the last 24 hours.
Some think Bill Gates will implant 'microchips' through COVID-19 vaccines
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, has been leading the fight against COVID-19 through his Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Beds and Delhi: Heartbreaking stories debunk Arvind Kejriwal's claims
As coronavirus cases continue to surge in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wants residents to trust the government. He has repeatedly said Delhi won't become the next New York as it's four steps ahead in this battle.
Singer Chris Trousdale dies of coronavirus at 34
Singer and actor, Chris Trousdale, also a founding member of the former popular boy band Dream Street, has passed away at the age of 34.