U.S. faces ‘darkest winter’ if pandemic planning fails: whistleblower
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A whistleblower who says he was removed from his government post for raising concerns about coronavirus preparedness…
One for the poor: On Centre’s corona bundle
More than 50 days since a nationwide lockdown was announced by the Union government, it is clear that what was…
Lockdown syndrome: On virus-induced economic crisis
Official data capturing the economic impact of the nationwide lockdown are starting to pour in slowly. The country’s industrial output,…
Coronavirus | More time needed for rolling out virus diagnostic test
A promising technology developed by a Department of Science and Technology-funded laboratory to accelerate coronavirus (COVID-19) testing in India may…
An open letter from scientists across the globe requiring use of material masks to avoid COVID-19
In the light of convincing research evidence that face masks is a great tool to stop community spread of COVID-19,…
Coronavirus lockdown | Returning workers fight for food at Bihar railway stations
Even as the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Thursday that migrant workers will be given free foodgrains for…
Coronavirus package | Migrant workers to get free foodgrains
A major focus of the second tranche of the economic stimulus package announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on…
Close to 1 lakh foreign citizens have actually flown out of India considering that March
NEW DELHI: Close to one lakh foreign nationals have flown out of India over the last two and a half…
Purists fume as Army plans to convert 61st Cavalry into armoured regiment
The Army is planning to convert its famous 61st Cavalry into a regular armoured regiment NEW DELHI: The Army is…
Destination address need to when reserving rail tickets
Indian Railways has started taking the destination address of all passengers booking train tickets from Wednes...Read MoreNEW DELHI: Indian Railways…
India has ensured there’s been no starvation: Piyush Goyal
NEW DELHI: The government has focused on the health of citizens and ensured that no one was left wanting for…
Coronavirus: Second-highest spike in new cases as Maharashtra, Delhi numbers soar
NEW DELHI: In the biggest surge in Covid-19 infections in Delhi, 472 people tested positive for the virus on Thursday,…
Vijay Mallya is denied right to appeal in apex court, he might be back in India within 28 days
LONDON: Liquor baron Vijay Mallya’s application for permission to appeal his extradition to India in the UK Supreme Court was…
WATCH: Sony Drop Breathtaking Ghost of Tsushima 18-Minute Gameplay Footage
Sony and its flagship product, the PlayStation, is quite easily the most popular console. When it comes to the market…
Facebook releases avatar feature in the U.S.
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Fans Snap On Twitter For Being Unable To Access GTA V
GTA V is now out on Epic Games Store was the tweet that captured our attention today. The game started…
Apple buys virtual reality company NextVR
An attendee wears a HTC Corp. Vive virtual reality (VR) headset during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San…
The Eid challenge
THIS week, after weeks and weeks, the world began to open. In Sindh the trading markets opened on Monday, one…
Health and well-being enhanced by spending time in the garden, research study finds
New research suggests that people who have access to a private garden and actively make use of it have better…
United States distancing procedures stabilized however did not lower SARS-CoV-2 spread
Results of a new study indicate that physical distancing measures in the United States have stabilized, but not reduced, the…
COVID-19: First bowel imaging study implicates blood clots
People with COVID-19 often experience gastrointestinal symptoms. An analysis of abdominal scans suggests that blood clots in small arteries may…
Whistleblower warns U.S. is running out of time to bolster its response to COVID-19 pandemic | CBC News
A whistleblower who says he was removed from his government post for raising concerns about coronavirus preparedness told a congressional…
Canadian COVID-19 research is a ‘valuable target’ for spies, say intelligence agencies | CBC News
Canada's spy agencies are warning that Canadian intellectual property linked to the pandemic is a "valuable target" for state-sponsored actors…
Is Ontario ready for easing COVID-19 restrictions? | CBC News
Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday how Ontario will start to reopen its economy and phase out some emergency restrictions that…
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What will Ontario’s 1st stage of reopening look like? Premier Ford unveils details | CBC News
Ontario's first stage of economic recovery will include resuming construction projects, the reopening of some workplaces, seasonal activities and healthcare…
Gulping down 1 or more sugary beverages a day might put you at danger for heart disease
Gulping down 1 or more sugary drinks a day could put you at risk for cardiovascular disease - CNN
Dr. Joseph Fair: ‘Best guess’ is I got coronavirus through my eyes
NBC News medical contributor Dr. Joseph Fair joins TODAY’s Al Roker by video chat from his
Cops examine CCTV video footage after UK transport worker dies from Covid-19 following declared spitting event
(CNN)Police are examining CCTV footage after a British transport worker died with coronavirus 14 days after being allegedly spat on…
What Scientists Know So Far About the Syndrome Affecting Children With Coronavirus
A child rides a scooter through Venice, California in late April 2020. Photo: Getty ImagesChildren across the U.S. and Europe…
Trump cheers Wisconsin ruling as tensions flare over coronavirus lockdowns
(Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Thursday applauded the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a coronavirus lockdown order…
Search warrant served on Senator Burr’s lawyer over stock trades: main
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The FBI served a search warrant to Senator Richard Burr’s attorney in connection with the stock trades…
U.S. SEC charges two business, CEO over misleading COVID-19 claims
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Thursday it has charged two companies and a chief…
U.S. appeals court rejects Trump bid to escape anti-corruption lawsuit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Thursday handed President Donald Trump a setback, rejecting his bid to end…
Bank stocks push Wall St greater in the middle of sticking around economic concerns
(Reuters) - The S&P edged higher on Thursday as investors weighed the prospect of additional stimulus and states reopening for…
U.S. faces ‘darkest winter’ if pandemic planning falls short: whistleblower
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A whistleblower who says he was removed from his government post for raising concerns about coronavirus preparedness…
U.S. senator steps aside as committee chair as FBI probes stock trades
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Richard Burr will step aside as chairman of the powerful Senate Intelligence Committee, after the…
Exclusive: U.S. weighs measures in response to Iran fuel shipment to Venezuela
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is considering measures it could take in response to Iran’s shipment of fuel to…
Senate Intelligence Committee chairman stepping down during stock sale investigation
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Chairman Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) listens to questioning during the Senate Intelligence Committee nomination hearing for U.S.…
Demanding food, buses, migrants pelt stones on Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra border
Representative imageBHOPAL/ BARWANI: Demanding food and transportation, hundreds of migrant workers on Thursday pelted stones near Sendhwa on the Madhya…
Covid-19: Aarogya Setu is India’s curing machine, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant says
CHENNAI: Only technology-driven solutions can effectively curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and Aarogya Setu app is India’s curing…
Govt announces ‘one nation, one ration card,’ rental real estate plan for migrant employees
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday announced the launch of a scheme to provide homes to migrant labour/urban poor at…
Fresh announcements on economy to help farmers, migrants: PM Modi
NEW DELHI: The second tranche of stimulus for the country's economy unveiled by the government on Thursday has a series…
Rs 5,000 crore credit facility to be given to 50 lakh street vendors, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced that Rs 5,000 crore credit facility will be given to 50…
Swadeshi is not inward-looking, swadeshi is more about confidence: Piyush Goyal
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister, Piyush Goyal on Thursday said India is going to emerge a better country from…
China rebuts Taiwan on WHO participation
China opposed any move by Taiwan to use the COVID-19 pandemic as a “pretext” to seek independence, its Embassy in…
An open letter from scientists across the globe calling for use of fabric masks to avoid COVID-19
In the light of convincing research evidence that face masks is a great tool to stop community spread of COVID-19,…
Vijay Mallya loses delegate appeal versus extradition in U.K. Supreme Court
The UK High Court on Thursday rejected a plea of businessman Vijay Mallya for permission to move the Supreme Court…
France withstands idea of United States getting vaccine first
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Sanofi's HQ is in Paris and the firm has received French state tax breaks France…
Damon breaks Irish lockdown cover with radio call
Image caption Matt Damon made a surprise call to Dublin station SPIN 1038 It's the radio coup of the lockdown.When…