Coronavirus lockdown | In Rajasthan, migrant workers repair and paint government school that sheltered them
It was a labour of love in the midst of the lockdown. Migrant workers from multiple States quarantined in a…
Coronavirus lockdown | Most sectors will be open by May 3, says Principal Economic Adviser
The process of “unwinding” the lockdown imposed to contain COVID-19 has already begun, and most sectors of the economy will…
No 100%quota for tribal instructors: Supreme Court
A 152-page judgment by a Bench led by Justice Arun Mishra said it was an “obnoxious idea” to have only…
Analysis | Trump has taken his administration’s war on immigration to the next level
With his decision to suspend issuance of green cards for at least 60 days, U.S. President Donald Trump has taken…
2020 worldwide remittances to witness sharpest fall in current times, says World Bank
World Bank Group President David Malpass. File | Photo Credit: AFP In India, remittances for 2020 are projected to fall…
India’s COVID-19 recovery rate enhances to nearly 20%
India on Wednesday reported 50 new COVID-19 deaths and the recovery of 3,959 patients, taking the recovery rate to 19.36%…
Coronavirus | Attacks on health workers to attract up to 7 years in prison
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the promulgation of an ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, making acts…
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Pace is pace, boet. While the modern bowler is interested in developing a slower ball or learning the art of…
Cricketing heads meet to plot way out of crisis | ESPNcricinfo.com
Cricket has never faced a crisis quite like this. With much of the world still deep in Covid-19 pandemic-induced lockdowns,…
Pakistan’s tour of Netherlands postponed indefinitely | ESPNcricinfo.com
Pakistan's tour to the Netherlands has been postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. The decision was taken in light…
Chris Gayle released by Jamaica Tallawahs, joins St Lucia Zouks | ESPNcricinfo.com
Chris Gayle will represent St Lucia Zouks in the 2020 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season, after Jamaica Tallawahs chose not…
Irregular choice is the reason for lack of openers
Shan Masood, Pakistan's Test opener, has blamed inconsistency in selection for Pakistan's failure to produce successful openers in recent years.…
ESPNcricinfo.com
We're using Smart Stats to analyse various aspects of cricket. In this article, we look at two wristspinners who have…
Maharashtra gets permission to use plasma therapy experimentally
MUMBAI: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has allowed Maharashtra to administer plasma therapy to COVID-19 patients in Mumbai…
India plans wristband patient surveillance as lockdown eases
NEW DELHI: India said on Wednesday that it plans to manufacture thousands of wristbands that will monitor the locations and…
Trump says only employment-based Green Cards to be suspended for 60 days
FILE - Donald Trump is seen at a briefing at the White House in Washington. (Reuters photo)WASHINGTON: Continued apprehension about…
Coronavirus roundup: Developments in India and rest of world
NEW DELHI: Against the backdrop of attacks on healthcare personnel fighting coronavirus, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an ordinance…
‘Commend your leadership’: Bill Gates lauds Modi govt’s efforts to flatten Covid curve
NEW DELHI: Gates Foundation co-chair Bill Gates on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi commending him for his leadership…
Coronavirus: PM Modi to hold video conference with CMs of all states on April 27
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a video conference with the chief ministers of all the states on…
Connecticut cops to test ‘pandemic drone’ that keeps track of health of locals
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Police in Westport,…
UK coronavirus death toll 40 percent higher than reported
As some European countries gradually ease lockdown restrictions, the picture is quite different in the United Kingdom.Research by the Office…
3 things to know about COVID-19 break out at Woodland assisted living home
More than two dozen new cases of COVID-19 have been reported at a Woodland nursing home.Sixty-four cases of the virus,…
California medical facility restores suspended nurses who required masks
April 22, 2020 | 2:18am Enlarge Image Nurses at Providence Saint John's Health Center were previously suspended for refusing to…
Recuperated, practically: China’s early patients unable to shed coronavirus
WUHAN, China (Reuters) - Dressed in a hazmat suit, two masks and a face shield, Du Mingjun knocked on the…
U.S. Treasury chief looks for most if not all of U.S. economy to be open later in summer
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin answers questions during the daily coronavirus task force briefing at the White House…
Trump says U.S. states safely reopening despite warnings of virus resurgence
(Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that U.S. states are safely starting to reopen businesses, even as some…
American quandary: how to secure weapons-grade minerals without China
MOUNTAIN PASS, Calif. (Reuters) - The United States wants to curb its reliance on China for specialized minerals used to…
Factbox: Uncommon earths tasks under advancement in U.S.
(Reuters) - The U.S. government is planning to fund domestic rare earths projects in an attempt to reduce its reliance…
First fix mistakes, but government must be held accountable on coronavirus: UK Labour
FILE PHOTO: Britain's Labour Party leader Keir Starmer leaves his home, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in London, Britain…
UK will start large-scale contact-tracing as cases fall: minister
FILE PHOTO: Britain's Health Secretary Matt Hancock speaks during a daily digital news conference on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak,…
Australia urges probe into origins of coronavirus, France says not now
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison sought support for an international investigation into the origins of the coronavirus…
Facebook invests $5.7 billion in Reliance system, plans digital services for Indian grocers
BENGALURU (Reuters) - Facebook (FB.O) will spend $5.7 billion to take just under 10% of Reliance Industries’ (RELI.NS) digital unit,…
North Korea media silent on Kim’s whereabouts as speculation on health rages
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean state media on Wednesday made no mention of leader Kim Jong Un’s health or whereabouts,…
UK PM Johnson under fire over handling of coronavirus crisis
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday faced a call for an inquiry into his government’s handling…
T-Mobile and Sprint Merger FAQ: What You Need to Know (2020)
T-Mobile successfully acquired Sprint as of April 1, becoming one company and effectively bringing the total number of major US…
Anti-Quarantine Protestors Are Dangerous and Weird
For those of us who have been following every possible safety measure—washing our hands until our skin starts to crack,…
One Woman’s Instagram-Fueled Climb to ‘Manager Woman Status’
Jesseca Dupart’s patience was pretty much spent. What her manufacturer had termed “growing pains” were wearing her down. There was…
Chouhan aide Narottam Mishra gets Home and Health portfolios in Madhya Pradesh cabinet
A day after expanding his cabinet, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday allocated portfolios to the five…
Govt brings ordinance to make violence versus medical personnel cognizable, non-bailable offence
The ordinance will protect the whole healthcare fraternity, including doctors, nurses and ASHA workers. | Photo Credit: Kunal Patil Union…
Maruti Manesar plant gets go-ahead for operations
File photo of cars parked at Maruti Suzuki's plant at Manesar, Haryana. | Photo Credit: Reuters The company’s spokesperson, however,…
Charge versus JNU student leader Umar Khalid not yet clear
A senior police officer said that Khalid’s name was in the text of the FIR but he was not an…
IMA withdraws planned demonstration after guarantee from Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah. File | Photo Credit: PTI Union Home Minister Amit Shah had appealed to the body…
Four militants shot dead in J&K’s Shopian
On their toes: Army jawans during an encounter with terrorists in Shopian district of Kashmir. File photo | Photo Credit:…
Aviation ministry HQ sealed as employee tests corona positive
(Representative image)NEW DELHI: An aviation ministry employee has detected Covid-19 positive and the HQ building where he works, Rajiv Gandhi…
Govt’s stringent law to protect healthcare workers: Key points
Representative Image. (Credits: PTI)NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday promulgated an ordinance to protect healthcare workers who have been…
If Not Kim Jong Un, who? Possible heirs to North Korea’s throne
File photo:Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.SEOUL: The mystery surrounding Kim Jong Un's health exposes…
Shops selling educational books, electric fans, prepaid phone recharge allowed during coronavirus lockdown
People in need wait for their turn to collect free ration and groceries distributed by the Karnataka State Con...Read MoreNEW…
Covid-19: A ‘herd immunity’ strategy could actually work in youthful India
NEW DELHI: Controversial given the high risk of deaths, a coronavirus strategy discarded by the UK is being touted as…
New Zealand’s aim to be the first country to completely eliminate COVID-19 is working | CBC News
Next week, New Zealand will emerge from one of the most stringent lockdown's in the western world. Rather than just…
Bell, TekSavvy customers shocked by price hikes during COVID-19 pandemic | CBC News
Some Bell and TekSavvy customers say they were shocked to learn they're facing a price hike in the midst of…