After crude price fall, govt ups duty by Rs 3/litre
NEW DELHI: The government on Saturday jacked up fuel taxes by Rs 3 per litre to soak up much of…
Madhya Pradesh governor Lalji Tandon directs CM Kamal Nath to seek trust vote on March 16
BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh governor Lalji Tandon directed chief minister Kamal Nath late Saturday night to seek a trust vote in…
Coronavirus live updates: Number of coronavirus cases around the world passes 1.5 lakh
Number of coronavirus cases worldwide passes 150,000The number of novel coronavirus
US rolls out emergency measures amid frightening projections of Covid-infections
US President Donald Trump gives a press briefing about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) alongside members of the Cor...Read MoreWASHINGTON: Terrifying estimates…
U.S. sanctions ‘severely hamper’ Iran coronavirus fight, Rouhani says
DUBAI (Reuters) - President Hassan Rouhani said Iran’s fight against the coronavirus was being “severely hampered” by U.S. sanctions, as…
Greece reports 2 more coronavirus deaths, bans all flights to Italy
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece said on Saturday it banned all flights that were still operating to and from Italy, after…
Dubai closes 4 amusement park up until end of March over coronavirus
CAIRO (Reuters) - Dubai said on Saturday it was temporarily suspending operations at four major theme parks and tourist attractions…
Swedish government advises against all non-necessary trips abroad
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - The Swedish government is advising its citizens against all non-necessary trips abroad, it said in a statement…
U.S. House passes coronavirus bill funding free tests, sick leave
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a coronavirus aid package early on Saturday that would provide…
Seychelles confirms two coronavirus cases: health commissioner
(Reuters) - The Seychelles confirmed two coronavirus cases on Saturday, the country’s health commissioner said. Two Ital
Under lockdown, Italy’s social and domesticity goes virtual
NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - As 60 million Italians face a coronavirus country-wide lockdown, many daily interactions among family, friends and…
Trump takes coronavirus test, extends travel restriction to Britain, Ireland
WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has taken a coronavirus test but said on Saturday that his temperature was “totally…
Three U.S. troops wounded in renewed rocket attacks on Iraq’s Taji base
BAGHDAD/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three American troops and several Iraqi forces were wounded on Saturday in the second major rocket attack…
Difficult Hamburgers Aren’t Healthy, And That’s The Whole Point
An Impossible Burger (Photo: Missvain, Wikimedia Commons) When you go to a restaurant and order a hamburger, do you think…
Can eating a vegetarian diet prevent a stroke?
In a recently published study, researchers from Taiwan concluded that eating a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, soy, and vegetables…
Vaping changes oral microbiome and raises infection risk
Researchers from New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry are the first to show that the use of e-cigarettes may…
5 tips to avoid spreading fear online during COVID-19 outbreak | CBC News
Disinformation about the coronavirus crisis not only generates fear and panic, but it also hinders the work of public health…
Ontario health officer urges long-term care homes to allow only essential visitors | CBC News
Ontario's chief medical officer of health is urging all long-term care homes in the province to allow only essential visitors…
CBC/Radio-Canada and TV distributors make 24-hour news channels widely available | CBC News
NewsAs Canadians face the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and the constantly changing situation, CBC/Radio-Canada and the country’s TV distributors want to…
Tourism take down: A sinking feeling for operators at Niagara Falls | CBC News
Tourism businesses across the country are bracing for the impact coronavirus will have on sales. In Niagara Falls, one of…
B.C. couple confronted at Costco for buying bulk Lysol wipes to re-sell for profit | CBC Radio
A married couple in Vancouver told the Toronto Star they've made $30,000 selling cleaning products at an inflated price on…
I-T dept. surprised by Tasmac’s approval of demonetised notes
Dismisses State undertaking’s explanation of law and order as reason for accepting invalid notes The Income Tax department has expressed…
COVID-19: Centre withdraws order on ex-gratia within hours of alert
A family covering their mouths due to the outbreak of coronavirus, travelling in a metro, in New Delhi. File |…
Coronavirus | Two more test positive in Yavatmal; Maharashtra count rises to 26
Raghulila Mall seen open, but very people are seen in the mall at Kandivali in Mumbai on March 14, 2020.…
Coronavirus | BCCI puts all domestic games including Irani Cup on hold
The BCCI on Saturday put on hold all its remaining domestic tournaments. | Photo Credit: AFP Prominent tournaments that stand…
Azad fulfills Farooq, pitches for release of apprehended mainstream leaders
Senior Congress leader and leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday met National Conference…
UK coronavirus deaths double in 24 hr
Image copyright Getty Images Ten more people in the UK have died in the last 24 hours after testing positive…
UK flights to virus-hit Spain reverse mid-air
Image copyright Reuters Jet2 planes heading to Spain have been turned around in mid-air as the airline cancelled all flights…
Coronavirus: Tokyo Olympics will go on, states Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe
Shinzo Abe became Prime Minister of Japan in 2012Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the Tokyo Olympic Games will go…
Spanish coronavirus cases up by 1,500 in a day
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Spain has reported a steep rise in cases in recent days Coronavirus cases in Spain…
Coronavirus: A visual guide to the pandemic
Coronavirus - a fast-moving infection originating in China - has spread to more than 120 countries and claimed more than…
Current Match Report
TossKarachi chose to bowl v Islamabad Karachi Kings have won the toss and will bowl. This is a game that…
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The BCCI and the IPL franchise owners have decided to adopt a wait-and-watch approach over when and how to hold…
Cancellation looms for Sheffield Shield as Australia combat coronavirus | ESPNcricinfo.com
Australia's domestic competition, the Sheffield Shield, is expected to be cancelled before its conclusion due to the coronavirus pandemic, the…
Joe Root admits England’s ‘relief’ after postponement of Sri Lanka tour | ESPNcricinfo.com
Joe Root, the England captain, says that his team's overwhelming reaction was one of "relief" after their two-Test tour of…
PSL scenarios: Karachi Kings best placed in five-way battle for three knockout spots | ESPNcricinfo.com
With just three games left in the league stage of the PSL, five teams are still in the hunt to…
Australia v New Zealand cancelled with travel restrictions in place | ESPNcricinfo.com
The remaining two matches of the Chappell-Hadlee one-day series will not take place along with the three-match T20I series between…
Coronavirus tally may be tip of iceberg as sick go untested
Nizana Brautmann found out her 6-year-old son had been exposed to coronavirus via a note on the locked door of…
MP political crisis: Congress minister holds ‘havan’, MLAs visit temples
BHOPAL: With the Congress government in Madhya Pradesh on the verge of collapse, state minister PC Sharma on Saturday performed…
Like Italy, Spain locks down as coronavirus infections spike
A woman walks in an empty street in Turin, Italy. (Credits: Reuters)MADRID: Spain's government is set to announce Saturday that…
Saarc countries to hold video conference on coronavirus at 5pm on Sunday
NEW DELHI: The Saarc nations will hold a video conference proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 5pm on Sunday…
If IPL 2020 occurs, it will be a truncated one: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly
MUMBAI: Suspended till April 15 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 13th edition of IPL can only be a truncated…
Number of coronavirus favorable cases increase to 84: Health ministry
An isolation ward at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh. (Credits: PTI)NEW DELHI: The number of coronavirus positive cases in the…
Health authorities validate first presumptive favorable test outcome of COVID-19 in El Paso
The patient is currently recovering at home, officials sayEL PASO, Texas – The first presumptive positive test result of COVID-19…
Do you have the coronavirus or a cold? CDC releases graphic to help individuals discriminate
A fever, a cough and shortness of breath have been identified as crucial symptoms that suggest you may have contracted…
Medical facilities, doctors ‘overwhelmed’ by coronavirus worriers: Kent County Health officials
Kent County Administrative Health Officer Adam London spoke during a press conference Friday, March 13 to give an update on…
Two more coronavirus cases reported in Deschutes County; Oregon overall rises to 32
CORONAVIRUS The people who tested positive are self-isolating and complying with public health recommendations, the county said. PORTLAND, Ore. —…
Wyoming’s Second Case of New Coronavirus Found in Fremont County
The second case of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, has been identified in Fremont County, according to state health officials.The Wyoming…
For how long Does the Coronavirus Last on Surface Areas?
By now, let’s hope you’re safely ensconced at home—going a little stir-crazy, perhaps, but doing your part to “flatten the…
AI Is Coming for Your Many Mind-Numbing Office Tasks
In 2018, the New York Foundling, a charity that offers child welfare, adoption, and mental health services, was stuck in…