Increase in unemployment ‘ravaging’ for Australians hit by coronavirus constraints, Prime Minister says
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the loss of nearly 600,000 jobs in April is "devastating" for Australian families and communities…
Class 10 board exams to be held from June 1 to 12 in Tamil Nadu, says Minister
A file photograph from the 2019 class 10 exams in Chennai. Photograph used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit:…
UK wants to ‘slowly and cautiously’ ease lockdown to restart economy: minister
FILE PHOTO: Britain's Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick speaks during a daily news conference to update on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)…
Sports grants saga goes ‘straight’ to the Prime Minister, Labor says
Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has accused the Prime Minister of misleading Federal Parliament over the sports rorts saga, promising…
Social distancing steps can’t continue forever, says Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
In an exclusive interview, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan states that lockdown measures cannot continue forever and that it is…
Israel’s Supreme Court discusses Netanyahu’s fate as prime minister
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel’s Supreme Court began a two-day hearing on Sunday to determine whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who…
Faulty antibody testing kits will be returned to respective countries: Health minister Harsh Vardhan
NEW DELHI: Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said faulty antibody testing kits will be returned to the…
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,…
India heaven for Muslims; their economic, religious rights secure: Minority affairs minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi after OIC criticism
NEW DELHI: Days after the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation expressed concern over alleged incidents of "Islamophobia" in India, minority affairs…
Norway will announce oil output decision soon: minister
OSLO (Reuters) - Norway, Western Europe’s largest oil producer, will announce its decision on whether to slash crude output soon,…
UK coronavirus death toll nears 10,000 as minister says PM Johnson must rest
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s COVID-19 death toll neared 10,000 on Saturday after health officials reported another 917 hospital deaths, while…
UK has not reached COVID-19 peak so lockdown will stay: health minister
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has not yet reached the COVID-19 peak which would allow for an easing of tight restrictions…
At 3.8 cases per million, India’s rate of infection still fairly low: Union health minister Harsh Vardhan
NEW DELHI: Social distancing and lockdown are potent “social vaccines” against the Covid-19 pandemic that has engulfed over 200 countries,…
Covid-19: India may not face ‘worst scenario’, says Union health minister Harsh Vardhan
NOIDA: Union minister of health and family welfare Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said India may not face the "worst scenario"…
UK PM Johnson is not on a ventilator however had oxygen assistance, minister says
FILE PHOTO: Britain's Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove speaks at a digital news conference on the coronavirus…
British PM Johnson still in intensive care, cabinet office minister says
FILE PHOTO: Britain's Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove speaks at a digital news conference on the coronavirus…
Trump says Americans are praying for British prime minister
U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the daily coronavirus task force briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 6,…
PM Johnson is doing well, expected back at his office quickly
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson is “doing well” and is expected to be back at his office shortly,…
Decision on reopening schools, colleges on April 14: HRD minister
NEW DELHI: The educational institutions will be re-opened only after a review of coronavirus situation in the country when the…
Disaffiliation if schools bother moms and dads to pay cost: Karnataka Minister
File photo of Minister for Primary and Secondary Education S. Suresh Kumar with schoolchildren. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The…
Coronavirus crisis puts EU credibility on the line: French minister
FILE PHOTO: French Junior Minister for European Affairs Amelie de Montchalin appears on BBC TV's The Andrew Marr Show in…
Shivraj Singh Chouhan set to take oath as Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister for fourth time
PTI Bhopal, March 23, 2020 19:42 IST Updated: March 23, 2020 19:42 IST Shivraj Singh Chouhan was elected state BJP…
Drastic, but needed: On Supreme Court removing Manipur Minister of his office
Speakers must realise that deliberate inaction on defection matters is no more an option The Supreme Court’s order stripping a…
France ready to take further steps against coronavirus if necessary, minister says
FILE PHOTO: French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire looks on during a meeting with his Greek counterpart Christos Staikouras (not…
Live updates: Never aspired to become chief minister, says Rajinikanth
TIMES OF INDIATHE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 12, 2020, 12:06:12 ISTActor-turned-politician Rajinikanth on Thursday clarified that he never aspired…
Coronavirus outbreak most current developments: UK health minister tests positive
People wear protective masks in Kochi. Kerala is under lock down after more patients tested positive for Covid...Read MoreNEW DELHI:…
Apni Celebration: J&K get a brand-new political party headed by ex-PDP minister Altaf Bukhari
NEW DELHI: Aiming to provide relief to the people "facing challenges since August 5 last year," former People's Democratic Party…
Coronavirus-infected GP hits back after criticism from Victorian Health Minister
Updated March 08, 2020 11:38:34 A Melbourne GP who tested positive for the coronavirus after treating dozens of patients has…
Russia prepared for possible drop in oil prices, finance minister says
FILE PHOTO: Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attends a meeting with members of the government chaired by Russian President Vladimir…
28 confirmed coronavirus cases in India so far: Union health minister
NEW DELHI: There have been 28 confirmed cases of coronavirus in India, Union health minister Harsh Vardhan announced in a…
Coronavirus: Japan could be enabled to delay Tokyo Olympics to end of year, says minister
TOKYO: Tokyo's contract with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) allows it to postpone the Games until the end of the…
Half of Bangladesh will be empty if Indian citizenship offered: Union minister Reddy
HYDERABAD: Half of Bangladesh's population will leave that country if Indian citizenship was promised to them, Union Minister G Kishan…
No public exams for classes 5 and 8, says TN School Education Minister
Staff Reporter Staff Reporter , February 04, 2020 14:19 IST Updated: February 04, 2020 14:20 IST K.A. Sengottaiyan, Minister for…