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At a mobile swab collection centre in Vijayawada. (Photo: PTI)

Covid taking toll on 31-40-50 age group in Andhra Pradesh: Data

The State currently occupied the 19th position in the country in overall Covid-19 toll

23 May 2021 2:47 PM IST

Zydus Cadila launched the cheapest generic version of Gilead Sciences antiviral drug remdesivir in India. (PTI Photo)

Karnataka starts SMS-based Remdesivir allocation, information system...

Citizens can also check information on Remdesivir using the link https://covidwar.karnataka.gov.in/service2

23 May 2021 2:13 PM IST

The board has decided to conduct the tests in this pattern in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Chhattisgarh to hold Class 12 board exams from June 1 in 'exam from...

It is mandatory for all students to follow social distancing and wear masks while collecting and submitting question...

23 May 2021 1:48 PM IST

Sharma is then seen slapping the man and encouraging two policemen, who rush to the spot and start hitting the man with sticks. (ANI)

Chhattisgarh: Surajpur collector removed after video shows him hitting...

The collector's act drew sharp criticism on social media platforms with people demanding his removal and registration of...

23 May 2021 1:31 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Electricity Board workers push a cart loaded with concrete posts during COVID-induced lockdown in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Tamil Nadu extends COVID-19 lockdown till May 31

The lockdown will be in place until May 31 till 6 PM

23 May 2021 12:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the review meeting for Cyclone Yass. (Screengrab)

Cyclone Yaas: PM Modi holds review meeting with senior officials

The Indian Army said that it has arranged columns and engineer task forces are on standby for rescue and relief...

23 May 2021 12:26 PM IST

It is stated government officials are, however, happy that lesser workers are reporting for MNREGS works. Representational image

SCs, STs sidelined in paying NREGS amount, alleges sarpanch

Migrant labourers returning home have been working on projects being implemented under NREGS but payments to them are...

23 May 2021 11:58 AM IST

A beneficiary receives a dose of COVID-19 vaccine at Moti Lal Nehru Medical College in Prayagraj. (Photo: PTI)

India records 2.40 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases, 3,741 fatalities

India's tally of COVID-19 cases climbed to 2,65,30,132

23 May 2021 11:58 AM IST

A health worker collects blood sample of a sanitation worker in Vijayawada. PTI photo

GHMC denies wages for Covid-hit sanitary staff

200 sanitary workers contracted the virus during last 2 months while carrying out containment activities at VIP houses,...

23 May 2021 11:53 AM IST

Residents and commuters argue with the police to allow them to go home after the latter barricade the route from and to RTC Crossroads and Indira Park near Lower Tank Bund.

205 vehicles seized for lockdown violation in Hyderabad

Vehicles of those who tried to argue with the police were seized

23 May 2021 11:46 AM IST

Strict lockdown in Telangana: All entry, exit points to Hyderabad to be closed

Strict lockdown in Telangana: All entry, exit points to Hyderabad to...

Hyderabad city police booked 5,680 cases of lockdown violations on Saturday

23 May 2021 11:40 AM IST

TRS leaders challenge PM Modi to visit Covid ward

Minister Dayakar Rao said that Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao had decided to procure the vaccines by inviting...

23 May 2021 11:34 AM IST