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Health workers collect swab samples of people at Indo-Israel Non-Invasive Raid Covid -19 test study camp as part of Operation Open Skies, at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi. PTI photo

GoM meets to discuss Covid situation

The health minister maintained that India has one of the lowest Case Fatality Rates globally, which is steadily...

31 July 2020 9:57 PM IST

These Indians have either violated their visa norms or were illegal immigrants (Photo: Representational)

Coronavirus in India: International air travel to remain suspended...

This restriction would not applicable for international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the...

31 July 2020 8:36 PM IST

Youth Congress workers protest against the lack of preparations against COVID-19 in India. (PTI)

India-'s case fatality rate among the lowest globally, progressively...

In active cases, 1.61 per cent patients need ICU care and 2.32 per cent are on oxygen support.

31 July 2020 7:53 PM IST

Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus

COVID is our chance to reset the world, says Nobel laureate guru of...

He was speaking to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, as part of the latter-'s dialogue with leading experts.

31 July 2020 6:00 PM IST

Health workers prepare to collect swab samples for COVID-19 tests, at an office in Kozhikode. PTI

14% frontline health workers in Kerala contracted COVID-19 due to PPE...

Nearly 8pc of healthcare workers cited having food together in groups, without proper protection/PPE as the reason for...

31 July 2020 5:08 PM IST

JKPC chief Sajad Lone. (Twitter)

JKPC chief and ex-minister Sajad Lone released after a year-long...

Lone was released days ahead of the first anniversary of the Centre-'s move to revoke Article 370

31 July 2020 3:34 PM IST

Volunteers spray disinfectant inside an ambulance during the launch of free ambulance service for COVID-9 patients by private donor at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. PTI photo Volunteers spray disinfectant inside an ambulance during the launch of free ambulance service for COVID-9 patients by private donor at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. PTI photo

Unlock 3.0 Karnataka: Sunday lockdown, night curfews removed; Theatres...

Theatre owners who were eagerly expecting some good news, were disappointed as the government denied permission to...

31 July 2020 3:04 PM IST

Supreme Court of India

Supreme Court to Centre: Ensure salaries are paid to healthcare...

Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka and Tripura are yet to follow directives, claims Centre

31 July 2020 2:44 PM IST

Representational image.

Kerala Muslims mark subdued Bakrid amid coronavirus restrictions

100 people would be allowed in large mosques, but strict health protocols have to be followed

31 July 2020 1:51 PM IST

Members of Helping Hand Foundation, a voluntary organisation, during the launch of their fleet for performance of last rites of COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients, in Hyderabad. (PTI)

Covid death rate low in Telangana but then so is the testing rate

Death due to co-morbidity is 58% per cent in Telangana, much higher than the national average (43%)

31 July 2020 1:28 PM IST

Tamil Nadu government renames three Metro Rail stations in Chennai after Anna, MGR & Jaya. (PTI Photo)

Three Metro stations in Chennai renamed after Anna, MGR and...

CM Palaniswami said the stations have been renamed after the state government accepted the recommendations of a...

31 July 2020 12:30 PM IST

The accused person convinced the victim that vaginal swab was necessary for the Covid test. (PTI Photo)

Lab technician arrested for collecting vaginal swab for COVID test

The accused person convinced the victim that vaginal swab was necessary for the COVID-19 test

31 July 2020 10:58 AM IST