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The latest Covid-19 tally.

India records record spike of 7,964 Covid-19 cases in single day

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 86,422.

30 May 2020 12:10 PM IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee wearing a mask is seen in her car during the nationwide lockdown, in wake of the coronavirus pandemic, in Kolkata. (PTI)

Is West Bengal's Covid-19 response moving towards Sweden model? A...

Sweden model has stressed on on testing and segregating high-risk population.

30 May 2020 10:02 AM IST

KK Shailaja, Health Minister of Kerala (ANI)

No community transmission in Kerala so far, says state health minister

The number of virus tests has increased and nearly 3000 tests are being done per day, she said.

29 May 2020 9:39 PM IST

Trains stand parked at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on Sunday during the nationwide shutdown called by prime minister Narendra Modi. The Railways announced that its passenger services will be shut down until March 31. (AP)

Railways defends itself, says Shramik Specials can be terminated or...

Yadav also defended the Railways against the flak over lack of food and water on board the delayed trains.

29 May 2020 9:20 PM IST

Doctors keeping up with the medical literature and treatment modules find that lower respiratory tract specimen must also be collected.

Denial of medical seats for OBCs takes political turn

Former union health minister, Dr Anbumani Ramadoss filed a case in the SC on the refusal to allot adequate number of...

29 May 2020 8:37 PM IST

On Friday, Bengaluru registered only 12 fresh cases, but sources of eight cases are not known. PTI Photo

Covid19 cases in Karnataka hit double century mark as 248 test...

While neighboring Maharashtra contributed over 90% of the positive cases, Bengaluru city is slowly showing dangerous...

29 May 2020 8:27 PM IST

US president Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House. (AP)

India rejects US mediation in Ladakh standoff, reiterates China issue...

China too, in a statement on Friday, rejected any US mediation.

29 May 2020 7:35 PM IST

File image of former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi

Chhattisgarh's first chief minister, Ajit Jogi, dies at 74

Jogi enjoyed support among tribal and scheduled caste communities because of his easy accessibility.

29 May 2020 5:47 PM IST

Meteorologists, however, said the current weather would dissipate by Friday. (Representational Image)

IMD revises forecast, southwest monsoon to hit Kerala on June 1

Most of the districts in Kerala have been getting rains with thunderstorm and gusty winds for the last few days.

29 May 2020 4:44 PM IST

Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif on Saturday welcomed the Ayodhya verdict and said that the idea of India is much bigger than any ideology.

India lambasts Pakistan's 'absurd statement' on Ram Janmabhoomi issue

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also reminded Pakistan that India is a nation served by the rule...

29 May 2020 3:17 PM IST

Parliament building. (PTI)

Rajya Sabha secretariat official tests positive for coronavirus

This is the fourth such case reported in the Parliament complex so far

29 May 2020 1:34 PM IST

Representational image. (AFP)

India firm in protecting sovereignity at border but engaging with...

Reiterates border dispute is an internal matter between India and China.

29 May 2020 12:50 PM IST