"I have more memories of time under Sourav because of the support he gave me. I didn't have that kind of support from Mahi and Virat," Yuvraj Singh said.
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Tuesday 31 March 2020
States to trace Tablighi delegates as hundreds show symptoms
Government authorities are tackling a logistical nightmare as they try to map the movements of thousands of people who attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation end-February and early March in New Delhi and then dispersed, many carrying the novel coronavirus to states across the length and breadth of India.
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New test kits likely in 2 months: ICMR
India is likely to start manufacturing new serological diagnostic testing kits within the next two months as many advances have been made after the virus was isolated by research agencies, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said. Meanwhile, to take speedy decisions on R&D, the government has formed a science and technology committee.
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Indian cricketers may face pay cuts: ICA president
Former India batsman and currently the president of the Indian Cricketers Association (ICA) Ashok Malhotra feels that in the present grim situation, where there is a huge uncertainty around the cash-rich IPL, India's cricketers, some of them the richest in the sport, could soon face a pay cut.
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Banks to roll out EMI waiver options soon
Banks will soon come out with the operational procedure for retail borrowers to avail a three-month moratorium on their loans. Most lenders plan to send out text messages and emails allowing borrowers to avail the facility, while some have already done so.
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Down 12,700 pts (31%), sensex has worst quarter
As the fears about the impact of the spread of Coronavirus weighed on investor sentiment globally, Dalal Street ended its worst quarter ever on a brighter note. The January-March quarter, that saw the sensex give up almost 12,700 points, or 31%—that too after reaching an all-time high at 42,274 on January 20—has been the worst in terms of points loss as well as percentage loss.
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Coronavirus live blog: Allergist and immunologist Dr. Purvi Parikh answers your questions
03/31/20 9:04 AM
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03/31/20 9:04 AM
'Fake news hindrance against Covid-19 spread'
Not lack of medical equipments, beds or adequate testing facilities, but the circulation of fake news was identified by the Centre on Tuesday as the biggest impediment in fighting Covid-19 pandemic and sought a direction from the Supreme Court to all types of media not to indulge in such panic creating activity.
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Maulana who led Nizamuddin gathering booked
Delhi police on Tuesday booked Maulana Saad, the cleric who led a huge religious congregation in Nizamuddin West earlier this month under sections of Epidemic Disease Act and other sections of the IPC for violating govt orders on the management of the Markaz in relation to a social, political or religious gathering. The centre had organised the event from March 1-15.
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Not the time to find faults: Govt on Markaz meet
Amid apprehensions of the substantial spread of Covid-19 after a religions congregation in Nizamuddin left many infected with the virus, the health ministry said it was not the time to find faults but to take action. Twenty-four people who took part in the congregation have tested positive while 700 have been quarantined while 335 have been admitted to hospitals.
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'Corona hotspots due to lack of public support'
With over 1,200 Covid-19 cases reported in the country so far, the number of hotspots of the disease have increased, the Health Ministry said on Monday while underlining that it is implementing rigorous contact tracing and cluster containment strategies. Addressing the daily press conference to provide updates on the Covid-19 situation in the country, Joint Secretary in Health Ministry Lav Agarwal said 227 cases have been reported in the last 24 hours.
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State-run banks offer EMI relief to customers
In a relief to customers, some public sector banks on Tuesday announced deferment of EMI (equated monthly instalment) payments on loans for three months following directions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which asked all lending institutions to allow three month moratorium on loan payments as the economy grapples with Covid-19 challenges.
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Covid-19: Over 21k camps housing over 6.6L in India
Over 21,000 Covid-19 relief camps have been made operational in the country where more than 6.6 lakh stranded and destitute people are sheltered as of now, the Union home ministry said on Tuesday. Joint secretary Punya Salila Srivastava said over 23L people are being provided food at these camps and the ministry is continuously monitoring the ongoing lockdown.
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Use volunteers to calm down migrants: SC to govt
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to set up a portal within 24 hours for the dissemination of real-time information on the coronavirus pandemic to counter the panic being spread through fake news. The top court asked the Centre to get trained counsellors and community leaders of all faiths to calm down the migrants.
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Urns in Wuhan prompt new questions of virus toll
The long lines and stacks of ash urns greeting family members of the dead at funeral homes in Wuhan are spurring questions about the true scale of coronavirus casualties at the epicenter of the outbreak, renewing pressure on a Chinese government struggling to control its containment narrative.
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A coronavirus vaccine in 18 months?
Governments, investors and the public are keenly watching the breakneck race to deliver coronavirus vaccines that could prevent future infections. But getting there is far from easy. Most vaccines go through years of tests before they hit the market; 12 to 18 months would be extraordinarily fast.
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Monday 30 March 2020
Rohit Sharma donates 80 lakhs to fight COVID-19
Star India batsman Rohit Sharma has donated Rs 80 lakhs to fight the rapidly-spreading COVID-19 pandemic, saying the onus is on the citizens to help the country get back on its feet. Rohit, who is the vice-captain of the Indian ODI team, has donated Rs 45 lakhs and Rs 25 lakhs to the and CM's Relief Fund (Maharashtra) respectively.
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Validity of vehicle papers extended till June 30
In a major relief to about 23 crore individual vehicle owners and 1.2 crore trucks, plying in India carrying essential goods, the Road Transport Ministry has extended the validity of all required documents for vehicles from March 31 to June 30. The list of documents include driving license, vehicle fitness tests, state/national permits etc.
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Disaster at Tablighi's Delhi meet: How Covid-19 spread from here
In the first week of March, the Tablighi Jamaat held a religious congregation at the New Delhi headquarters. More than 1,000 people participated. Some of the participants, including senior preachers, had come from countries like Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Indonesia where Covid-19 had already spread.
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TN stares at major corona crisis as 10 Tablighi delegates test +ve
As Tamil Nadu recorded 17 more Covid-19 cases on Monday and at least a score more suspected to be infected, the state’s anti-Covid-19 machinery swung into action to trace the 980 Tamil Muslims who took part in a Tablighi Jamaat (TJ) conference in New Delhi and returned home.
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Bodyweight workouts replace hockey training
The scheduled breaks for the Indian men and women's hockey teams were put on hold after it was deemed unsafe for them to travel to their home towns in the aftermath of the Covid-19 outbreak. In fact, on March 10, a lockdown order was issued at SAI.
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Coronavirus deaths in US hit 3,000
03/30/20 8:05 PM
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03/30/20 8:05 PM
Banks yet to act on EMI relief, spark confusion
With just two days left for the next EMI cycle to begin, most big lenders are unprepared to follow the Reserve Bank of India’s blanket order allowing borrowers to hold back from paying instalments for the month. Top lenders such as State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank and Axis Bank have not activated any channel for customers to exercise an option.
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USNS Comfort arrives in NYC harbor to help alleviate hospitals amid coronavirus fight
03/30/20 7:06 AM
USNS Comfort arrives in NYC harbor to help alleviate hospitals amid coronavirus fight
03/30/20 7:06 AM
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03/30/20 6:54 AM
Coronavirus live: Centre says no community transmission in India yet
The govt today said there is no plan to extend the lockdown beyond 21 days, and trashed media reports hinting at such a possibility. Meanwhile, the number of positive cases in India has crossed 1,050, and the death toll stands at 29. Stay with TOI for the latest developments.
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Delhi: Many show symptoms after religious meet
The Delhi Police on Monday cordoned off a major area in Nizamuddin where several people showed symptoms of Covid-19 after taking part in a religious gathering a few days ago, officials said. The gathering of around 200 people was organised without permission from authorities, police said. Several people have been taken to hospital after they showed symptoms.
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Israeli prime minister goes into quarantine after aide tests positive for coronavirus, his office confirms
03/30/20 5:38 AM
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03/30/20 5:38 AM
Corona: No community spread yet, says govt
Union ministry of health and family welfare on Monday said that India is in "local transmission and limited community transmission" phase of COVID-19. "This SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) is applicable to the current phase of COVID-19 pandemic in India (local transmission and limited community transmission), wherein as per the plan of action, all suspect cases are admitted to isolation facilities," a statement from the ministry said.
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Maha govt sets up 262 relief camps for migrants
Amid the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus, the Maharashtra government has set up 262 relief camps for migrant labourers where they will be provided food and shelter, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Monday.
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'92 new cases, 4 corona deaths in India in 24 hrs'
Ninety-two new cases and four deaths due to Covid-19 have been reported in India since Sunday, the health ministry said on Monday while reiterating that there has been no community transmission of the virus as of now. Joint Secretary Luv Aggarwal underlined the importance of social distancing saying even one person's carelessness can lead to Covid-19 spread.
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President Trump talks exclusively to 'Fox & Friends' about nation's response to coronavirus
03/30/20 5:00 AM
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03/30/20 5:00 AM
'Next year's Tokyo Games to start on July 23'
Japanese organisers and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided on Monday that the Tokyo Olympics would start on July 23, 2021 and run until August 8, Kyodo news reported. The Games were postponed last week due to the deepening coronavirus outbreak.
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AI rescue flights: 'Protective equipment failing'
Air India crew, which has been operating evacuation flights to corona hotspots like Wuhan, Japan and Europe, has complained of poor quality personal protective equipment (PPE). Crew members say there have been occasions when hazmat suits have got ruptured on these flights.
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When is an infected more contagious?
The study looked at 23 patients admitted to Hong Kong hospitals and found that for most patients, the viral load of SARS-CoV-2 was very high when symptoms first presented themselves, but then declined steadily
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SC seeks report from Centre on migration
The Supreme Court on Monday sought a status report from the Centre by Tuesday on the measures taken in view of the large-scale migration of labourers from cities to their native villages amid the coronavirus outbreak and the consequent lockdown across the country.
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Meet the scientists hunting for treatments
From Asia to Europe, North America, and Africa, infectious disease experts are trialing vaccines, developing new tests for the virus or devising innovative public health strategies to control the outbreak.
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Coronavirus exposes Xi Jinping's feet of clay
he world is reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, and few have been harder hit than the image of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Chairman Xi Jinping. Such is the battering that China has been receiving, that the party propaganda machine has slammed into top gear to roll back the criticism.
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WT20 final hero who is a warrior vs Coronavirus
According to the cricketer-turned-cop Joginder Sharma, handling COVID-19 is more challenging than bowling the high pressure last over in the epic final against Pakistan at the jam-packed Johannesburg stadium.
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Sunday 29 March 2020
No plan to extend lockdown, govt clarifies
A news report put out by a digital media organisation claimed that the nationwide lockdown PM Modi announced to combat the spread of Covid-19 infection could be extended by a week.
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Corona update: Death toll in Gujarat reaches six
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases surged to 1024 and the death toll reached 27 on Sunday, the health ministry said. Earlier, the central government ordered sealing of all state and district borders to check community transmission of the deadly virus by migrant workers and asked those having left already to be quarantined for 14 days.
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Virat, Anushka pledge support to fight COVID-19
India skipper Virat Kohli, who has been constantly urging people to practice social-distancing via video messages, took to Twitter to announce that he and his wife Anushka Sharma are pledging their support to the Prime Minster and the Maharashtra Chief Minster's relief funds to combat the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic.
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US reaches H-1B cap of 65,000 for 2021
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services said it has reached the congressionally-mandated 65,000 H-1B cap for the fiscal year 2021 as it received enough requests from corporations and businesses. USCIS will notify the successful applicants and their companies before March 31, that they are eligible to file an H-1B cap-subject petition.
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Coronavirus: How Dubai, Saudi returnees slipped under radar
Many of those who returned from Gulf countries to India in February and early March were neither screened at airports nor advised to quarantine themselves. The focus then was on passengers from China, South Korea, Iran, Spain, Italy and Germany. Dubai and Saudi Arabia weren’t even on the radar.
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TUNE IN: Elton John, Mariah Carey and more on 'FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America'
03/29/20 5:54 PM
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03/29/20 5:54 PM
'Protective gear delivery only after 25 days'
Government hospitals seeking personal protective equipment (PPE) are being told that it will take a minimum of 25-30 working days for them to be delivered. In many places, doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers are worried and beginning to protest as the shortage is forcing them to work without protective gear.
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WATCH LIVE: Trump, coronavirus task force give White House briefing
03/29/20 2:47 PM
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03/29/20 2:47 PM
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03/29/20 10:00 AM
PMO forms high-level panels to restore normalcy
The PMO on Sunday constituted 10 different high-level committees to suggest measures to ramp up healthcare, put the economy back on track, reduce pain and misery of people as quickly as possible post 21-day lockdown imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic. These committees will work under the overall guidance of P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to the PM.
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03/29/20 7:15 AM
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03/29/20 7:15 AM
Covid-19: DGCA suspends breath analyser tests
DGCA on Sunday said it was suspending breathalyser tests, which is done to detect alcohol, for all aviation personnel, hours after an Air India union had requested it to do so citing that these tests could spread coronavirus. The decision comes after SpiceJet said one of its pilots had tested positive for the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Migrants in time of corona: Jobless and homeless
Some are finding their own villages in Bihar blocking their entry; a few had to make trees their temporary homes in West Bengal; hundreds left relief camps and hit the roads in Kerala in protest. And thousands of migrant workers are still walking on highways and railway tracks even at the risk of getting quarantined.
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'6 states reported 106 cases, 6 deaths in 24 hours'
The health ministry on Sunday said 106 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths were reported from six states in the last 24 hours. Joint secretary in the ministry Lav Agarwal said till now, there are 979 confirmed coronavirus cases in the country, including 25 deaths.
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Seal borders to stop migrant exodus, states told
The Centre on Sunday asked state governments and Union Territory administrations to effectively seal state and district borders to stop movement of migrant workers during the nationwide lockdown and warned that those violating the curb will be sent to 14-day quarantine. The Centre has directed the states that only the movement of goods should be allowed.
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Sudden lockdown has created panic: Rahul to PM
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday wrote a letter to PM Narendra Modi, saying the sudden lockdown has created immense panic and confusion in the country. The Congress leader urged the Prime Minister to consider the potentially devastating impact of coronavirus on the country.
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Saturday 28 March 2020
VVS' 281 among Chappell's great knocks vs spin
VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid shared a marathon 376-run stand to engineer an unforgettable win for India against Australia. Ian Chappell was simply in awe of Laxman's batting as the wristy Indian batsman toyed with Shane Warne. Thanks to Laxman and Rahul Dravid (180), India went on to win the game against Australia after following-on.
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Is coronavirus airborne? WHO says no
The virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. These droplets are too heavy to hang in the air. They quickly fall on floors or surfaces. You can be infected by breathing in the virus if you are within 1 metre of a person who has COVID-19, or by touching a contaminated surface.
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5 more deaths, Covid-19 cases in India reach 974
The death toll due to Covid-19 in the country touched 27 on Saturday with Delhi, Kerala, Telangana, Gujarat and Maharashtra confirming one death each.
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Trump announces quarantine on New York, parts of New Jersey and Conn. 'will not be necessary;' CDC to issue 'travel advisory'
03/28/20 5:34 PM
Trump announces quarantine on New York, parts of New Jersey and Conn. 'will not be necessary;' CDC to issue 'travel advisory'
03/28/20 5:34 PM
States, UTs intensify vigil on foreign travelers
In a bid to check the spread of coronavirus, many state and Union Territories have intensified monitoring of international passengers who arrived in their jurisdictions over the past two months, officials said on Saturday.
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How India is preparing for challenges ahead
Amid looming fears of coronavirus infection entering the community transmission stage, India is boosting its overall health infrastructure by initiating measures like designating dedicated hospitals for affected patients in states, ramping up procurement of ventilators and mobilising resources of Railways and armed forces to deal with any eventuality.
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Virat Kohli is not a guy to mess around: Shastri
Head coach Ravi Shastri believes Virat Kohli is the "boss" of the Indian team who leads from the front in each and every aspect of the game. Shastri also credited Kohli for the improvement which the team has made in fielding and fitness.
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False reports claim 40cr Indians will get corona
Several media houses (Not Times of India) in India carried a news report that claimed that India is set to witness a huge spike in coronavirus cases, with as many as 40 crore Indians contracting the virus eventually.
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Violence in China as people try to leave Hubei
Incidents of violent clashes erupting in the Chinese mainland have been reported as people in huge crowds, jamming buses and trains, are trying the leave the central province of Hubei -- centre of the coronavirus outbreak -- days after Beijing relaxed the two-month lockdown.
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Will speak to banks to facilitate cash flow: FM
Lauding efforts of bankers in this difficult time, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that she will speak to all banks to facilitate cash flow and enable timely access to all.
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UP govt provides aid for stranded labourers
The Uttar Pradesh government has arranged bus services from Anand Vihar in Delhi for people who have been stranded in the national capital due to the lockdown imposed in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Dhoni's India ambitions might be over: Bhogle
MS Dhoni last played for India at the 2019 World Cup in England where the Men in Blue were knocked out in the semi-finals. Since then, he has been on a sabbatical and is due to appear on the cricket field in the upcoming IPL edition.
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Modi calls up Pune nurse, thanks her for efforts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up a nurse from the civic-run Naidu Hospital, which has been treating COVID-19 patients, and applauded the work done by the hospital staff to fight the pandemic, a civic official said on Saturday.
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You touch your face 23 times an hour
How many times do we really touch our faces? You’ll be surprised what some studies have found
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Friday 27 March 2020
Break a 'welcome rest' for India players: Shastri
According to head coach Ravi Shastri, the players may use the free time to re-energise themselves, especially after a gruelling New Zealand tour where India played five T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests.
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Coronavirus outbreak live: Working on local test kits, says ICMR
Coronavirus cases in India crossed 800 as the Indian government unveiled a Rs 1.7 lakh crore stimulus to help those hit by the 21-day lockdown. The number of deaths around the world from the novel coronavirus cases has crossed 27,000. Stay with TOI for the latest developments
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No pain, shame if you miss EMIs till May 31
Borrowers, both individuals as well as businesses, can get a three-month break from their monthly instalments and possibly credit card dues to help them cope with the situation arising out of the Covid-19 crisis.
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Qualified athletes to keep their Olympic spot
The decision, agreed to by all the international sports organizations, resolves one of the key questions for marathoners, open-water swimmers and hundreds of other athletes whose qualifying process came early in the 2020 sports calendar. Still to be determined is how the 33 sports that make up the Olympics will allocate the rest of the spots at the rescheduled games.
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IPL uncertainty puts a cloud over Dhoni's future
MS Dhoni trained in Ranchi in the lead up to IPL 2020 and also led their training camp in Chennai before the IPL was postponed due to the outbreak of coronavirus. Dhoni has been out of action since India's semifinal exit in the World Cup in July last year.
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Many states, many kinds of passes. What works?
With only those employed in essential services or facing emergencies allowed to commute on city roads and highways during the lockdown, state governments are struggling to find the best mechanism to ensure this. From the experience so far, it looks like issuing and using e-passes are simpler than physical passes.
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Covid-19 live: US coronavirus cases exceed 100K
Coronavirus cases in India crossed 800 as the Indian government unveiled a Rs 1.7 lakh crore stimulus to help those hit by the 21-day lockdown. The number of deaths around the world from the novel coronavirus cases has crossed 27,000. Stay with TOI for the latest developments
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03/27/20 4:59 PM
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Give shelter to stranded migrants: MHA to states
With reports of thousands of migrant labourers on the highways and stranded at various places, the Centre has sent an urgent advisory to states asking them to provide food and shelter to unorganised sector workers to ensure they stay where they are and do not take to the roads during the ongoing 21-day national lockdown.
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Focus on migrant workers, Sonia to PM Modi
Congress president Sonia Gandhi wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging immediate help for migrant workers walking home, saying the purpose of lockdown should not be defeated by letting the poor bear its cost. She said transport should be made available to take the migrants home and district collectors should be made responsible for those who cannot afford to rent a guest house.
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Trump signs $2 trillion coronavirus response bill into law, thanks both parties for 'putting America first'
03/27/20 1:41 PM
Trump signs $2 trillion coronavirus response bill into law, thanks both parties for 'putting America first'
03/27/20 1:41 PM
Covid-19: 15L who flew back to India between Jan 18-Mar 23 under lens
Some 15 lakh people who returned to India between January 18 and March 23, when the complete ban on international arrivals kicked in, are at the centre of an intense scrutiny to ensure they do not become Covid-19 transmitters with the cabinet secretary writing to states and asking them to track individuals who have not been accounted for in the screening-quarantine surveillance process.
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Dow closes week with 915-point plunge, ending three-day rally as Trump set to sign coronavirus aid package
03/27/20 1:05 PM
Dow closes week with 915-point plunge, ending three-day rally as Trump set to sign coronavirus aid package
03/27/20 1:05 PM
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Congress OKs $2T stimulus in historic coronavirus response
03/27/20 10:34 AM
Congress OKs $2T stimulus in historic coronavirus response
03/27/20 10:34 AM
Exodus of workers chokes Delhi-UP border
Thousands of migrant workers and daily wage workers crossed over to Uttar Pradesh on Friday and many others waited to do so, desperate to return to their distant villages even if it meant walking the entire way home on an empty stomach. "About 10,000 migrant workers from Delhi and Gurgaon crossed over today," said a police official at the Delhi-UP border.
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British PM, health sec test +ive for coronavirus
British PM Boris Johnson said on Friday that he has tested positive for coronavirus after experiencing "mild symptoms", becoming the first world leader to announce the infection. Minutes after Johnson's announcement, his health secretary Matt Hancock tweeted that he too was infected and was in self-isolation. Johnson said he will continue to lead the UK govt's response to the virus.
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IMF chief: 'Clear we have entered recession'
The coronavirus pandemic has driven the global economy into a downturn that will require massive funding to help developing nations, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday.
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NEET 2020 postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-UnderGraduate (NEET-UG) 2020 scheduled for May 3, 2020, has been postponed to last week of May. Accordingly, the admit cards which were scheduled to be issued on Friday will be issued after April 15, 2020, depending on the situation. The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) will also be rescheduled following the lockdown.
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'You're a fighter, will overcome': Modi to UK PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described British premier Boris Johnson as a "fighter" and hoped he recovers from coronavirus infection. Johnson said on Friday that he has tested positive for coronavirus after experiencing mild symptoms and is now self-isolating at 10 Downing Street in line with the medical advice.
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Gap in monitoring of intl passengers: Centre
Cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba has asked states to urgently strengthen the surveillance of international travellers who entered the country before the lockdown as there appeared to be a "gap" between the actual monitoring for Covid-19 and the total arrivals.
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Kohli urges citizens to strictly follow lockdown
With some citizens failing to abide by the lockdown rules implemented by the government, India skipper Virat Kohli has made an appeal to all to strictly follow the guidelines that have been set by not just the government, but also medical experts in our fight against the coronavirus pandemic. PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a 21-day lockdown to curb the spread of virus.
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Domestic, int'l flights from April 14-15 midnight
Schedule domestic passenger flights, like international ones, will restart from the midnight of April 14-15, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Friday.
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UK prime minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
03/27/20 4:22 AM
UK prime minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
03/27/20 4:22 AM
Here's how China misled the world on coronavirus
The first case of Covid-19-19-19 was reported from Hubei's Wuhan city in December last year and has affected half a million people till now. With 10,000 deaths in Europe alone, it has now become an epicentre of the deadly virus.
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Thursday 26 March 2020
Services exempted from lockdown and ID proof
Amidst the lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, there are a few services that have been exempted from lockdown to ensure that the citizens gets essential supplies for stay at their homes.
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RBI cuts key policy rates: Highlights
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday announced a 75 basis points cut in its policy repo rate to deal with the impact of deadly coronavirus outbbreak on the economy.
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PROGRAMMING ALERT: President Trump exclusively on 'Hannity,' 9 pm ET on Fox News
03/26/20 5:56 PM
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03/26/20 5:56 PM
Coronavirus live: US tops world in virus cases
Coronavirus cases in India crossed 700 as the Indian government unveiled a Rs 1.7 lakh crore stimulus to help those hit by the 21-day lockdown in the country. The number of deaths around the world from the novel coronavirus cases has crossed 21,000. Stay with TOI for the latest developments
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G20: PM calls for stronger WHO to fight pandemics
As the world reels under the coronavirus pandemic, PM Narendra Modi Thursday called for measures to strengthen WHO to allow it to adapt to new challenges in a special G20 summit video conference. Modi also underscored the need to put human beings at the centre of G20 vision of global prosperity and cooperation.
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Corona: Stable trend in rate of increase, says govt
There has been no solid evidence of community transmission of Covid-19 in India as yet and the infection appears to be relatively stabilising considering the rate at which it is increasing, the health ministry said on Thursday. At the same, it said the latest figures do not establish a clear trend and in no way the government is relaxed about anything at this point.
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Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro charged with drug trafficking, narco-terrorism, by US Department of Justice
03/26/20 8:28 AM
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro charged with drug trafficking, narco-terrorism, by US Department of Justice
03/26/20 8:28 AM
Drones used to enforce lockdown, more booked
Drones were deployed to warn people against breaching restrictions and more booked for the violations on the second day of the coronavirus shutdown on Thursday, as central and state authorities ramped up measures to ensure there was no supply disruption of essential commodities. Roads wore a deserted look as police personnel kept a tight vigil across the country.
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Centre allows home delivery of medicines
The Central government on Thursday allowed doorstep delivery of medicines to people during the 21-day nationwide lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus. "Any sale of such drugs shall be based on receipt of prescription that is to be submitted physically or through e-mail, the notification issued by the ministry of health and family welfare said.
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Number of Americans filing for unemployment surged to 3.28 million last week
03/26/20 5:41 AM
Number of Americans filing for unemployment surged to 3.28 million last week
03/26/20 5:41 AM
'17 states earmarking corona-dedicated hosps'
The health ministry on Thursday said that 17 states have started work on earmarking hospitals for dedicated treatment of Covid-19 patients. Briefing the press on the coronavirus situation, health ministry joint secretary Lav Agarwal said, "There is still no hard evidence to say there has been community transmission of coronavirus in India."
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'Free LPG cylinder for 3 months to 8.3cr families'
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced a comprehensive economic package to deal with the impact of deadly coronavirus outbreak. Earlier on Tuesday, Sitharaman had relaxed timelines for filing income tax (I-T) returns and raised default thresholds for invoking bankruptcy proceedings.
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Five things athletes should do during lockdown
Olympics have been postponed to 2021 but the Olympic flame will stay in Japan, which can be a motivation for the sportspersons currently in 21-day government-enforced lockdown to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Timesofindia.com spoke to Dr Swaroop Savanur, Mental Conditioning and Peak Performance Coach of the Lakshya Foundation, and he outlined five things Indian athletes must follow while in a lockdown.
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Wednesday 25 March 2020
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Pelosi indicates support of coronavirus bill
03/25/20 11:14 PM
Pelosi indicates support of coronavirus bill
03/25/20 11:14 PM
TOI clears doubts of its readers on the lockdown
We will seek answers from Delhi Police and other authorities. Please keep your questions brief. We begin today by clearing doubts of some readers.
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Documents needed if on road during lockdown
As curbs under CrPC section 144, which bars assembly of four or more people, remained in place amid a nationwide lockdown, here is a list of documents you need to have in order to be out on road.
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Senate passes $2 trillion coronavirus bill
03/25/20 8:53 PM
Senate passes $2 trillion coronavirus bill
03/25/20 8:53 PM
Coronavirus live: No community transmission yet, ICMR says
Coronavirus cases in India crossed 600 as authorities beefed up preparedness to fight the pandemic. The number of deaths around the world from the novel coronavirus cases is stated to have crossed 19,000. Complete lockdown of the entire country is underway for 21 days to halt the spread of coronavirus. Stay with TOI for the latest developments
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Coronavirus deaths in US hit 1,000
03/25/20 8:39 PM
Coronavirus deaths in US hit 1,000
03/25/20 8:39 PM
Live: Toll tax suspended on national highways
Coronavirus cases in India crossed 600 as authorities beefed up preparedness to fight the pandemic. The number of deaths around the world from the novel coronavirus cases is stated to have crossed 19,000. PM Modi has announced a complete lockdown of the entire country for 21 days in an unprecedented drastic measure to try halt the spread of coronavirus. Stay with TOI for the latest developments
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Senators: Relief bill has huge mistake that will encourage layoffs
03/25/20 11:27 AM
Senators: Relief bill has huge mistake that will encourage layoffs
03/25/20 11:27 AM
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Coronavirus live blog: Fox News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat answers your questions
03/25/20 9:00 AM
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03/25/20 9:00 AM
Nath's dig at Scindia led to exit: Ex-Cong MLAs
Congress leader Kamal Nath's remark that Jyotiraditya Scindia 'can hit the streets if he wants to' rankled with the MLAs who were loyal to the latter and led to their exit from the party, some of them said on Wednesday.
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Why Hantavirus should not be a reason for panic
The Hantavirus does belong to a serious and deadly strain of viruses, however, the report of one death in China should not have us fearing another pandemic. The coronavirus demands our immediate attention. Here are a few reasons why the Hantavirus should not be a cause of added panic during these trying times.
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Corona: India may unveil $20bn stimulus package
India is likely to agree an economic stimulus package of more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore ($19.6 billion) to fight a downturn in the country that is currently locked down to stem the spread of coronavirus, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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Britain's Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, tested positive for coronavirus, his household said. Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth, is 71 years old. "He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual," said Clarence House. Duchess of Cornwall tested negative.
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IOC chief opens door to Spring Tokyo Games
The rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympics will require sacrifices and compromises by all involved, IOC chief Thomas Bach said on Wednesday, before predicting the completion of "a beautiful jigsaw puzzle and wonderful Olympic Games". "Our mission is to organise Games and make dreams of athletes come true," Bach said.
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Prince Charles, 71, heir to the British throne, tests positive for coronavirus after displaying mild symptoms
03/25/20 3:42 AM
Prince Charles, 71, heir to the British throne, tests positive for coronavirus after displaying mild symptoms
03/25/20 3:42 AM
What is Hantavirus: Is it dangerous than corona?
The news about hantavirus comes at a time when scientists and medical experts worldwide are already racing against time to find a cure for pandemic COVID-19.
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PM follows social distancing during Cabinet meet
The Cabinet ministers were seen seated maintaining a distance from each other in the Cabinet meeting which is underway at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in the national capital.
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Weak signal? You may get to use another network
In an emergency measure in view of the restrictions around coronavirus, telecom companies are seeking to unlock intra-circle roaming between each other that would enable customers of one operator to latch on to the network of the other in case of no or poor signal.
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Tuesday 24 March 2020
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Deal reached on massive coronavirus relief package
03/24/20 10:20 PM
Deal reached on massive coronavirus relief package
03/24/20 10:20 PM
The heroes who deliver your newspaper
In the quiet of early morning, they slip the world through our door. Seasons don’t matter. Chilly winters, sweaty summers, unfriendly rains – they do their job unfailingly with the sacredness of a ritual. Without the newspapers they deliver, the morning tea doesn’t taste the same. You feel an absence hard to explain. And yet, newspaper vendors hardly occupy a speck of space in our minds.
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Return of 64,000 from abroad forced lockdown
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold an interaction on coronavirus with the people of his constituency Varanasi on Wednesday through a videoconference at 5 pm.
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Covid-19: 21-day lockdown begins in India
PM Narendra Modi announced a complete lockdown across the country for 21 days from Tuesday midnight, asserting that this is necessary for a decisive battle against the coronavirus outbreak. In his second address to the nation on the pandemic raging across much of the world, Modi said the decision will have an economic cost but save people's lives.
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Tokyo begins Olympic task of reorganising Games
In a move symbolic of the difficulties now facing Tokyo, Olympic countdown clocks in the city switched from displaying the number of days to go, instead simply showing today's date and the time. It is not even clear exactly when the rescheduled Games will take place, with the International Olympic Committee saying the new date would be "beyond 2020 but not later than summer 2021".
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Live: Covid-19 positive patient dies in Tamil Nadu
PM Modi has announced a complete lockdown of the entire country for 21 days in an unprecedented drastic measure to try halt the spread of coronavirus. Covid-19 has claimed 11 lives in the country. Fears are also mounting that more could be hit as the global coronavirus toll inches towards 17,000. Stay with TOI for the latest developments
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Violating lockdown to invite a year's jail
Anyone found guilty of misappropriation of funds meant for relief operation would also be liable for punishment for prison term of up to two years.
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Coronavirus live: PM Modi to address nation shortly
Deaths from the coronavirus pandemic have topped 17,000 across the globe, according to an AFP tally. The count of coronavirus cases in India have crossed 500, including 9 deaths. Complete lockdowns have been announced in almost every state in the country. PM Modi will address the nation for the second time in two weeks. Stay with TOI for the latest developments
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Tokyo Olympics officially postponed to 2021
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics have been postponed to no later than the summer of 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, the IOC announced Tuesday. The Games were scheduled for July 24-August 9, but after discussions between IOC president and Japanese PM, a historic joint decision was taken for the first postponement of an Olympics in peacetime.
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'Agreed with Bach on idea of delaying Olympics'
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Tuesday he and the head of the International Olympic Committee agreed on the idea of delaying the Tokyo Olympics by about one year. Abe was speaking to reporters after a phone call with IOC President Thomas Bach on postponing the Games amid growing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
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Japan and IOC agree to postpone Tokyo Olympics for around a year
03/24/20 5:36 AM
Japan and IOC agree to postpone Tokyo Olympics for around a year
03/24/20 5:36 AM
Olympics: PM Shinzo Abe to ask for 1-year delay
Japan's NHK public television says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a one-year postponement for the Tokyo Olympics during talks with IOC president Thomas Bach.
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'A very different world, first task to fight corona'
It's a very different world, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday after being released from nearly eight months in detention, adding that the first task was to fight COVID-19 and any discussion on political developments could come later.
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GST filing extended: Key points of FM's address
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the last date to file income tax (I-T) returns for the financial year 2018-19 (FY18-19) has been extended to June 30, 2020. The interest on delayed payment has been reduced to 9 per cent from 18 per cent earlier, she added.
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COVID19 hasn't affected my courage: Boxer Panghal
India is under lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but that hasn't stopped Olympic-bound star boxer Amit Panghal from practising and follow his daily routine. He gets up early in the morning, sanitises his gloves, follows the instructed diet chart and starts his day in full throttle. He doesn’t have sparring partners now as he trains inside his house in Rohtak.
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Uninterrupted supply of newspapers vital: Govt
The government has said the uninterrupted supply of newspapers is vital to ensure the public gets accurate information and is abreast of the latest developments. Only this can help readers make informed choices.
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PM Modi to address nation at 8pm today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation, second time in a week, at 8 PM on Tuesday on the coronavirus outbreak.
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Corona updates: 446 active cases, govt says
Almost the entire country was in lockdown after the government imposed restrictions in 606 districts. In several states, lockdown took the shape of curfews as thee people were not adhering to the guidelines imposed by the administrations. The count of coronavirus cases in the country stood close to 500, with 498 cases reported so far by the states.
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Monday 23 March 2020
BCCI cancels con call with IPL franchise owners
The star-studded eight-team league was originally scheduled to start on March 29 in Mumbai but looks set for a cancellation given the current crisis. However, the BCCI is deferring the announcement hoping against hope for things to improve.
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Schumer says he expects a vote on coronavirus stimulus
03/23/20 10:24 PM
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03/23/20 10:24 PM
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She brought 263 stranded Indians home from Italy
It was a proud moment for Gujarat when Air India’s commercial pilot, Swati Raval, brought home 263 Indians stranded in Italy — a country ravaged by the COVID-19 outbreak. Her safe return not just infused hope and optimism in hundreds of Indians and their families, especially in the times of Corona, but also did her family proud!
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Covid-19: Full recovery by 11 Italians in Ggn
Eleven Italian tourists, among the first patients of Covid-19 to be admitted in Indian hospitals, have made a full recovery. Medanta, the superspecialty private hospital where they were being treated, said on Monday all 11 had been discharged and handed over to the Italian embassy.
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Delhi Police clear Shaheen Bagh protest site
Delhi Police on Tuesday vacated the Shaheen Bagh protest site to enforce the lockdown under Section-144 of CrPC that does not allow a public gathering. The protesters were informed about an eviction earlier as well. The protest had been going on for more than 100 days.
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US Olympic and Paralympic Committee signals support for delaying Tokyo Olympics
03/23/20 5:31 PM
US Olympic and Paralympic Committee signals support for delaying Tokyo Olympics
03/23/20 5:31 PM
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Senate Majority Leader McConnell slams Democrats for blocking coronavirus bill: ‘They ought to be embarrassed’
03/23/20 9:22 AM
Senate Majority Leader McConnell slams Democrats for blocking coronavirus bill: ‘They ought to be embarrassed’
03/23/20 9:22 AM
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Coronavirus live blog: Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marty Makary answers your questions
03/23/20 9:00 AM
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03/23/20 9:00 AM
Shivraj Singh Chouhan returns as MP CM
Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday returned as chief minister of Madhya Pradesh for the fourth time, over 15 months after his government was voted out of power.
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'Can pull off IPL if it begins by 1st week of May'
The coronavirus pandemic has seen the country come to an almost standstill and the fate of the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League is also hanging in balance as public health is the priority.
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'Health, safety of athletes is prime concern of IOA'
The Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra on Monday made it clear that there will be no compromise when it comes to the health and safety of Indian athletes. That after calls for the Tokyo Olympics to be postponed gathered pace across the globe in the wake of the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus.
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Coronavirus patient dies in Kolkata hospital
A man infected with the coronavirus died in a Kolkata hospital on Monday, the first death recorded in West Bengal due to the contagion, hospital sources said. The deceased was aged 57 years and was a resident of Dumdum in the North 24 Parganas district. He died at a private hospital.
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US coronavirus cases surpass 35,000, making it the third hardest-hit behind China and Italy
03/23/20 5:33 AM
US coronavirus cases surpass 35,000, making it the third hardest-hit behind China and Italy
03/23/20 5:33 AM
No domestic passenger flights from March 25
Schedule domestic passenger flights will also stop operating from 11.59 pm on Tuesday. The decision comes as lockdowns to prevent spread of coronavirus across states has made it tough for everyone -- passengers, crew and people working at airports -- to commute between the city and airport.
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Gambhir proposes strict rule amid lockdown
Gautam Gambhir urged people to strictly follow the rules in place amid lockdown announced by the various governments across the country in a way to stop the spread of novel coronavirus. Lockdown in various parts of the country has been put in place from Monday morning. However, many people were seen openly flouting the rules and taking out procession on the streets, making the moment a celebration time.
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Busting myths: Newspapers don't spread Covid-19
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Coronavirus: SC satisfied with Centre's efforts
The Supreme Court on Monday expressed satisfaction over the "very active steps" taken by the central government to deal with coronavirus pandemic and said even critics have appreciated the efforts.
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Centre to state govts: Strictly enforce lockdown
The Centre has asked state governments to strictly enforce lockdown and take legal action against violators. The Centre and state governments on Sunday decided to completely lock down 80 districts across the country where coronavirus cases have been reported till March 31.
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Sensex skids further to tank over 3,500 points
Equity indices plunged on Monday with the benchmark BSE sensex diving more than 3,500 points as lockdowns escalated to curb the deadly coronavirus spread. Covid-19 has infected more than 3,28,000 people and claimed over 14,300 lives across the globe. Cases in India rose to 415, according to the health ministry.
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Sunday 22 March 2020
Strictly enforce lockdown: PM to state govts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday appealed to state governments to ensure that rules and regulations of the coronavirus lockdown are enforced as he noted that many people are not taking the measure seriously.
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How Delhi’s case No. 10 may’ve set chain reaction
If you want to know how one Covid-19 patient can set off a chain of infections, Delhi’s case No. 10 is a good example. The patient is a woman with a history of travel to Saudi Arabia. According to government data, five of Delhi’s 30 novel coronavirus cases so far, excluding her, are linked to her. This includes the Dilshad Garden resident’s two daughters, her brother, mother and a doctor who attended to her before she was taken to Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital with high fever, cough and shortness of breath.
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Will wait & watch: IOA after Canada Oly pull out
As coronavirus continues to rage, the IOA general secretary Rajeev Mehta has said that the committee is monitoring the situation very closely. "We will wait and watch for 4 to 5 weeks and then come to any decision after consultation with the IOC and the sports ministry," Mehta said. Canada on Monday became first nation to pull out of Tokyo 2020 Olympics amid COVID-19 pandemic.
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PM bats for e-payment, ‘will aid social distancing’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday nudged citizens to use digital payment tools as these are safer during the coronavirus pandemic. “This is the time to ensure social distancing. Digital payments help you do that. Let’s listen to these stalwarts and adopt digital payments,” the PM tweeted on Sunday.
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Coronavirus live: New York to shut down
Globally, more than 3,28,000 people have been infected and over 14,300 have died, according to Johns Hopkins University. India has so far tested over 17,000 samples, of which 360 tested positive till Sunday. Delhi, Jharkhand, Punjab and Nagaland declared a statewide lockdown while similar curbs were announced in a number of districts in Bihar, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Stay with TOI for the latest developments.
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Canada first nation to pull out of 2020 Olympics
Opposition to holding the Games in July has risen sharply in the past 48 hours, with several major stakeholders such as US Track and Field and UK Athletics, along with several national Olympic committees, calling for a delay because of the coronavirus.
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U-17 WC qualifiers on hold, organisers tense
Out of the 16 teams that will take part in the World Cup - which is scheduled to be held from November 2-21, this year - Japan and North Korea are the only sides to have qualified so far. A FIFA spokesperson acknowledged the crisis at hand.
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States crack whip to check quarantine breach, book 9
In Mumbai, 15 men from Punjab who fled the quarantine facility after landing in the city from Dubai were tracked and taken back on Sunday.
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03/22/20 7:15 AM
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03/22/20 7:15 AM
Janta curfew: Beginning of a long battle, says PM
PM Modi appealed to the countrymen not to start celebrating the end of the Janta Curfew and asked them to gear up for the long battle that can only be won if we all stay united. PM Modi tweeted, "Today's #JantaCurfew may get over at 9pm, but that doesn't mean we should start celebrating. Do not consider it a success. This is the beginning of a long fight. Today, the countrymen have declared that we are capable, if we decide, we can beat the biggest challenge together."
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03/22/20 6:04 AM
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03/22/20 6:04 AM
AI says people snubbing crew who went abroad
Air India is sending special flights to fly Indians stranded in corona hotspots like Wuhan and Italy. While being the only Indian carriers doing so is winning applause from all quarters, the crew operating these flights have been facing troubles at home — from RWAs (resident welfare associations) neighbours. They are being socially ostracised and in some cases RWAs have even called the police to report that they operated those high risk flights.
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Corona: How RBI set up war-room in just one day
The Reserve Bank is virtually being run from a war-room at a city facility manned by just around 90 critical staff as the authority works to insulate the financial system from disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic. The operation is so controlled that the BCP manual allows only half of the 90 staff to be present at any given time and the rest are on standby.
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Coronavirus: Maharashtra imposes prohibitory orders to ensure social distancing
Maharashtra government on Sunday said Section 144 of CrPC, which prohibits gathering of over five persons at public places, is being imposed in the state in order to curb the spread of coronavirus.
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Coronavirus cases climb to 341 in India
The total number of novel coronavirus cases in India rose to 341 on Sunday after fresh cases were reported from various parts of the country. The total includes 41 foreign nationals and five deaths. So far two Maharashtra has reported two deaths while Delhi, Karnataka and Punjab reported one death each. Twenty-four others have been cured/discharged/migrated.
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All passenger trains cancelled till March 31
The railways on Sunday announced suspension of all its passenger services from March 22 midnight to March 31 midnight and said only goods trains will run during the said period. The railways had already trimmed down its services on Friday. The government said that the trains which had already commenced their journey will run upto their destinations.
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Lockdown in 75 districts to be announced
The Centre and state governments have decided to announce a lockdown in 75 districts across the country where coronavirus cases have been reported, officials said on Sunday.
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IOC becomes 1st co to begin supply of BS-VI fuel
Indian Oil Corp (IOC), the nation's biggest oil firm, has begun the supply of the world's cleanest petrol and diesel across the country with all its 28,000 petrol pumps dispensing ultra-low sulphur fuel a good two weeks before the April 1 deadline.
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Saturday 21 March 2020
Novel coronavirus cases climb to 324 in India
Novel coronavirus cases in India rose to 324 on Sunday after fresh cases were reported from various parts of the country, the Union health ministry said. "The total number of active COVID-19 cases across India stands at 296 so far," the ministry said, adding that 24 others have been cured/discharged/migrated while four have died.
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Tokyo organisers plan for possible Olympic delay
"Finally, we have been asked to make a simulation in case of a postponement," said one of the sources, an official close to the organising committee who is involved in drafting the scenarios. A final decision on postponement will have to come from the IOC but Japan's stance also matters.
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SA cricketers were in same hotel as Kanika Kapoor
As Kanika Kapoor tested positive for coronavirus, it has come to light that the South African cricket team was in the same hotel where the singer stayed after her return from London. Over 100 teams have been tasked to track down all possible contacts of the singer. The ODI series between India and South Africa was postponed due to the virus outbreak.
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UP announces Rs 1k/mth dole to 35L labourers
The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday announced financial assistance through direct bank transfers to daily wage workers in the state, who stand to lose employment during the current coronavirus-linked slowdown. This makes UP the first state to implement a policy for lakhs of people in the unorganised sector in this time of the Covid-19 outbreak.
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On or off? Who's saying what on fate of Olympics
As the deadly coronavirus spreads around the globe, doubts grow over whether the 2020 Olympic Games, set for Tokyo from July 24 to August 9, will go ahead. As of latest, World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe has said that a decision may come soon.
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Vice President Pence, wife test negative for COVID-19
03/21/20 6:02 PM
Vice President Pence, wife test negative for COVID-19
03/21/20 6:02 PM
Covid-19: French researcher reports successful drug trial
Amid the novel coronavirus scare around the world, a French researcher has reported successful trial of a new treatment line for Covid-19, with early tests suggesting it can stop the virus from becoming contagious in just six days. According to connexionfrance.com, Professor Didier Raoult from hospital l'Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire (IHU Mediterranee), put up a video to explain the trials held earlier this week.
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Covid-19: Trump declares New York a major disaster area after 8.3k cases
More than 70 million Americans, nearly a fifth of the nation’s population, are in lockdown as the United States wages an unprecedented battle against the Covid-19 pandemic amid a brutal unmasking of the country’s inadequacies and unpreparedness. The military and National Guard are being deployed as the virus is threatening to overrun inadequate infrastructure.
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Man with no travel history tests +ve in Bengal
A 57-year-old man with no foreign-travel history and a 23-year-old woman who returned from Scotland tested positive to Covid-19 within 24 hours in Bengal, taking the total number of confirmed cases here to four. While three of the patients returned to the city from UK, what has set alarm bells ringing within the medical fraternity and the administration is the case of the fourth patient who has no travel history and did not come in contact with anyone with known foreign-travel history.
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Mike Pence says he and his wife will be tested for coronavirus
03/21/20 10:36 AM
Mike Pence says he and his wife will be tested for coronavirus
03/21/20 10:36 AM
Clamour grows to postpone Tokyo Olympics
Calls from sporting organisations for this year's Tokyo Olympics to be postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic gathered pace with USA Track and Field (USATF) and Brazil's Olympic Committee the latest to join the throng. The IOC and Tokyo 2020 organisers still insist the July 24-August 9 showpiece will go ahead as planned despite Europe and the US struggling to control the spread of the flu-like virus.
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Don't panic and rush to villages: PM to people
PM Narendra Modi on Saturday evening urged people not to leave cities of their workplace in panic and rush to their villages. In a series of tweets in Hindi, PM Modi warned that travelling on crowded trains and buses would not just put the lives of individuals at risk but would also endanger lives of their family members and relatives in the villages.
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Why Italy? The factors behind Covid-19 disaster
One of the first factors almost everyone who looks at the figures points to is Italians' average age. The median age of the overall population was 45.4 last year -- greater than anywhere else in Europe. It is also seven years higher than the median age in China and slightly above that of South Korea.
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Corona: Vasundhara Raje, son Dushyant test -ve
Former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje, who went into self-isolation after attending a party with singer Kanika Kapoor in Lucknow, has tested negative for coronavirus.
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Avoid unnecessary travel, pay heed to docs: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked countrymen to avoid unnecessary travel and urged them to follow the advice of the doctors and authorities. "It’s not only important to be home but also remain in the town/ city where you are. Unnecessary travels will not help you or others," the PM said in a tweet. He added that small effort leaves a big impact.
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12 passengers tested +ve for Covid-19: Railways
Twelve people, who have travelled by two different trains recently, have been tested positive for coronavirus, said the Railway Ministry on Saturday. While eight of the 12 passengers had travelled from Delhi to Ramagundam on AP Sampark Kranti Express on March 13, four had travelled on Godan Express from Mumbai to Jabalpur on 16th March.
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Kohli is my favourite Indian cricketer: Miandad
Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad believes Virat Kohli is a class batsman and that's why the 31-year-old is his favourite. "I was asked who the best in the Indian cricket team is, so I chose Virat Kohli," Miandad said on his Youtube channel. "I don't have to say much, his performance itself tells a lot. People have to admit this as stats are visible."
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MP: Political tide turns, who’ll ride the wave?
Celebrations broke out in the BJP camp soon after Kamal Nath resigned as chief minister. Hundreds of party workers thronged the BJP HQ in Bhopal on Friday afternoon, disregarding PM Narendra Modi’s advice to avoid crowds in view of the Coronavirus scare.
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ICMR revises its testing policy: Things to know
The Indian Council of Medical Research revised its strategy to fight the spread of the new coronavirus on Saturday, saying all hospitalised patients with severe acute respiratory illness, shortness of breath and having fever and cough will now be tested for COVID-19 infection. The body revised the strategy in view of a spurt in coronavirus cases in the country this week.
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Kenny Rogers, country music icon, dead at 81
03/20/20 11:38 PM
Kenny Rogers, country music icon, dead at 81
03/20/20 11:38 PM
Live: Air India to send aircraft to bring Indians stranded in Rome
Coronavirus has infected more than 2,70,000 people and killed more than 11,000 across the world. Meanwhile, India has reported four deaths and 258 cases so far. In his address to the nation, PM Narendra Modi called for Janata Curfew on March 22 and urged people to avoid panic-buying. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:
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Hockey in self-isolation: Tough time for players
The men's team coach, Graham Reid, spoke at length with Timesofindia.com about that. How coronavirus has changed scenarios, the questions around the Olympics and India's Plan B, should they not get to play anymore international hockey before Tokyo 2020.
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Friday 20 March 2020
Playing seems irrelevant in current climate: Sania
Sania Mirza reflects on the uproar over French Open's rescheduling, which has been pushed to September due to the concern over the spread of coronavirus, a decision that was criticised by a number of players because of the fact that there was no consultation with them over it.
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Coronavirus: Govt may defer Census, NPR update
The government may explore the option of deferring or advising states to defer the April 1 launch of Census 2021 and National Population Register (NPR) update — scheduled to kick off in central Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and Meghalaya on this date — in view of the situation arising out of coronavirus.
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Top National Guard general refutes nationwide quarantine claims; Pentagon says foreign actors trying to panic Americans
03/20/20 4:50 PM
Top National Guard general refutes nationwide quarantine claims; Pentagon says foreign actors trying to panic Americans
03/20/20 4:50 PM
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Dow drops more than 900 points as coronavirus fears give stocks their worst week since 2008
03/20/20 1:08 PM
Dow drops more than 900 points as coronavirus fears give stocks their worst week since 2008
03/20/20 1:08 PM
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03/20/20 11:56 AM
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03/20/20 11:56 AM
Coronavirus: Soap makers reduce prices
FMCG players like HUL, Godrej Consumer and Patanjali said they are helping fight the Covid-19 outbreak by reducing the prices of soaps and hygiene products and ramping up production of these items. Market leader Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) on Friday committed Rs 100 crore to help in combating the coronavirus pandemic.
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Fake alert: False news being spread with TOI links
Many WhatsApp users are sharing links that appear to be reports on TOI.in along with messages that contain false information.
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US and Mexico have agreed to limit non-essential travel across border
03/20/20 9:22 AM
US and Mexico have agreed to limit non-essential travel across border
03/20/20 9:22 AM
PM urges CMs to implement social distancing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged chief ministers to ensure effective implementation of 'social distancing', saying it is the most important measure to contain the spread of coronavirus.
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ASK AN EXPERT: Pediatric intensivist Dr. Allan Greissman answers your coronavirus questions
03/20/20 9:01 AM
ASK AN EXPERT: Pediatric intensivist Dr. Allan Greissman answers your coronavirus questions
03/20/20 9:01 AM
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New York must stay home, Cuomo mandates as coronavirus cases spike
03/20/20 8:41 AM
New York must stay home, Cuomo mandates as coronavirus cases spike
03/20/20 8:41 AM
UP Police to file FIR against Kanika Kapoor
Kanika Kapoor is the first Bollywood celebrity to have tested positive with the COVID-19. The singer revealed the same on her social media account.
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US to extend deadline for filing taxes by 3 months, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin announces
03/20/20 7:31 AM
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03/20/20 7:31 AM
MP: 'Kamal' set to bloom; Shivraj among top picks
With the Congress government in Madhya Pradesh collapsing, speculation is rife on who would be the BJP's choice for the chief minister's post: Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Narendra Singh Tomar or some dark horse. The state is set to get a BJP-led government now as the 18-day-long political drama ended on Friday with chief minister Kamal Nath's resignation.
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Ex-Raj CM Vasundhara, son in self quarantine
Former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje and her son Dushyant Singh have gone into self-quarantine after attending a dinner with singer Kanika Kapoor, who has tested positive for Covid-19. Kapoor has become the first Bollywood celebrity to test positive for coronavirus and is now under isolation and receiving treatment. Dushyant also went to Parliament after dinner.
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'Maharaja with 22 mates, BJP murdered democracy'
Around 1:15 pm, chief minister’s convoy reached Raj Bhavan and handed his resignation which said, “In my 40 years of public life, I have always practiced politics of cleanliness and gave priority to democratic values. Whatever happened in the past two weeks in Madhya Pradesh, is a new chapter in the devaluation of democratic values.”
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Kanika Kapoor tests positive for Covid-19
Kanika Kapoor is the first Bollywood celebrity to have been tested positive for COVID-19. In an official statement the popular singer shared, “For the past 4 days I have had signs of flu, I got myself tested and it came positive for Covid-19. My family and I are in complete quarantine now and following medical advice on how to move forward. Contact mapping of people I have been in touch with is underway aswell.”
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Covid-19: What Mumbai lockdown means?
Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday announced that cities of Mumbai, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad and Nagpur will be shut down in the wake of the deadly coronavirus. The chief minister's order will come into force from midnight tonight and continue till March 31.
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MP political crisis: Kamal Nath resigns as CM
Over 15 months after he took over as the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath resigned from the top post on Friday
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Live: MP CM Kamal Nath resigns before floor test in assembly
The floor test where Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath will have to prove his majority in the 230-member state legislative assembly has been mentioned in the state assembly's list of business for Friday. The assembly secretariat has called the session at 2pm on the direction of the Supreme Court. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:
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WATCH: Kohli and Anushka bat for self-isolation
India's cricket captain Virat Kohli and his actor wife Anushka Sharma on Friday issued a joint appeal for self-isolation to combat the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic, which has left the world in disarray.
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'Janata curfew' on Sunday: What it means for you
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a televised address on Thursday urged all Indian citizens to observe a 'janata curfew' on Sunday, ie March 22, to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
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Thursday 19 March 2020
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California governor announces statewide 'stay at home' order
03/19/20 8:37 PM
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Better if Olympics are postponed: Gopichand
National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand says BWF made a grave error by hosting All-England Championships despite the coronavirus scare and believes the Tokyo Olympics should be postponed given the unprecedented crisis that the world is facing.
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Live: Justice delayed, but not denied, Nirbhaya's mother says
All four convicts of Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case- Akshay Thakur, Pawan Gupta, Vinay Sharma, and Mukesh Singh - were hanged at 5:30 am in Tihar jail today. The hanging was carried out as per schedule at 5:30 am after a three-judge Supreme Court bench rejected the final plea by the convicts' lawyer AP Singh to stay their execution in a late-night hearing. Stay tuned for all live updates
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4 Nirbhaya convicts executed at Tihar jail
Mukesh Singh (32), Pawan Gupta (25), Vinay Sharma (26) and Akshay Kumar Singh (31) were executed at 5.30am for the savage assault in an empty moving bus on the 23-year-old physiotherapy intern who came to be known the world over as Nirbhaya, the fearless one.
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American detained in Lebanon released after 6 months
03/19/20 7:34 AM
American detained in Lebanon released after 6 months
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IOC, you're joking right? fumes Parupalli Kashyap
Parupalli Kashyap has termed International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s statement to encourage athletes to continue training for the Tokyo Games as a joke, saying it "makes no sense" as government has shut down all training centres due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Gasoline hits 99 cents at Kentucky station, sells out
03/19/20 5:46 AM
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Kamal Nath govt to face floor test on Mar 20: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered floor test for the Kamal Nath government on March 20 in a bid to end the political uncertainty in Madhya Pradesh. The top court ordered that floor test will be conducted through the raising of hands and the proceedings will be videographed. The SC was hearing a petition filed by the BJP seeking a floor test in the assembly.
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No foreign flights to land in India from March 22
India has barred all scheduled international commercial flights from Sunday, March 22 for a week as the deadly coronavirus continued to spread. India gets around 300 flights from abroad every week.
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Oppn targets ex-CJI Gogoi in Rajya Sabha
The oath ceremony of former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi as Rajya Sabha member on Thursday was marred by slogan-shouting by the opposition, while the treasury benches welcomed him to the House with thumping of desks. The Congress and Left MPs targeted Gogoi on his nomination to the Rajya Sabha by President Ram Nath Kovind.
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It is better if Olympics is postponed: Gopichand
Pullela Gopichand believes the Tokyo Olympics should be postponed given the unprecedented crisis that the world is facing due to COVID-19. The call to defer the Olympics, scheduled to be held in Tokyo from July 24, is growing after most of the sporting events were either cancelled or postponed. The IOC, however, said on Wednesday it expects the Games to begin on time.
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IndiGo, Air India, GoAir announce salary cuts
Bracing against coronavirus impact, Indian carriers, like their global counterparts have begun cost-cutting measures starting with salary reductions. On Thursday, IndiGO, India’s largest carrier in terms of market share announced across the board cuts in salary. Earlier, Air India and GoAir had announced similar mesaures.
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Biggest Indian bank ramps up corporate loans
India’s most-valuable bank is betting big on the nation’s businesses at a time when a slumping economy and souring loans have forced peers to retreat. HDFC Bank Ltd’s lending to large and small companies surged 63% over the two years through Dec 31 as India’s economy went from world-leading growth to its slowest expansion in six years.
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Wednesday 18 March 2020
MP political crisis live: Hearing under way in SC
The hearing on the petition filed by former Madhya Pradesh CM and BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan for floor test in the state assembly is under way in the Supreme Court. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:
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Ex-CJI Gogoi takes oath as Rajya Sabha member
Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Thursday took oath as Rajya Sabha member amid uproar in the House. President Ram Nath Kovind has nominated Gogoi to the Rajya Sabha on March 16. Gogoi served as the 46th Chief Justice of India from October 3, 2018, to November 17, 2019.
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Yes Bank case: Anil Ambani appears before ED
Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani on Thursday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Mumbai in connection with a money-laundering probe against Yes Bank promoter Rana Kapoor and others. Ambani's nine group companies are stated to have taken loans of about Rs 12,800 crore from the bank that reportedly were under "stress".
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Coronavirus updates: 169 confirmed cases in India
As per the latest information released by the Union health ministry, the total number of confirmed cases in India touched 169, including 25 foreigners. Fifteen out of the 169 patients have either been cured, discharged or have migrated out of India. There have been three deaths from the virus.
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No new COVID-19 cases in China for 1st time
China on Thursday reported no new local infections for the first time since the coronavirus crisis began three months ago, reaching a milestone in its battle with the deadly outbreak that has upended daily life and economic activity around the world.
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28 new cases from 10 states & UTs, most in 1 day
Across India, 28 new cases were reported on Wednesday from a large geographical area — eight from Telangana alone, three each from Rajasthan and Karnataka, two each from Delhi, UP and Maharashtra and one each from Haryana (Gurgaon), Ladakh, J&K and Tamil Nadu.
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Learn from Tests in time of coronavirus: Sachin
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar educates people about the steps they need to take during the ongoing health crisis and gives the example of Test cricket to deal with the current situation.
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Trump signs 2nd coronavirus response bill into law, hours after it passed in Senate
03/18/20 5:33 PM
Trump signs 2nd coronavirus response bill into law, hours after it passed in Senate
03/18/20 5:33 PM
Interests of athletes paramount: IOC chief Bach
Olympic athletes realise there is still four months to go before the Tokyo Games and preparations will be in line with protecting their health from the coronavirus, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said on Wednesday.
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