Irrfan Khan dies at 53 fighting colon infection in Mumbai

Irrfan Khan dies at 53 fighting colon infection in Mumbai Actor Irrfan Khan passed away in Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital. The actor was rushed to the hospital on April 28 evening and was kept in the ICU because of a colon infection. He was 53. Irrfan Khan is survived by his wife Sutapa Sikdar…

Google parent Alphabet sees higher revenue and profits despite Covid-19 pandemic; shares jump

Google parent Alphabet sees higher revenue and profits despite Covid-19 pandemic; shares jump Google parent Alphabet on Tuesday outshined dim earnings expectations, showing higher revenue and profits despite a coronavirus-induced slowdown in its core digital advertising operations in March. Alphabet shares leapt more than eight percent in after-hours trades following release of earnings figures that…

Brazil’s coronavirus death toll breaches 5K mark

Brazil’s coronavirus death toll breaches 5K mark Experts believe the overall number of COVID-19 cases could be 12 to 15 times higher. BRASLIA: Brazil, the South American country worst-hit by the coronavirus pandemic, has registered more than 5,000 deaths from COVID-19, the health ministry announced Tuesday, pushing the toll above that of China. A record 474…

More than 2,200 USA coronavirus deaths in 24 hours

More than 2,200 USA coronavirus deaths in 24 hours WASHINGTON: The number of daily deaths from coronavirus rose again in the US Tuesday, a tally from Johns Hopkins University showed, as the country’s total fatalities surpassed those of Americans in the Vietnam War. In a 24-hour period to 8:30 pm (0030 GMT), there were 2,207…

VPN norms for IT sector relaxed till July 31, not work from home, clarifies Ravi Shankar Prasad amid coronavirus COVID-19 spread

VPN norms for IT sector relaxed till July 31, not work from home, clarifies Ravi Shankar Prasad amid coronavirus COVID-19 spread Union Law Minister Ravi Shalar Prasad on Tuesday clarified that the relaxed connectivity norms for ‘work from home’, applicable to IT companies, have been extended till July 31, amid the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier…

CRPF sub-inspector succumbs to Covid-19, 1st death in paramilitary forces

CRPF sub-inspector succumbs to Covid-19, 1st death in paramilitary forces A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) sub-inspector, who was admitted at Safdarjung Hospital after he tested positive for Covid-19 five days back, succumbed on Tuesday, officials said. This is the first death due to the Covid-19 pandemic among the 10 lakh personnel strong central paramilitary…

At least 1300 sign petition demanding Amitabh Bachchan’s WhatsApp be disabled

At least 1300 sign petition demanding Amitabh Bachchan’s WhatsApp be disabled The pandemic has raised numerous questions, but a sad side-effect is the spread of misinformation. The business of WhatsApp forwards and unverified information has raised serious concerns around public awareness. This has been a pressing issue that has been plaguing the public ever since…

At least 1300 sign petition demanding Amitabh Bachchan’s WhatsApp be disabled

At least 1300 sign petition demanding Amitabh Bachchan’s WhatsApp be disabled The pandemic has raised numerous questions, but a sad side-effect is the spread of misinformation. The business of WhatsApp forwards and unverified information has raised serious concerns around public awareness. This has been a pressing issue that has been plaguing the public ever since…

Coronavirus in Mumbai – Dawoodi Bohra community sets up COVID-19 business war room

Coronavirus in Mumbai – Dawoodi Bohra community sets up COVID-19 business war room Mumbai: In order to keep the entrepreneurial passion alive during the lockdown, necessitated due to the Coronavirus, and getting the wheels of business moving, the Dawoodi Bohra community has set up a COVID19 Business War Room to exchange ideas and formulate strategies covering…