After lockdown, Covid-19 case doubling rate dipped from 3 to 6.2 days – Government India’s doubling rate of Covid-19 positive cases has taken a dip and currently stands at 6.2 days instead of the earlier three days, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. ‘Before lockdown, the doubling rate of Covid-19 cases was about 3…

We need you, we’re sending a jet – Braun Strowman reveals ‘craziest 24 hours’ in lead up to WrestleMania 36 WWE Universal Champion Braun Strowman revealed he was heading to his private property in Wisconsin on the eve of WrestleMania 36 when he heard from the organisers he was going to replace Roman Reigns at…

‘8 positive COVID-19 cases in Indian Army’, COAS Gen Naravane confirms The Chief of the Army Staff General MM Naravane, on Friday confirmed that there are currently 8 positive cases of COVID-19 in the Indian Army. “So far, we have only 8 positive cases in the entire Indian Army, of which 2 are doctors and…

(J&K) 19-year-old injured in Pak shelling along LoC in Poonch A 19-year-old boy was injured on Friday as Pakistani troops continued unprovoked mortar shelling at various places along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. Identifying the injured as Mohammad Saffir of Dhokri village, sources said that he sustained splinter injuries when…

(Covid-19) RBI package will enhance liquidity, improve credit supply, says PM Modi Coronavirus (COVID-19): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for its second COVID-19 relief measures, saying that the announcements will greatly enhance liquidity and improve credit supply. ‘These steps would help our small businesses, MSMEs, farmers and the poor….

Coronavirus outbreak – How COVID-19 made changes in education system New Delhi, Apr 17: Few weeks ago, India, in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus, called for a nationwide lockdown. This helped in reducing large gatherings, but this decision was a major step taken by the government, to safeguarding its citizens. It can be…

Private schools in Delhi cannot hike fees during lockdown – Manish Sisodia Private schools in the city will not be allowed to hike fee, and cannot levy any fee other than tuition fee on a monthly basis, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said Friday. He also said no student should be barred from attending online…

Woman travels 2,700 km across six states to meet ailing son in hospital Kottayam/Thiruvananthapuram: A 50-year-old woman travelled 2,700 km in a car crisscrossing 6 states to meet her critically ill son, a BSF jawan in Jodhpur, despite strict lockdown restrictions due to Covid-19. The woman was accompanied by her daughter-in-law and another relative during the…

(Nagpur) 12-yr-old rape victim gives birth, baby dies 10 mins later A 12-year-old rape victim gave birth on Wednesday, only to see the baby die within 10 minutes. Wednesday was also when the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court was scheduled to hear her father’s plea seeking a decision on the medical termination of…

Death toll due to COVID-19 touches 437; cases climb to 13,387 The death toll due to coronavirus rose to 437 and the number of cases to 13,387 in the country on Friday, according to the Union Health Ministry. While the number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 11,201, as many as 1,748 people have been…

Kyrgyz mufti calls on Muslims to strictly follow quarantine rules during Ramazan Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan]: With the holy month of Ramazan approaching, the Islamic religious leaders are urging the community to adhere to quarantine rules amid a raging coronavirus pandemic. Mufti Maksat azhi Toktomushev has called on the Muslims of Kyrgyzstan to strictly adhere to quarantine…

Who ruled Lanka before Ravana? It is quite natural that most people associate Lanka with Ravana. But this exceptionally beautiful, rich and flourishing land had been ruled by other great kings before Ravana. The birth of the kingdom of Lanka Kuber, who was the chief of the demons and also believed to have a lot…