IIT- Delhi develops coronavirus test kit, gets ICMR approval The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has developed a COVID-19 test kit, which has got the approval of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). “We started working on it by the end of January and got it ready in three months. We wanted to contribute…
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15 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Karnataka; tally goes up to 489
15 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Karnataka; tally goes up to 489 Fifteen new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Karnataka, taking the total number of infections in the state to 489, the health department said on Saturday. “15 new positive cases have been reported from last evening till this noon…Till date 489 COVID-19…
Solar light seems to have powerful effect on eliminating deadly coronavirus
Solar light seems to have powerful effect on eliminating deadly coronavirus Washington D.C. [US]: The solar light appears to have a “powerful effect” on killing the deadly coronavirus, which has infected over 2 million people worldwide, according to a senior US official. “Our most striking observation to date is the powerful effect that solar light…
Biggest jump in new cases of COVID-19 in Mumbai and Maharashtra
Biggest jump in new cases of COVID-19 in Mumbai and Maharashtra Since the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus, Mumbai as well as Maharashtra reported the biggest jump in positive cases on Thursday. While 522 new confirmed cases of the infectious disease were reported in Mumbai along with six deaths, 778 cases were reported in Maharashtra,…
Thick blood clots in kidneys, lungs and brains of Covid-19 patients scare doctors
Thick blood clots in kidneys, lungs and brains of Covid-19 patients scare doctors As the novel coronavirus spread through New York City in late March, doctors at Mount Sinai Hospital noticed something strange happening to patients’ blood. Signs of blood thickening and clotting were being detected in different organs by doctors from different specialties. This…
Fact Check – Do not believe this emotional viral story with father-child photograph
(Fact Check) Do not believe this emotional viral story with father-child photograph A photograph of a man hugging his child wrapped in clear plastic went viral on social media. It is being claimed that the kid has coronavirus symptoms and her father is asking people to pray for her. However, her test results are awaited….
Coronavirus – Violence in Bengaluru’s Padarayanapura as Locals Refuse Quarantine (Watch)
Coronavirus – Violence in Bengaluru’s Padarayanapura as Locals Refuse Quarantine (Watch) New Delhi: Violence erupted in Bengaluru’s Padarayanapura on Sunday night after a mob allegedly tried to clear up barricades put up in the area by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. #WATCH Karnataka: Ruckus erupted in Padarayanapura,…
Arun Jaitley calls for Banks to do their contributions
Arun Jaitley calls for Banks to do their contributions The country’s Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley have said that the banks have to play a crucial role to achieve the highest growth rate in India and he has told that the banks will be given sufficient amount to recapitalize them. The Finance Minister was…
(Covid-19) What are new lockdown relaxation rules in your state – All you need to know
(Covid-19) What are new lockdown relaxation rules in your state – All you need to know India has over 16,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus to date. This figure includes 2,301 recoveries and 519 deaths along with one migration. As of April 19, Maharashtra has the most number of confirmed cases among other Indian…
Belarusians Flock to Churches for Easter, Defy Stay Home Calls Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Belarusians Flock to Churches for Easter, Defy Stay Home Calls Amid Covid-19 Pandemic Thousands of Belarusians converged on churches across the country on Sunday to celebrate Easter, ignoring calls from health authorities and church leaders to stay at home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Priests had planned to conduct services in empty churches…
(COVID-19) China gets 130-billion-pound bill from Germany for corona damages
(COVID-19) China gets 130-billion-pound bill from Germany for corona damages London: China is facing a backlash from major European powers after suspicions over its role in the coronavirus pandemic which has caused 1 lakh deaths in Europe. The Express UK reported that that a major German newspaper has put together a 130-billion-pound invoice that Beijing ‘owes’…
Modi calls for unity, says coronavirus|COVID-19 doesn’t see religion
Modi calls for unity, says coronavirus|COVID-19 doesn’t see religion New Delhi: The coronavirus disease does not distinguish between race, religion, caste, colour and borders and humanity’s response to this ‘common challenge’ should be based on unity and brotherhood, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday, calling on Indians top to innovate a new work culture…
Yogi Adityanath’s Handling Of COVID-19 Crisis Is Changing Public Perception Of Politics
Yogi Adityanath’s Handling Of COVID-19 Crisis Is Changing Public Perception Of Politics Image making in Indian politics was conventionally based on the claims of welfare policies and developmental projects introduced and implemented by the leaders who were in power. The welfare schemes and development initiatives were considered one of the indicators to evaluate the performance…
Government extends lockdown norms by a day till tomorrow
Government extends lockdown norms by a day till tomorrow Lockdown restrictions have been extended by a day by the state government, through an order issued by chief secretary T M Vijay Bhaskar on Sunday. The order directed all heads of departments, deputy commissioners and superintendents of police of the districts to ‘continue to implement the…
PM Modi applauds small traders who kept supply chain intact amid lockdown
PM Modi applauds small traders who kept supply chain intact amid lockdown Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the role of small traders and local shopkeepers who have played a vital part in the supply chain of essential commodities by selling and delivering basic necessities to citizens at huge personal risk during the Covid-19…