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Doordarshan to extend e-learning to 5 more standards from May 4

With technical support from UNICEF, Bihar, the BEPC has already been running virtual classroom teaching on the local DD channel for classes nine and 10 since April 20, days after the country went under lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus infection on March 24. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2xnEIXQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India's Covid-19 tally crosses 35,000-mark, death toll at 1,147

There are 25,007 active cases, 8888 people who have been cured or discharged and 1147 patients of the respiratory disease who have died across the country, the health ministry’s Covid-19 dashboard showed at 8am. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2SlJ20T https://ift.tt/2zbki14

3.8 million more in US apply for jobless aid

With more employers cutting payrolls to save money, economists have forecast that the unemployment rate for April could go as high as 20%. That would be the highest rate since it reached 25% during the Great Depression. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2KNKR2D https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US records over 2000 Covid-19 death in last 24 hours: Report

The country -- hardest hit by the pandemic in terms of the number of fatalities -- recorded 2,053 deaths on Thursday, after 2,502 deaths on Wednesday and 2,207 on Tuesday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zMSpAw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Remarkable example: UN chief says world should follow South Korea on Covid-19 ...

The Koreas Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement early Thursday that four cases in the previous 24 hours, all imported, took the country’s total to 10,765, with 247 deaths and 9,059 recoveries. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2xl7fgC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Emissions set for a record fall due to Covid-19 this year. But it's not a good ...

Daily data for this year till mid-April shows that countries in full Covid-19 lockdown are experiencing an average 25 per cent decline in energy demand per week. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/35rxAX1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 1, what's in store for Leo, Virgo,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Pisces, Capricorn, Aries, Leo and other zodiac signs for May 1. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3f7i8np https://ift.tt/2zbki14

On Kim Jong Un's health, whereabouts, UN chief says 'we have no information'

There have been unconfirmed reports that Kim is not in good health. The rumours began after he missed the April 15 commemoration of the 108th birthday of his grandfather, North Korea founder Kim II Sung. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/35n4W9i https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 update: WHO like public relations agency for China, should be ashamed ,...

Coronavirus update: The United States, he reiterated, pays the WHO almost $500 million a year and China pays them $38 million a year. “Whether it’s a lot more, it doesn’t matter. They shouldn’t be making excuses when people make horrible mistakes.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WhPHub https://ift.tt/2zbki14

On Kim Jong Un's health, whereabouts, UN chief says 'we have no information'

There have been unconfirmed reports that Kim is not in good health. The rumours began after he missed the April 15 commemoration of the 108th birthday of his grandfather, North Korea founder Kim II Sung. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/35n4W9i https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'China never gave US anything, doesn't want to see me elected', says Donald Tru...

“We are getting billions and billions of dollars, many billions of dollars a month from China,” Trump said, referring to the massive tariffs he has imposed on the import of Chinese products into the US. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3aSsTGL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: Top US airlines make face masks mandatory throughout trips

The requirement is meant to help soothe concerns that aircraft cabins foster the spread of Covid-19. The coverings help prevent anyone who may be unknowingly infected with the new coronavirus from spreading it in a confined space like an airplane cabin. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3aRILJC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

65% of Covid deaths in India are men, shows govt's data

Of the 1,074 Covid-19 deaths reported from across the country till April 30 afternoon, 65% are men, which is in line with the evidence so far that Covid-19 kills more men than women. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/35kgn1H https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'China never gave US anything, doesn't want to see me elected', says Donald Tru...

“We are getting billions and billions of dollars, many billions of dollars a month from China,” Trump said, referring to the massive tariffs he has imposed on the import of Chinese products into the US. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3aSsTGL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: Armed US protesters enter Michigan capitol, demand lockdown end

The protest against coronavirus lockdown comes a day after a Michigan court ruled that stay-at-home directives issued by governor Whitmer on March 24 do not infringe on residents’ constitutional rights, according to local media reports. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WgfanP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid brings local shops to the forefront of e-tail sector

The coronavirus pandemic has shuttered mom-and-pop shops in the US. In India, these retail stores, rich on legacy business skills, are emerging intact, albeit a little bruised. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3aOUw3H https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Can't locate UNSC listed terrorists in Pak, Imran Khan govt tells UNSC panel

Pakistan authorities acknowledge the presence of only 19 terrorists who figure in the UNSC 1267 Sanctions List. For the rest, they have told the UNSC that they cannot locate them due to insufficient information in the order that designates them as terrorists from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3f9lKp5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

At 17.5%, Ujjain has MP's highest death rate

Seven out of 76 Covid-19 patients had died in Ujjain until April 23 and every fourth patient has succumbed to the disease over the last seven days. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bOzvau https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Environment ministry on project clearance spree, activists wary

The environment ministry’s expert appraisal committee (EAC) held nine meetings only in April through video-conferencing where several industrial, mining and infrastructure projects were considered and cleared. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VV0MCN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: What you need to know today

Delhi and Tamil Nadu, in that order, suffered the most from the irresponsibility of the Tablighi Jamaat, which insisted on hosting a weeks-long gathering at its headquarters in Delhi in March, a gathering that was attended by missionaries from some Covid-19-affected countries. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bUjznc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Unique virus mutation in Bengal

S1 attaches the virus to the cell membrane by interacting with host receptor while S2 mediates fusion between the virus and cell membrane , according to Uniprot which provides resources on protein sequence. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2xsEUFq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

After over 26,700 deaths, PM Boris says UK is past peak

Five mega hospitals were quickly set up with help from the military, but after admissions slowed, the NHS was left with considerable capacity. Figures released on Friday said the number cases across settings in the UK were 171,253. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2YjSqpK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Over 1,700 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours take India's tally to 33,050

Maharashtra has the highest number of cases, and is inching towards the 10,000-mark. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2SorFwK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Antiviral drug remdesivir could hold promise in fight against Covid-19: Study

“The data shows that remdesivir has a clear-cut, significant, positive effect in diminishing the time to recovery,” Anthony Fauci, the top US epidemiologist who oversaw the study, told reporters at the White House from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VNYSU9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: India begins testing possible cure on patients at PGI Chandigarh

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'Happened due to a misunderstanding': Kamran Akmal on Asia Cup clash with Gambh...

Akmal famously clashed with former India opener Gautam Gambhir in the 2010 Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and again with paceman Ishant Sharma in T20 international in Bengaluru in 2012-13. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VPJ3wA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tremendous gain in Covid-19 situation, considerable relaxations after May 3, hints...

In the same series of tweets, the Union Home Ministry spokesperson also said that there was a need to maintain a strict lockdown till May 3 so that the gains are not squandered away. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3d1perA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Antiviral drug remdesivir could hold promise in fight against Covid-19: Study

“The data shows that remdesivir has a clear-cut, significant, positive effect in diminishing the time to recovery,” Anthony Fauci, the top US epidemiologist who oversaw the study, told reporters at the White House from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VNYSU9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Half of the world's workers could lose livelihoods: ILO

The UN agency said the risk fell on those workers in the informal economy, and three-quarters of them, some 1.6 billion people were at risk in the second quarter of 2020. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3aTDWPT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

South Africa records highest daily Covid infections as easing of lockdown appro...

The department also expressed concern that that the number of new cases in the Western Cape Province had almost doubled from 133 on Tuesday to 264 on Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3d4VgmN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: 35 US states release formal opening plans

By Wednesday, more than 61,000 Americans have lost their lives due to coronavirus and over 10 lakhs have tested positive with Covid-19; the highest for any country in the world. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2yTq1w3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump says he won't extend Covid-19 social distancing guidelines

US death toll due to coronavirus has now surpassed those in the Vietnam War. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2WeGF1h https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus update- 'They misled us': Donald Trump on WHO's handling of Covid-19...

Trump has launched an investigation into the WHO’s role in the spread of coronavirus and have accused it of siding with China during the pandemic. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2xjlLp9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump says will resume travelling next week to hold 'wild' campaign for November...

Despite some experts’ warnings that widespread social distancing will have to remain in effect until a vaccine is made, Trump predicted that the danger would fade by itself and said that the United States was equipped to extinguish any “embers.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2yezsWR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump erupts at campaign team as his poll numbers slide

As Covid-19 takes its deadly toll and much of the nation’s economy remains shuttered, new surveys by the Republican National Committee and Trump’s campaign pointed to a harrowing picture for the president as he faces reelection. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2YgJx0c https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Knowledge about North Korea's Kim is limited, but crucial

Kim’s intentions, and the as-yet-unknown state of his health, play an outsized role in the workings of Northeast Asia. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3d0YQ17 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US records 2,502 coronavirus deaths in past 24 hours: Report

After two days of a relative easing in the toll on Sunday and Monday, the numbers have spiked again the past two days. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zDbYuU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Japan PM says to consult experts on whether to extend state of emergency

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, speaking in parliament, also said the situation surrounding the coronavirus epidemic continued to be “severe”. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ySR8Y8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Knowledge about North Korea's Kim is limited, but crucial

Kim’s intentions, and the as-yet-unknown state of his health, play an outsized role in the workings of Northeast Asia. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3d0YQ17 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Canadian NATO helicopter goes missing off Greece

Initial reports said the helicopter had been over international waters 50 nautical miles off the Greek island of Kefalonia, the Greek air force said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2W9vqHs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Joe Biden under pressure to address sexual assault allegation

Tara Reade, 56, claims that the assault took place in 1993, when she was a 29-year-old staff assistant in the office of Biden, then a US senator from Delaware. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2W8KFAs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Strong link between Covid count, bad air: Study

The analysis is limited to Italy and does not mention how air pollution and testing positive for Covid-19 are linked. Air pollution in Indian cities is among the worst in the world. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2SixR9k https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Doubling rate in Mumbai rises to 10 days; mortality rate dips to 3.9%

The city’s Covid-19 fatality rate too has decreased to 3.9% on April 26 from the earlier 6.3% recorded on April 11. This means that there are now four deaths recorded for every 100 cases, as opposed to the earlier six deaths for the same number of cases. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2W8s8nP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Areas not affected by Covid mostly in rural areas: Data

The government on April 15 classified 170 districts as Covid-19 hotspots -- those which have reported large outbreaks or multiple clusters of cases -- and 207 other districts as non-hotspot areas, those where only limited clusters of cases were reported. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3f34TE5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Govt predicts 3% agri growth in FY 2020-21

Despite these robust projections, the ongoing lockdown, set to run until May 3, has pressured farmers. The announcement of a nationwide curfew caught farmers by surprise on March 24. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3aNZX2N https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India's Covid-19 death toll crosses 1000-mark, 31,332 cases so far

The country saw 1897 new cases of Covid-19 and 73 deaths in the last 24 hours as 827 people were also cured or discharged in the same period, the health ministry’s dashboard showed at 8am. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3aO6Y3E https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Warne hated it': Brett Lee recalls how Sachin Tendulkar 'toyed' with Shane War...

Sachin got the better of Warne in most of their encounters and former Aussie fast bowler Brett Lee revealed how Warne reacted to the setbacks. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bOyzD9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

184 nations 'going through hell' as Covid-19 wasn't stopped at source: Trump

Leaders of the US, the UK and Germany believe that the deaths and the destruction of the global economy could have been avoided, had China shared the information about the virus in its early phases. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2KHg9br https://ift.tt/2zbki14

WhatsApp group calls now support up to 8 people: How to use it

WhatsApp’s latest update brings support for up to eight people on group video and voice calls. Here’s how you can use the new feature. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2KGRSlE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump again slams China over coronavirus outbreak, says 184 countries 'going through...

Leaders of the US, the UK and Germany believe that the deaths and the destruction of the global economy could have been avoided, had China shared the information about the coronavirus in its early phases. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VJryxH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

184 nations 'going through hell' as Covid-19 wasn't stopped at source: Trump

Leaders of the US, the UK and Germany believe that the deaths and the destruction of the global economy could have been avoided, had China shared the information about the virus in its early phases. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2KHg9br https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Govt leverages MGNREGS to strengthen rural infrastructure

Just two types of activities—construction (on individual land) and sanitation works—are earmarked for 69% of the total work under MGNREGS for this financial year, government data has shown. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2yNIg65 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Over 71,000 Americans repatriated from 127 nations, largest request from India,...

The State Department official said that list of those to be repatriated from India is now not very clear as a number of them say no at the last minute. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ShuBv8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China rebuffed US efforts to contain coronavirus: Mike Pompeo

Criticising China over its handling of coronavirus outbreak, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the Chinese government kicked American journalists out and denied access to American and other Western scientists at the time that it was frankly most critical that we understand what was going on there. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2KEVDZ7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US records more than 2,200 US Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours: Report

The total number of US deaths from new coronavirus have reached 58,351, passing the 58,220 which the National Archives records as US losses from combat and other causes, including accidents, in the years-long Southeast Asian war. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3eX5PtX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi among 15 areas that make up 60% Covid-19 cases

Delhi, which has 11 districts, accounts for 12.62% of all cases in the country as of Monday. Mumbai and Indore feature among the list of the 14 other districts. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2yRkvKw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

With Kim Jong Un's health status unclear, his uncle suddenly relevant after 40 yrs...

Although Kim Pyong Il has been effectively sidelined -- he was largely purged from state media and never developed enough power back home to mount a serious challenge for leadership -- some North Korea watchers say he could end up taking over from the 36-year-old Kim Jong Un, who hasn’t named a successor. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2KF3Jkr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Brazil's Covid-19 deaths cross 5,000, toll higher than China's

The ministry said Brazil’s death toll due to coronavirus could be higher than Tuesday’s official figure of 5,107, as the cause of 1,156 further deaths are under investigation. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VJuxq2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump to order meat processing plants to remain open amid Covid-19 pandemic

More than 20 meat packing plants in the US have closed temporarily under pressure from local authorities and their own workers because of the coronavirus, including two of the nation’s largest, one in Iowa and one in South Dakota. Others have slowed production as workers have fallen ill or stayed home to avoid getting sick. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3f2nWyo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UP begins task for return of 1 million stranded migrants

The lockdown is scheduled to end on May 3, but there is no clarity on whether the exit will be total and if rail services will run soon after. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2SfowPA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US first country with over 1 million Covid-19 cases, death toll nears 59,000

The US on Tuesday became the first country in the world to have more than one million cases of coronavirus. It accounts for nearly one-third of the 3.1 million cases globally. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3bSMkAQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Canada PM Trudeau's mother in hospital after apartment fire: Reports

Emergency response officials told AFP that one person was transported to hospital, as local media posted images of several fire trucks, their long ladders extended and hoses strewn across the road at her downtown residence. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2YeHcmp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hillary Clinton endorses Joe Biden's White House bid

Clinton said the coronavirus crisis gripping the United States -- which has by far the world’s highest death toll and caseload -- “is a moment that we need a leader, a president, like Joe Biden. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VJNdWD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US first country with over 1 million Covid-19 cases, death toll nears 59,000

The US on Tuesday became the first country in the world to have more than one million cases of coronavirus. It accounts for nearly one-third of the 3.1 million cases globally. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bSMkAQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

11 cases linked to Azadpur market, test results of 100 awaited

Test results of more than 100 individuals—traders and employees—who have been traced as contacts of the confirmed cases or those who have been shortlisted after a screening programme this weekend are still awaited, office bearers of the agriculture produce market committee (APMC) said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2yUdaJW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Domestic makers of rapid kits in a fix as ICMR halts their use

To make matters worse, on Monday, ICMR asked states to return RTKs sourced from China after its field assessment found them to be showing too much variation in results -- and while doing so, did not say anything at all about its future plans regarding RTKs. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2Wb9GLh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Internet speeds fall to lowest in 2 years

The nationwide lockdown began in the last week of March while some states ordered closure of schools and a ban on public gatherings even before that, which led to people staying home from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VKM9l7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid 19 update: Govt testing strategy focuses on speed

The strategy is the subject of a paper, ‘Strategic Planning To Augment The Testing Capacity For Covid-19 in India’, published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research and authored by scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the country’s apex biomedical research body. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2Yfz8le https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus update: With 1,543 new Covid-19 cases, India breaches 29,000 mark

The recovery rate of Covid-19 patients in the country was a little more than 23% as 6,868 people have been cured or discharged from hospitals. The Union health ministry had said on Monday that the recovery rate was 22.17%. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3eUc0yF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Brazilian judge orders probe into accusations by ex-justice minister against Bo...

In his decision, Judge Celso de Mello gave the federal police 60 days to question Moro about his explosive allegations. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3bVfXl3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 update: Next year will be phenomenal, US economy making a fast comeback,...

Trump said the US economy would not do well in the second quarter, but will pick up in the third. “What we are doing is I think you’re going to see a big rise in the third, but you’re going to see an incredible fourth quarter and you’re going to have an incredible next year.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3eWwg2C https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus update: Can't afford a lost generation of youth due to Covid-19 crisis,...

Issuing a call to action on youth, peace and security, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the “world cannot afford a lost generation of youth, their lives set back by Covid-19 and their voices stifled by a lack of participation.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2YaH4V5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: Why WHO chief says 'the world should have listened then, carefully'

Coronavirus update: “We advised the whole world to implement a comprehensive public health approach, and we said: ‘Find, test, isolate, and do contact tracing’. You can check for yourselves: countries who followed that are in a better position than others.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zCyofV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Don't quite trust this guy: AB de Villiers narrates story of first meeting with...

Kohli and de Villiers gave an account of their friendship in an Instagram live session recently. But the situation was not the same always. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VIXtOY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

WhatsApp's latest update for iPhones brings support for 8 people on group calls

WhatsApp’s much awaited group calling extension is finally available for iPhone users. The update is expected to hit Android phones soon. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bJqkbp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Guests too have some dignity': Man stuck in bride's village due to Covid-19 lockdown...

The bride’s family are leaving no stone unturned to make the stranded guests feel comfortable in their house. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3eWohCP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Damage to the world': Trump says 'very serious investigation' against China on

Trump said there are “a lot of ways” one can hold China accountable for the spread of the virus. “We’re doing very serious investigations, as you probably know. We are not happy with China,” he said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3aJxw6b https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US records 1,303 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins

The country now has an overall death toll of 56,144, with 987,022 infections, according to a tally by the Baltimore-based institution 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Tuesday). from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2KBM5Oo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Need a comprehensive law on epidemics in post Covid-19 situation | Opinion

The lockdown, however, does not come without a fair share of problems of its own, the most pertinent is centered around the protection of basic civil rights in this lockdown. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VG0L5u https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China 'concerned' as India decides to stop use of Chinese Covid-19 test kits

China's statement came hours after the ICMR, which plays a key role in advising authorities engaged in the fight against Covid-19, said state governments should stop using the rapid antibody testing kits from Guangzhou Wondfo Biotech and Zhuhai Livzon Diagnostics from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cN6axc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

On Kim Jong Un's health, Donald Trump says 'have a very good idea, but can't ta...

Amid media reports that he was ill and speculation that he might even have died, a top security adviser to South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Sunday that Kim was in fact “alive and well.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3eYKMa3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Jaishankar discusses coronavirus challenge with Afghan counterpart

Jaishankar said the talks covered the latest developments on the Afghanistan peace efforts besides the safety and well-being of the Sikh community in the country. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3cZkPpn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Is Brazil the next big hotspot as other nations ease up?

The intensifying outbreak in Brazil — Latin America’s biggest country, with 211 million people — pushed some hospitals to the breaking point, with signs that a growing number of victims are now dying at home. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2YaSMPt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US 'well-positioned' to handle Covid-19 pandemic, says WHO's emergencies chief

Dr Michael Ryan said that although the UN health agency issues epidemic control recommendations to all its member countries, it’s up to countries to decide whether or not to follow such guidance. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2xVVZrD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'You are a miracle': Home care of Covid-19 patients is new front in coronavirus...

Home health care is becoming a new front in the US fight against Covid-19 as some patients come back from hospitals and others strive to stay out of them. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2xhqIio https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Masks, temperature checks, customers' logs mark 'new normal' at US restaurants

Covid-19 update: A log with every customer’s first and last name and contact phone number must be maintained by the restaurant and kept for 30 days in case it’s needed for contact tracing. All employees must wear fabric face masks, and customers are encouraged to wear them unless eating. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/35hkDir https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Banks wary of lending to debt funds despite aid

Ashwani Bhatia, managing director of SBI Mutual Fund saud that debt markets are currently facing a lack of risk appetite in the market and not a liquidity concern. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3f0Dzqm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: What you need to know today

By Sunday night, the number of tests carried out in India was 665,819. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/35aeXXv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In touch with those from state stranded elsewhere: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

The Bihar chief minister said that the state has sufficient isolation and quarantine facilities. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3eSGMrM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

States gear up to bring back stranded migrants amid lockdown 2.0

Hours after the meeting with the Prime Minister, Odisha health minister Naba Das said the state will come out with guidelines to bring back stranded workers by the end of April. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2xiaCFg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

AIIMS begins plasma therapy, 200 Tablighi members begin donation

Convalescent plasma therapy uses a blood component called plasma—which contains virus-fighting antibodies—from people who have recovered from the infection to treat those who are severely ill with Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3eQSZxf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India's Covid-19 tally rises to 27,892, death toll at 872

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'Bhilwara model' to help Indore win Covid-19 war, says Chief Minister Shivraj C...

He also said that the reason for high death rate in the city is that people who came to Indore from abroad hid information about their foreign travel. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2xU1hns https://ift.tt/2zbki14

His graph went up & mine went down, but friendship is intact: Former India pacer...

During his playing days, he developed a strong friendship with Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the two share a bond even now. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2Y82fXS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

9 CMs to speak with PM Modi during meeting over lockdown, exit strategy

Chief ministers of all states are expected to be present at the meeting through video conferencing. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/35agPja https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Over 54,000 Covid-19 deaths in hardest-hit US, number of cases near a million

A record 26.5 million Americans have filed for jobless benefits since mid-March due to coronavirus pandemic, and retail sales, homebuilding and consumer confidence have all cratered. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ScxNrF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'He has set the bar so high': Kane Williamson picks best batsman in world crick...

The Kiwi is known for his sharp cricketing brain and he was on an Instagram live session recently with his SRH teammate David Warner. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3eTguFR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Stuck at home? Here are some Netflix hacks that you should know about

Did you know you can also search for shows that may have been tagged under specific categories? Here’s how you do it.. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cRfCQo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

All because of them: Pakistani cleric blames women for Covid-19

Reports said the cleric blamed women who “were often scantily dressed” for the spread of the coronavirus disease in the country. He condemned them and said their behaviour was bringing such wrath upon the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2W3oVFM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

All because of them: Pakistani cleric blames women for Covid-19

Reports said the cleric blamed women who “were often scantily dressed” for the spread of the coronavirus disease in the country. He condemned them and said their behaviour was bringing such wrath upon the country. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2W3oVFM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Saudi Arabia ends death penalty for minors and floggings

In a document seen by The Associated Press, the royal decree orders prosecutors to review cases and drop punishments for those who’ve already served the maximum 10 years. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VCJie2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Kim Jong Un 'alive and well': Seoul

Kim’s absence has unleashed a series of unconfirmed media reports over his condition, which officials in Seoul previously poured cold water on. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3cJTCXo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US records 1,330 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: Report

The 24-hour US death toll was 2,494 late Saturday, and 1,258 on Friday evening -- the lowest in nearly three weeks -- as the government struggles to quell the virus. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VG8QqF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Italy PM announces plan to ease coronavirus lockdown

Also starting from May 4, people will be allowed to visit their relatives as long as they wear masks, while parks and public gardens will reopen and people will be able to go jogging or bike riding further than 200 metres from their homes, Conte said in a nationally televised speech. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VYeraZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Amid coronavirus crisis, world's biggest wheat supply from Russia dries up

While the ban will only last until farmers start harvesting in July, some other nearby nations have also restricted grain exports, threatening to reroute global trade and fueling worries about food shortages and higher prices. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Sbt2Pc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

North Korea's Kim 'alive and well': Seoul

Kim’s absence has unleashed a series of unconfirmed media reports over his condition, which officials in Seoul previously poured cold water on. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cJTCXo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mutual funds scramble to keep lid on Franklin impact

So far, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), RBI and the government have not said anything about the crisis in the mutual funds industry. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VZNUtV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

70% of Indian citizens abroad are in 6 W Asian nations, shows data

For now, stranded Indians around the world, including workers and students, have been asked to stay where they are. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2zw2odf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 Update: Spain lets children play, US states move at various speeds

In Spain, where the coronavirus crisis is also easing, the streets echoed again with children’s shrieks of joy and the clatter of bicycles after youngsters under 14 were allowed out of their homes with one parent for up to an hour of play. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3eRN1Ms https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Kim Jong Un mystery grows on reports of train, medical team

Kim -- a heavy smoker who has gained considerable weight since taking power in 2011 -- hasn’t appeared in state media for two weeks. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2y4EPI2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: UK PM Boris Johnson returns to work as business demands lockdown clar...

With Britain recording its lowest daily death toll since March and lockdowns being partially lifted on the European continent, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing increasing pressure to explain how his administration will move the nation onto the next phase. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/35exkun https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India should open up now

The country is better prepared on almost every front — testing, protective equipment, hospitals — than it was on March 25, when the first lockdown kicked in, and on April 14, but it isn’t clear whether this is enough should the number of cases rise when the lockdown ends. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2KDNbck https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM, CMs to discuss graded lockdown exit on video call

While the Centre has not officially offered its view on the extension of the lockdown, officials have indicated that there will be a re-examination, with an eye on opening up some sectors to revive crucial economic activity. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/358EkJ4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian firm ready to begin producing possible vaccine

The human safety trial of the vaccine began in Oxford on Thursday, with the first two of the 800 healthy volunteers recruited for the study being injected with ChAdOx1 nCoV-19. T from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2SabIu2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India reports 1,990 new Covid-19 cases, 49 deaths in 24 hours

Maharashtra and Gujarat, where the coronavirus outbreak has been growing at a much faster pace recently than the rest of the country, had the most number of cases. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cIVqzO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Don't talk to Sachin, you'll be in pain': Lee reveals why McGrath advised not to...

Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee revealed how Glenn McGrath had advised him against saying anything to Tendulkar when Lee first came into the Australian side. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2KyCW9j https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Netflix has secret codes for hidden movies, shows: Here's the whole list

Netflix has a lot of shows that might not show up on your home page thanks to what you watch normally. Here’s how you can unlock a bigger treasure trove of content from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2yLQVG0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump and Putin issue rare joint statement promoting cooperation

The joint statement marked the anniversary of the April 25, 1945 meeting on a bridge over the Elbe River in Germany of Soviet soldiers advancing from the east and American troops moving from the West. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3547XLE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Bored' truck driver plays card game with friends, 24 test Covid-19 positive

The truck driver in Krishna Lanka locality was bored and played cards with his friends and neighbours while the women grouped up and played tambola. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2W0gZVU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Spain to allow outdoor exercise as kids prepare for taste of freedom

He also laid out the government’s wider plan to loosen the lockdown at different speeds across different regions, depending on whether they meet with criteria established by the World Health Organization. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/35adCQC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UN Security Council nears virus resolution, and perhaps a new path

Gandhi once said that being late can itself be an “act of violence,” one ambassador recalled, speaking on grounds of anonymity to express impatience with the UN’s top body for its embarrassing silence in the face of the worst global crisis since World War II. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VArTmm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

All you need to know about SVAMITVA scheme and its coverage

About 6.62 lakh villages in the country will be eventually covered in the SVAMITVA scheme. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VWRKnn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Man kills wife in red zone, is asked to walk out of area so he can be arrested

Police officers privy to the investigation said that because this was the first case of murder within a containment zone , they had to look at standard operating procedures for such cases and act accordingly. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cKsmIr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

WHO warns against 'immunity passports' as nations look for ways to exit lockdow...

The WHO does not have a position on this approach and the scientific brief will be updated as new evidence emerges, so countries must tread with caution, said the global health agency’s South East Asia regional director. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2W1imn9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus update: Not developing Covid-19 vaccine, clarifies Pakistan; over 12,000...

The Ministry of National Health Services reported that Pakistan’s coronavirus tally touched 12,644, as government asked people to follow official guidelines while visiting mosques in Ramadan. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VXDdI9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ecuador woman 'back from the dead' after hospital mix-up

Alba Maruri, 74, was hospitalised in March in Guayaquil, the city hardest hit by the pandemic, with fever and trouble breathing. She lost consciousness for three weeks and was declared dead on March 27, relatives said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2S7DKWV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus update: US hardest-hit by Covid-19 pandemic, records 2,494 deaths in...

The United States is by far the hardest-hit country in the global pandemic, in terms of both confirmed infections and deaths. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/356m57b https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Global Covid-19 deaths surge past 200,000

The scale of the pandemic has forced medical research on the virus to move at unprecedented speed, but effective treatments are still far away and the UN chief said the effort will require cooperation on a global scale. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VAn7VY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Train belonging to Kim Jong Un spotted as health rumors persist

China sent a team that included health-care experts to the neighboring country to advise on Kim, Reuters reported, citing three people familiar with the matter. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3cMqD5h https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India crosses 26k Covid-19 cases with biggest 1-day spike

Officials said the overall growth in number of cases in India has been linear, compared to some other countries where it has been exponential. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2y0aQRx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Here's something for you to do this Sunday: Bird

Since the lockdown began, and people started spending all their time at home, there’s been a huge upsurge of interest in birding. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2yNBhtG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Amid lockdown, Supreme Court heard 593 cases via video facility

203 out of the 593 cases were connected cases, that is, cases involving the same issue which were heard along with the main case. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3aCzWTS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Virus could cling to air pollutants

India has among the highest particulate matter (PM) concentrations globally. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3aCzZPy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delay in test results has Centre, states worried

The health department officials of these states told the Central teams that despite allowing more labs to conduct Covid-19 tests, there was still delay in getting the test results in the absence of automatic extractor machines. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3aGAKHk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Govt ramps up manufacturing capacity of key medical items

From entirely importing all these items a couple of months ago, India is now manufacturing more than 100,000 PPE kits and N-95 masks each day in the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cHmLT4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Post-lockdown plan, migrants in focus at Centre-states meet

Thousands of Indians stuck abroad are eager to return, although there is no clarity when international flights will be allowed -- although there’s been talk in some government circles of so-called rescue flights to bring back Indians after May 3, even if the skies aren’t opened. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cLIWaQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump says White House's Covid-19 press briefings not worth his time

He appeared to confirm media reports that he was considering halting the briefings, which dominate early-evening cable television news for sometimes more than two hours. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2S7F780 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

With 51,000 fatalities, US records over one fourth of global Covid-19 deaths

The United States, which has been the worst hit by coronavirus alone accounts the highest number so far; wherein more than 9.2 lakh Americans have tested positive for Covid-19 and the fatalities count on Friday stood at 51,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2xbTWze https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China sent team including medical experts to advise on Kim Jung Un: Report

The trip by the Chinese doctors and officials comes amid conflicting reports about the health of the North Korean leader. Reuters was unable to immediately determine what the trip by the Chinese team signaled in terms of Kim’s health. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2x6PotT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Saudi Arabia to end flogging as form of punishment

The decision by the General Commission for the Supreme Court, taken sometime this month, will see the punishment replaced by prison sentences or fines, or a mixture of both. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2S9lmgq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

CMs' wishlist: Interstate transport options, funds

Most chief ministers want the lockdown to be lifted in districts not affected by the pandemic, even as differences remain on how the curbs should be enforced in the remaining areas. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2Y1wSho https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China sent team including medical experts to advise on Kim Jung Un: Report

The trip by the Chinese doctors and officials comes amid conflicting reports about the health of the North Korean leader. Reuters was unable to immediately determine what the trip by the Chinese team signaled in terms of Kim’s health. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2x6PotT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Knocks the virus out in one minute': Trump's disinfectant claims baffle citize...

Encouraged by tentative findings that summer weather may dampen the novel coronavirus, Trump used his daily live national press briefing to ask whether light could become a medical treatment. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cDn8y6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'United we can fight': UN's global push to fast-track Covid-19 vaccine producti...

Worldwide, more than 190,000 people have died in the pandemic and more than 2.7 million have been infected, according to an AFP tally based on official sources. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2KyM7GI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US may never restore WHO funds: Mike Pompeo

Pompeo also said that the US is still trying to get an “actual sample” of the novel coronavirus from China as several questions related to the infection remains unanswered. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VAF6eZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Devotees begin a quiet Ramzan in lockdowns

Jakarta is the epicentre of the outbreak in the country, which has reported more than 8,200 infections and 689 deaths. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VyCn5D https://ift.tt/2zbki14

White House could alter virus briefings to limit Trump role

Trump was angry after a day of punishing headlines Friday, largely about his comment at the previous evening’s briefing wondering if it would be helpful to inject disinfectant into people to fight the coronavirus. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/355K2M8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'United we can fight': UN's global push to fast-track Covid-19 vaccine producti...

Worldwide, more than 190,000 people have died in the pandemic and more than 2.7 million have been infected, according to an AFP tally based on official sources. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2KyM7GI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

New study shows Covid-19 infections in Italy began in January

Cases and deaths immediately surged, with scientists soon suspecting that the virus had been around, unnoticed, for weeks. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2yFLqZx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Some export units to resume work in Gujarat amid lockdown 2.0

Jayanti Ravi, principal secretary (health), said the situation was fast coming under control and a decision has been taken to test all pregnant women in Covid-19 hotspots areas even if they don’t any Covid symptoms. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VBGtdq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi comes to terms with lockdown as police, govt rush to residents' aid

The helpline — 011-23469526 — is run round-the-clock by a team of police personnel from the third floor of the Delhi Police headquarters. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3aEAVTw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US regulator FDA warns of heart risks with Trump-promoted malaria drug hydroxyc...

The warning comes as doctors at a New York hospital published a report that heart rhythm abnormalities developed in most of 84 coronavirus patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and the antibiotic azithromycin, a combo Trump has promoted. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VW7ZRJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Knocks the virus out in one minute': Trump's disinfectant claims baffle citize...

Encouraged by tentative findings that summer weather may dampen the novel coronavirus, Trump used his daily live national press briefing to ask whether light could become a medical treatment. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3cDn8y6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Brazil becoming Covid-19 hotspot as hospitals, morgues, cemeteries struggle to ...

Health experts expect the number of coronavirus infections in Brazil, a country of 211 million people, will be much higher than what has been reported because of insufficient, delayed testing. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/354lLWq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: After nearly 20,000 coronavirus deaths, UK to trial drones for delivering...

The death figure released on Friday was 19,506, with 143.464 cases. The figure refers to deaths in hospitals, not in private homes, care homes and hospices, prompting concerns that the real figure may have crossed 20,000, making the UK one of the worst affected in Europe. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bNOoKp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: What you need to know today

There’s long been a theory that the number of people infected with the Sars-CoV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19, is actually higher than that reported — one that has gained currency following confirmation that many infected people are asymptomatic and 97% of the cases (according to worldometers.info ) are mild. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/354hC4O https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Month of lockdown impedes virus, a long battle lies ahead

On March 25, the first day of the lockdown, India had 606 cases and 10 fatalities before all transport was banned, offices and schools closed, and people told to stay indoors unless they were out for essential purchases or services. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bElNH9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Biryani may be on menu for Muslim Covid patients in Hyderabad

The faithful fast from dawn to dusk and even do not have water during daytime in the fasting month of Ramzan even as the sick and travellers do normally fast. The month of reflection and charity is the holiest in the Islamic calender. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3aDoQhm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

3 states ease lockdowns; US Covid-19 toll passes 50,000

Similar scenarios have been playing out worldwide and will soon proliferate in the US as other governors wrestle with conflicting priorities. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Y1ESz6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: After nearly 20,000 coronavirus deaths, UK to trial drones for delivering...

The death figure released on Friday was 19,506, with 143.464 cases. The figure refers to deaths in hospitals, not in private homes, care homes and hospices, prompting concerns that the real figure may have crossed 20,000, making the UK one of the worst affected in Europe. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3bNOoKp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rapper Fred the Godson dies of coronavirus complications at 35

New York rapper Fred the Godson has died of coronavirus at the age of 35. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/34YQSmv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Gujarat cases jump 4x, economists ask to lift lockdown: Top 5 stories from HT

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India has more than 23,000 Covid-19 cases, 718 deaths

Officials and medical experts have said India the country’s preventive measures have helped in reducing in the disease’s doubling rate and also allowed the ramping up of testing and bolstering health care preparedness. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2zsboQH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Oxford University pushing science to the limit in Covid-19 vaccine hunt

The British government strongly supports Oxford University’s work, and the first human trials were to start on Thursday, Health Minister Matt Hancock said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VxRBYz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

SVAMITVA, powered by drones in sky, can change lives in rural India | Opinion

Since the beginning, the villages of India have been the backbone of its economy, because “Malguzari”, that is, land revenue was the main source of the State income for a long time, writes VS Pandey from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/34YAPoK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Skype follows Zoom, rolls out custom backgrounds for video calls: How to enable...

The new custom backgrounds in Skype are available as a part of the app update for Mac, Windows, Linux and the web. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2XXiF5j https://ift.tt/2zbki14

2 days after Delhi's Azadpur trader's death, 300 shops shut

All closed shops were located in the D block of the market – the one where the dead trader’s fruits and vegetables shop is located. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VQRaHO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK PM Boris Johnson, recovering from Covid-19, plans return to work as early as...

UK prime minister Boris Johnson is facing criticism from opposition politicians and some epidemiologists for reacting too slowly to the coronavirus outbreak. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2yHAFFX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus update: 'US very close to testing Covid-19 vaccine', says president...

The data and facts on the ground suggest that the US is making great progress, Trump said. In 23 states, new cases have declined. In the peak week 40 per cent of American counties have also seen a rapid decline in new cases. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Vx607h https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sunlight, heat and humidity weakens coronavirus: US official

The findings could bolster hopes that the coronavirus will mimic the behaviour of other respiratory diseases like influenza, which typically are less contagious in warm weather. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2x10Mau https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Are hospitals becoming high-risk zones for Covid infections?

Fifty-seven healthcare workers—including 21 doctors at the Delhi-government run Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital in Rohini—are being tested for Covid-19 after coming in contact with a suspected patient in the emergency department last week. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VALItU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sunlight, heat and humidity weakens coronavirus: US official

The findings could bolster hopes that the coronavirus will mimic the behaviour of other respiratory diseases like influenza, which typically are less contagious in warm weather. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2x10Mau https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus outbreak pushes US unemployment toward highest since Great Depressi...

More than 4.4 million laid-off Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, the government reported. In all, roughly 26 million people — the population of the 10 biggest U.S. cities combined — have now filed for jobless aid in five weeks, from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2KxalRD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Chronic illnesses may put young Indians at higher risk of Covid-19: Study

In the absence of a vaccine, an option is to shield high-risk people by more intensive physical distancing measures than the rest. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3eLGByr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US nears 50,000 virus fatalities after 3,176 deaths in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins

The US, the worst-hit country in the world, now has 866,646 confirmed cases of coronavirus, up 26,971 from the previous day. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Y0u9VG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump rejects 'incorrect' reports on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's health

US President Trump’s denial of the report on Kim Jong Un’s health came two days after he declined to comment on the matter, saying only that he wished the North Korean leader well. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2zoF1lP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 lockdown: Govt considers wage stimulus for MSMEs amid survival battle

Unsold goods and delayed payments have turned off liquidity taps for the sector, leading to a “complete breakdown”, according to the business lobby Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, or FICCI, which has mooted proposals for support. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3eNZjWj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India staring at 'sombre economic situation', needs major stimulus: Finance pan...

The meeting, chaired by the head of the 15th FC, NK Singh, was attended by several prominent economists, including Sajid Chinoy, Prachi Mishra, Omkar Goswami and Neelkanth Mishra. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2ziKGd5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Time will reveal value of India's lockdown

Viruses spread rather predictably – and the scenario we were modeling was rather straightforward, yet terrifying – the spread of a new coronavirus through a completely susceptible population. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2KwXZZX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

No meat, no staff: Tunday Kababi shut in Ramzan

The non-availability of meat because of the national lockdown imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has hit several popular restaurants in the old city; but Tunday Kababi is the most renowned of them all. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3awbx2s https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid spread, restrictionshit NREGS work allotment

Three large states -- Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharasthra -- that account for a large number of Covid-19 patients haven’t yet been able to distribute allot much work under the programme this summer. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2xTIQiB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

58, including 45-day-old, test Covid positive in 2 clusters in Delhi

Coronavirus has so far infected 2,376 people in Delhi; 50 of them have died and 808 have recovered. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3523xVR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: What you need to know today

The World Bank said remittances to India will fall by 23%. The fall by almost a fourth is more bad news for India, whose economy, like that of most other countries, has been ravaged by Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2yALudc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US signals growing unease with Pakistan, tightens export of nuclear byproducts

The announcement of suspending the export of nuclear byproducts came after President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan talked on phone about the coronavirus pandemic. Trump mentioned the call at the daily briefing of the White House task force but gave no details. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2KqqHvp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistan batsmen's 30s, 40s was for team, Indian players' 100s was for themselves:...

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq played in an era where his side had a better record over India as compared to the recent times. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2yBrneV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 vaccine trial set to begin in UK; scientist says 80% chance of success

Coronavirus update: The Oxford trial of a potential vaccine based on a virus found in chimpanzees will involve 510 volunteers aged between 18 and 55 in the first phase. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2XVEguG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

After proxy war in Kashmir, Pak launches cyber war against India and PM Modi

Security officials had noticed a similar social media campaign last year when Jammu and Kashmir was placed under a communication lockdown last August from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2xFTYzD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Number of Covid-19 cases breach 21,000-mark in India, fatalities at 681

Maharashtra reported 6,710 cases of the coronavirus disease, including 789 discharged patients and 269 deaths. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bHT4kA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

WhatsApp extends group call limit to 8 people: Here's how to get it

WhatsApp enabled support for eight people on group video and voice calls in the latest update. Here’s how you can start using this feature. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bHUYSF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

England players were jealous of Kevin Pietersen's 'massive' IPL contract: Michael...

Pietersen’s desire to play in the IPL didn’t go down well with other English players. This was one part of several other problems which finally led to the end of his international career with the English cricket team. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2wZPUcY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 update: WHO chief brushes off resignation calls, appeals for US aid to...

In Washington, officials said on Wednesday the halt involved new funding for the WHO, and was expected to continue for 60 to 90 days. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3aw8F5A https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tablighi Jamaat chief Maulana Saad has tested for Covid-19, says his lawyer

Maulana Saad’s lawyer Fuzail Ayyubi told Hindustan Times that the Tablighi Jamaat chief is communicating with the authorities. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2xShCZx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 update: First Lady Savita Kovind stitches face masks for shelter homes...

The face masks will be distributed at various shelter homes of Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board. The First Lady was seen covering her face with a red colour cloth mask. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cGbT81 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 update: President Ram Nath Kovind's nod to promulgate ordinance to punish...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had tweeted on Wednesday, “The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 manifests our commitment to protect each and every healthcare worker who is bravely battling COVID-19 on the frontline. It will ensure safety of our professionals.” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3eT0uUq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Video calling a luxury for family of Covid-19 infected hospital staffer in Delhi

On April 4, the oldest of this 12-member family, which belongs to Samastipur in Bihar, tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). Three days later, four more—his wife, son, daughter and daughter-in-law—were found to be infected. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3aBDlTa https://ift.tt/2zbki14

World could face many famines of biblical proportions: UN

World Food Programme executive director David Beasley told the UN Security Council on Tuesday that even before Covid-19 became an issue, he was telling world leaders that “2020 would be facing the worst humanitarian crisis since World War II”. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2RZglqp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Drug touted by US president has no benefit, warn experts

The experts’ panel said in guidelines for treatment that except for the purposes of clinical trials, it “recommends against” the use of the antimalarial drug Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) plus Azithromycin, an antibiotic, “because of the potential for toxicities”. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2xTpyd3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Make no mistake, coronavirus will be with us for a long time: WHO chief

WHO boss Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said some countries that thought they had the new coronavirus under control were witnessing a resurgence in cases, while there were troubling upward trends in Africa and the Americas. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3armfah https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: What you need to know today

The US President touted the malaria drug Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as a wonder cure but several studies and opinions from experts have recommended against its use. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2S0MaiO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump signs executive order temporarily suspending immigration into US

The executive order, a copy of which was released by the White House, said the new provisions apply to foreign nationals outside the US who do not have an immigrant visa that is valid on the effective date of proclamation. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VrXN4q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid deaths could be much higher than known: Reports

The estimation is based on the “all cause excess mortality”, which looks at the rise in deaths due to any cause compared with a historic average for that particular period. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2W48BVF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Excruciating hours, bad PPE doctors' key issues

The problems persist even as the government has taken several steps to prevent attacks faced by several health workers – doctors, nurses and workers who go to neighbourhoods for disease surveillance. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cIKUZF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Covid fight, India could learn from polio experience

New research suggests that testing sewage with traces of Sars-Cov-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, could indicate the spread of the disease in a population. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VODOMm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rapid testing on hold, govt plans to scale up PCR tests

The move comes even as efforts to boost testing using rapid testing kits (RTKs) that do antibody tests have floundered from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3avRFw4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Curbs on movement needed as travel hubs become Covid-19 hot spots

The government last week classified 170 districts, nearly a quarter of the country’s 731 districts, as Covid-19 hot spots. These include districts which have reported large outbreaks or multiple clusters of cases. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2W48AB5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trader's death sparks fear at Capital's food supply lifeline

A government official said the business partner of the dead trader and 15 of his employees are in home quarantine. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/34YHJKL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'You have done well, we will ensure your safety': Amit Shah tells doctors on Covid-19...

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) had said on Monday it will observe a ‘Black Day’ on April 23 if the government does not enact a central law on violence against healthcare workers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2xR4y6J https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Facebook buys $5.7 billion stake in Reliance Jio: 5 things you should know about...

Facebook’s investment translates into a 9.99% equity stake in Jio platform on a fully diluted basis. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3eMwSIn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Cabinet likely to discuss stimulus for India Inc seeking relief during Covid-19...

Ficci has been demanding a stimulus package of Rs 9-10 lakh crore to bring the economy back on track. Some industry associations have demanded a Rs 16 lakh crore industry revival package. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3boivYt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Political wrangling, controversy mark re-opening of US states

New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan each reported their highest single-day coronavirus-related death tolls - over 800 between the three states. New York state, the epicenter of the US outbreak, reported 481 new deaths. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3avDgA6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump agrees to help New York double coronavirus testing: Governor

Cuomo said Trump had agreed in their White House meeting to have the federal government take charge of securing materials that the manufacturers who supply New York’s state labs have struggled to procure from overseas. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Klyniw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

New Zealand could pull off bold goal of eliminating Covid-19

Geography has helped. If any place could be described as socially distant it would be New Zealand, surrounded by stormy seas, with Antarctica to the south. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3cGo6tA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Cases in Gujarat cross 2000-mark, second-highest in country after Maharashtra: Covid-19...

4 Indian states have more than 1000 coronavirus cases, these include Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bsxhO1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US agency gives thumbs-down to Donald Trump's 'game-changer' hydroxychloroquine...

An analysis published Tuesday on the use of Hydroxychloroquine to treat coronavirus patients in US Veteran Affairs hospitals showed no benefits and caused more deaths. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cB7QKc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Would've broken lot of records had he captained India more: Gautam Gambhir on best...

In an international career spanning more than 13 years, Gambhir has played with some of India’s finest and most successful captains. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cIYlsB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India reports 1383 new Covid-19 cases, 50 deaths in last 24 hours

Maharashtra reported 6191 cases of the coronavirus disease, including 722 discharges and 251 deaths. Gujarat has now become the second-worst hit state with 2178 active cases and Delhi follows with 2156 infections. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VphtG6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Covid-19 knows no borders': China calls for solidarity not `finger-pointing'

After weeks of elaborate praise of president Xi’s performance in the Covid-19 pandemic, Trump has turned to blaming China and halting US contributions to the World Health Organization, accusing it of parroting misinformation from Beijing. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2KkDDTw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 will make tackling of natural disasters difficult: WMO

“Extreme weather has increased, and it will not go away because of the coronavirus. On the contrary, the pandemic exacerbates the challenge of evacuating people and keeping them safe from tropical cyclones as we saw with Category-5 strength Harold in the South Pacific...,” said WMO secretary-general Petteri Taalas. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cy0wPi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Two walk 12km in scorching heat to collect their salaries, robbers leave them p...

“We had briefly halted at a traffic junction in Shastri Park, about 2km from our home, to rest our tired legs. That’s when three men pounced on us. They choked us and punched us before running away with our money and mobile phones,” Singh, 32, one of the two men, said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3btGp4U https://ift.tt/2zbki14

WHO stands by China in coronavirus origin row

US President Donald Trump said last week that his government was trying to determine whether the virus emanated from a lab in Wuhan, where the coronavirus emerged in December. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2KmA92K https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump says immigration suspension to last 60 days

“By pausing immigration, it will help put unemployed Americans first in line for jobs as America reopens,” Trump said at his daily pandemic briefing on Tuesday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2yBoGKo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump's immigration suspension to last 60 days, will impact those seeking green...

Trump said he will review economic conditions at the end of the 60-day period to determine if he wants to extend the suspension of immigration into the US or terminate it. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2RW6zFK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Companies warn of layoffs if no stimulus

“Jobs are at risk over the coming months as nearly three-fourths of the surveyed firms said that they may look at some reduction in manpower in their respective companies,” the industry body said, citing a survey of 380 companies across industries. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VpJ4He https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: What you need to know today

Research from Italy has shown that the viral load in some asymptomatic patients is as high as that in patients with severe Covid-19 symptoms. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3apcAkx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

High presence of an enzyme behind delayed recovery of men: Analysis

The yet-to-be-published paper uploaded in MedRxiv, a preprint server for health research papers, suggests that high expression of ACE2 (an enzyme the Sars-Cov-2 virus uses to enter the body) in the testes raises the possibility that testicular viral reservoirs may be playing a role in viral persistence among male patients. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2KpqyZ6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Study highlights threat of spread in public transport

The finding, submitted to American nonprofit research agency National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), underscores the threat of infection in public transport where people are prone to being in close proximity and touching several surfaces through which an infection could spread. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2KldqEo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi will test journalists after +ve cases in Maha, Tamil Nadu

“Reporters are frontline workers in the battle against Covid-19. I salute the work being done by all journalists. Their work is very important for dissemination of authentic information,” the Delhi CM said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VrcTaf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Customers call delivery agent who tested positive: 'Be strong, reach out for any...

A food delivery rider with Box 8 and MOJO pizza -- both of which operate out of the same kitchen in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar -- said he was initially feeling extremely guilty that he was have infected others. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2RUsihm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Azadpur mandi trader dies of Covid, sellers demand market be shuttered

The death uncovered two more Covid-19 cases linked to the Azadpur Mandi, creating panic among sellers who demanded the market’s closure and initiation of containment activities. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2xRpz14 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pak removes names of 4,000 terrorists from its watchlist

Dissatisfied with Pakistan’s efforts to curb terror-funding, the FATF in February noted that Islamabad had addressed only 14 points out of 27 conditions to get off the grey list. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VIXq4p https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Invisible Enemy', job protection for Americans: Trump to suspend immigration into...

More than 22 million people have filed for unemployment benefits in last four weeks of stay-at-home lockdowns in force in most parts of the United States amid the Covid-19 crisis. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3eEsTgM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Lok Sabha staffer tests Covid-19 positive: Officials

The housekeeper, according to the officials, had been at home since the budget session of Parliament was adjourned on March 23. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2Vn8chN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

When Yuvraj got out, India lost hope & my heart broke: Mohammad Kaif on Natwest...

In an Instagram live session, the heroes of that match Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif revealed what they felt while batting in the middle. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/34Qi3zC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 lockdown: States under pressure to bring back migrant workers

The Rajasthan chief minister said the Centre should have given at least five days to the migrant workers and others to go back to their homes like it had allowed the flights before enforcing lockdown. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VK1u4f https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Few tested positive': Tablighi chief's comeback on Jamaat spreading Covid-19

“How many other places saw much larger gatherings during late February and all throughout March, and can they be held responsible for disease?,” said Tablighi Jamaat chief Maulana Saad. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/34PfzBK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

125 families in quarantine after Covid-19 +ve case emerges in Rashtrapati Bhavan

Delhi has the second-highest numbers in the country after Maharashtra with more than 2500 Covid-19 cases as of Tuesday morning. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2KlHtMe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The Taste with Vir: Pity the poor passenger

By refusing to refund money to passengers, airlines have betrayed public trust and lost the moral right to a tax payer-funded bail out. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2ziIu5t https://ift.tt/2zbki14

South Korea looking into reports of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's 'fragile condition'...

Speculation about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s health was raised after he missed the celebration of his late grandfather and state founder Kim Il Sung on April 15. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2Y3qCWL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Transgender' to be added as separate category in job applications: Centre to d...

The move is based on the provisions of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, notified in December last year. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3avFlwd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The bouncer barrage: Ishant Sharma reveals chat with MS Dhoni during 2014 Lord's...

MS Dhoni asked Ishant Sharma to pitch the ball short and the rest as they say is history as India won a Test match at Lord’s after a gap of 28 years. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2XSWA7Y https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: Trump to temporarily suspend immigration into US to 'protect jobs of American...

The United States has by far the world’s largest number of confirmed coronavirus cases, with more than 7,50,000 infections and over 40,500 deaths, according to news agency Reuters. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cAlmOi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Another 'much loved' Indian-origin doctor dies of Covid-19 in UK

Riyat, who got his medical qualifications from the University of Leicester in 1992, was the first Sikh accident and emergency consultant in the National Health Service. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2z9obHt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus update- US records 1,433 Covid-19 deaths in past 24 hours: Johns Ho...

New York is the epicentre of the Covid-19 outbreak in US, though it seems the state may have endured the worst of the crisis. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VmKnGT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Brazilian Prez Bolsonaro seeks end to social isolation measures amid Covid-19 p...

Nearly all Brazilian states have stay-at-home measures in place, some slated to extend until the middle of May. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3ezy15X https://ift.tt/2zbki14

WHO chief terms Covid-19 'Public Enemy No. 1', says 'worst is yet ahead of us'

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus didn’t specify why he believes the outbreak that has infected some 2.5 million people and killed over 166,000 could get worse. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2KmggJu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US oil prices rebound day after plunging below $0 for the first time in history

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for May delivery was changing hands at $0.56 a barrel after closing at -$37.63 in New York. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VHEmnb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

WHO chief terms Covid-19 'Public Enemy No. 1', says 'worst is yet ahead of us'

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus didn’t specify why he believes the outbreak that has infected some 2.5 million people and killed over 166,000 could get worse. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2KmggJu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Kerosene subsidy bill down to zero in March

Oil prices continue to remain weak in the face of falling demand as the Covid-19 pandemic takes its toll on economies. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2RREPSo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 cases doubling in 7.5 days now: Govt

In Delhi, the state with the second highest number of cases, the number of cases were doubling every 8.5 days and in Kerala, new cases had slowed to such an extent that the number will double in 72.2 days, the health ministry said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bpOlnJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Industries open on tepid note as states continue with curbs

Reports on Day 1 suggest there was only a marginal improvement in terms of economic activities as states announce specific guidelines; industrialists cite fear of strict curbs like boarding, food for workers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2zibVoh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China urges India to review FDI move

The Indian government brought China under the ambit of regulations preventing such takeovers and acquisitions on Friday, with authorities saying any Chinese investments would now require the government’s approval. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VnAeJP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: India's relative success and challenges

India has done well in seeking to flatten the curve. But there is a gap. Apply the law equally forcefully to VIPs from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/34PPiDg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rapid testing for Covid-19 in Delhi ordered, 25 prisoner vans will be mobile la...

Covid-19 lockdown: Delhi Government will targets carrying out rapid testing for coronavirus in the city’s 79 zones from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/34WGfk8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tackling Covid-19: Bengaluru firm creates affordable ventilators that need no e...

Priced at around Rs 2,500, the ventilator is the cheapest of its kind in the world, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VojItf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Kerala withdraws lockdown concessions after Centre's objection

The Union home ministry had taken strong objection to the Kerala government’s decision, saying it amounts to dilution of its Covid-19 lockdown guidelines. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VmbBxn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

5 times India dissed Pakistan's propaganda during Covid-19 crisis

Pakistan has tried to rake Kashmir issue, and accused the Indian government of discriminating against Muslims. All these allegations have been vehemently denied by India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2Kk8DD6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Harry and Meghan blacklist UK tabloids over 'distorted' stories

The couple’s hostility towards some media oulets spilled over into legal action last year, with Harry suing over alleged voicemail interception and Meghan filing a claim over a private letter to her father appearing in The Mail on Sunday after he shared it with the tabloid. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2RP7GH4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Centre objects to Kerala govt 'diluting' lockdown restrictions

However, amid confusion over easing of norms, the state government has defended its decision saying the Centre was informed about it. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2XPqhXx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Gunman kills 16 in Canada's Nova Scotia in mass shooting lasting 12 hours

While no motive has yet been attributed to the killing spree, police do not believe this was a random act as Wortman was dressed in the uniform of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police or RCMP and, at one point, was believed to be driving a vehicle camouflaged as a police cruiser. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XMQl5k https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Bizarre comments': India trashes Imran Khan's tweet on discrimination against ...

Imran Khan had followed up on tweets by the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the OIC and compared the India’s treatment of Muslims to what the Nazis did to the Jews in Germany. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2RSiJzo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India's Covid-19 cases rise to 17,265, death toll at 543

The increase in the Covid-19 numbers comes on a day several states and Union territories will ease the rules of the lockdown put in place to break the chain of coronavirus infections. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cCY3U5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Meerut hospital apologises for ad which said no entry to Muslims without Covid-19...

The reasons cited by Valentis hospital in the ad included the alleged misbehaviour of Tablighi Jamaat members, who, the ad said, had contributed to the spread of coronavirus infection in the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2yuRKTu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Can chase any score: Only 1 Indian in Nasser Hussain's list of batsmen he would...

The former England batsman, who was known for his tactics on the cricket field, was precise in his answer. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3ezVzaK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Fast bowler with a sense of humour': Sunil Gavaskar on Shoaib Akhtar

Both Sunil Gavaskar and Shoaib Akhtar were recently in news for their views on a bilateral series between India and Pakistan. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cA4siS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US Covid-19 deaths rise by almost 2,000 in 24 hours: Report

The rise in Covid-19 deaths in the US, by 1,997, is marginally above the 1,891 which Johns Hopkins University data showed a day earlier for the previous 24-hour period to Saturday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3boAi1A https://ift.tt/2zbki14

13 killed in Canada shooting rampage, deadliest in 30 years

The dead officer has been identified as Const. Heidi Stevenson, a mother of two and a 23-year-old veteran of the force. Police have not provided a motive for the attack. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XOBLKT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Civic officials wanted to shift suspected Covid-19 patients in Bengaluru, face locals'...

Padarayanapura in Bengaluru has been identified as red zone and BBMP officials wanted to take 15 people - secondary contact of a Covid-19 patients - in quarantine. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2KhuDP3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Defective' ICMR kits led to Covid-19 testing delays: Bengal

Kolkata’s ICMR-NICED is a research institute under the Union health ministry and the regional Virus Research Diagnostic Lab (VRDL) for eastern India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2RQIQqm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

5 Zoom security features you should know about

Zoom, as promised by the CEO Eric S Yuan, earlier this month, has been conducting frequent webinars and releasing new feature updates to address users’ security concerns. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2xLD6r9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Maharashtra govt orders probe into Palghar mob lynching

The Maharashtra home minister also warned officials against giving any communal colour to the incident, as two of the three deceased were allegedly seers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2KhuDyx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Life, liberty and law in times of a lockdown | Opinion

There has been a trade-off between the right to life and the right to liberty, with unfair consequences for the poor from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bnAEpm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Maharashtra records 552 cases, 12 deaths in highest single-day spike

The state now has 4,200 infections, of which 2,724 are in the state capital Mumbai, which recorded 456 new patients on Sunday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2KkvQoW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: Infections with no symptoms raise concerns across states

An analysis by HT found that 65% of Maharashtra’s 3,648 cases and 75% of Uttar Pradesh’s 974 cases did not show symptoms at the time of testing. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2xL7UIm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus update: In Madhya Pradesh, Assam, chartered planes ferrying samples

In its third trip on Saturday, the Beechcraft carried 1,663 samples from Bhopal to Delhi, where they were taken to the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3anT2x4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Virus and the village: A Covid chronicle

From poverty to poor health care, from mass reverse migration to fake news, rural areas are facing multiple crises at once as the infection spreads across the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2Kk8Mqk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Flights, trains unlikely to begin on May 3, GoM looks at May 15

One union minister said that there was a suggestion in the meeting chaired by Defence minister Rajnath Singh at his house that air travel may be started on May 15. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2ysbqr4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 lockdown: Chidambaram calls central govt 'heartless', poses 2 questions

The tweets come nearly a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced extension of nationwide lockdown to check the spread of coronavirus disease Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2XNEc0g https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'He may win 6-7 titles': Gautam Gambhir names his pick for best IPL captain

“He will end up being the most successful IPL captain of all time as well. He has 4 already, he may finish at 6-7 maybe under his belt,” Gambhir said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2zdsgdT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: Staying at home and want to use AC? Here's what you need to know

A recent study in China suggested that air conditioning aided the transmission of coronavirus infection between people in a restaurant. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/34NlqHC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India's Covid-19 cases cross 15,000, death toll rises to 507

The ministry of health data shows that the pandemic has now spread to 56% of India’s districts and 15 districts across nine states account for half the cases. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bwUaj2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Broadway star Nick Cordero faces leg amputation due to coronavirus complications

Broadway actor Nick Cordero’s wife Amanda has said that his leg will need to be amputated due to complications caused by coronavirus infection. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/34LTdB2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Mistake is a mistake': Trump warns China of 'consequences' for Covid-19 outbre...

President Trump pointed to China as the origin of the pandemic first by identifying the coronavirus as the “Chinese virus”, which fuelled anti-Asian sentiments already coursing through the country. Other US officials chose to call it the “Wuhan virus”, after the city where the epidemic is believed to have started. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2KhGT1W https://ift.tt/2zbki14

He was more popular than Imran Khan: Ashish Nehra on India cricketer during Pakistan...

The Sourav Ganguly-led Indian side was touring Pakistan for the first time since Kargil War and they ended winning both the ODI and Test series. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VHKtrk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Zoom vs Skype: Which video conferencing app should you use

There’s a handful of video conferencing apps to choose from, and each offers similar yet different features. Here’s a look at how Zoom and Skype compares with each other. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2XIIGVT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Arrests of Hong Kong activists 'deeply concerning': Mike Pompeo

Earlier in the day, police in the Asian financial hub rounded up 15 activists on charges related to massive demonstrations that rocked the city last year. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3blJSCw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

44 suspected members of Boko Haram found dead in Chad prison: Report

An autopsy carried out on four of the dead prisoners revealed traces of a lethal substance that had caused heart attacks in some of the victims and severe asphyxiation in the others, he said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VAMo10 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US can efficiently use $500 million it allocates to WHO, says Donald Trump

“We can spend the $500 million using all of it in a much more efficient manner if we chose to do that, and it will be to the good of many more people,” Donald Trump said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2RPQ0v4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Migrant vendor couple becomes parents in Tripura, names newborn 'Lockdown'

Sanjay Bauri and his wife Manju Bauri usually visit Tripura for six months of every year, to sell cheap plastic-wares. They visit other states as well. This time, their experience was different. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bwNNfC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Curbs will disrupt the supply chain, change nature of jobs: Niti Aayog CEO

In the wake of the nationwide lockdown enforced to prevent the spread of Covid-19, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Saturday said that India’s supply chain will get “massively disrupted” and that the nature of work too will change from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bkz87x https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 lockdown: MP migrant yearning to return home chops off his tongue at Gujarat...

Coronavirus update: While some reports claimed that it was a “sacrifice” to appease the goddess, police did not confirm them. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/34LEZAd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Early measures reason for fewer cases in India: WHO regional director

India has had fewer cases than it might have because of early and aggressive action to contain the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19), Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, regional director, World Health Organization (WHO) South East Asia Region. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3eAJLos https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: What to read during, after a pandemic

Given how popular the movie Contagion has become over the past few months, and the huge renewal of interest in the genre after the emergence of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), this Sunday column is dedicated to the huge volume of end-of-the-world fiction that’s out there. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3eHNCjU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi govt wants curbs to remain after April 20

The Delhi government does not want to ease restrictions in Delhi on April 20 on the grounds that the city-state is a “high-risk zone” with over 1,700 cases. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cvhPRm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus update: Disease may affect brain, nervous system, say experts

While the focus has so far been on the effect of the disease on the respiratory system, as doctors treat more patients, they are beginning to notice and document new patterns. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2RR25Ad https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Kerala to convert at least 2,000 houseboats into isolation wards

State public works department minister G Sudhakaran said work is on to make at least 2,000 wards in houseboats. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/34T0Ohd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

47 districts in 23 states, UTs have zero Covid cases: Govt

These districts are spread across 23 states and union territories. Another 22 districts, across 12 states, have not reported new cases in the past 14 days, the ministry added. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VADWyO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Man kills 48-yr-old physically challenged son after he refuses to wear face mask

After killing his son, the man then went to the local police station and surrendered. Police have arrested the accused and initiated a murder case against him. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cqZNQ7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 outbreak: In vaccine race, all eyes on Oxford trial's deadline

The vaccine being developed at Oxford is one of four that has progressed to clinical trials – the first stage of a vaccine being tested on humans – but it accounts for the largest sample size, making it one of the most watched among all efforts. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Kf8aCb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Global coronavirus death toll crosses 150,000

It took 83 days for the first 50,000 deaths to be recorded and just eight more for the toll to climb to 100,000. It took another eight days to go from 100,000 to 150,000. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3bky3MS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump says China's Covid-19 deaths 'far higher' after Wuhan toll revised up

United States President Donald Trump is eager to restart business in the world’s biggest economy, while some hard-hit European nations are slowly creeping ahead on the path to normalcy, with some shops and schools starting to reopen. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2KgvIXe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Most of 25 navy men who tested positive for Covid-19 traced to single sailor

Twenty of these sailors are from INS Angre, a shore establishment at Mumbai. All sailors are reported to be in their 20s except for one who is 47 years old and is the oldest of the lot. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cqlxLU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus update: Rahul Gandhi calls for 'innovative solutions' against Covid-19...

Gandhi on Thursday had also extended his support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Centre and all state governments in the fight against Covid-19 and demanded immediate scaling up of the testing facilities to contain the pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bvaEsl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

No mutation found in three virus strains in India: ICMR

Scientists isolate strains of viruses from patients to check for variations or possible mutations in a geographic area. The isolation of virus strains is the first step towards creating drugs, vaccines and rapid diagnostic kits in a country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bp94Is https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus cases in India rise to 14,378, death toll at 480

Out of the 14,378 Covid-19 cases in the country, 1,992 people have also been cured, discharged or migrated as the country is in the second phase of lockdown. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2xDJmBa https://ift.tt/2zbki14

YouTube starts showing view counts as lakhs, crores for some users in India

YouTube’s Android app has started showing view counts as lakhs and crores for some users in India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cmlhxo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Didn't get the credit he deserved': Shaun Pollock names one Indian in his list...

In a podcast with former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding and England’s Stuart Broad, former South Africa all-rounder Shaun Pollock discussed the greatest fast bowlers in different generations. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2ysFPpa https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sealing, sanitizing, tracking: How UP's Maharajganj became coronvirus-free

The strategy that Maharajganj administration used to script a turnaround in its battle against Covid-19 involved sealing affected areas, tracking contacts of Tablighi Jamaat is and keeping a vigil on India-Nepal border from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2xDyALd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Study links obesity to severity of disease, death in young patients

BMI is a measure of wether a person is overweight or underweight, calculated by dividing the weight in kilograms by the square of the height in metres. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VFJBU6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Nirav Modi's brother offers to help ED in PNB fraud case

Antwerp-based Neeshal has been charged by both the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the PNB fraud case along with Nirav, their uncle Mehul Choksi and others. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2z5hrKI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus update: Woes mount, migrants stare at long road to normalcy

The decision to extend the lockdown has led to another exodus of migrant workers, though fewer than in the first wave some weeks ago. At least three groups were stopped in Hyderabad, one in Tamil Nadu, two in Kerala and several others in the Hindi heartland by police since April 15. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2RNuZB2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus update: Donald Trump says 'strange things' afoot surrounding coronavirus...

Trump also cast doubt on China’s death toll, which was revised up on Friday. China said 1,300 people who died of the coronavirus in the Chinese city of Wuhan - half the total - were not counted, but dismissed allegations of a cover-up. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3ezUQGG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump says China's Covid-19 deaths 'far higher' after Wuhan toll revised up

United States President Donald Trump is eager to restart business in the world’s biggest economy, while some hard-hit European nations are slowly creeping ahead on the path to normalcy, with some shops and schools starting to reopen. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2KgvIXe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi gears up to test 60,000 by month-end

The numbers will significantly improve Delhi’s record on testing ; the city-state currently tests 930 per million population compared to a national average of 220. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3akqog4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China's economy contracts for first time in decades

China’s gross domestic product stood at 20.65 trillion yuan (about $ 2.91 trillion) in the first quarter of 2020, down 6.8% year on year, data from the national bureau of statistics (NBS) showed Friday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3ak3Jke https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Italy declares victory over coronavirus in poorer southern regions

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte had warned six weeks ago that Italy’s ability to conquer Covid-19 depended on whether cases can stay largely contained to its northern epicentre around Milan. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/34LZnBc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, BJP leadership discuss MP cabinet formation

The move comes 25 days after he was sworn in as CM and five days after he said the cabinet wasn’t being formed because senior leaders were busy dealing with Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2RKWJqb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BIS retracts new guidelines for coveralls in PPE kits

The new specifications said that in addition to being fluid-resistant, the coveralls or body suits also had to be viral resistant. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VJ4zSq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

250 buses to bring back UP students from Kota

The Uttar Pradesh government dispatched 250 buses to Kota on Friday to bring back over 7,000 students from the state who are enrolled in the Rajasthan city’s many coaching centres and have been stranded because of the lockdown for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VGYnKo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

As cases rise to 430 over three days, Madhya Pradesh's Indore sees fresh spike

With the spike in the number of positive cases in Indore, Madhya Pradesh looks set to overtake Tamil Nadu to No.3 on the list of the worst affected states. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VwaKc4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PMO holds meeting on easing lockdown after April 20

The idea behind the relaxation of restrictions is to allow economic activities to restart and also provide employment, especially to daily wage earners. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3ctP4o4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: What you need to know today

It is unlikely that the revision, up by 1,290 to a total of 3,869 deaths in Wuhan, will stop questions about the accuracy of China’s numbers. In fact, it will likely raise even more questions. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2XOAovx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Unsafe abortions, maternal deaths could skyrocket as coronavirus closes clinics...

The pandemic is decreasing women’s access to sexual and reproductive health care worldwide as supply chains are disrupted, transport is restricted and services deemed “non-essential” are shut down. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3bg31pv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Playing paw-fect: How to keep your pets busy in the times of lockdown

Several pet parents around the city are noticing a change in their pets’ behaviour because just like you, they are experiencing it for the first time. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2VOoHTd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Stink flirting: Here's how male ring-tailed lemurs attract mates

The behaviour dubbed “stink flirting” involves a male rubbing a fragrant clear liquid that oozes from those glands against his long fluffy tail and then waving the tail at females. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2RJtnYW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Syria, online Salsa class sidesteps coronavirus lockdown gloom

Inside her living room in the Syrian capital, Aline Srouji steps forward and backward at a near-dizzying pace, demonstrating to her students locked down at home how to Salsa. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VAlJkX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Unsafe abortions, maternal deaths could skyrocket as coronavirus closes clinics...

The pandemic is decreasing women’s access to sexual and reproductive health care worldwide as supply chains are disrupted, transport is restricted and services deemed “non-essential” are shut down. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3bg31pv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

COVID-19: Paper towels may remove virus missed by poor hand washing

People should dry their hands with paper towels to avoid spreading the new coronavirus according to a study that finds disposable tissues are better than jet dryers at removing pathogens missed by ineffective washing. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2RM3vf9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Stink flirting: Here's how male ring-tailed lemurs attract mates

The behaviour dubbed “stink flirting” involves a male rubbing a fragrant clear liquid that oozes from those glands against his long fluffy tail and then waving the tail at females. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2RJtnYW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Clear skies, more sunlight drove the biggest-ever drop in Greenland's ice sheet

Clear skies and more sunlight over Greenland last summer resulted in the biggest drop in the ice sheet’s mass ever recorded, new research shows. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2wONQEI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Some states could reopen literally tomorrow': Donald Trump gives 3-phase plan to...

Places with declining infections and strong testing would begin a three-phase gradual reopening of businesses and schools. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2Kou0n3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Why India should do random testing

The testing numbers in India in relation to population have been very low by international standards, but so far the same has also been true for the total number of infections as compared to several western nations from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3esSvx4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

One-third of India lives in red zones, Tamil Nadu leads the list

On Wednesday, the Union health ministry declared 170 districts in 20 states and five Union Territories (UTs) as hot spots – areas where the numbers of Covid-19 infections are high. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2XIeL03 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Wine and vodka made from CO2: The green future of booze

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, climate change still demands global attention, which is why a green movement is sweeping the wine and spirits world. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2XHwuV7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Patients start infection spread before symptoms set in: Study

Infectiousness declined significantly eight days after symptoms appear, but 44% people got infected by people with no visible signs of illness, according to a study from Hong Kong published in Nature Medicine on April 15. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2XOqytP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump upbeat despite 2,494 deaths in US in a day

The deadly virus also continued to wreak havoc on the economy with 5.2 million Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week, according to new data released on Thursday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VCmslA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK to remain locked down for at least 3 more weeks

Several projects across the globe are at various stages of developing a vaccine for the coronavirus, with one in the University of Oxford promising that it could be available by September. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2wIhQls https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: UK outlines 5-point test to ease lockdown

The extended lockdown to prevent a ‘second peak’ could last until June, foreign secretary Dominic Raab said at the daily briefing in Downing Street, as the number of dead in hospitals from coronavirus rose to 13,729 and the number of positive cases to 103,093 (out of 327,608 tests carried out). from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2XICNYA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump upbeat despite 2,494 deaths in US in a day

The deadly virus also continued to wreak havoc on the economy with 5.2 million Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week, according to new data released on Thursday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VCmslA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for April 17, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius and other zodiac signs for April 17. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2XJy8Wq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Your voice may be able to tell if you have Covid

Currently, most of these efforts are at a stage in which the researchers are gathering data – speech and coughing recordings paired with information whether someone has an infection. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2XFMGpV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: What you need to know today

This column has pointed out, more than once, that the trajectory of Covid-19 infections in India is very different from that in any other country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VBAqEd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid crisis temporary brake, it will improve: Prakash Javadekar

The coronavirus crisis will be just a temporary “brake”, information and broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar, said, explaining that the government is trying to save lives even as it keeps an eye on the economy. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2RKDe0I https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In containment zones, WhatsApp groups are the new lifelines

On Thursday, a police head constable, seated close to one of the barricades, could be seen diligently going through his WhatsApp messages and scribbling on his notepad. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3adygAc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi, FM Nirmala Sitharaman meet with stimulus in pipeline

People familiar with the matter said that the stimulus would be announced shortly, but none of the officials HT spoke to could give an exact date. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2RN7UP8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 lockdown 2.0: Health, motor insurance policy renewal extended till May...

Sitharaman took to Twitter on Thursday morning and posted that the move is aimed to mitigate the hardships of policyholders “whose health & motor (third party) insurance policies are due for renewal during COVID-19 lockdown”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2xoIY9K https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Two firms begin production of antibody rapid test kits in India

The move comes at a time when the RTKs that the Indian government ordered from China and which were supposed to arrive first by April 5, then April 9 and finally by Wednesday, have still not reached. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3ceFjtM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 cases breach 12,000-mark in India, death toll at 414

Maharashtra continues to be the state with the highest number of infections at 2,916. The death toll in the state reached 187. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3beIOAi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Stop adding religious colour': India slams US body for remarks on 'misguided' ...

The US Commission expressed concerns over the way India is fighting the coronavirus pandemic following a media report that a government-run hospital in Ahmedabad segregated the infected patients on the basis of their religions. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/34HaNG8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Maybe once in 1000 years': ICMR on Covid-19 transmission from bats to humans

ICMR scientist R Gangakhedkar said they found the presence of coronavirus in two Indian bat species which are incapable of affecting humans adversely. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2XzSv8u https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sachin once told me he couldn't take on short deliveries in Australia anymore: Shaun...

Heaping praise on Tendulkar, Pollock, who has 393 ODI wickets and 421 in Tests along with more than three and a half thousand runs in both formats, said there were times when South African sides waited for Tendulkar to make a mistake after running out of plans. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2wLHi9S https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Will the coronavirus crisis force couples to choose non-saaya dates to marry?

As coronavirus pandemic gatecrashes the big fat Indian weddings, soon to be wedded couples are being compelled to reschedule their wedding dates. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2Vyw7JP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for April 16, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius and other zodiac signs for April 16. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3cn66UJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 outbreak: It took the world 13 days to get its second million

While the first million infections took 93 days, the second took place in 13 days, driven largely by the United States and Europe. In all, about 130,802 people have succumbed to the infection, according to data tracked by worldometers.info. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2XFv4e4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Could virus have silently infected far more than reported, asks study

The projection by researchers underscores how Covid-19 multiplies silently among populations, complicating efforts to cut off its spread especially at a time when authorities need a clear picture to be able to relax lockdowns. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2Vv04uA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Only a Covid-19 vaccine will allow return to 'normalcy', says UN chief

The UN chief also praised the efforts of several African governments to mitigate the consequences of the pandemic. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2RHolfJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

170 districts in 'red zone', govt also lists 207 areas with Covid-19 clusters

A letter from India’s health secretary Preeti Sudan to the chief secretaries of states lists 170 districts classified as hot spots, or in the “red zone” . from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2VuVrRe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Whole country fighting under leadership of PM Narendra Modi: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath tells Hindustan Times in an interview about steps taken to control the Covid-19 spread, lockdown measures, and the concerns of migrants. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2Vb2wXV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Opening Covid-free areas may have limited economic impact