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Authorities are hoping that the current trend of about 80 per cent of the coronavirus-infected people now in hospitals being asymptomatic and recovering on their own will also stand good in the overall population. (Representational image)

So is Telangana betting on herd immunity?

In a sudden policy switch two days ago, health officials stopped testing secondary contacts unless they had covid-19 symptoms

26 Apr 2020 8:49 AM

A group of seven Hyderabadis on a 13-day trip to Antarctica. (DC Photo)

Jet set, no-go

When setting off on a 13-day return trip to Antarctica, these seven Hyderabadis didn’t imagine home could be so far

23 Apr 2020 10:20 AM

As per the orders issued on Monday, advertisement-related structures that stand 15 feet above the ground level will be removed once their license period is over. File Photo

Hyderabad skylines to get a makeover without hoardings

New advertisement policy has been issued for GHMC area limit

22 Apr 2020 11:17 AM

Motorists drive past a coronavirus-themed globe kept at a traffic junction during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus. PTI Photo

In Telangana, you can now shop only within 3 km

The police insist that public carry residential proof while leaving their homes so that police can verify if restriction is being violated

21 Apr 2020 11:34 AM

Covid19 effect: Only few takers for Masters' degree in US for the next year

Overseas education consultants expect drastic hit on business for at least one year

21 Apr 2020 10:33 AM

Murshidabad: A Fire Services person sprays disinfectant near the historic Charminar during ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, in Hyderabad, Telangana. PTI Photo

50-day old infant dies of Covid19 in Telangana

The baby boy was first admitted to Niloufer Hospital on April 15 after being referred there from Mahbubnagar

20 Apr 2020 9:41 AM

Barricades erected against entry into a designated red zone in Hyderabad. (DC Photo: Gandhi)

Telangana lockdown to continue till May 7

Even Swiggy, Zomato deliveries banned; no domestic flights; Centre’s relaxations not applicable: KCR

20 Apr 2020 8:46 AM

Vehicles parked infront of Charminar during the nation wide lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus. DC Photo

As Covid cases continue to mount, Hyderabad may extend lockdown

Covid-19 cases have been increasing at alarming pace in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits

18 Apr 2020 10:27 AM

Doctors interact with a woman who tested negative for COVID-19 during the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of cornavirus, in Hyderabad. PTI Photo

Muslim community being singled out over virus, community elders say

Muslims are being continuously maligned by the local administration, it is alleged

18 Apr 2020 10:00 AM

Demand for liquor drives online scams amid lockdown

In the first week of April, the Hyderabad police received two complaints of false advertisements on selling liquor

15 Apr 2020 11:06 AM

Andhra migrants hit the road in Hyderabad

The labourers said the TRS government has not provided any groceries or money to them as promised

15 Apr 2020 9:44 AM

Mahabharat: The epic series of BR Chopra on DD. (DC Photo)

Golden era returns to DD

Despite the enormous content choice on OTT channels, DD seems to have taken many Indians back to their erstwhile classics

15 Apr 2020 9:44 AM

Doctor in Hyderabad assaulted by Covid patient's son

The doctor has been treated and is stable.

15 Apr 2020 9:40 AM

The current sentiment now is spend in India to support local businesses. (DC Photo)

‘Spend in India’ sentiment to uplift Indian economy

Social media and some industry captains are demanding that we spend our hard earned money uplifting the economy

15 Apr 2020 9:22 AM

A motorist wearing a mask rides along a road during the nationwide lockdown, imposed in wake of the coronavirus pandemic, in Kolkata. PTI Photo

In a bid to boost economy, Centre likely to exempt certain sectors from lockdown

Two separate circulars were issued to state governments and UTs by the Union home ministry and industries and commerce ministry

14 Apr 2020 11:28 AM

A worker passes through a disinfectant tunnel at the entrance of APMC market during the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, in Bengaluru. PTI Photo

Disinfectant tunnels do more harm than good, says government

World Health Organisation says using sodium hypochlorite to disinfect could do very little to curb coronavirus

14 Apr 2020 9:53 AM

Indian manufacturers of masks and gloves are very upset that no import duty will be levied on these items. (AFP Photo)

Indian manufacturers upset over zero duty on imported masks and gloves

There will be zero import duty on gloves from Malaysia while Indian gloves will attract 11 per cent GST

14 Apr 2020 9:29 AM

Three covid patients discharged after they were cured at Kilpauk Medical College in Chennai. PTI Photo

Counseling, free Wifi keeps Covid19 patients' spirits high

The protective gear worn by doctors, nurses and other medical staff creates anxiety among patients when they are first admitted

13 Apr 2020 10:08 AM

Prolonged lockdown may result in job cuts in IT industry. (PTI Photo)

Job loss, pay cut on cards for Indian IT industry

Job cut in the IT industry is inevitable even for bigger firms if the present situation across the globe continues for a few more months

12 Apr 2020 1:31 PM

Telangana launches T Covid19 app to track updates

The App equips citizens with accurate information about COVID-19 and helps in curbing the spread of fake news, officials said

11 Apr 2020 4:27 PM

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