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Virus cases climb to 600,000 globally, 27,000 fatalities reported
There are 605,010 cases of infection with 27,982 deaths in 183 countries and territories
28 Mar 2020 5:29 PM
Covid19 toll in Iran rises to 2,517
The total number of infections in Iran now stands at 35,408
28 Mar 2020 4:39 PM
In America's virus epicentre, medical workers struggle with lack for protection equipment
The death of a 48-year-old male nurse crystallized fears of medical workers who've lamented severe shortage protective gowns and masks
28 Mar 2020 3:15 PM
As Covid19 cases climb, IMF considers Pakistan's request for financial aid
The Covid19 cases in Pakistan on Saturday rose to over 1,320, including 11 deaths
28 Mar 2020 1:43 PM
86 UN staff members test positive for Covid19
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said most of the infected staff members are in Europe, but there are also staffers in Africa
28 Mar 2020 1:02 PM
South Korea reports 146 new Covid19 cases
South Korean Prime Minister Chung Se-kyun called for local governments to strengthen monitoring South Koreans who returned from overseas
28 Mar 2020 12:34 PM
As pandemic spreads, low- income countries fear devastating consequences
Aid groups are sounding alarm on the potentially devastating consequences of a severe outbreak in low-income and conflict-ridden countries
28 Mar 2020 11:10 AM
Covid19 pandemic: More than half a million infected, death toll climbs to 24,000 worldwide
More than 539,360 declared cases have been registered in 183 countries and territories since the epidemic first emerged in China
27 Mar 2020 7:07 PM
Spain reports 769 new deaths, toll nears 5,000
The number of cases jumped to 64,059, although the rate of new infections appeared to be slowing
27 Mar 2020 5:34 PM
ITC announces Rs 150 crore COVID-19 contingency fund
This fund will be utilised primarily to provide relief to the vulnerable and most needy sections of society
27 Mar 2020 2:15 PM
South Africa reports first two deaths in Covid19
The health minister in a statement said the deaths occurred in Western Cape province, home of Cape Town
27 Mar 2020 1:32 PM
China and US will unite to fight the pandemic, Chinese president Xi says
The two countries have clashed in recent weeks over the virus, but Xi said China "wishes to continue sharing all information with the US"
27 Mar 2020 12:59 PM
Bajaj Group pledges Rs 100 crore to tackle Covid-19 pandemic
Bajaj Group will support upgradation of key healthcare infrastructure required to tackle Covid-19
27 Mar 2020 12:05 PM
Singapore imposes stringent rules in a bid to contain virus outbreak
Under the new rules, Singaporeans intentionally close to someone could be jailed for six months
27 Mar 2020 11:48 AM
US now has highest number of Covid19 cases in the world
In the United States, more than 83,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19
27 Mar 2020 9:56 AM
Moody's investor places Hyderabad airport's rating on review for possible downgrade
Rating action reflects worsening coronavirus outbreak and the increasingly stringent travel restrictions imposed both in India and globally
26 Mar 2020 6:27 PM
Air India avoids default; secures funds to service Rs 700-cr NCDs
These non-convertible debentures (NCD) are due for interest payment or redemption on March 26
26 Mar 2020 6:24 PM
In Wuhan, people volunteer for coronavirus vaccine’s clinical trial
The trial, led by experts from the Academy of Military Medical Sciences, gained its approval on March 16
25 Mar 2020 6:54 PM
Covid19 death toll in Iran rises to 2,000
The total positive cases in Iran now stands at 27,017
25 Mar 2020 4:55 PM
One third of world's population under lockdown
Across the planet, the grim COVID-19 toll mounted further, with more than 18,200 deaths and 405,000 declared infections
25 Mar 2020 4:49 PM
Columns
Speculation is rife that Mr Sharma could be named the home minister or even deputy chief minister of UP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kept himself aloof from the issue apart from giving general, vague rhetorical responses
Communal hatred is being used in Andhra to divert people’s attention away from the unprecedented welfare schemes of the YSRC government
The American crisis began unfolding when Richard Nixon disengaged the US dollar from the gold standard