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Latest coronavirus updates from around the world
More than 2.97 million people have been reported to be infected and 205,948 have died, according to a Reuters tally, as of on Monday
27 Apr 2020 1:47 PM
Britain has no lockdown exit strategy in sight
The number of deaths related to COVID-19 in hospitals across the United Kingdom has risen above 20,000
26 Apr 2020 4:56 PM
Spain witnesses a dip in daily death toll
With 23,190 coronavirus fatalities, Spain has the third-highest number of deaths after the United States and Italy
26 Apr 2020 3:54 PM
Anand K Sahay: Corona shock has laid bare the pretensions of Indians
We may be the fifth largest economy but the only thing shielding migrant workers from hunger is the food provided by volunteers
26 Apr 2020 5:25 AM
AA Edit: Stop micro-managing Covid action in the states
The Union government failed to act when its intervention was needed but chose to act when the job should have been left to the states
26 Apr 2020 3:56 AM
By May-end, 4 crore Indians may not have a working phone, due to lockdown curbs on sales, repairs
The India Cellular and Electronics Association said phone sales and services should be deemed essential services and allowed during lockdown
24 Apr 2020 8:30 PM
In 30 days of lockdown, online payments dropped by 30 per cent, says Razorpay
This is due to drop in transactions in travel, logistics and real estate, but adoption of digital payments has grown in tier II, III cities.
24 Apr 2020 7:50 PM
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
AirAsia cuts staff salaries by up to 20% for April amid lockdown
Those drawing Rs 50,000 per month or less have been spared from the wage cut
20 Apr 2020 2:31 PM
India's steel demand expected to drop to multi-year lows due to covid lockdown
Most steel companies have faced disruptions and suspended operations at some of their plants
20 Apr 2020 1:20 PM
Sex workers are starving, would you help them?
Unlike other categories of workers, CSWs have no social support system to turn to
18 Apr 2020 7:50 PM
Fake news being spread in US by conspiracy theorists claiming COVID-19 is a hoax
Group called “QAnon” believes Trump is on a secret campaign against the “deep state” and “Satan-worshiping Democrats who prey on children”
18 Apr 2020 2:04 PM
Bengaluru's IT, BT companies allowed 50% work-from-office
But there will be strict protocols to follow should there be a breakout of infection on the premises
18 Apr 2020 2:39 AM
Wildlife photographer Bhasmang Mehta shares his views on extended lockdown in India
The wildlife photographer who had earlier stated that he spent most of his time in the forests is now making most of his time at home
17 Apr 2020 4:52 PM
Lockdown not enough, test more, says Rahul
Lockdown is just a pause but not a solution, says Cong leader
17 Apr 2020 10:16 AM
Apple website that uses maps data shows visible impact of coronavirus on movement of people
Apple said the website helps global efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 by giving insights into the movement of people to governments
15 Apr 2020 7:19 PM
Aakar Patel: India could not build medical capacity while on lockdown
This points to a lack of planning, strategy and execution. This is bad governance by definition.
15 Apr 2020 2:22 AM
Mohan Guruswamy: Where's the money? Just shake the tree and pick the fruits that fall
The 1.7 lakh crore economic revival plan is just not enough. The government needs to be bolder than that
13 Apr 2020 10:15 PM
London Diary: Boastful Boris and the not-so-flat sombrero
During his fortnight away, the PM left behind a real vacuum: who''ll do the press conference!
13 Apr 2020 10:11 PM
Sujatha Surepally: What be charity but an old feudal measure to purchase their soul?
Free lunches won't keep the migrant worker from wanting to go home and start over
12 Apr 2020 10:17 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