India's total tally of COVID-19 cases crossed 1.50 crore with a record single-day rise of 2,73,810 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases surpassed the 19-lakh mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.
In a big move, the Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi has said it will now oversee the entire process of procurement and distribution of medical oxygen and anti-viral drug Remdesivir, which is being used in the treatment of Covid patients.
The national capital on Sunday recorded the biggest jump in its daily COVID-19 tally with 25,462 fresh cases, while the positivity rate shot up to 29.74 per cent -- meaning almost every third sample being tested in the city is turning out to be positive.
New Delhi, April 19
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said she had taken inputs from various industry chambers on concerns of India Inc with regard to the management of Covid pandem
Tribune Web Desk
Chandigarh, April 19
The Delhi government is likely to impose a curfew from tonight till next Monday morning as Covid cases continue to surge.
The government is likely to make an
New Delhi, April 18
A man was arrested after he and his wife allegedly misbehaved with Delhi Police personnel when they were stopped for not wearing masks in central Delhi's Daryaganj on Sunday, offi
Tribune Web Desk
Chandigarh, April 19
The Delhi government is likely to impose a curfew from tonight till next Monday morning as Covid cases continue to surge.
The government is likely to make an
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New Delhi, April 18
With Covid cases rising at an alarming rate of 11 per cent daily, the Centre on Sunday stepped in to address medical oxygen shortage saying 33 pressure swing
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today wrote a letter to PM Narendra Modi giving suggestions to tackle the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the country.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the crisis in the face of a rise of COVID-19 cases in their states.
Coronavirus/Covid-19 Lockdown, Covid cases in India Latest Updates (State-Wise): Delhi is likely to be under a 7-day curfew from today. India has reported 2,73,810 new COVID19 cases, 1,619 fatalities and 1,44,178 discharges in the last 24 hours.
Both Delhi and Kolkata cities in India are known for their special street food and snacks. While, the vendors are daring enough to bring forth unique eats, the people, on the other hand, also show their liking for novel food by embracing almost anything new that comes up on the culinary scene. So know about a few interesting snacks in both the cities that you can sample during your next outing.
Delhi will be under complete curfew from tonight to next Monday morning amid a record rise in coronavirus cases that has severely strained the city's resources and health infrastructure.
New Delhi, April 19
Prime Minister Narindra Modi will chair an important meeting on COVID-19 situation at 11:30 am on Monday.
India has reported 2,73,810 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, the
New Delhi, April 18
Hong Kong has suspended all flights connecting it with India from Tuesday to May 3 amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country, aviation industry sources said on Sunday.
Mumbai, April 19
Struggling to contain the huge Covid surge, Maharashtra has declared six states, including Delhi and the NCR region, as places of "sensitive origin" in a bid to stop the influx of ot
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Tribune News Service
New Delhi, April 18
The national capital on Sunday became the test case for collapsing health systems across the country as ICU beds reached 100 per cent capacity
Islamabad on Sunday for the first time publicly acknowledged the efforts being made by the United Arab Emirates to bring India and Pakistan back on the table of negotiation, although New Delhi refrained from confirming it officially.
