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Sunday, May 19, 2024
TopicCoronavirus

Topic: Coronavirus

‘Better to die with families’ — no food or money, Delhi migrants prefer the long walk home

The govt’s announcement of relief measures for 3 months triggered fear among migrant workers that the lockdown may get extended. This led to more rounds of migration.

Hydroxychloroquine, Trump’s prescription for Covid-19, gets tougher to buy in India

Modi govt has moved hydroxychloroquine to a different schedule of the law to prevent hoarding. Chemists will now have to track its sale more rigorously.

‘Ungliyon ko saaf corona’ — Dettol, Lifebuoy’s hand wash challenge gets record TikTok views

Hygiene brands Dettol and Lifebuoy's handwashing campaigns on TikTok have garnered 24.3 billion and 5.3 billion views respectively.

SpiceJet offers to fly migrants stuck in lockdown from Delhi, Mumbai to Patna

SpiceJet has offered its services to the government to take on any humanitarian mission during the 21-day lockdown to alleviate suffering of migrant workers.

Defence ministry grants emergency financial powers to Army commanders to fight Covid-19

Powers have been given to Army commanders, area commanders, sub-area commanders to spend on work related to setting up of quarantine facilities & other services.

In Covid-19 lockdown, many of Delhi’s poor and homeless are being forced to starve

A number of the homeless and daily wagers have flocked to Delhi's night shelters but they say supplies have been erratic there too.

NEET postponed amid Covid-19 lockdown, new exam date could be end-May or June

The exam has been postponed till the last week of May or first week of June and the date to issue admit cards will be announced after April 15.

Armed forces identify six more hospitals for Covid-19 tests in India, initiate four studies

The armed forces have been directed to augment medical resources for civil health set-ups too.

Arvind Kejriwal says coronavirus spread under control but govt preparing if numbers surge

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal assured people that medical staff, medicines & testing kits were ready to tackle the situation even if the cases go up at a rate of 100 per day.

Kishore Biyani is fighting 2 battles – feeding India via Big Bazaar & saving his business

Kishore Biyani’s two-front battle illustrates challenges faced by Indian companies after PM Modi announced a 21-day lockdown to fight coronavirus.

On Camera

You have heard the common myths about retinol. Here’s what you need to know

Retinol increases cell turnover and promotes new blood vessel growth, which can improve fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone. It’s commonly found in anti-aging creams and serums.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

With defence push, India looks to capture markets in Africa beyond western Indian Ocean

India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.      

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?