Posts

Showing posts from April, 2020

"A Grudge Against Irrfan - He's Spoilt Me For Life": Wife Sutapa's Eulogy

Irrfan Khan, star of films such as Maqbool and The Namesake, will be remembered forever in the words of his wife Sutapa Sikdar from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2WeljkC

Red To Green In 21 Days, Not 28: COVID-19 Hotspot Classification Tweaked

In a major change to criteria governing coronavirus hotspot classification, the government will now label a district "green", or virus-free, if no new cases are reported in a 21-day period from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3daHVcJ

JioMeet Is Jio's Video Conferencing App to Take on Zoom, Google Meet

Jio parent Reliance Industries Limited revealed its plans to launch the JioMeet platform while announcing its quarterly earnings for the fourth quarter on Thursday evening. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2z44hxt

The Origin Story Of Why Rishi Kapoor Was Called "James" By Anil Kapoor

Maybe some day Anil Kapoor will reveal why Rishi Kapoor called him "Patton" from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3f6RzPh

1st Train To Move Migrants Journeys From Telangana To Jharkhand

First train to move stranded migrants journeyed early this morning from Telangana to Jharkhand, news agency PTI has reported. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2SqTODd

Coronavirus Lockdown: Maruti Suzuki Registers Zero Domestic Sales For The First Time Ever

As we are already aware that the nation has been under a lockdown for the entire month and all operations were closed in April which has resulted in Maruti Suzuki posting zero sales. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2yfWP2o

Looking Back: The 'Bobby' Rajdoot Owes Its Success To Rishi Kapoor

The Rajdoot GTS 175 gained cult status after it shared screen space with Rishi Kapoor in the film, Bobby. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3d2ONZu

Maruti Suzuki Records Zero Monthly Sales For First Time Ever In April

Maruti Suzuki India on Friday reported zero monthly domestic sales for the first time ever in April, as the country remained under lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aTDd1k

Election Fiercely Demanded By Uddhav Thackeray To Be Held This Month

In breather for Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, theElection Commission hasdecidedto hold polls to the state legislative council before May 27, sources have said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KLwIDf

PM's Message For Russian Counterpart Who Tested Positive For Coronavirus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wished fast recovery from COVID-19 to his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin, who was found infected with the highly infectious coronavirus on Thursday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aStmZF

"Driving Home, Ma": Rishi Kapoor's Daughter Riddhima Is En Route Mumbai

Riddhima was granted permission to drive from New Delhi to Mumbai to be with her family from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aSuVXx

Super-Rich Hunker Down In $8.35 Million-Luxury Bunkers Amid COVID-19

Stranded on superyachts or confined to their sprawling mansions worrying about their wine cellars, the world's super rich have invited ridicule throughout the coronavirus pandemic with their apparent... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bRwkyM

To Rishi Kapoor From Aishwarya, Star Of Only Film He Directed

"There will never be another... just too special," wrote Aishwarya for Rishi Kapoor from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2yjepT0

Number Of COVID-19 Hotspots Down In 2 Weeks, But So Are Virus-Free Zones

The number of coronavirus "red zones", across India have fallen by 23 per cent in 15 days, the government said on Thursday, from 170 on April 15 to 130 on April 30 from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2SqXmp3

COVID-19 Cases In India Cross 35,000, Biggest Jump In 24 Hours

Coronavirus: 1,993 cases in India in 24 hours, biggest jump, total COVID-19 cases cross 35,000-mark; 1,147 deaths from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2yjaB4n

US Says Remdesivir Shows "Clear-Cut" Effect In Treating Coronavirus

COVID-19 patients on the antiviral remdesivir recovered about 30 percent faster than those on a placebo, the results of a major clinical trial showed Wednesday, as a top US scientist hailed the drug's... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KOJ4du

Lockdown Relaxations On May 4 For Many Districts, Says Home Ministry

New guidelines to fight COVID-19 which will give considerable relaxations to many districts will come into effect from May 4 when the nationwide lockdown is set to expire, the Union Home Ministry said... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2y2DSAi

"Propaganda": India Amid Backlash Over "Islamophobic" Posts

India on Thursday called as "propaganda" its criticism by certain Twitter handles from the Arab world alleging that Muslims are being targeted in several parts of the country in the name of containing... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3d3LnFJ

"Men With Rifles Yelling": US Senator As Protesters Demand Lockdown End

Demonstrators, including some carrying guns, entered the capitol building in the US state of Michigan on Thursday and demanded the Democratic governor lift strict coronavirus lockdown orders, as some... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aUeytB

Indian Man, Pregnant Wife Found Dead In Murder-Suicide In US

A 35-year old Indian woman, who was five months pregnant, was founded murdered in her apartment and her husband was found dead in an apparent suicide in the Hudson River near here, authorities said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cXzIZd

PM Modi's Popularity Soars For Being Front And Centre Of COVID-19 Effort

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to the country's surging coronavirus epidemic may help him walk away unscathed from a host of political and economic problems that hounded his government just... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2zGKy7r

How A WhatsApp "Hi" Could End Up Transforming A $1 Trillion Industry

Facebook Inc. bought its way into India's internet commerce sphere last week with a $5.7 billion investment in Reliance Industries Ltd., a sprawling conglomerate in everything from telecom to energy.... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/35fqq8g

"Remember Rishi Kapoor With A Smile, Not Tears," Say Actor's Family

Rishi Kapoor is survived by his wife Neetu Kapoor, son Ranbir, daughter Riddhima and other members of the vast film dynasty he belonged to, among them elder brother Randhir Kapoor and nieces... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cYlwiz

PM "Anguished" By Rishi Kapoor's Death: "He Was A Powerhouse Of Talent"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today tweeted his condolences after veteran actor Rishi Kapoor died following a long fight with an illness. PM Modi said Rishi Kapoor "was a powerhouse of talent". from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2y4A15M

"Unreal And Unbelievable": Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Mourn Rishi Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor had fought a long battle with cancer before he died at a hospital in Mumbai on Thursday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2WdpgG6

Jeep Grand Compass 7-Seater SUV Details Leaked In Brazil

Details about a 7-seater version of the Jeep Compass have leaked online, and according to the Brazilian website, Auto Exporte, the model will be called the Jeep Grand Compass. The website says, the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2y4AnJE

Sensex, Nifty Jump Over 3% As Global Markets Gain On COVID-19 Drug Hopes

Domestic stock markets jumped more than 3 per cent on the last trading session of the week, tracking gains in Asian peers where encouraging early results from a coronavirus (COVID-19) treatment... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2SnapYB

"End Of An Era": Big B, Rajinikanth Lead Tributes To Rishi Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor died at the age of 67 in a Mumbai hospital, after a long battle with cancer. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2xp5JKC

Pompeo Says No Sight Of North Korea's Kim, Real Risk Of Famine In Country

The United States has caught no sight of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and is watching reports about his health, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday, adding there was a real risk... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2yY8EKp

Rishi Kapoor Dies In Mumbai At 67. "He's Gone," Tweets Amitabh Bachchan

Rishi Kapoor, known for his work in films like Bobby and Chandni, was treated in New York for cancer and returned to Mumbai last year. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/35lWOGq

"Terrible Week For Indian Cinema": India Mourns Legend Rishi Kapoor

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi today tweeted condolences on the death of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor. The 67-year-old actor died after fighting cancer. He was taken to HN Reliance Hospital in Mumbai by his... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2yXuFJm

"65,000 Crores To Help Poor": Raghuram Rajan To Rahul Gandhi On COVID-19

Rahul Gandhi today interviewed renowned economist Raghuram Rajan, a former RBI chief, on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy. "We will need Rs 65,000 crore, it is not that much. This... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2YmZMJ5

Toyota Innova Crysta Updated With More Standard Safety Features

Toyota India has silently updated the 2020 Innova Crysta, and now the MPV will come with more safety features as part of standard fitments. As per the updated list posted on the company's website,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/35ibnul

India Coronavirus Cases Cross 33,000-Mark; 1,074 Deaths, 67 In 24 Hours

India has reported 33,050 coronavirus cases till this morning, according to government data. A total of 1,718 new cases and 67 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours, the Home Ministry's data... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/35i962e

"This Is Fascist, Not Democratic": Elon Musk On Coronavirus Lockdown

Tesla chief Elon Musk on Wednesday called the coronavirus confinement a "fascist" action and "an outrage" that infringes on personal freedom and will damage the economy. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3f163A1

Ghaziabad Man Goes Out For Groceries In Lockdown, Returns Home With Wife

The nationwide lockdown across the country has people stepping out only for essentials. But this man from Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad went out to buy vegetables but returned home with a wife. To add to... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Sk1uXI

Mike Pompeo Pushes China For Access To Wuhan Labs Over Coronavirus

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday pushed China again to provide the world access to its virology labs in Wuhan, saying the world needed to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic originated... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VM9cfB

"Literally A Pipe Organ For China": Trump's Latest On WHO

President Donald Trump Wednesday termed the World Health Organization "literally a pipe organ for China" and said the United States will soon come out with its recommendations on the global body,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VOt95p

Man Stabbed To Death Over "High Price" Of Chicken In Delhi: Police

A 35-year-old man was stabbed to death allegedly by four people after an argument over the price of chicken in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area on Wednesday, police said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2yU2bjW

"Remdesivir Has Clear-Cut Positive Effect": Scientist On Antiviral Drug

US scientists on Wednesday hailed a potential breakthrough in the coronavirus fight as a trial showed patients responding to an antiviral drug, fueling global hopes for a return to normal despite... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bQct37

With No Revenue, Assam Announces Slew Of Measures To Cut Down Expenses

Assam today said that no reimbursement of GST to industries will be allowed in the first quarter of the current financial year, as the state introduced several strict measures to fight the coronavirus... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3f1zUIF

India Appoints New Ambassadors To Qatar, Bahrain

Deepak Mittal has been appointed India's next Ambassador to Qatar, while Piyush Srivastava goes to Bahrain in the same capacity, as per an official release of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3f2zJwB

Kim Jong Un's Sidelined Uncle Suddenly Relevant After 4 Decades Abroad

For about as long as North Korea has existed, Kim Pyong Il has been considered a possible successor to the throne. And now, with his nephew Kim Jong Un's health status unclear, his name is being... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2YmdXhL

Coronavirus Pandemic Has Now Killed More Americans Than Vietnam War

The United States on Tuesday recorded its one-millionth coronavirus case as countries including Spain, Russia and Nigeria took tentative steps back towards normal life by preparing to reopen some... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2yQHeGr

Bengaluru Wakes Up To Heavy Rain, Low-Lying Areas Flooded

Residents of Bengaluru woke up to heavy rain this morning. The downpour, which was on for a few hours, has left some low-lying parts of the city flooded. The rain and cloudy skies also led to a dip in... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VKntt6

Authorised Vehicle Service Centres Could Be The Preferred Choice For Consumers Post Coronavirus Lock

The car owners associate authorised service stations with a greater degree of hygiene & sanitization as compared to local and franchisee garage operators. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VPWnRD

Kedarnath Temple Opens, Devotees Not Allowed Due To Lockdown

The Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand opened its gates today for the annual pilgrimage season, but no one will be allowed in for now amid the nationwide lockdown to fight the spread of coronavirus. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2xXMyYF

Oscars Suspend Movie Theatre Rule For A Year

Traditionally, the Academy requires at least a seven-day run in Los Angeles theaters for movies to be eligible for Hollywood's biggest prize from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2W6yRyC

Axis Bank Shares Tumble Over 6% After Surprise March Quarter Loss

At 9:57 am, the Axis Bank stock traded down 4.34 per cent at Rs 435.80 apiece on the BSE, underperforming the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex index which was up 0.97 per cent. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bYRIm1

Akhilesh Yadav Questions UP Government's Handling Of Coronavirus Crisis

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday accused the BJP of creating hatred against Muslims over the coronavirus crisis, saying the ruling party members are following their "basic training". from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VPTfFn

7 Ways To Innovate With Canned And Boxed Foods In Your Cooking

Recipes for lockdown: Should you trust canned and boxed meals now? A simple tin of canned beans, a box of Mac and Cheese or even a packet of cake mix can be used to make a number of dishes. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eJCQtv

Sensex Rises Over 250 Points, Nifty Above 9,450; IT, Pharma Stocks Jump

Analysts say investors are still in a cautious mode assessing the measures announced by policymakers to fight the economic fallout from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2xl8SuU

Big B Wins The Internet With "Bikini Pic." Everyone Else Can Go Home

"Somebody was explaining to me why I was not getting the big numbers on Insta. He said: "Because you can't put up a pic in a bikini," wrote Amitabh Bachchan from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2WbZZMJ

Nirmala Sitharaman's 13-Tweet Counter To Rahul Gandhi's 'RBI List' Attack

In a series of tweets late on Tuesday night, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rebutted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his allegations on "wilful defaulters, bad loans and write-offs", calling them... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aPyE86

Passes Must For Gurgaon, Says Haryana, Blaming Delhi For Virus Spread

Haryana will tighten its borders with Delhi, clamping down on travel to its satellite cities of Gurgaon and Faridabad, after a number of recent coronavirus cases were traced to the national capital,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2xUoc21

Coronavirus Deaths In India Cross 1,000-Mark, Biggest Jump In 24 Hours

1,007 people have died of coronavirus in India and over 31,000 cases have been reported in the country so far according to the latest figures from the Union Health Ministry. This is the biggest jump... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2yVan37

Fighter Jets Fly Over New York To Honour Health Workers. Watch

US military flight squadrons paid tribute to coronavirus health care staff, first responders and other essential workers with a ceremonial flyover of COVID-19 epicenter New York City on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VM1an5

Sensex, Nifty Poised To Extend Gains For Third Consecutive Day

Asian shares were cautiously higher on Wednesday as investors paused ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan added 0.2 per cent... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2YgLU3c

CRPF Battalion In Delhi Reports 46 COVID-19 Cases, 1 Jawan Dies

The CRPF battalion in Delhi has reported 47 cases of coronavirus, including one jawan who died yesterday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cYd4A0

Justin Trudeau's Mother In Hospital After Apartment Fire

Margaret Trudeau, the mother of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, was rushed to hospital overnight after a fire broke out in her Montreal apartment, sources and local media said Tuesday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cXlHuC

India Inches Closer To 30,000 Coronavirus Cases, Total Deaths 937

India is inching closer to 30,000 coronavirus cases across the country. Currently, the number of cases stand at 29,974 with 937 deaths. Maharashtra is still the most affected state with over 8,500... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aPTrIK

File Case Against Kamal Nath: BJP Asks Farmers Who Didn't Get Loan Waiver

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath's farm loan waiver scheme, that he announced within hours of assuming office, is likely to be scrapped. However, it doesn't end there. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/35lRMtu

US Registers Millionth Coronavirus Case, Number Of Deaths Cross 58,000

The United States on Tuesday recorded its one-millionth coronavirus case as countries including Spain, Russia and Nigeria took tentative steps back towards normal life by preparing to reopen some... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2y8j0rg

Ground Situation In Bihar Behind Nitish Kumar's Stance On Migrants

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has refused to bring back students and migrant labourers, sticking to his stand that puts lockdown rules first. While it has ensured that the COVID-19 figures in the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aH16ck

Court Stays Kerala's Order To Defer Part Of Government Staff's Salaries

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday stayed the state's Left government's order to defer payments of a portion of salaries of all government employees by five months. The order has been stayed for two... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3f1XbKH

Top Theories On What's Going On With North Korea's Kim Jong Un

The Day of the Sun -- the April 15 holiday celebrating Kim Jong Un's late grandfather, Kim Il Sung -- has long been the most important date on North Korea's political calendar. This year, the supreme... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cSqZaz

Next Year's Olympics Will Be Cancelled If Pandemic Not Over: Games Chief

Tokyo Olympics organising committee's president Yoshiro Mori said the Games won't be further postponed if the coronavirus pandemic is not under control by 2021. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cWTZOG

How Rana Daggubati, Tamannaah Celebrated "3 Glorious Years" Of Baahubali 2

"Still remember my first day on the sets when my dream of being directed by SS Rajamouli sir came true," wrote Tamannaah from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/359IkZY

Coronavirus Lingers in Air of Crowded Spaces, Unventilated Rooms: Study

The new coronavirus appears to linger in the air in crowded spaces or rooms that lack ventilation, researchers found in a study that buttresses the notion that Covid-19 can spread through tiny... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/358RwOn

2 Sadhus Killed With Sword At UP Temple Allegedly By Man Accused Of Theft

Two sadhus were murdered at a temple in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr on Monday night, allegedly by a man they had accused of theft recently. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2WijIdJ

Delhi Allows Some Services From Today Amid Lockdown. Details Here

Plumbers, electricians and shops for schoolbooks will be allowed in Delhi from today after the Arvind Kejriwal government cleared some relaxations in the coronavirus lockdown on Monday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VLvcY5

COVID-19 Patients With Very Mild Symptoms Can Be At Home. See Conditions

The Union Health Ministry has issued fresh guidelines on home isolation for coronavirus patients who have only either very mild symptoms of the infection or are "pre-symptomatic". At present, all... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2W2Ojvz

Mumbai Cops Over 55 Told To Stay Home After 3 Colleagues Die Of COVID-19

Mumbai policemen over 55 have been asked to stay home after three cops died of coronavirus in the city. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bKQJpg

Nafisa Ali's Niece, Who Donated Plasma, Writes About "Normal Pain"

"Please read her COVID-19 story and share the information that is first hand. It is the need of the hour. Help save lives," Nafisa Ali posted from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2YatjFL

Maruti Makes More 1,500 Ventilators In 20 Days; Awaits Government Orders

The ventilators, produced with the help of a health care company, are still waiting to be dispatched due to lack of Government orders. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cNna6u

Nintendo Confirms Hackers May Have Accessed 1,60,000 Accounts

Nintendo said on its support page that user information of about 1,60,000 accounts may have been accessed in an unauthorised manner by the hackers. The company said that login ids and passwords... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KzXtKC

Sensex Jumps Over 400 Points; Banking Stocks Lead Gains

Axis Bank will report its earnings for the last quarter of financial year 2019-20 later in the day. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KFe0wW

Exclusive: VW T-Roc GT In The Works; Other SUVs May Also Get Performance Variants

Volkswagen Indias focus on SUVs is now well understood, and in keeping with that we have exclusive information that a slew of performance variants like the VW T-Roc GT may be coming soon. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2y4riAp

A Guide To Government's Decisions To Cushion Economy From COVID-19

Banks don't need to set aside cash reserves for loans given to small businesses between January 31 to July 31, or for credit to help consumers buy a car or home. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2zupoJA

Coronavirus: India Cases Rise To 29,435, 62 Deaths In 24 Hours

India recorded 1,543 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours and 62 deaths linked to the highly contagious illness - the biggest single-day spike - taking the total to 29,435 COVID-19 cases so far,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2W5Drgm

62 Coronavirus Deaths In India In 24 hours, Biggest Jump So Far

Coronavirus: 62 deaths in India in 24 hours, steepest rise so far, 934 total deaths from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aHXruM

Delhi Minister Accused Of Violating Lockdown, Confronted By Senior Cop

Delhi Food Minister Imran Hussain was accused of violating the COVID-19 lockdown in the city on Monday by a senior police officer who was seen reprimanding the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader on video. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aKKAIc

"Very Serious Investigations" Against China Over Coronavirus, Says Trump

US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that he may seek damages from China over the coronavirus outbreak which began in the Chinese city of Wuhan and spread around the world. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cVQbwK

Residents Protest COVID Suspect's Cremation, Throw Stones At Haryana Cops

Residents of a village in Haryana's Ambala clashed with the police and threw stones at doctors on Monday evening as they protested the cremation of a COVID-19 suspect. The woman, in her early 60s,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eZlQPN

Coronavirus Lockdowns Begin To Ease, Cases Top 3 Million

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide soared past three million on Monday as several European nations and a handful of US states began taking steps to reopen their shuttered economies. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Yn3CSL

Donald Trump Appears To Confirm That North Korea's Kim Jong-Un Is Alive

US President Donald Trump on Monday appeared to confirm that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is alive, saying he wished him well after days of speculation over the dictator's whereabouts. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2W509Fj

Wuhan's L-Type Coronavirus Likely Caused More Deaths In Gujarat: Experts

The high COVID-19 mortality rate in Gujarat could be due to the dominance of the L-type strain of coronavirus, found to have been more prevalent in Wuhan in China, where the outbreak started, experts... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VBzv85

Can't Be Justified: BJP Slams Pinarayi Vijayan For Skipping PM Video Meet

The Kerala BJP on Monday criticised Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for not participating in the video conference called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the situation arising due to the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2zEfsgZ

COVID-19 +ve Man Allegedly Jumps To Death At Bengaluru Hospital: Police

A 50-year old coronavirus patient allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the fifth floor of a hospital building here on Monday, police said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Y8jPL7

Garbage Mounds Seen In UP COVID-19 Hospital, Filmed Reportedly By Patient

A hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah district - about 224 km from state capital Lucknow - was inspected by a senior government official on Sunday after a video that was widely shared on social media... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aFrKCk

Indian Movies Head to Streaming as Coronavirus Keeps Cinemas Shut

With the coronavirus pandemic keeping theatres shut, Indian movies have decided to release directly on streaming services. The Jyothika-starrer Ponmagal Vandhal has reportedly sold itself to Amazon... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cPF0pr

How to Order Essential Goods on WhatsApp via JioMart

Reliance Jio has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp number for ordering on JioMart. The new JioMart WhatsApp Order Booking Service is live in select localities of Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Kalyan for now. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KCDAme

"Like Picking Between Mom-Dad": Bumrah's Cheeky Reply To Yuvraj's Googly

Yuvraj Singh asked Jasprit Bumrah to make some tough choices during their Instagram live chat session. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2y1Line

Gold Edges Lower As Equities Rise On Stimulus Hopes

Gold tends to benefit from widespread stimulus measures as it is often seen as a hedge against inflation and currency debasement. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KCCtTv

Will A Woman Run North Korea? Kim Jong Un's Sister Outshines Male Rivals

Of all the family members who could eventually take the reins from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, his sister seems like the obvious choice. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3567cBZ

When Dipika Chikhlia And Ramayan Cast "Created History" With Rajiv Gandhi

"We realized we were a part of a legacy - Ramayan. We created history. Remember the day vividly when we got a call from Delhi to meet the PM," Dipika Chikhlia captioned her post. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aMGkIx

Bill Gates-Funded Coronavirus Vaccine Could Be Ready In 12 Months

Billionaire Bill Gates is funding production of the seven most promising ideas for a vaccine as he refocuses his philanthropic work on the deadly coronavirus. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Y4OIjP

RBI's Rs 50,000 Crore Boost For Mutual Funds, Days After Templeton Mess

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday announced a special liquidity facility worth Rs 50,000 crore for mutual funds, in a bid to ease liquidity pressures in the segment and lift investors'... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cUAPsn

9 States Likely To Speak At Video-Con With PM, Mamata Banerjee May Skip

At least nine Chief Ministers are expected to speak at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video-conference with Chief Ministers that began a short while ago, the third since the countrywide coronavirus... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2SbIXwN

JioMart WhatsApp-Based Online Portal Starts Amid Lockdown

Reliance Industries started testing its online shopping portal three days after Facebook said it will invest $5.7 billion in digital assets controlled by billionaire Mukesh Ambani. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bJM9HY

First COVID-19 +ve UP Doctor Donates Plasma After Recovery, Makes Appeal

A doctor at Lucknow's prestigious King George's Medical University, who recently recovered from COVID-19, has donated his blood for plasma therapy on other seriously ill coronavirus patients and has... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VZwpK1

India Bought 'Overpriced' Chinese COVID-19 Test Kits, Court Fight Reveals

India paid double for Chinese Rapid Antibody Tests for coronavirus, which have been put on hold in many states because of faulty results. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cTDUt4

"Was Giving Time For Truth To Prevail": Kanika On COVID-19 Controversy

"There have been misunderstandings and wrong exchanges of information," wrote Kanika Kapoor from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2xaAeDO

872 Deaths In India, 48 In 24 Hours, 27,892 Cases So Far

Coronavirus: 872 deaths in India, 48 in 24 hours, 27,892 cases so far from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aB3DVq

Amazon, Flipkart Urge Government To Let Them Sell Non-Essentials Too

E-commerce giants Amazon India and Flipkart have urged the government to let them sell non-essential items during the lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus in India. The platforms stressed on... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VVA3EQ

"People Say I Am Hardest Working President": Donald Trump

Continuing his attacks against on media, US President Donald Trump on Sunday described himself as the "hardest working president", claiming that he has possibly done more work in his first tenure than... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eVnYs0

Coronavirus Updates: Biggest Single Day Spike Takes Total Cases To 26,917

Covid-19 India Updates: India on Sunday recorded its biggest single-day spike in coronavirus cases with 1,975 patients testing positive, taking the total to 26,917, including 826 deaths, as per the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aHQKsA

North Korea's Kim Jong Un "Alive And Well": South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is "alive and well", a top security adviser to the South's President Moon Jae-in said, downplaying rumours over Kim's health following his absence from a key... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2yKcKpx

Governor's Image Maligned Due To Frequent Visits By BJP Leaders: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party over the issue of pending approval of Maharashtra governor to nominate Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray as an MLC from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bGcIh5

Girl Commits Suicide After Being Allegedly Raped In UP, 2 Arrested: Cops

Two persons were arrested for allegedly raping a girl, who committed suicide in Aligarh's Dadon, police said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/359nyda

Boy, 5, Gives Details Of Tutor Taking Classes During Lockdown In Punjab

A five-year-old boy spilled the beans when a Punjab police official asked his uncle for the address of his tutor's house from where the man was bringing his nephew and niece before being caught for... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VFsHq2

"Key Lessons For Us": Chief Of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat On COVID-19

India will have to be self-reliant to become a regional power, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said this morning as he talked about the "key lessons" taught by the COVID-19 health crisis from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aDzXaf

"Always Knew Spitting In Public Wrong, Best Time To Ensure We Don't": PM

Spitting in public places -- the one Indian habit that could not be dislodged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Clean India Movement -- got a firm thumbs down from him today as a key part of the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2SbGvXk

"Bahut Mehengi Padi": Hardik Pandya On 'Koffee With Karan' Controversy

Dinesh Karthik caught up with Mumbai Indians all-rounders Hardik and Krunal Pandya in an Instagram Live session. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/356hwtt

Watch: Warner, Wearing Full Australian Gear, Puts On A Show With Family

David Warner performed a dance routine along with wife Candice and two of their daughters. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KC5jmW

"Mann Ki Baat": PM Says Masks Will Be Symbols Of Civilised Society

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation in the 64th edition of his monthly radio programme "Mann Ki Baat" says India's fight against coronavirus is people driven. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Ky8Pi6

"We Are All In This Together"': PM On COVID-19 Outbreak

Mann Ki Baat: "India's fight against coronavirus has become people-driven": PM Modi on "Mann Ki Baat" from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VAD3Yi

Indore Strain May Be Deadlier, Will Send Samples For Testing: Doctors

Doctors treating COVID-19 cases in Indore say a more virulent strain may be wrecking havoc in the city, which has emerged as the coronavirus hotspot in Madhya Pradesh. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2yFa3Wh

Irrfan Khan's Mother Saeeda Begum Dies. Actor Locked Down In Mumbai

"May her soul rest in peace," wrote Komal Nahta from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Y53NBV

Indian World War I Pilot's Moving Story Emerges In Rare UK Archive

The remarkable story of an airman who overcame prejudice to become one of only a handful of Indian fighter pilots in the First World War has emerged in newly-released archive files by the UK's... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VVWuK9

Porsche Driver Sit-Ups As Punishment For Driving Amid Lockdown

A young man's joyride in a high-end Porsche convertible car amid the coronavirus lockdown in Indore did not end well. The 20-year-old driver had been cruising in the yellow two-seater car on the open... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Y28Bbf

Man Kills Wife In Containment Zone Allegedly Following Fight Over Kids

A 34-year-old man was apprehended on Saturday for allegedly killing his wife after a heated argument at their home in west Delhi''s Madipur area, police said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cZjCyn

Kim Jong Un's Train Likely Spotted In Resort Town Amid Rumours: Report

A special train possibly belonging to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was spotted this week at a resort town in the country, according to satellite images reviewed by a Washington-based North Korea... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Y7LKL9

Royal Enfield's New Motorcycle To Be Called Meteor 350 Fireball; Images & India Price Leaked Online

There have been several speculations regarding the Royal Enfield's upcoming motorcycle. To be based on the new J1D platform, the motorcycle is expected to serve as a replacement likely to be a... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eRnRNZ

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin Issue Rare Joint Statement On Cooperation

US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin issued a rare joint statement on Saturday commemorating a 1945 World War Two link-up of US and Soviet troops on their way to defeat... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VAOcIx

Over 26,000 Coronavirus Cases In India, Biggest Jump In 24 Hours

The number of coronavirus cases in India has soared to 26, 496, including 809 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said this morning, adding that 1,990 caseshave been reported in the last 24 hours which... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/354oGhY

"Not Worth Time And Effort": Trump On Briefings After Disinfectant Remark

President Donald Trump tweeted Saturday that his daily coronavirus briefings were not worth his time, two days after sparking a furor by suggesting patients might be injected with disinfectant to kill... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eP9LwB

"Intense Lockdown" In 5 Tamil Nadu Cities From Today To Curb Virus Spread

An "intense lockdown" to check the spread of the highly infectious coronavirus or COVID-19 began this morning in five cities of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, that have recorded nearly half of the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VZCmH2

Desperate To Return Home In Lockdown, Man Turns Into Vegetable Trader

How do you travel from Mumbai to Allahabad when there is a lockdown? Buy 25 tonnes of onions, load them onto a truck and hit the road. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eSTyq8

PM Modi To Address Nation In 64th Edition Of ''Mann Ki Baat'' Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 64th edition of his monthly radio programme ''Mann Ki Baat'' at 11 am on Sunday amid the nationwide coronavirus lockdown. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KB7Y0k

Global Coronavirus Death Count Crosses 2 Lakhs, WHO Warns Over Immunity

The World Health Organization warned on Saturday that recovery from coronavirus might not protect a person from reinfection as the global death count from the pandemic surpassed 200,000. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2xQ5ys5

5 Of A Family Found Dead In UP's Etah

Five members of a family were found dead in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district on Saturday morning, police said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aD7npl

Chennai To Test Anyone With COVID-19 Symptoms As Cases Near 500

With 496 positive patients, Chennai tops the table with the highest number of Coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu, prompting the administration to enforce stringent measures to fight the epidemic. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cQu8I7

Inject Disinfectant? Donald Trump's Medical Claims Baffle Nation, Experts

Top White House coronavirus advisor Deborah Birx shrank in horror and around the nation comedians sharpened their pens: President Donald Trump had just asked if virus victims couldn't be injected with... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bESOmK

E-Commerce Firms Can't Sell Non-Essentials: Centre After Late Night Order

Supply of non-essential goods via e-commerce platforms will continue to be banned during the lockdown period, the Home Ministry clarified this morning, hours after a late night order allowed some... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cJmoaE

She Survived Spanish Flu In 1918, Now, At 106, She Beat COVID-19

We may have all heard that miracles do happen, but sadly not all of us have the chance to witness them in our daily lives, especially during a pandemic today which brings the world to a standstill. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VBONK4

Rahul Asks Fans If He Should "Keep Or Cut" His Hair, Gets Bizarre Replies

Posting a picture of himself, KL Rahul asked Twitterati for advice on whether or not to cut his hair but would not have expected some of the replies he got. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cFImv8

Sanjay Kothari Takes Oath As Chief Vigilance Commissioner

Retired IAS officer Sanjay Kothari has been appointed as the Chief Vigilance Commissioner. Mr Kothari, a 1978 batch (retired) IAS officer of Haryana cadre, was administered the oath of office by... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bE0u8B

WhatsApp Raises Group Call Limit From Four to Eight People

WhatsApp Messenger is confirmed to be doubling the number of participants allowed in group calls. With this, WhatsApp group calls will support up to 8 people, up from four supported right now. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VCrIXu

Manmohan Singh, Rahul Gandhi Slam Government On Zoom Call. What They Said

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Rahul Gandhi and former union minister P Chidambaram were among a group of Congress leaders who went on a zoom conference call to criticise the government's move... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eNp2xX

101 Ex-Bureaucrats Write To Chief Ministers Over "Harassment" Of Muslims

As many as 101 former bureaucrats have written to the Chief Ministers of states expressing anguish over the "harassment" of Muslims in some parts of the country. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cDDEOC

Shops In Delhi Won't Open Yet, Government To First Review Situation

The central government's late-night order to allow all shops to reopen in residential areas - except those in malls - amid a nationwide lockdown over coronavirus may not have much impact in Delhi that... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/354xjJn

Panic Buying In Tamil Nadu Cities Ahead Of "Intense Lockdown"

Panic buying of essential goods was witnessed across five major cities in Tamil Nadu this morning, as people rushed to stock up on groceries, vegetables and other essentials ahead of a four-day... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VXmNPZ

What Virat Told Anushka During Instagram Live With De Villiers. Watch

Anushka Sharma lent a helping hand to her husband Virat Kohli during his Instagram Live with AB de Villiers from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2S2drRS

China Sends Medical Experts To North Korea For Kim Jong Un: Report

China has dispatched a team to North Korea including medical experts to advise on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to three people familiar with the situation. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/355MzWv

What Sobhita Said On Being Accused Of Faking A "Self-Timed" Photoshoot

Sobhita Dhulipala had earlier shared pictures from a magazine photoshoot, claiming that she had clicked them herself from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2S3vxmI

Coronavirus: Nikki Haley Launches "Stop Communist China" Campaign

Asserting that China's Communist government needs to be held accountable for "lying" about the coronavirus pandemic, top Indian-American Republican politician Nikki Haley has launched an online... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3555AIC

US Agency Warns Against Malaria Drugs Trump Championed For COVID-19

The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday cautioned against the use of malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients even as President Donald Trump, who has touted it as a "game changer,"... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aCrEvk

On Camera, 69 COVID-19 Patients Wait On Footpath Outside UP Hospital

A group of 69 coronavirus patients had to wait on a footpath outside the locked gates of a government medical college and hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah district for at least an hour on Thursday... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2zoAOP2

US To Ensure Other Nations Know Coronavirus Came From China: Mike Pompeo

The United States is working with other countries to make sure they understand that coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2zrHD2l

24,506 Coronavirus Cases In India; 775 Deaths, 57 In 24 Hours: 10 Points

The number of coronavirus cases in India has increased to 24,506, including 775 deaths, the Union Home Ministry said today, adding that 1,429 cases and 57 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eQWnYM

Pak Politician's Brother Abducts 2 Hindu Girls, Family Demands Justice

At a time when the world is fighting against deadly COVID-19, minority Hindus in Pakistan continue to face religious persecution. Two minor Hindu girls have been abducted by the brother of an... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VBNjzv

Centre Allows Shops To Open With Conditions, Malls To Remain Closed

A month into the nationwide lockdown to check the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, all neighbourhood shops in residential areas- except those in the malls - have now been allowed to open... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2yJ7ZMO

Coronavirus Updates: Biggest Single Day Spike Takes Total Cases To 23,452

Covid-19 India Updates: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday allowed the opening of shops registered under the Shops and Establishment Act with some exceptions. As per the order, the shops,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2zoqrL6

Rapper Kanye West Officially Now A Billionaire: Forbes

Rapper Kanye West is now a billionaire thanks largely to the basketball shoes bearing his name that he developed with Adidas, Forbes magazine said Friday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2zmDeO6

Critically Unwell IT Professional Airlifted From UK To Kerala

A seriously unwell IT professional, was airlifted in an air ambulance from UK to Kerala and admitted to a private hospital in Kozhikode on Friday morning. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VZlHTO

Inject Disinfectant? Donald Trump's Medical Claims Baffle Nation, Experts

Top White House coronavirus advisor Deborah Birx shrank in horror and around the nation comedians sharpened their pens: President Donald Trump had just asked if virus victims couldn't be injected with... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bESOmK

6 Arrested For Raping Teen, Filming Incident In UP's Sitapur: Cops

A 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped by two men in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district on Wednesday afternoon and four others recorded the act, police said. All six have been arrested, they said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RZ4Hw2

COVID-19: Franklin Templeton Shuts 6 Indian Funds, Locks In $4.1 Billion

Franklin Templeton is shutting six fixed-income and credit-risk funds run by its Indian unit, locking in Rs 308 billion ($4.1 billion). from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3axEeMj

Review: Hemsworth-Hooda Dynamic In 'Extraction'

Extraction Review: A movie powered by Chris "Thor" Hemsworth needs no help with the heavy lifting but the absence of a worthy adversary undermines his mighty heroics. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Y7MGzv

Coronavirus Crisis: US-Based Franklin Templeton To Close Six India Funds

The funds included Franklin India Low Duration Fund, Franklin India Dynamic Accrual Fund, Franklin India Credit Risk Fund, Franklin India Short Term Income Plan, Franklin India Ultra Short Bond... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Kx2zHI

300 Shops Shut In Delhi's Biggest Vegetable Market After COVID-19 Death

Nearly 300 shops are shut in Azadpur Mandi in Delhi, Asia's biggest wholesale market for fruits and vegetables, after a trader died of coronavirus. Traders have demanded that the government scale up... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2zj385l

Skoda Kliq Name Trademarked In India; Could Be Vision IN Concept's Production Name

Skoda Auto India has trademarked the Kliq nameplate in India, according to the patent filed by the company with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. While it's not clear which model will get the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3530n43

BCCI Remembers Sachin Tendulkar's "Glorious Knock" On His 47th Birthday

Sachin Tendulkar Birthday: The Master Blaster turned 47 on Friday with wishes pouring in from all parts of the globe for the batting great. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eMv9T9

Sensex Falls Over 550 Points, Nifty Slips Below 9,150 In Early Trade

Analysts say volatility cannot be ruled out in the near term as investors assess the policy measures announced so far to fight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2S0b6Xt

"Hit Body With Powerful Light": Trump's COVID-19 "Cure" Theory Is Viral

An observation by a top US official that the coronavirus is quickly destroyed by sunlight led President Donald Trump to suggest a method to fight COVID-19 - injecting patients with disinfectants. It... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KtLH4r

"Not First Factual Tripping At Your End": Governor To Mamata Banerjee

Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar last night responded to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's five-page letter after she accused him of "forgetting" that she was the elected head of government in the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VSSiux

Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 23,000-Mark; 718 Deaths, 37 In 24 Hours

Coronavirus cases in India cross 23,000-mark; 718 deaths, 27 in 24 hours from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cH2LQA

Mukesh Ambani's Twins Akash and Isha Held Talks With Facebook: Report

With the pandemic battering assets and oil nosediving, tycoon Mukesh Ambani needed a win to stem the investor exodus from Reliance Industries Ltd., the energy conglomerate he's been trying to... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/351LNJU

Tripura COVID-19 Free: Chief Minister After Second Patient Tests Negative

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Thursday said the state has become coronavirus-free after its second COVID-19 patient tested negative. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bBcZld

Sensex, Nifty Likely To Have A Negative Opening

The benchmark indices are likely to open in the negative, snapping a 2-day winning streak, on the back of weak cues in the global markets. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/35074nv

Sunlight Destroys Coronavirus Quickly, Say US Scientists

The new coronavirus is quickly destroyed by sunlight, according to new research announced by a senior US official on Thursday, though the study has not yet been made public and awaits external... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VwqVaA

Experimental Coronavirus Drug Remdesivir Fails In Human Trial: Report

The experimental coronavirus treatment remdesivir has failed in its first randomized clinical trial, inadvertently released results showed Thursday, dampening expectations for the closely watched... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eLWmFx

France Testing If Nicotine Prevents Coronavirus From Attaching To Cells

Nicotine could protect people from contracting the coronavirus, according to new research in France, where further trials are planned to test whether the substance could be used to prevent or treat... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aylhsX

Sick, Stranded And Broke: COVID-19 Crisis Hits Gulf's Migrant Workers

When all nine men in his dormitory caught coronavirus, 27-year-old Nurudhin was bused to a remote quarantine camp -- becoming one of many migrant workers Gulf states are struggling to accomodate... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KrAP7h

Coronavirus Live Updates: 21,700 Confirmed Cases In India, 4,324 Cured

Covid-19 India Updates: The number of confirmed Coronavirus cases rose to 21,700 in India on Thursday, including 686 deaths, health ministry data showed. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cAwZVo

Reports On Kim Jong Un's Health "Incorrect": Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was ailing, criticizing his frequent nemesis CNN for running the story. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VB9gyN

Militants Abduct Cop In Jammu And Kashmir's Shopian

A policeman was abducted by militants from his home in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday night, officials said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aw3VNq

Charges Against School Teacher Who Flee To Karnataka In Car Amid Lockdown

Amid the strict lockdown, a school teacher travelled from Thiruvananthapuram to Muthanga in Wayanad-- a distance of about 465 km-- on her way to neighbouring Karnataka en route to Delhi following... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Vw7zm0

Stranded Indians Abroad To Be Evacuated If Change In Lockdown: Report

The evacuation of stranded Indians abroad will begin only when there is a change in lockdown policy after May 3, the government sources told news agency ANI on Thursday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/352h67m

Realme X50m 5G Debuts With 120Hz Display, Snapdragon 765G SoC

Realme X50m 5G has been launched with Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC and up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone also has dual hole-punch selfie cameras. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XXhxyt

Suggestions To Centre On COVID-19 "Acted Upon In Miserly Way": Sonia Gandhi

Coronavirus has increased disturbingly both in spread and speed in the past three weeks but suggestions to the government have been acted on "only partially and in a miserly way", Congress president... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ax58Ea

Bajaj Auto To Reopen Aurangabad and Rudrapur Plants

Bajaj Auto will be opening resuming operations at its two facilities located in Waluj, Aurangabad in Maharashtra and Rudrapur in Uttarakhand after receiving the nod from the local authorities.... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Y4RtBo

Amid Lockdown, Thousands Of Flamingos Turn Creek Near Mumbai Pink

A sea of pink dazzled residents of Navi Mumbai as thousands of flamingos settled along the creek on Thursday morning. The migratory birds, which visit Mumbai every year, have arrived in huge numbers,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3awjMvk

COVID-19 Doctors Flag Filthy Conditions In Videos, UP Government Acts

Government doctors treating COVID-19 patients in Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli district were transferred to a guest house on Wednesday night after releasing videos highlighting deplorable and squalid... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bz8isq

Watch: Dhawan Locks Horns With Son Zoravar In "Quarantine Premier League"

Shikhar Dhawan took to Twitter to post a video of him batting against his son Zoravar amid coronavirus lockdown. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Vw9FSM

COVID-19: Indians Among Worst Affected Ethnic Groups In England

People of Indian origin in the UK have emerged as the worst affected ethnic group from the coronavirus pandemic, according to an official data on COVID-19 deaths in hospitals across England. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eLhHyL

Apple to Fix iPhone, iPad Flaw That Allows Hackers to Steal Data

Apple is planning to fix a flaw that a security firm said may have left millions of iPhone, iPad vulnerable to hackers. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3brEnlI

Delhi's 1st COVID-19 Survivor Recommends ''Pranayama'' For Those Infected

The first person in the national capital, who has recovered from COVID-19, has suggested people infected with the virus to do '' pranayama'', claiming that it is very useful in the course of recovery. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bHWkwk

How Trump's Immigration Order Affects Green Cards, H-1B Visa-Holders

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday temporarily curbing the issuing of new green cards for would-be U.S. permanent residents in what he described as a bid to limit... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ap0FDq

21,393 Coronavirus Cases In India; 681 Deaths, 41 In 24 Hours

The number of COVID-19 patients in India rose to 21,393 this morning, according to Health Ministry data. A total of 1,409 new cases and 41 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours; 681 have died... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2xQEusx

Sensex Rises Over 250 Points On Positive Global Cues; Pharma Stocks Rise

Analysts say investors are still on the back foot assessing the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on business. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cDNJLq

Exclusive: MG Motor India Offers Its Workshops To Sanitise Police Vehicles Post Lockdown

Acknowledging the efforts of our Police forces who have been fighting coronavirus on the frontlines, MG India has decided to offer its service workshops to sanitise their vehicles. Post the end of... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3auqUs9

Thane Man Allegedly Refuses To Take Delivery From Muslim Man, Arrested

A resident of Kashimira locality in the district has been arrested for allegedly refusing to take delivery from a Muslim person. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aBOwLC

As People Stay Home, Air Pollution In North India At 20-Year Low: NASA

Air pollution over northern India has plummeted to a 20-year-low for this time of the year, according to satellite data published by US space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2xQzXq1

Mukesh Ambani Tops Jack Ma as Asia's Richest After Facebook Deal

Mukesh Ambani is again Asia's richest person after a deal with Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook Inc. sent his conglomerate's stock surging. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cLERUd

"Lockdown In India Impacted 40 Million Internal Migrants": World Bank

The nationwide lockdown in India which started about a month ago has impacted nearly 40 million internal migrants, the World Bank has said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Vs6cVw

Sensex, Nifty Likely To Have A Positive Opening

The benchmark indices are likely to open on a positive note, extending the gains of the previous session, on the back of favourable global cues. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aqvTtH

President Ram Nath Kovind's Wife Stitches Masks For Shelter Homes

First Lady Savita Kovind on Wednesday stitched face masks at Shakti Haat in the President's Estate as part of the fight against COVID-19. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2xHthus

Here's How to Download TikTok Videos Without That Annoying Watermark

Most of the videos on TikTok are fun. What's better is the ability to download them. In this article, we tell you how to download TikTok videos without watermark. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cGFPRg

Earthquake In Maharashtra's Wardha, Mild Tremors Felt

Mild tremors of 2.6 magnitude were experienced in 14 villages of Maharashtra's Wardha district on Wednesday afternoon, an official said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2wZ169J

Donald Trump Announces Signing Of Partial Suspension Of Immigration To US

US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he had signed an order partially suspending immigration to the United States, arguing the drastic measure would protect jobs during the coronavirus... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eFmBO5

New York Cats Become First US Pets To Contract Coronavirus

Two cats in New York have become the first pets in the United States to test positive for the new coronavirus, officials said Wednesday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3avL2u3

Motorola Edge+ Price, Specifications Leaked Hours Before Launch

Motorola Edge and Motorola Edge+ phones are expected to launch today. Hours before their official reveal, Motorola Edge+ full specifications and pricing have surfaced online, leaving little to the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XQAjaO

4 Desperate UP Students Brave Heat, Lockdown To Walk Over 500 km Home

Four students from a university in UP's Bareilly have been forced to walk over 600 kilometres to Varanasi in the western part of the state, amid a nationwide lockdown over the novel coronavirus from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eG8KH9

Bengal Ends Row With Centre Over COVID-19 Teams With "Highest Assurance"

An escalating row over the centre sending teams to West Bengal to investigate alleged lockdown violations has been paused after an exchange of angry letters between the union home secretary and the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RYmhjt

In Role Reversal, Egypt Sends Medical Aid To US In Fight Against COVID-19

Egypt on Tuesday flew a plane of medical supplies to the United States to assist in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, a role reversal for a top US aid recipient. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bsIKNB

Watch: Steve Smith Enhances Hand-Eye Coordination With Isolation Batting

Steve Smith used the time at home to improve his hand-eye coordination. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RWzh9u

Why Facebook Invested $5.7 Billion In Reliance Jio

Facebook will spend $5.7 billion for 10% of Reliance Industries's digital business, as the social media firm looks to leverage its popular WhatsApp messenger to offer digital payment services to small... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34ZovEz

2020 Triumph Street Triple RS Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 11.13 Lakh

The 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS gets an updated engine, tuned by Triumph's Moto2 engineering team, and minor visual updates. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aru3J9

Trump Explains Why He's Banned Legal Immigration To US For 60 Days

President Donald Trump said he would suspend legal immigration to the U.S. for at least two months to help Americans who have been put out of work because of the coronavirus crisis. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VOIJwD

"101 Arrests, No Muslim": Maharashtra Minister On Sadhus' Mob Killing

None of the 101 people arrested so far for the mob attack on three men in Maharashtra's Palghar district last week are Muslims, state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said today from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Sdw7hR

Sensex Gains More Than 500 Points; Reliance Industries Spurts 8%

Domestic equity markets are going strong in mid-morning trading, led by stellar gains in index heavyweight, Reliance Industries. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RVFuT9

Reliance's JioMart to Be Backed By WhatsApp

WhatsApp is set to power Reliance Retail's e-commerce venture JioMart that will take on Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34VxOW4

Opinion: Centre's Special Sinister Attention For Bengal - By Derek O'Brien

The people of Bengal are watching this sordid drama. They will remember. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bv8wAu

Government With Doctors, Says Amit Shah, Assures Security Amid Attacks

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today urged the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to withdraw a symbolic protest by doctors against attacks on health workers who are in the frontline of the country's... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2zmBmFh

Bihar Officer Suspended For "VIP Pass" That Embarrassed Nitish Kumar

After a Bihar BJP MLA was given a special travel pass to bring his daughter from Rajasthan's Kota, which left Chief Minister Nitish Kumar facing embarrassing questions from rivals, an officer has been... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VNxgNV

More Exemptions To Lockdown List: Shops For School Books, Electric Fans

Shops for school and college books and electric fans will be allowed during the coronavirus lockdown, which ends on May 3, the government said last evening, releasing a new set of exemptions. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2xDbVih

Facebook Teams Up With Mukesh Ambani's Jio: Mark Zuckerberg Shares Why

Facebook is committed to "opening commerce opportunities for people across the country", founder Mark Zuckerberg said this morning, a day after the social media giant purchased a 9.99 per cent stake... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cDXQ2Y

Why Salman's Father Salim Khan Leaves Home Every Day During Lockdown

"I have been walking for the last 40 years and the doctor has told me if I stop suddenly, it might affect my back more," said Salim Khan from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RZk6fw

Facebook to Buy 9.99 Percent Stake in Reliance Jio

Reliance Jio has announced that Facebook will make Rs. 43,574 crores investment in Jio Platforms, making the social giant the largest minority shareholder in the RIL subsidiary. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XTQ7cJ

Coronavirus Cases In India Jump To 19,984; 50 Deaths In 24 Hours

Coronavirus India: Coronavirus cases in India jump to 19,984; 50 deaths in 24 hours from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VPvQ5s

COVID-19 Survivors Should Donate Blood Plasma: Islamic Sect Chief

Tablighi Jamaat leader Maulana Saad Kandhalvi, who has been charged by the Delhi Police for holding a religious congregation during the lockdown, on Tuesday appealed to coronavirus survivors to donate... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RQZeHt

Facebook Buys 9.99 Per Cent Stake In Reliance Jio For $5.7 Billion

Facebook Inc announced a $5.7 billion investment in Reliance Industries Ltd's telecom unit on Wednesday, making it the largest minority shareholder in Jio Platforms Limited. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RWEjCO

OnePlus 7T Pro Price in India Slashed, Now Starts at Rs. 47,999

OnePlus 7T Pro has received a price cut in India, bringing its price down to Rs. 47,999 from the initial Rs 53,999. The OnePlus 7T Pro price change is visible on the official website but OnePlus... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VpEsRx

Hundreds Of Amazon Workers Go On Strike For Better Conditions In Pandemic

Hundreds of Amazon warehouse employees in the US went on strike Tuesday against what they say are unsafe working conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic, organizers said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34YIiUD

12-Year-Old Walks 3 Days Amid Lockdown, Dies Just An Hour From Home

A 12-year-old girl died after making a 150-km trip on foot from Telangana to her native Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh, desperate because of the extended nationwide lockdown to fight coronavirus.... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3arjiXa

Bollywood Kitchen Confidential: Secret Celeb Chefs Are Cooking Up A Storm

We've curated some of the fun-filled, delicious looking cooking posts from celebrity chef diaries. You can thank us later. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cAFmA2

Lockdown Recipes: 5 Easy Indo-Chinese Recipes You Can Make At Home During Lockdown

Chinese Fast Food Recipes: Indo-Chinese dishes you can make during lockdown are plentiful, all that's required is patience and a little bit of creativity! from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2xW4QZO

New FDI Rules Not Violation, Say Government Sources On China Criticism

India has denied China's allegation that its new Foreign Direct Investment rules are a violation of the WTO agreement. The rules calling for government sanction for neighbours wishing to invest in... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3avKFjb

The Best Smartphones You Can Buy Under Rs. 20,000 [April 2020 Edition]

Here is our list of the best phones under Rs. 20,000 in the Indian market. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34Ns7to

"Have Plenty Of Oil": Trump To Consider Halting Saudi Oil Imports

President Donald Trump said on Monday that his administration was considering the possibility of stopping incoming Saudi Arabian crude oil shipments as a measure to support the battered domestic... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VpX5ET

Tamil Nadu Doctor Buries Colleague After Mob Attack Over COVID-19 Fears

A surgeon had to bury his colleague with a shovel and the help of two ward boys at cemetery in Chennai in the middle of the night on Sunday after a mob attacked their ambulance over coronavirus fears. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3brCsxp

Kim Jong Un Not Gravely Ill, Says South Korea Amid Speculation: Report

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was not gravely ill, two South Korean government sources said on Tuesday, following reports he had undergone a cardiovascular procedure and was now in "grave danger". from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eJ6oaH

Firms "Reshore" Jobs As COVID-19 Upends Outsourcing To India, Philippines

Coronavirus is permanently shaking up the global outsourcing industry as lockdowns from Bangalore to Manila prompt firms to "reshore" jobs and, with AI, to move further away from needing humans at... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aiUAbC

Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open Sharply Lower Today

Asian equity markets followed Wall Street lower. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell half a per cent. Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark fell 1 per cent. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cAoOse

Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 18,000-Mark; 590 Deaths, 47 In 24 Hours

India recorded the biggest jump in the number of deaths in a day linked to the highly infectious coronavirus with 47 patients dying in the last 24 hours. The number of coronavirus cases in the country... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VsnbXX

Sensex, Nifty Track Global Markets Over 2% Lower Amid Oil Crash

Reliance Industries (down 3.49 per cent), ICICI Bank (5.68 per cent) and HDFC (3.08 per cent) together accounted for a loss of more than 350 points in the Sensex. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2wRAd7A

US Oil Prices Crawl Back To Positive Territory After Record Fall Below $0

Crude Oil Crash: US crude oil futures turned negative for the first time ever on Monday, as the coronavirus pandemic and resultant lockdowns have paralysed the world economy and caused... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eCklH3

North Korea's Kim Jong Un May Be In "Grave Danger" After Surgery: Report

Reports saying Kim Jong Un underwent a medical procedure are fueling new speculation about North Korean leader's health after his unprecedented absence from events last week marking his grandfather's... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2xOfylg

US To "Temporarily Suspend" Immigration Over Coronavirus, Tweets Trump

US President Donald Trump tweets he will sign "Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States". from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cFyQZb

COVID-19 case in Rashtrapati Bhavan complex, nearly 100 quarantined: sources

Coronavirus case reported in Rashtrapati Bhavan complex, nearly 100 quarantined: sources from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eFHsjY

Over 1,000 Kashmiri Migrants Stranded In Punjab Sent Home Amid Lockdown

Over 1,000 Kashmiris, who had been stuck in Punjab's Pathankot due to the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, were sent home on Monday, an official statement said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2xKzVjq

"Will Pursue Further Legal Remedies": Vijay Mallya On UK Court's Ruling

Liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya on Monday (local time) expressed disappointment after London High Court rejected his plea against extradition to India and indicated that he will "pursue further legal... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Vnz0yd

Trump To Meet New York Governor At White House Over COVID-19 Pandemic

US President Donald Trump announced Monday that he would welcome New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has spearheaded the response to his state's coronavirus outbreaks, to the White House on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KnkiB3

US Oil Prices Rebound Back In Positive Territory After Historic Crash

US oil prices rebounded back above zero Tuesday, a day after futures ended in negative territory for the first time as a coronavirus-triggered collapse in demand leaves the world awash in crude. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cuEDjS

Doctors' Body Warns Retaliatory Measures On Attacks Against Health Staff

Taking serious note of obstructions to the cremation of a Chennai doctor who died of COVID-19, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday warned of "appropriate retaliatory measures" if the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Kldt34

2 Cases Filed In Mathura Over Facebook Posts Targeting Rahul Gandhi

The police have registered two separate FIRs over objectionable posts shared on Facebook targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, officials said on Monday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cKDSUj

Maharashtra To Use Anti-Malaria Drug HCQ To Prevent COVID-19: Minister

Maharashtra, the state with the highest number of coronavirus patients, will allow the use of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in parts of the state, including Dharavi Asia's largest slum as a... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cxRIZP

China Slams India's New FDI Rules, Calls It "Discriminatory"

India's new rules for Foreign Direct Investment violate WTO principles of non-discrimination and are against free and fair trade, China said on Monday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VB3JGY

Yogi Adityanath Says Can't Be At Funeral Of Father Who Died At AIIMS Today

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's father, Anand Singh Bisht, died this morning. Mr Bisht who was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi last month due to... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2xzSTcF

Oppo Find X2 Lite with Snapdragon 765G, Quad Rear Cameras Launched

Oppo Find X2 Lite launched in Portugal with 5G support, quad rear camera, and 4,025mAh battery. Here's what you need to know about Oppo's latest phone's price and specifications. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RSsbmm

BS6 Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT Officially Teased Online Ahead Of India Launch

Suzuki Motorcycle India has officially teased the BS6 V-Strom 650 XT motorcycle on its official website. The listing hints that the two-wheeler manufacturer will be launching the V-Strom 650 XT... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RQVO7k

Shilpa Shetty Kundra Made Simple South Indian Quarantine Breakfast; Guess What It Was!

Quarantine Breakfast: Assuming she is a fan of South Indian food, Shilpa Shetty made another simple south Indian delight for breakfast. She even shared a picture of the meal on her Instagram stories. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3amq9kG

"Need To Have A Word": Lynn Brutally Trolls Warner's Latest Dancing Video

David Warner recently joined TikTok and his latest post was nothing short of hilarious, as was evident from fellow-cricketer Chris Lynn's comment. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XR2ztF

COVID-19 Situation Serious In Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Indore: MHA

Coronavirus: The Centre on Monday said the COVID-19 situation is "especially serious" in Mumbai, Pune, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata and a few other places in West Bengal, and violation of lockdown measures... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2ysQQHc

"80% COVID-19 Cases Asymptomatic, Worrying": Top Scientist to NDTV

80 per cent of people with coronavirus in India are asymptomatic, or do not show symptoms of the infection, and this is matter of concern, a senior scientist at the country's top medical research body... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VAVvyA

Upset 'Ramayan' Fans Think Episodes Were Edited. Clarification On Twitter

The CEO of Prasar Bharati, in a tweet on Saturday, said Doordarshan didn't chop off portions of Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34PJDgm

Donald Trump Wants Experts From US To Probe China's Response To COVID-19

The US wants to send a team of experts to China to investigate the coronavirus, President Donald Trump has said, a day after he warned Beijing of "consequences" if it was knowingly responsible for the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eC9I7m

"Kerala Making Way Back To Life": State vs Centre Over Easing Of Curbs

Kerala is making its way back into life, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan tweeted today after the central government, in a letter last night, took strong objection to relaxations in parts of the state... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KlcwaS

Watch: Virat Kohli, Other Celebs On Domestic Violence Amid Lockdown

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma took to social media to send out a message to all those who were or are victims of domestic violence. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2zcZgTr

One World: Together At Home - SRK, Lady Gaga And Others Pay Tribute

"Stay strong. I love you," said Shah Rukh Khan from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34U8srO

Uttar Pradesh Becomes First State To Geotag Over 7,000 Community Kitchens

Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in the country to geotag its 7,368 community kitchens and community shelters across 75 districts which produce 12 lakh food packets a day, a senior official... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RRKZlx

Coronavirus Lockdown: What Is Allowed From Today, What Stays Banned

Select industries and economic activity will be allowed from today in areas in the country least affected by coronavirus, to generate jobs for migrants and reduce the distress for those hardest hit by... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ewZjtH

Don't Dilute Lockdown, Centre Tells States, Calls Out Kerala

Kerala's decision to allow restaurants and book shops from today are a violation of the coronavirus lockdown, the home ministry said today in a letter to the state. The letter also said the state is... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34TgUaO

Sensex, Nifty Give Up Early Gains Amid Selling In Energy, Pharma Stocks

Domestic stock markets gave up early gains following a positive start on Monday amid weakness in Asian peers, as updates on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic front continued to spook investors.... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3alOIhP

"A Record": Trump Says US Tested More Than India, 9 Others For COVID-19

The United States has carried out more tests for the novel coronavirus pandemic than 10 other countries, including India, taken together, President Donald Trump has said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KjUeXy

Don't "Dilute" Coronavirus Lockdown Rules, Centre Tells States

The government has made it clear that states and union territories cannot "dilute" the guidelines issued by the centre on the nationwide lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus and said states... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XRg0dc

Mob Forces Quarantine Team To Retreat In Bengaluru, Damages Barricades

A quarantine team of health workers and policemen was targeted last evening in west Bengaluru by a large mob of about 200 locals when the officials reached a neighbourhood to take 58 people who were... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3alsSLh

543 Coronavirus Deaths In India, 36 In 24 hours, 17,265 Cases So Far

The number of coronavirus cases in India has climbed to 17,265, which includes 543 deaths, Union Health Ministry said today, adding that 1,553 new cases and 36 deaths were reported in the last 24... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2zf9liQ

At Least 10 Killed In Overnight Shooting Rampage In Canada, Gunman Killed

A 51-year-old gunman killed at least 10 people including a police officer during an overnight rampage across rural Nova Scotia, according to Canadian federal police who said the suspect was found dead... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VksMPE

Karnataka Extends Stringent Lockdown Measures Till April 21 Midnight

The Karnataka government on Sunday issued fresh orders to continue the stringent lockdown measures issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs till the midnight of April 21. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3boscGb

Top Medical Officer Of Virus-Hit Noida Changed For Second Time In Weeks

The top medical officer of Gautam Buddha Nagar district - one of the worst affected in Uttar Pradesh due to the coronavirus outbreak - has been changed for the second time in nearly two weeks. The... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2yqwDC1

No Relaxation Of Lockdown In Delhi, Review After A Week: Arvind Kejriwal

Coronavirus Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal says no relaxation of the coronavirus lockdown for now from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RMULoY

Change In E-Commerce Rules Again, Only Essentials To Be Delivered

The supply of non-essential goods by e-commerce companies will remain prohibited during the lockdown period, the Home Ministry said today. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XP44IW

Trump Says Social Distancing Rules Should Be Same For Ramadan As Easter

US President Donald Trump said Saturday he hopes US Muslims will be held to the same social distancing standards during Ramadan as Christians at Easter, when a number of faithful chafed against... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3exYIYI

P Chidambaram's "Economic And Moral" Questions To PM On Dignity Of Poor

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram today accused the government of failing to "protect the dignity" of the poor who have been rendered jobless and left hungry following the lockdown imposed by the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eAMUEK

Rajiv Bajaj Appeals For A Middle Path Out Of Lockdown

Bajaj Auto plants are outside city limits, outside containment zones, and should be allowed to reopen, said Rajiv Bajaj. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cxczMK

Trains, Flights Unlikely To Resume After May 3, Say Sources

Coronavirus India: Trains, flights unlikely to resume after May 3, final decision after Union Health Ministry's inputs, say sources from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VjunoX

Man Pedals 850 km On Way Home For His Wedding, Ends In Quarantine Centre

When Sonu Kumar Chauhan set out homewards on his bicycle from Ludhiana in Punjab, it was to somehow reach in time for his wedding slated for April 15 in a UP district bordering Nepal. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3blPdty

"Felt Safer In Hospital": Actress Zoa Morani On Defeating Coronavirus

Actress Zoa Morani who battled COVID-19 and was admitted to a Mumbai hospital has recovered now and is back home. She shared her experience of the hospital after testing positive for the novel... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Vhicce

World War II Veteran, 99, To Help Open Hospital After Raising $29 Million

Captain Tom Moore, a 99-year-old British war veteran who has raised more than $29 million for the health service by walking 100 laps of his garden, will be a guest of honour at the opening of a new... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ak98rt

Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 15,000-Mark, 507 Have Died: 10 Points

The number of coronavirus cases in India has climbed to 15,712, which includes 507 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said today, adding that 1,329 cases and 27 deaths were reported in the last 24... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VG0EWf

Gustaba: Make This Traditional Kashmiri Dish At Home With Minimum Ingredients

Gustaba is served towards the end of the meal, before dessert, and is an integral part of Kashmiri wazwan. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ag5AX6

Bengaluru Dental Clinic Turns Into Labour Room Amid Lockdown

There was an unprecedented commotion at a dental clinic in north Bengaluru when a daily wage labourer recently made a visit to the clinic with his pregnant wife when she was in labour. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Kkbmwc

Man Who Recovered From COVID-19 Test Positive Again In Himachal Pradesh

A person, who had earlier recovered from the novel coronavirus, tested positive for the infection again on Saturday, taking the number of active cases in Himachal Pradesh to 23, officials said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KhtcjO

"You Know It, I Know It": Trump Says China Virus Deaths Way Ahead Of US

President Donald Trump has expressed his doubts over the official Chinese figures on the number of deaths in their country due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, claiming that the fatalities were way... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3csGQwd

US Reports 1,891 COVID-19 Deaths In Last 24 Hours: Report

The coronavirus death count in the United States climbed by 1,891 in the past 24 hours to reach 38,664 on Saturday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RO487Q

Doordarshan Runs On Public Money, Not Private Property Of BJP: CPIM

CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Saturday posted a satire-image and lashed out at the public broadcaster Doordarshan. He said the broadcaster is not the "private property of the BJP" doing... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XHq74p

"Live Free Or Die": Hundreds Protest Against US COVID-19 Lockdown Rules

Hundreds protested Saturday in cities across America against coronavirus-related lockdowns -- with encouragement from President Donald Trump -- as resentment grows against the crippling economic cost... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KgFZmq

Coronavirus Cases Cross 7 Lakh In US, Over 36,000 Deaths Reported: Report

The United States passed 700,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, according to a tally maintained by Johns Hopkins University. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RP8CLL

Pentagon Extend Travel Restrictions Till June 30 To Curb COVID-19 Spread

The US Defense Department said Saturday it would extend travel restrictions through June 30 in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus, but will allow for some redeployments and repatriation of... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2ytnOaE

Jamia Violence: Sedition Charges Against Sharjeel Imam For Hate Speech

Delhi police charged former JNU student Sharjeel Imam with sedition before a court in Delhi today, alleging his speech promoted enmity between people that led to riots in the Jamia Millia Islamia... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Vg1LwR

China Could Face Consequences If "Knowingly Responsible" For Virus: Trump

US President Donald Trump warned on Saturday that China could face consequences if it was "knowingly responsible" for the coronavirus pandemic. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RQY7rj

Watch: Bhumi Pednekar's Lockdown Pizza Recipe Worked Up Our Craving Even More

As we all our waiting for lockdown to end, Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar gave in to her temptation and took it upon herself to whet hercraving for pizza. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2S3Lcm3

Rajnath Singh Chairs COVID-19 Meet, Piyush Goyal, Other Ministers Attend

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is chairing a meeting of Union Ministers at his residence today to discuss better coordination between state and centre during the COVID-19 crisis from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2yn3yar

Know WhatsApp Better Than You Know Yourself With These 25 Tricks

Looking for WhatsApp tricks? Here are all the best new WhatsApp features and tricks updated in 2020. How to record WhatsApp calls, how to see WhatsApp messages deleted by others, how to remove... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3evDGd5

"Always Got Your Back": Hardik's Birthday Wish For Rahul Takes The Cake

KL Rahul turned 28 on Saturday and received a special wish from his "brotherman" Hardik Pandya. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cpjyHN

Prashant Kishor's "Offering Lessons" Dig At Nitish Kumar Amid Lockdown

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor this morning criticised his former boss and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, a day after Mr Kumar objected against the movement of about 300 buses from Uttar Pradesh... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3alUfEW

85-year-Old Kerala Man Dies Days After Recovering From COVID-19

An 85-year-old coronavirus patient, who was declared cured and was under treatment for kidney and heart-related ailments died early Saturday at a hospital in Malappuram. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VClBS2

Review: 'Hasmukh' - The Idea Is Killer

Hasmukh Review: Ranvir Shorey, a livewire as the eponymous comedian's garrulous, manipulative manager, lends solid support. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RNDITV

In Letter To Delhi Cops, Islamic Sect Chief Says "Willing To Cooperate"

Maulana Saad Kandhalvi, the chief of the Islamic group Tablighi Jamaat that organised a religious congregation in Delhi last month setting off India's largest cluster of coronavirus cases, has said in... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2wMQo67

UN Chief "Salutes" Nations Like India For Helping World Fight COVID-19

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres salutes countries helping others in the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, his spokesman has said, days after India sent supplies of the anti-malarial... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3eycV7F

Xiaomi Launches Its Robotic Vacuum Cleaner in India

Xiaomi has launched the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P robotic vacuum cleaner in India with an introductory price of Rs. 17,999. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Kb6SYV

"No Real Evidence": China's Wuhan Lab At Core Of Coronavirus Controversy

Nestled in the hilly outskirts of Wuhan, the city at the heart of the coronavirus crisis, a Chinese high-security biosafety laboratory is now the subject of US claims it may be the cradle of the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3biEpfP

Opinion: Tackling 4 Rumours About Bengal Flung Around By BJP

Ever since the COVID-19 crisis acquired a serious dimension, many of the discussions and efforts have been on a unified, coordinated strategy against the pandemic and much of the political scoring has... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2z9G0q3

14,378 Coronavirus Cases In India, 480 Deaths: 10 Points

The number of coronavirus cases in India has climbed to 14,378, which includes 480 deaths, Union Health Ministry said today, adding that 991 new cases and 43 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cvLmue

Google Thanks All Coronavirus Helpers In Its Final Doodle

As COVID-19 continues to impact communities around the world, people are coming together to help one another now more than ever, Google launched a Doodle series to recognize and honor many of those on... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XKTPWf

13,835 Coronavirus Cases In India, Death Count Crosses 450-Mark

India is testing a multi-purpose vaccine that has proved effective against leprosy and boosts immunity in hosts to see if it can help tackle the coronavirus, the chief of country's largest... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34LhDKV

The Best Smartphones You Can Buy Under Rs. 15,000 [April 2020 Edition]

Here's our list of the best smartphones under Rs. 15,000 in the Indian market. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VzZLyp

Dozens Of Kolkata Localities Sealed, Barricaded To Check COVID-19 Spread

Dozens of areas across Kolkata were barricaded and sealed by the city policy on Friday, a day after the central government identified the capital of West Bengal as a coronavirus or COVID-19 hotspot. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2wMHWUr

"All Countries Will Face This": WHO After China Revises COVID-19 Deaths

The World Health Organization said Friday that many countries would likely follow China in revising up their death counts once they start getting the coronavirus crisis under control. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3etIdg5

3 Policemen On Lockdown Patrolling Attacked By Family In Rajasthan's Tonk

Three policemen, who were patrolling in Tonk district to ensure compliance of the curfew enforced in Rajasthan, were injured when a family attacked them on Friday, police said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KjVzNX

Lockdown Cooking: Here's A Foolproof Recipe For A Classic Egg Curry

From boiled eggs to egg curries - this versatile food item can be consumed in various forms and is easily available in the market. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cokhcd

15 to 20 Indian Navy Sailors In Mumbai Test Positive For Coronavirus

15 to 20 sailors of the Indian Navy in Mumbai have been tested positive for coronavirus. The sailors have been quarantined at a naval hospital in the city. This is the first set of coronavirus or... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cpBIZS

"Not Even Close": Trump Says China Virus Cases "Far Higher" Than Admitted

US President Donald Trump on Friday said China's real death toll from coronavirus was "far higher," even after officials issued a new count sharply raising the number of dead in Wuhan, where the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3akJfHU

PM Assures Support To South Africa, Egypt For Essential Medical Supplies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday assured India's support to South Africa in maintaining essential medical supplies to fight coronavirus. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cuKxBw

Woman Dies After Teenage Son Allegedly Sets Her On Fire In Maharashtra

A 49-year-old woman died after her teenage son allegedly set her on fire in Omsanabad district of Maharashtra over her refusal to give money to him, police said on Friday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34MmmvZ

Mega Kumaraswamy Wedding Day In Karnataka Amid COVID-19 Scrutiny, Warning

Blessings for the bride and the groom at arm's length and a flower-decked house without a soul at its door marked the morning of a mega political wedding in Karnataka amid the coronavirus lockdown. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VgPlVF

Four More Shots Please! Refuses to Grow Up in Season 2

Our review of season 2 of Four More Shots Please!, the Amazon Prime Video series about four millennial SoBo women. Kirti Kulhari, Sayani Gupta, Bani J, Maanvi Gagroo lead Four More Shots Please! 2... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3acqjLD

China's Wuhan Raises COVID-19 Death Toll By 50%, Admits To Missed Cases

China's coronavirus ground-zero city of Wuhan on Friday abruptly raised its death toll by 50 percent to a total of 3,869, admitting that many cases were "mistakenly reported" or missed entirely. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2yiE7XA

"Stop Adding Religious Colour": India Blasts US Body's COVID-19 Remark

India on Wednesday came down hard on the US Commission on International Religious Freedom for its criticism of the country based on a "misguided" report that COVID-19 patients in a hospital in... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3beUjYu

Centre Adds More To List Of What Is Allowed After April 20 Amid Lockdown

The government has made new additions to the list of activities that will be allowed amid lockdown in parts of the country that are least affected by coronavirus. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RJyZ5s

Sensex, Nifty Open Higher

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das is scheduled to address a press conference at 10 am. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bibkRF

Ivanka Trump, Husband Skip Lockdown For Jewish Holiday Trip

President Donald Trump's powerful daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner ignored federal recommendations during the coronavirus lockdown so they could travel for Passover celebrations, the White... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VyITbj

Gap-Up Opening Likely For Sensex, Nifty Today

Analysts say the markets are expected to consolidate with the possibility of bouts of volatility in the near term. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2xANsdh

"US Praying For You": Melania Trump To Boris Johnson's Pregnant Fiancee

US First Lady Melania Trump called Carrie Symonds, the pregnant fiance of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to wish the couple a speedy recovery from the coronavirus, a White House statement said... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ai3yFS

13,387 Coronavirus Cases In India, Over 1,000 In 24 Hours, 437 Deaths

The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus in India has climbed to 13,387, with 1,000 positive cases reported in the last 24 hours. The highly infectious COVID-19 has killed 437 in the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XEwCF3

US May Have Dropped Standards Too Far For Anti-Malarial Drug: Report

On March 21, two days after President Donald Trump first touted chloroquine drugs as a "gamechanger" in the fight against COVID-19, administration officials privately described what they felt was a... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cqpjF3

PM Modi Tweets "Big Lesson" Taught By Children To Check Coronavirus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday tweeted a video on children highlighting social distancing to underline the importance of the practice to check the spread of COVID-19. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cffNEK

India COVID-19 Peak Expected In May, Lockdown Helped Cut Numbers: Sources

An internal government assessment suggests that India may touch its peak of coronavirus cases in the first week of May after which the number will decline, sources in the Home Ministry have said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Kcto3z

Google's Fast-Growing Meet Video Tool Getting Zoom-Like Layout

The integration of Meet with e-mail is the first of several features being launched ahead of schedule because of a surge in demand for video conferencing, Google vice president Javier Soltero told... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2z6Tm6n

Nearly 4,500 Coronavirus Deaths In US In 24 Hours, Highest Spike: Report

The confirmed coronavirus death toll in the United States reached 32,917 on Thursday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VCqWIW

Coronavirus Tally Crosses 2,000-Mark In Mumbai: Live Updates

The chief of the Islamic group Tablighi Jamaat that organised a religious congregation in Delhi last month setting off India's biggest cluster of coronavirus cases, has been charged with money... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Vf6AGR

Donald Trump Unveils Phased Approach To Reopening US Economy

President Donald Trump said Thursday he is recommending a gradual reopening of the US economy from the catastrophic shutdown ordered to stop the spread of the coronavirus. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2wM6BIX

Man Walks 350 Kilometer To Reach Parbhani; Tests Coronavirus Positive

Parbhani district in central Maharashtra on Thursday reported its first coronavirus case after a young man, who came from Pune on foot, was found infected with the disease, an official said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2K7ZsWi

China Under Mounting Pressure Over Virus Origins

China on Thursday came under mounting pressure over the coronavirus pandemic from Western powers led by the United States, which said it was probing whether the virus that has infected more than 2.1... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2zaVt9r

In Tamil Nadu, 200 Defy Lockdown For Bull's Funeral: Report

Some 200 people defied coronavirus lockdown to pay their last respects to a bull adored for his race-winning heroics and revered as a deity in Tamil Nadu's, an official said Thursday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cnkCMg

Jeff Bezos Adds $24 Billion To His Wealth, Elon Musk Adds $10.4 Billion

The world's richest person is getting richer, even in a pandemic, and perhaps because of it. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2ydl40X

In Bihar, 4 Attacks In 24 Hours On Health Workers At COVID-19 Hotspots

Attacks on health officials have peaked in Bihar, with four cases being reported across the state in the last 24 hours. Two of them took place in Bihar Sharif, the hometown of Chief Minister Nitish... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VDTFgq

Woman Travels 2,700 Km Across 6 States To Meet Ailing Son In Hospital

A 50-year-old woman travelled 2,700 km in a car criss-crossing six states to meet her critically ill son, a BSF personnel in Jodhpur, despite strict lockdown restrictions due to Covid-19. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2K7LJie

India Blasts US Religious Freedom Body For "Spreading Misguided Reports"

India on Wednesday came down hard on the US Commission on International Religious Freedom for its criticism of the country based on a "misguided" report that COVID-19 patients in a hospital in... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3beUjYu

Nirmala Sitharaman Meets PM Amid Extended Lockdown, Concerns Over Economy

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid the extended lockdown over the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about the state of the economy as several sectors are not... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RHd1Ap

Kerala Man Carries Father On Foot After Cops Stop Auto Amid Lockdown

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has registered a suo moto case in connection with an incident where a man was allegedly forced to carry his 65-year-old ailing father on foot after the police... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XGYdW2

Viral: Sushmita Sen's Miss India Gown Was Made In Sarojini Nagar

The actress also revealed that she wore black gloves made from socks at the pageant from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KalaZK

Pizza Delivery Agent Coronavirus +ve In Delhi, 72 Families Quarantined

A 19-year-old pizza delivery agent has tested positive for coronavirus in south Delhi, causing a huge scare for over 70 families. The teen had delivered pizzas till April 12 and in the last 15 days he... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VvGVIJ

Blog: Dying Alone Because Of Covid-19: A Doctor's View

We don't think of dying too often. But when we do, we hope that we pass away peacefully, surrounded by our family, friends and loved ones. However, the global pandemic of the COVID- 19 infection has... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bdQTVH

Yesteryears' Popular Actresses & Their Luxurious Rides

Indian cinema is all about Glamour and Bollywood celebrities is the closest thing that one can relate to royalty in our country. The fans not only love their movies but also show a keen interest in... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2z6jPB5

COVID-19: US Slams Pak For Reportedly Denying Food To Hindus, Christians

Terming as "reprehensible" the reports of food being denied to Hindu and Christian communities in Pakistan amidst the coronavirus crisis, a US government organisation has urged Islamabad to ensure... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VqCWxh

Coronavirus: Salman's Strong Message For Those Who Attacked Doctors

"Ye kamaal hai! Doctors aur nurses apki jaan bachane ke liye aaye aur aapne unhi par patthar barsa diya!" Salman said in the clip from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Vt14iG

Relief On Health, Auto Insurance Policies Due For Renewal During Lockdown

Earlier this week, the government extended a nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the COVID-19 disease. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RGEMcd

India May See First Contraction In 40 Years On Lockdown Extension

The lengthening of the mandatory stay-at-home period to 40 days from 21 days will result in a direct output loss of more than 8 per cent from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VwfezE

"Will Work With Partners": WHO Chief After US Cuts Funding Amid Pandemic

The head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday that he regretted U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pull funding for the agency and called for global unity to fight the new... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34EmWMd

Coronavirus Pandemic: CEAT Tyres Sanitizes 811 Trucks Delivering Essential Goods; Aim To Cover 1000

CEAT has also initiated voluntary distribution of food packets across India. So far, more than 68,500 food packets have been distributed in Mumbai, Nashik, Chennai, Vadodara, Jaipur and Jabalpur from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2K60Mcg

Google To "Significantly" Slow Hiring In 2020: Sundar Pichai's Memo

Google parent Alphabet Inc. is "significantly" slowing hiring for the remainder of the year, Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai told employees in an email on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VvDVfE

Sensex, Nifty Open Lower

Equities in other Asian markets moved lower, with MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan last seen trading down 0.6 per cent, and Japan's Nikkei benchmark down 1.3 per cent. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VwQvuT

Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 12,000-Mark, 414 Deaths: 10 Points

The COVID-19 pandemic has killed 414 in India, with 37 deaths reported in the last 24 Hours, government data shows. The number of people infected by the novel coronavirus in India has risen to 12,380... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bcvso1

Donald Trump Says US Likely "Passed The Peak" Of Coronavirus Cases

President Donald Trump said Wednesday the United States is past the worst of the coronavirus pandemic and that he will announce guidelines for reopening the economy on Thursday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2REyFF6

Redmi AirDots S True Wireless Earphones Launched

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Airdots S true wireless earphones in China, priced at CNY 100. The new earphones use Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VpiWuQ

IMF Backs India's "Proactive" COVID-19 Response: Live Updates

A list of 170 hotspot districts have been identified by the Centre, which includes all six metros and most large cities. The list marked 123 districts as "large outbreaks" -- which includes all nine... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XDL93R

Only A COVID-19 Vaccine Will Allow Return To ''Normalcy'': UN Chief

A COVID-19 vaccine may be the only thing that can bring back "normalcy," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday, hoping for just that before the end of the year. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2K573VA

Gujarat MLA Tests Coronavirus Positive Hours After Meeting Chief Minister

A Gujarat legislator has tested positive for coronavirus hours after attending a meeting with Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and two other ministers, sources said. Congress MLA Imran Khedawala, who was... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cfOxpy

Only One New Case Of COVID-19 Reported Today: Kerala Chief Minister

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that just one new case of COVID-19 was reported in the State today, while the test results of seven coronavirus patients under treatment turned... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bcC2ev

Assam First State To Directly Import 50,000 Protective Gear From China

At a time when the country is struggling to supply Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to healthcare workers in the fight against coronavirus, Assam has become the first state to directly import the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2xAKXaX

3,500 Jurists, Artistes Slam UP Government For Case Against Journalist

About 3,500 jurists, academics, actors, artistes, writers and people from other walks of life have slammed the Uttar Pradesh government and police for filing an FIR against Siddharth Varadarajan, the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Vt246t

World Needs WHO "Now More Than Ever", Says Bill Gates As US Cuts Funding

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has criticised US President Donald Trump's decision to cut off funding for the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the middle of the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XzQIA6

OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8 Price in India Could Be Different From the US

OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 prices in India just hours after launching the two new smartphones in the global markets. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VtvXDI

Wholesale Inflation Eases To 1% In March

Determined by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), wholesale inflation is the rate of increase in wholesale prices. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3a7TXla

"This Is The Mother Of All World Cups": Shastri's Message On COVID-19

Ravi Shastri, head coach of Team India, took to Twitter on Wednesday to share a video message with his fans, urging them to stay safe and stay indoors. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RU0Ksv

New Lockdown Rules: What Opens In Non-COVID-19 Hotspots From April 20

The government will allow select industries and economic activity after April 20 in areas least affected by the coronavirus contagion, to generate jobs for migrants and reduce the distress for those... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ckkBbO

Blog: Congress Uses Shakespeare, Modi Speaks People's Language

This is a great political advantage that Modi has over his opponents. While there are state leaders who have a similar linguistic-cultural connect with their people, Modi is the only one who has... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2K8t066

Coronavirus Lockdown Guidelines Out: See Salient Features Here

The government has issued fresh guidelines for enforcing the coronavirus lockdown, with the Union Home Ministry barring all kinds of public transport and prohibiting opening of public places during... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2K5XENB

Allegedly Refused Ambulance, Man Rushed To Hospital On Scooter Dies

A video from Madhya Pradesh's Indore shows a family allegedly forced to use a two-wheeler to carry the body of a relative - who lived in a COVID-19 hotspot and died of respiratory problems - because a... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34EkENi

180-Seater Would Become 120-Seater: Airlines Mull How To Resume

Wizz Air is making plans to fly jets only two-thirds full to allow more space between passengers, it said on Tuesday, as airlines voiced concerns that anti-coronavirus measures could blight their... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3epSrxQ

Exclusive: Volkswagen India Likely To Locally Assemble T-Roc

Both the Volkswagen T-Roc and All-Space hence are being studied and their sales trend will be observed, being the decider for them taking the company knocked down (CKD) route. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34zQR8n

Stay Off Zoom, Google Hangouts, Standard Chartered Chief Tells Staff

Standard Chartered Plc is the first major global bank to tell employees not to use Zoom Video Communications Inc during the coronavirus pandemic due to cybersecurity concerns, according to a memo seen... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2xuGZk3

Lockdown Guidelines: Agriculture, Select Activities Allowed From April 20

Activities like agriculture, IT, e-commerce and inter-state transport will be allowed after April 20 to "mitigate hardships to public", the government said today in new guidelines issued a day after... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VwRE5A

Man Who Allegedly Incited Migrants To Gather In Mumbai's Bandra Arrested

A man who allegedly started rumours that led to thousands of migrants gathering at Mumbai's Bandra station last evening was arrested today. Vinay Dubey, a self-proclaimed labour leader, put out... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XxWylL

Doctor Dies Of Coronavirus In Meghalaya, First Case In State

A 69-year-old doctor in Meghalaya has died after testing positive for coronavirus. He was the first COVID-19 patient in the state. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bbLhvk

377 Coronavirus Deaths In India, 38 In 24 Hours, Over 11,400 Cases So Far

India has 11,439 coronavirus cases, including 377 deaths, according to the latest figures from the Union Health Ministry. 38 people have died and 1,076 cases have been reported in the last 24 hours... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34AaBZk

WWE Gains "Essential Services" Status, Resumes Live Broadcasts

On Monday, WWE aired a live episode of its weekly series "Raw" from its Orlando production facility. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2yZAdTL

Repeated Bouts Of Social Distancing May Be Needed Until 2022: Study

A one-off lockdown won't halt the novel coronavirus and repeated periods of social distancing may be required into 2022 to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed, Harvard scientists who modeled the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3a8hTon

Lockdown Extended Till May 3, Centre To Issue Guidelines Today: Updates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that the lockdown across the country will be extended till May 3 to fight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, saying the measure has produced a... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3aaAa4D

Coronavirus Lockdown Effective In Most States, Kerala Tops List

The 21-day lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month has been by and large effective in containing coronavirus, especially in states that have been able to implement it properly. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Vrb9N0

Donald Trump Announces Funding Halt To World Health Organization

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a suspension of US funding to the World Health Organization because he said it had covered up the seriousness of the COVID-19 outbreak in China before it... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cp7G8N

Puducherry Congress MLA "Violates" Lockdown Norms, Charged 2nd Time: Cops

A ruling Congress MLA, a close confidante of Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, has been charged for the second time for allegedly violating the COVID-19 lockdown orders and distributing relief... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VzRBX4

Delhi Coronavirus Containment Zones Rise To 55, Up From Monday's 47

The number of coronavirus containment zones in the national capital was raised to 55 on Tuesday with the identification of eight new neighbourhoods with a high number of COVID-19 cases. These areas... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VnYMRW

Usain Bolt's Version Of "Social Distancing" Is A Rage On Twitter

Usain Bolt put his own spin to the social distancing aspect and provided fans with something to smile about in these testing times. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2xt1T2T

"Don't Sack Anyone": PM's 7-Point Appeal As Lockdown Continues Till May 3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended the coronavirus lockdown till May 3 and said any decision on easing restrictions in parts of the country would be taken after April 20. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2wCG1Sl

Government To Issue Sovereign Gold Bonds With Interest Rate Of 2.5%

The bonds will have a tenor of eight years but investors will have the option to exit after the fifth year. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34zeMob

"Like Hamlet Without Prince Of Denmark": Congress On PM's Lockdown Speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation, announcing extension of the current lockdown to May 3 was without guidelines, said senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi, with a... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2K54pix

Due To Social Distancing, Maruti Expects Car Boom After Lockdown Ends

The coronavirus pandemic may turn out to be a blessing in disguise for India's auto industry, which was going through its worst-ever slump in sales even before the outbreak. R.C. Bhargava ,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VplZ6h

Coronanvirus Lockdown Extended To May 3. What India Said

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended the lockdown till May 3 and said any decision on easing restrictions in parts of the country would be taken after April 20, to keep in mind the difficulties... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3emEaSD

"Power Of 'We The People Of India": Top 10 PM Quotes On Lockdown

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the nationwide lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus will be extended till May 3, and any decision on easing restrictions in parts of the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2V7A4pO

2020 Mahindra Scorpio BS6: Variants Explained In Detail

Recently the official website of the Mahindra Scorpio was updated with details about the BS6 compliant model. Here's the variant-wise detailed classification of the BS6 Mahindra Scorpio. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34AO9j2

Lockdown Till May 3, Decision On Easing Restrictions After April 20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended the lockdown till May 3 and said any decision on easing restrictions in parts of the country would be taken after April 20, to keep in mind the difficulties... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ejNrLn

PM Says India In Better Position Than Many In COVID-19 Fight: Highlights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation for the fourth time this morning as the country fights the highly infectious novel coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 count has... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XxY33m

France Extends Lockdown Till May 11 As Other Nations Consider Easing It

France extended its nationwide lockdown on Monday for another month in a bid to halt the coronavirus pandemic, as other hard-hit countries considered easing their measures with hopes rising that death... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XzeJr2

Apple, Google Covid-19 Defend New Contact Tracing Project Amid Concerns

Apple Inc. and Google addressed questions about their upcoming Covid-19 smartphone contact-tracing solution on Monday, providing details about a partnership that has raised concerns among some privacy... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3a8scZs

Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 10,000-Mark, 339 Deaths

The total number of coronavirus cases in India has crossed the 10,000, with 339 deaths, according to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry. 31 people have died and 1,211 cases have been... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3etyTsK

Madhya Pradesh Man Alleges Social Boycott After Fight Against Coronavirus

A poster outside a house in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, about 280 km from state capital Bhopal - reads: "This house is for sale". It has been put up by a man who has alleged social boycott... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Ryc39r

Gold Soars To Over 7-Year High Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Mounting fears of a steeper global economic downturn due to the novel coronavirus increased gold's safe-haven appeal. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3bd4tsM

Sonia Gandhi Thanks COVID-19 Warriors, PM To Address Nation At 10 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation today at 10 am on the coronavirus lockdown, after requests from states to extend it. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2V4z2Lm

"COVID-19 Warriors Fighting Despite...": Sonia Gandhi Ahead Of PM's Address

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi thanks coronavirus warriors in video message ahead of PM Modi's address to the nation from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VtSiRB

US Approves Sale Of Missile, Torpedoes Worth $ 155 Million To India

The Trump Administration on Monday notified the Congress of its determination to sell Harpoon Block II air launched missiles and lightweight torpedoes worth USD 155 million to India. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VoVgGR

OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8 Launch Set for Today: How to Watch Live Stream

OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 phones will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC, and support 5G. The company has also confirmed 120Hz display refresh rate on the two phones. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2K4EQhQ

Google Phone App Can be Installed on Non-Pixel Phones

Google Phone App can now be installed on Non-Pixel phones. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2K29g4k

South Korea Reports More "Reactivated" COVID-19 Patients

South Korea reported on Monday that at least 116 people initially cleared of the new coronavirus had tested positive again, although officials suggested they would soon look at easing strict... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2K0PWnT

Realme Smart TV Remote Control Gets Bluetooth Certification

Realme is preparing to launch its first smart TV, as the remote has received Bluetooth certification. This suggests that the launch could be close. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XxVbU2

Poila Baisakh 2020: Celebrate Bengali New Year At Home With These 5 Luscious Bengali Recipes

Alongside ritualistic bath, offering prayers to Gods and Goddesses, and cultural processions, Pohela Baishakh is associated to a large-course of traditional menu. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3b0lyG5

Watch: This Impersonation Of Ross Taylor Is A Big Hit On Twitter

A club cricketer's impersonation of New Zealand star batsman Ross Taylor has taken the Kiwi cricket fraternity by storm. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Rzi5GS

US Accuses China Of "Xenophobia" After Nigerians Test Positive For Virus

The United States on Saturday accused Chinese authorities of "xenophobia" toward Africans, after coronavirus cases among Nigerians unleashed a wave of evictions in the city of Guangzhou. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2UYY5zA

2 Readmitted To Noida Hospital After All-Clear From Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Two persons, out of Noida hospital on Friday after testing negative for COVID-19, readmitted as third sample tests positive from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2RA8K1r

Month-Old Baby In Arms, Andhra Pradesh IAS Officer Back At Work

The chief of Visakhapatnam's municipal body has returned to her office in just a month after giving birth to her baby. The top officer says it is the call of duty as the country fights the coronavirus... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VmYpqN

OnePlus 8 Series High-Res Case Images Leak Ahead of Tomorrow's Launch

OnePlus 8 series cases have been leaked, along with an image of the retail box for the OnePlus 8 Pro and an image of the About phone page as well. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34v6LRg

Blog: What To Make Of China Bank's Stake In HDFC

Perhaps China believes that the Modi government will give a big stimulus to the economy and the RBI will cut interest rates even more, not only to revive consumption demand but also induce India's... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2K1DrbC