India's HMPV cases rise to 5; govt says no need to panic

Five infants tested positive for the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat on Monday, the first reported cases of the virus in India.   Kindly note that this......

SC forms task force to devise safety protocol for medics

Observing that the safety and well-being of doctors is a matter of national interest, the Supreme Court on Tuesday constituted a 10-member National Task Force (NTF) to formulate a protocol for......

'Shinde Saheb Is A Fighter'

'We pressurised Shinde saheb (to accept the deputy chief ministership).''Being out of power would have made him weaker.' IMAGE: Then Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde and then deputy CM......

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

'In this assembly election, Muslims here will vote for one who works, but also one who safeguards their identity.' 'Their existence is more important they feel, than a faulty light meter. So yes, a......

Health ministry likely to face massive Rs 6,000-cr budget cut

The Health Ministry budget is likely to face a massive Rs 6,000-crore (Rs 60 million) cut on account of non- utilisation of the entire budgetary allocation even as its Minister J P Nadda on......

Health expenditure in April trebles to Rs 13,000 crore

Experts say a large part of the expenditure in April was spent on heads such as creating infrastructure for testing capacity and procuring testing kits, among other things. Expenditure by the......

How the wealth of India's richest can make a difference

A one-off tax on unrealized gains from 2017–2021 on just one billionaire, Gautam Adani, could have raised Rs 1.79 lakh crore, enough to employ more than five million Indian primary school......

Did poverty and inequality spike during Covid?

Claims of a spike in poverty and inequality in India during the Covid-19 pandemic are patently false as such claims are based on uncomparable different surveys, according to a paper co-authored by......

Gambhir tests negative after COVID-19 case detected at home

IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir urged everyone to follow the necessary COVID-19 guidelines to remain safe. Photograph: Atul Yadav/PTI Photo Two days after a member at his home had tested positive for......

SEE: Rohit applauds Mumbai police, Sehwag urges people to stay indoors

Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma on Saturday applauded the efforts of the Mumbai Police during the coronavirus crisis in the country while urging people to stay home. Sharma took to Twitter and......

We will go by govt decision: Shukla on IPL

Citing the prevailing situation in the country amid the coronavirus pandemic, former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Rajeev Shukla on Thursday said that it is impossible to start the 13th......

Important that people practice social distancing: Yuvraj

'I am getting the feeling that people in Delhi are losing patience.' IMAGE: Yuvraj Singh urged all Indians to do everything possible to keep their immune system healthy. Photograph: Yuvraj......

SEE: Tendulkar urges people to follow govt advice to contain COVID

Former legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday appealed to the countrymen to adhere to guidelines of governments and health authorities to contain the spread of Coronavirus. He posted......