Barber shops, e-commerce allowed in orange, green zones: MHA

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday clarified that barber shops and salons will be allowed to open in green and orange zones during the third phase of the lockdown beginning May 4, besides......

MAPPED: All red, orange, green zones in the country

The Union health ministry has listed 130 districts in the country in red zone, 284 in orange zone and 319 in green zone on the basis of incidence of cases of COVID-19, doubling rate, extent of......

7.1 Covid cases in India per lakh population against 60 globally: Govt

For every one lakh population, there are 7.1 coronavirus cases in India so far as against 60 globally, the Union health ministry said on Monday as the death toll due to COVID-19 in the country rose......

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu extend lockdown till May 31

The governments of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu on Sunday extended the lockdown in their respective states till May 31.   In Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced new......

Liquor volumes may take 20% hit in FY21

Almost 70 per cent of alcohol distribution in India happens through liquor vends or shops, while 30 per cent happens on-premise, that is, in bars, pubs, and hotels. The Indian-made foreign liquor......

Sitharaman may announce Rs 3 trillion stimulus package this week

There could be multiple measures announced in quick succession, not only by the finance minister but also other ministers regarding their respective sectors, and by the Reserve Bank of India. The......

Cipla working on multiple therapies to fight spread of COVID

Cipla is among the three Indian companies that signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement with US-based Gilead Sciences to make and distribute the latter’s repurposed Ebola drug Remdesivir in......

Lockdown 3.0: Several mfg cos resume operations; many retailers open

The development comes after a recent notification from the Union home ministry, which has permitted companies to resume manufacturing operations and reopening of shops in red, green and orange......

No resumption of cricket practice in red zone Mumbai

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma during a practice session ahead of the first Test against South Africa in Visakhapatnam in September last year. Photograph: BCCI Top cricketers like Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya......

Shardul first India cricketer to resume outdoor training

IMAGE: An official said that the Palghar Dahanu Taluka Sports Association started the net sessions at Boisar, which is around 110 kms away from Mumbai. Photograph: Sahardul Thalur/Instagram Pacer......

Have to clear fitness test before I can resume training: Rohit

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma said he is missing hanging out with his team-mates and is looking forward to hit some balls with them. Photograph: Rohit Sharma/Instagram India opener Rohit Sharma said he had......

Olympic-bound shooters to resume training in bio-secure camp

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker during a training session. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Manu Bhaker/Instagram The Karni Singh Range in New Delhi will be divided into four risk zones to ensure that Olympic-bound......

Want to join the WWE? Listen to The Great Khali

'Olympic wrestling is like an old Nokia phone.''WWE is like an iPhone.'The Great Khali's academy turns pro-wrestling dreams into reality, reports Dhruv Munjal. IMAGE: The Great Khali with Jinder......