Coronavirus

New Delhi: Noted astrologer Bejan Daruwalla, who had predicted the end of coronavirus crisis by mid-May died of the disease Friday at a private hospital in Ahemadabad. The 89-year-old had been on ventilator support since he was admitted in Apollo Hospital in Ahmedabad few days...

London: Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found that the lack of adequate ventilation in many indoor environments - from the workplace to the home - increases the risk of airborne transmission of Covid-19. In a study, published in the City and Environment Interaction journal,...

Moscow: Russia’s coronavirus death toll rose by 232 to 4,374 in the past 24 hours, a 30 per cent increase, the anti-coronavirus crisis centre said Friday. The previous high of 174 was reported on May 26 and 28, reports TASS News Agency. As many as...

Thiruvananthapuram: Citing statistics, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Friday said that even though cases in Kerala are increasing, there is no community spread of Covid-19 cases in the state. "The test positivity ratio in Kerala is below 2 per cent and stands at 1.7 per cent,...

Jammu: As many as 128 people more tested positive for coronavirus in Jammu & Kashmir Friday, taking to 2,164 the number of Covid-19 patients in the Union Territory. A statement issued by the Information and Public Relations Department said that of the new cases, 36...

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a series of relaxations Friday. The relaxations would come into effect from June 1.  She also claimed that the number of coronavirus cases is increasing in West Bengal due to the massive influx of migrant workers. Mamata...

London: Replacing popular snacks such as biscuits and crisps with almonds may be good for health. Almonds improve endothelial function, a key indicator of cardiovascular health, and lower ‘bad’ cholesterol. This has been said by researchers in a study. Coronavirus has proved it is deadly...

New Delhi: The nationwide lockdown - the fourth phase of which ends May 31 - is likely to be extended beyond this date with more relaxations as most Indian states are in favour of continuing it for two more weeks, sources said Friday. Union Home...

New Delhi: The CBI has registered a preliminary probe against the organisers of Tablighi Jamaat for alleged dubious cash transactions and hiding of foreign donations from authorities, officials said Friday. The CBI has not named any specific individual in the inquiry, they added. The enquiry...

London: The lack of adequate ventilation in homes and offices increases the risk of airborne spread of the novel coronavirus. A study says preventing such transmission should be the next front of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. The study has been published in the...