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Of 14,378 Covid-19 cases, 4,291 linked to Delhi Markaz event: Health min

The health ministry official also said that in some states which have reported fewer Covid-19 infections, also had cases with links to the Markaz event.

Cash support, loans, tax holiday: Ficci seeks bailout package for aviation

It also pitched for deferment of term-loans by up to six months, 180-days credit window by the oil marketing firms and waiving of aircraft insurance premium, among others.

Elgar Parishad case: Anand Teltumbde's NIA custody extended till April 25

The agency told the court that it was yet to complete the investigation and hence his custody for seven more days was required. The court allowed its plea.

PM hails ministries' response, says humanity will overcome Covid-19

"The world is fighting Covid-19 together. Humanity will surely overcome this pandemic," Modi wrote on Twitter while retweeting a tweet by the Indian Embassy in Switzerland.

In UP Covid-19 lockdown helplines, people make the strangest requests

In Gautam Buddh Nagar district, Shankar Singh dials the number for food essentials. The ration is delivered at his doorstep, officials say.

Covid-19: Walmart, Flipkart commit Rs 46 cr to donate PPEs, support SMEs

Walmart Inc and e-commerce major Flipkart will spend Rs 38.3 crore towards in-kind donations into India to help with the front-line response efforts, a statement said.

On this day 34 years ago, Javed Miandad struck final ball to stun India

The feat is remarkable as Pakistan needed four runs off the final ball to win the Austral-Asia Cup. Miandad did not succumb to pressure, giving the cricket fans a memory to cherish forever

On this day 12 yrs ago, Brendon McCullum gave a glorifying start to IPL

Now, the head coach of KKR McCullum recalled Sourav Ganguly saying 'your like changed forever'

Quinton de Kock won't be South Africa's Test captain, confirms Graeme Smith

Burdening De Kock by giving him the captaincy in all three formats will not be beneficial for the team, says Graeme Smith

Coronavirus a huge challenge; need to mobilise scientists, engineers: Rahul

With an increase of over 900 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, India's total count rose to 14,378 on Saturday

MNRE urges states to set up renewable energy equipment parks to meet demand

The ministry has also got in touch with trade commissioners and representatives of various countries and invited them to invest in this promising sector in India

CSA appoints Graeme Smith as director of cricket, to serve till Apr 2022

In December last year, Smith was appointed as the acting director of cricket until the Indian Premier League

Domestic violence surges amid Covid-19 lockdown; Delhi HC to hear plea

The lockdown enforced in the country to contain the coronavirus has also made it difficult for many victims to escape abuse or even call for help

Eros International announces all-share merger with STX Entertainment

Over $75 million in commitments have been already received, while the rest will be tied-up before the execution of the merger

Trump blames WHO for 'covering up' Covid-19 spread; stops US funding

The Trump administration has accused WHO of taking side with China in the coronavirus outbreak that has brought America's economy to a standstill

Facebook launches experimental messaging app 'Kit' for Apple Watch platform

The app has not been ranked on the App Store charts. It appears to be on offer only in Canada, at present

Apple releases mobility data trends for authorities to curb Covid-19 spread

Apple 'Mobility Data Trends' is more like the Google's initiative that is now offering user location data via its Maps to help health officials spot movement across high-level categories of places

Trump says US may reopen economy before May 1; Canada not in hurry

Canada is still receiving repatriation flights for Canadians who have been stranded abroad. Trudeau said travel restrictions will remain for many weeks

Cleanest to MP's Covid epicentre: Who is to blame for Indore's new tag?

What is disturbing is that health officials and workers were unable to identify the source of the infection

Congress MLA tests Covid-19 positive hours after meeting with Gujarat CM

The MLA from the Khadia-Jamalpur seat of Ahmedabad will be admitted to a designated Covid-19 hospital soon