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Social isolation for elderly may last until the end of the year: EU chief

EU chief Ursula hoped that a European laboratory will develop a vaccine by year end.

Covid-19: These states have extended lockdown while Centre weighs decision

Bengal govt to conduct rapid tests in hotspots; possibility to lift lockdown in Telangana after April 30 in phased manner if situation improves

Over 22,000 healthcare workers infected by Covid-19 globally: WHO

Preliminary results suggest healthcare workers are being infected both in the workplace and in the community, most often through infected family members.

586 hospitals to treat coronavirus patients, over 11000 ICU beds: Govt

According to the Health Ministry, 1,035 fresh Covid-19 cases and 40 deaths due to the disease were reported in the last 24 hours across the country

Iran begins lifting Covid-19 lockdown, eases restriction even as cases rise

Authorities had ordered most government agencies and all non-essential businesses to remain closed for a week after the Nowruz holiday ended on April 4.

Jaan bhi, Jahan Bhi: Modi tells CMs calling for extending lockdown

The lockdown maybe extended with rules relaxed to help businesses and restrictions eased in areas unaffected by the virus spread, reported news agency PTI

PM spoke about lockdown extension till April 30, Bengal in favour: Mamata

Banerjee said West Bengal, too, is in favour of continuing the restrictions till the end of April

Lockdown, distancing most effective Covid-19 'social vaccines': Vardhan

On PPEs, he said all potential manufacturers based in India were contacted and provided handholding support to make good-quality PPEs.

Doctor seeks change in SC order on free Covid-19 test in private, govt labs

The senior surgeon has also sought a direction to the authorities to "forthwith set up testing labs in all municipalities and panchayat areas"

EPFO puts in place mechanism to credit govt's share to EPF, EPS under PMGKY

The PMGKY package is aimed at preventing disruption in the employment of low wage-earning EPF members and extending support to the eligible EPF covered establishments.

Coronavirus: Tokyo Olympics CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued an emergency declaration this week to battle the virus, putting the country under restrictions after it seemed it had avoided the spread

PM Modi has taken correct decision to extend coronavirus lockdown: Kejriwal

As of now, no official announcement has been made regarding the extension of the 21-day coronavirus lockdown which ends on April 14

Manu Bhaker, Rajput to take part in online shooting championship on Apr 15

An electronic target setup, apart from a mobile phone with internet connection, is all that participants require to shoot in the championship

TRAI recommends making interoperability of set top boxes mandatory

TRAI also recommended the mandatory provisioning of a USB port-based common interface for all digital television sets in India.

Disposal rate low as no infrastructure to conduct hearings online: CAT

With the imposition of the lockdown, it became impossible for the tribunal's benches to function as neither advocates nor CAT employees were in a position to attend work, it said.

Myntra to Flipkart, firms join hands to provide essential needs

E-commerce companies are exploring unique models to ensure business continuity amid the lockdown imposed by the government to contain the spread of the coronavirus infection.

Centre likely to lower tariff for discoms to ensure uninterrupted supply

The demand met was down by about 29 per cent at 121.38 GW on April 10 compared to 170.52 GW on the same day last year.

Adani Wilmar cuts production of Fortune cooking oil brand by 40 per cent

In the packaged edible oil segment, Adani Wilmar is a market leader with over 20 per cent share.

Extend lockdown by at least a fortnight after April 14: Amarinder tells PM

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh suggested extension of the national lockdown by at least a fortnight after April 14, while Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal suggested extension of the lockdown till April 30.

Migrant workers go on rampage in Surat over lockdown fears; 80 detained

The migrant workers demanded necessary arrangements to return to their native places