Digvijaya Singh taken into preventive custody in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (IANS) Ahead of apex court hearing on the Madhya Pradesh political crisis, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh reached Bengaluru early morning on Wednesday and tried to go to Ramada Hotel where the rebel Congress MLAs are lodged.

However,…

130 active cases in India, Bengal confirms its first patient

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) At least 130 active COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in India so far.

However, the total number of cases in the country since the onset of novel coronavirus spread is 147.

The data was compiled by the…

2 more test COVID-19 positive in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, March 18 (IANS) Karnataka Health Minister B. Sriramulu on Wednesday confirmed two more positive coronavirus cases in the state, raising the total to 13.

"Two more COVID-19 cases have been registered in Bengaluru on Wednesday, taking…

Vaishno Devi Yatra suspended amid COVID-18 outbreak

Srinagar, March 18 (IANS) In the wake of coronavirus threat Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra has been suspended on Wednesday, Jammu and Kashmir government spokesperson Rohit Kansal said.

"Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra has been closed from today. All…

Those at helm in Cong must listen to voices of concern: Sibal

New Delhi (IANS) After the exit of Jyotiradiya Scindia and many Congress leaders airing their views about the party affairs regarding course correction and who should lead the party, former Union Minister Kapil Sibal has said, "I think those public…

Coronavirus could kill 22 lakh Americans, warns study

London, March 18 (IANS) In the absence of a vaccine and drastic measures to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, the disease may kill as many as 22 lakh people in the US and over 5 lakh in the UK, according to new projections by London's…

IIT-K asks students to vacate hostels

Kanpur, March 17 (IANS) The IIT-Kanpur, after cancelling annual technical festival 'Techkriti' and suspending classes for students, has now asked the students to vacate the hostels.

Deputy director of the institute Prof Manindra Agarwal,…

COVID-19: Weekly markets, zoo also shut down in Lucknow

Lucknow, March 17 (IANS) All weekly markets in Lucknow have been suspended till March 31 while the Lucknow zoo has also been shut down due to the COVID-19 scare.

This comes a day after the state government ordered the closure of multiplexes,…

SC grants Permanent Commission to women officer in Navy

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed permanent commission to serving women officers in Indian Navy in all eligible branches and directed the Centre to comply with its order within three months.

The top court said that there…

Come out from fascination of rating agencies: Rahul to PM

New Delhi (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday mounted fresh attack on the central government on the state of the Indian economy after the spread of the coronavirus. The Congress leader alleged that the Prime Minister should come out from…