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COVID-19; International tourism could decline by 60-80 per cent in 2020: UN

International tourism could decline by 60-80 per cent in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the revenue loss of USD 910 billion...

Now, around 1,700 passengers, three stoppages for ‘Shramik Special’ trains

In a bid to ferry more migrants, the Railways on Monday decided to carry around 1,700 passengers on board its ''Shramik Special'' trains instead...

Men have higher blood levels of coronavirus gateway molecule than women: Study

Men have higher blood levels of a molecule that enables the novel coronavirus to infect healthy cells than women, according to a study whose...

COVID-19 Lockdown 3.0; Standalone shops allowed to open in Udhampur orange zone from today

In further relaxation of lockdown norms, the Udhampur district administration has allowed the opening of standalone shops in orange zones from Monday. Deputy Commissioner...

ICMR issues guidance for appropriate recording of COVID-19 deaths to create robust data

COVID-19 would be recorded as an "underlying cause of death" when leading to pneumonia, cardiac injury and clotting in the bloodstream, among others, according...

SC orders setting up of panel headed by MHA secy to consider pleas seeking 4G in J&K

The Supreme Court Monday ordered setting up of a high-powered committee headed by MHA Secretary to consider pleas seeking restoration of 4G internet services...

FICCI warns of massive job losses, calls for 4 to 5 per cent of GDP in stimulus package

There is a critical and immediate need for a significant stimulus of Rs 9 lakh crore to 10 lakh crore or four to five...

468 Shramik Special trains run so far, over 5 lakh migrants ferried: Railways

The Indian Railways has operated 468 "Shramik Special" trains since May 1 and ferried home more than 5 lakh migrants stranded in various parts...