Rains in evening resulted in water-logging in Navratri grounds, disappointing garba enthusiasts

Local jewellers are desperately hoping that the festive season revives business and sales pick up However, a section of the industry believes that the government need to take corrective steps urgently to ensure revival.

Their body was recovered in a decomposed state on Monday late night

The coronavirus outbreak has brought all sports activities to a halt, players are practising social distancing and self-isolation during the pandemic.

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In a recent video, the veteran wicketkeeper-batsman can be seen enjoying some quality father-daughter moments during this daughter Ziva.

Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, has become the hotbed of the coronavirus spread in the state where the number of cases has crossed the 12,000-mark and the death toll is over 460.

Chief secretary Ajoy Mehta in an official statement said all nine doctors are from Mumbai would contribute in the ongoing fight against COVID-19.

India's financial capital, Mumbai, has emerged as the epicentre of coronavirus spread in the country.

The number of cases in Dharavi is at 101, a BMC official said.

In its efforts to ramp up coronavirus testing in the city, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched the city's first mobile COVID-19 testing bus that will be used for mass screening of people.

Locals rushed to the spot after some of them spotted him committing the act, but couldn't save his life.

As COVID-19 cases in Mumbai continue to spike, civic body BMC on Thursday constituted a committee to investigate a viral video that showed pateints lying next to dead bodies at the city's Sion Hospital.

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has settled a total of 10.02 lakh claims, including 6.06 lakhs COVID-19 claims under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) package, in just 15 working days.

The move will affect around 50 lakh central government employees and 61 lakh pensioners.

The Advisory Council further stated that the growth rate projected will have to be reduced and Indian enterprises will face a slowdown in demand due to global recession.

The RBI also announced that under this facility, it will give funds to banks at lower rates and that the banks will be allowed to avail funds for meeting the liquidity requirements of mutual funds.

Terming it as an "irresponsible" act, the ministry distanced itself from the report.

Vistara has made temporary changes in its in-flight products and services to minimise the touchpoints of human contact on board by up to 80% during the post-lockdown period.

Barons of the automobile industry on Thursday held a discussion with the Union Minister for heavy industries and public enterprises Prakash Javadekar to talk about the impact of the coronavirus crisis and suggested measures to revive the sector.

Natasha Poonawalla's husband Adar Poonawalla's institute Serum is working on a cure for coronavirus

COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project is being financed by the World Bank and AIIB in the amount of $1.5 billion, of which $1.0 billion will be provided by World Bank and $500 million will be provided by AIIB.

The 42-year-old actor has been making the best use of the quarantine period by binge-watching movies and shows of the world.

Reports state that the filmmaker has asked the actor to refrain from announcing the news of their collaboration until the final script is ready.

Here is the full list of what's allowed and what's prohibited in Delhi till May 17:

Meanwhile, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday said that India's recovery rate from the COVID-19 disease is around 29.36%

"The company claims that the gas leaked out was Styrene, however, there were conflicting reports of other toxic gases being present there, it needs to be investigated...," Naidu's letter to the Prime Minister states

The NHRC issued the notices after taking suo motu cognizance of media reports regarding the incident, which occurred between Badnapur and Karmad stations in the Nanded Division.

Cash along with drugs was recovered from both the accused who were arrested from Gurudas.

Punjab Police juggernaut moved to arrest Ranjeet Rana, one of the biggest drug smugglers of India from Sirsa

Trump in the past also had alleged that China does not want to see him elected for a second term because of his administration's tough stance of imposing high tariffs on Chinese imports.

According to the World Health Organization, at present several coronavirus vaccines are in the development phase.

Back in March, the Russian President had reassured his citizens that the world-wide pandemic situation was "under control" in Russia thanks to early intervention measures taken by his government.

The herbal remedy is derived from artemisia -- a plant with proven success in treating malaria -- and other indigenous herbs.

For context, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had earlier this week claimed that there is more than enormous evidence to suggest that the coronavirus originated from the virology laboratory in Wuhan.

When asked why the United States were not participating, a senior U.S. administration official refused to give an answer to it.

Trump had told the media that the country has already 'flattened the curve', and it is ready for a 'phased and gradual reopening' even though coronavirus cases and deaths shows no sign of stopping.

The researchers have reportedly managed to generate antibodies in mice that work on human cells.

Congratulating Jinping, Kim said he was pleased over the successes made in China in the prevention of COVID-19 infection.

Pandit Harish Brahmbhatt chanted 'Shanti Mantra' at the invitation of President Donald Trump.

Visas for students and the work authorisation that accompanies them might also be suspended temporarily

All the workers will be tested for the COVID-19 virus on Tuesday.

In a four-page suicide letter, the doctor held Prakash Jarwal and his associate Kapil Nagar responsible for his suicide, following which police registered a case against the Deoli MLA.

The Central district is severely affected with COVID-19 and it has seven containment zones.

In convalescent plasma therapy, antibodies from the blood of patients who have recovered from COVID-19 are used to treat severely infected patients.

Delhi is the second worst affected state/UT after Maharashta from the coronavirus.

Delhi's total cases have crossed 4,000.

All this while, states were pushing for the opening of liquor shops as they face cash crunch due to the closure of all non-essential businesses for 40 days.

Local sources said that a police team arrived to raid Khan's residence just before Iftar, but were forced to return after a crowd gathered outside his home.