Day: May 2, 2020

3 deaths, 12 new COVID-19 cases reported in Rajasthan

1:24 pm May 2, 2020

Jaipur: Three fresh deaths and 12 new positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Rajasthan, officials said Saturday. Two deaths were reported from Jaipur and one from Jodhpur. A 55-year-old man from Ramganj was brought dead to SMS hospital in Jaipur and a 15-year-old boy from Chandpole died at JK Lon hospital of the […]

Concerned over how quickly COVID-19 cases are rising in India: Indian-origin expert

COVID-19 death toll rises to 1,218, cases to 37,336

1:16 pm May 2, 2020

New Delhi: The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 1,218 and the number of cases climbed to 37,336 in the country on Saturday, according to the Union Health Ministry. The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 26,167, while 9,950 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, the ministry said. The total cases […]

Lockdown: Liquor traders in Goa fear shortage of stocks

1:12 pm May 2, 2020

Panaji: Even as the Centre’s amended guidelines for the COVID-19 lockdown will open up liquor stores in Goa, traders are concerned that they might run out of stocks, as the ban on foreign imports remains in place. According to liquor traders, stocks of foreign-made alcohol may dry up in the next two months, as most […]

Hong Kong police use pepper spray to clear May Day protest

1:06 pm May 2, 2020

Hong Kong: Hong Kong police used pepper spray Friday night to disperse more than 100 protesters singing and chanting pro-democracy slogans in a shopping mall. The demonstrators sang the protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong” and chanted “Glory to Hong Kong, revolution of our times” in the New Town Plaza mall in Hong Kong’s New […]

US group opposes Biden admin's steps on H1B visas

Coronavirus: US announces relaxations for H-1B visa holders and Green Card applicants

12:59 pm May 2, 2020

Washington: The US government has given a grace period of 60 days to H-1B visa holders and Green Card applicants, who have been served notices for submission of various documents, in view of the novel coronavirus outbreak. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Friday said the 60-day grace period for responding to its […]