Day: May 3, 2020

92 new COVID-19 cases detected in UP; total count 2,579

7:36 pm May 3, 2020

Lucknow: The number of coronavirus cases in Uttar Pradesh rose to 2,579 with 92 more people testing positive for the infection on Sunday, officials said. The virus has claimed 43 lives in the state so far. “The state has reported a total number of 2,579 coronavirus cases till now, of which 698 have recovered while […]

IAF chopper showers rose petals on Assam hospitals

7:31 pm May 3, 2020

Guwahati: An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter on Sunday showered rose petals on doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians and sanitation workers of two hospitals in Guwahati to express gratitude for their fight against COVID-19. The Mi-17 chopper showered the petals on the staff assembled in the premises of the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital and the […]

India sees highest drop in work, social, household travels due to pandemic: Survey

Lockdown 3.0: More shops expected to re-open but confusion reigns, say retailers

7:26 pm May 3, 2020

New Delhi: Retailers and traders expect to re-open more shops from Monday under the new relaxed guidelines by the government for the extended lockdown period till May 17, although they are still seeking clarity from local authorities. Retailers Association of India (RAI) said it will have to be seen how it works out at the […]

Will Trump's mishandling of records leave a hole in history?

Sidelined by pandemic, Trump campaign turns to digital shows

7:19 pm May 3, 2020

Washington: The streaming video began and, within minutes, the president’s eldest son was musing that Osama bin Laden had endorsed Joe Biden. Subtle, it was not. Welcome to the Trump campaign, digital edition. Seven nights a week, President Donald Trump’s reelection team is airing live programming online to replace his trademark rallies made impossible for […]

North Korea’s Kim at critical crossroads decade into rule

South Korea: Kim did not have surgery amid lingering rumours

7:13 pm May 3, 2020

Seoul (South Korea): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un did not undergo surgery or any other medical procedure, a South Korean official said Sunday, amid speculation about his health that continues to linger even after he reappeared publicly in recent days. North Korea had said Saturday that Kim attended the completion of a fertilizer factory […]