Day: May 12, 2020

13 fresh COVID deaths in Delhi; cases rise to 7,639

3:48 pm May 12, 2020

New Delhi: Delhi recorded 13 fresh deaths due to COVID-19, the highest single-day spike in coronavirus fatalities in the national capital, according to city government authorities. The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital on Tuesday mounted to 7,639, with 406 new cases. In the first week of May, the city had also […]

Ex-CM Ajit Jogi dead; three-day mourning in Chhattisgarh

Ajit Jogi very critical, doctors start ‘audio therapy’

3:45 pm May 12, 2020

Raipur: Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi’s condition is “very critical” and he continues to be on a ventilator support, doctors said on Tuesday. With neurological activities of Jogi, 74, “almost nil” and he remaining in coma, doctors have started “audio therapy” by making him listen to his favourite songs on earphones. Jogi was admitted […]

Rupee settles 22 paise higher at 75.51 against US dollar

3:41 pm May 12, 2020

Mumbai: The rupee surged 22 paise to close at 75.51 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, amid a weak American currency in the overseas market. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 75.89, then pared the initial losses to finally settle at 75.51 against the US dollar, registering a rise of 22 […]

No more demand for Shramik Special trains, says Railways

MP: Two die of cardiac arrest in Shramik Special trains

3:37 pm May 12, 2020

Satna/Betul (MP): Two passengers of Shramik Special trains died of cardiac arrest in separate incidents in Madhya Pradesh, police said on Tuesday. A migrant worker travelling to Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda district and another person returning to Bihar’s Aurangabad district died in special trains in the last two days, an official said. Akhilesh Kumar Rana, who […]

PM Modi to interact with CMs on Thursday over COVID situation, vaccination drive

PM to address the nation at 8 pm

3:32 pm May 12, 2020

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8 pm on Tuesday, a day after he interacted with chief ministers on ways to deal with the spread of coronavirus and also boost economic activity. the Prime Minister’s Office said. This will be the prime minister’s fifth address to the nation, including a […]