coronavirus pandemic

102 survivors of Bhopal gas tragedy died of COVID-19: MP govt

11:03 pm December 2, 2020

Bhopal: The coronavirus pandemic has claimed the lives of 102 survivors of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy since its outbreak, the Madhya Pradesh government said on Wednesday. However, some NGOs claimed that as many as 254 survivors of the Bhopal disaster have succumbed to the infection till now. The different death figures were revealed on […]

Citing COVID-19, Kartik Purnima festivities cancelled in UP’s Muzaffarnagar

9:47 pm November 29, 2020

Muzaffarnagar: Muzaffarnagar district authorities have banned gatherings on the occasion of Kartik Purnima festival, which was slated to be held at Shukartal, in view of the coronavirus pandemic on Sunday. According to a police officer, security has been tightened to prevent arrival of pilgrims for bathing in the religious site. The area has been sealed […]

Global push to end domestic violence, worse amid COVID-19

11:38 pm November 25, 2020

Paris: With domestic violence on the rise amid the coronavirus pandemic, activists are holding protests Wednesday from France to Turkey and world dignitaries are trying to find ways to protect millions of women killed or abused every year by their partners. The pope called for global action to mark the International Day for the Elimination […]

Prince Charles visits 99-year-old Prince Philip in hospital

Prince Charles inaugurates virtual Diwali prayer meet

10:13 pm November 16, 2020

London: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has lauded the contribution of British Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities in helping the people during the coronavirus pandemic. Johnson said this in his message during a virtual Diwali prayer meet organised by NRI entrepreneur G P Hinduja and his family on Sunday. Prince Charles inaugurated the event by […]

Taapsee Pannu starts shooting for ‘Rashmi Rocket’

1:27 pm November 9, 2020

Mumbai: Actor Taapsee Pannu on Monday said she has started filming her upcoming sports drama “Rashmi Rocket”. Set in Kutch, Gujarat, “Rashmi Rocket” stars Pannu in the title role of a gifted athlete and is directed by Akarsh Khurana, who helmed Irrfan Khan’s “Karwaan”. Pannu took to Instagram and shared a picture of herself on […]