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How life can get better as we age
Sydney, March 28 (IANS) Life can get better with age with mindfulness because older people have the wisdom and time to use mindfulness as a means to improve overall wellbeing, according to a new study.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Australia,Lifestyle/Fashion,Health/Medicine
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Cyber security risk increases amid 'work from home' trend
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) With companies across the globe turning to work from home, via the online medium amid the COVID-19 outbreak, threats to cyber security have increased.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Technology
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Endangered animals sighted in Mexican Caribbean
Mexico City, March 28 (IANS) Endangered animals such as jaguars, leatherback turtles, great curassow birds and crocodiles have been sighted in the urban areas and even in hotels of Cancun and the Riviera Maya in the Mexican Caribbean region that have been empty of people following restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Mexico,Politics
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'Difficult decisions' to come, say Premier League, EFL & PFA
London, March 28 (IANS) Premier League, EFL and Professional Footballers' Association have said that "difficult decisions" will be taken in order to counter the impact of coronavirus pandemic on English football.
2020-03-28
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Football
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Puma found roaming Chilean capital during COVID-19 curfew
Santiago, March 28 (IANS) A puma was found roaming the empty streets of the Chilean capital city of Santiago amid a curfew imposed by the government in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Iraq,Politics
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Jeff Bezos pulls out of $90 million LA property deal
San Francisco, March 28 (IANS) Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos has pulled out of a deal to purchase the "Enchanted Hill," a prized Beverly Crest development site from late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, the media reported.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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'Kamal Haasan home quarantine notice, needling by govt'
Chennai, March 28 (IANS) Hours after the 'home quarantine' notice was stuck outside the actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan's old residence, the Greater Chennai Corporation removed the same saying it was done by mistake.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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Aus announces stricter isolation rules as COVID-19 cases top 3,300
Canberra, March 28 (IANS) Australia on Saturday announced stricter isolation rules as the overall number of coronavirus cases in the country has increased to 3,378.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Australia,Politics
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Omar shares meme seeking essential services status for barbers
Srinagar, March 28 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, Omar Abdullah has shared a meme on quarantine which says barbers should be included in essential services unless the society wants more bearded men like Omar.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Politics
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Stick to govt's directives, appeal Kerala religious bodies
Thiruvananthapuram, March 28 (IANS) In a show of unity, cutting across caste communities and religious line, top religious and social leaders in Kerala on Saturday appealed to all in the state to adhere to the government's directives so as to help check the spread of Covid-19, which has taken a heavy toll in the state.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Kerala,National,Religion
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COVID-19 infected sailors on US carrier quarantined in Guam
Washington, March 28 (IANS) Lou Leon Guerrero, the Governor of Guam, has confirmed that a group of American Navy sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt infected with the novel coronavirus have been quarantined on the US island territory.
2020-03-28
Category: International, United States,Politics
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To chase American dream, Dane Piedt ends Proteas career
Johannesburg, March 28 (IANS) Off-spinner Dane Piedt, who made nine appearances for South Africa, has ended his Proteas career and will now relocate to the US with whom he dreams about playing the World Cup.
2020-03-28
Category: International, South Africa,Sports,Cricket
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Shangri-La Dialogue 2020 cancelled over COVID-19 pandemic
Singapore, March 28 (IANS) The Shangri-La Dialogue 2020 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers said on Saturday.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Singapore,Politics
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India under lockdown, Home Minister mum: Sibal
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Saturday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been keeping mum while the country is going through an unprecedented lockdown and migrants are struggling.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Air New Zealand crewmembers test COVID-19 positive
Wellington, March 28 (IANS) Air New Zealand said on Saturday that eight crew members have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
2020-03-28
Category: International, United Kingdom,Politics
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Forced break a 'welcome rest' for Indian players: Shastri
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) India head coach Ravi Shastri believes the forced break for the Indian players which has come due to the coronavirus pandemic is a "welcome rest" as they can now re-energise themselves and get some much-needed rest.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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US Navy hospital ship docks at LA port for COVID-19 relief
Los Angeles, March 28 (IANS) A US Navy hospital ship has docked at the Port of Los Angeles to aid California's COVID-19 response as the number of new confirmed cases continued to surge.
2020-03-28
Category: International, United States,Politics
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Now go live on Facebook without phone or an account
San Francisco, March 28 (IANS) As demand for live video increases during COVID-19 lockdown, Facebook is allowing non-users watch live streams from mobile devices too which was until now only available on desktop.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Policeman on curfew duty dies of heart attack in Punjab
Chandigarh, March 28 (IANS) A 48-year-old policeman, who was on duty to implement the curfew to prevent spread of coronavirus, died of a heart attack in Patiala district on Saturday, official said.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Punjab,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Trudeau announces increase in wage subsidy for businesses
Ottawa, March 28 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an increase, from 10 per cent to 75 per cent, in the wage subsidy for small and medium-sized businesses that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Canada,Politics
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Total coronavirus cases in India cross 800, 19 dead
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) There are at least 775 active Covid-19 cases in India at present, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Saturday, taking the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country to 873.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Lockdown woes of UP farmers
Lucknow, March 28 (IANS) The coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent lockdown have not only left industries and businesses reeling under its impact, but it is the farming sector which has been hit the hardest considering India is an agrarian country and agriculture sector is the backbone of our economy.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National
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US arranges airlifting citizens stuck in India
New York, March 28 (IANS) The US government was arranging to airlift American citizens stuck in India because of the lockdown imposed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a State Department official.
2020-03-28
Category: International, United States,International
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Abbott's portable test can detect COVID-19 in 5 minutes
San Francisco, March 28 (IANS) In what could be the fastest available molecular point-of-care test for the detection of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), US-based healthcare technology maker Abbott has unveiled a test that can deliver positive results in as little as five minutes.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Costa Rica,National,Health/Medicine
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COVID-19 stress leads to spike in domestic violence globally
San Francisco/Paris, March 28 (IANS) With more than one-fifth of the world's population now staying home owing to lockdowns and social distancing, there has been a spike in domestic violence cases across the world and law enforcement agencies are flooded with such calls.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Costa Rica,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Human Interest/Society,Immigration/Law/Rights
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80 inmates escape from prison in Iran
Tehran, March 28 (IANS) At least 80 inmates escaped from a prison in Iran's Kurdistan province, it was reported.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Turkey,Politics
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Domestic passenger flights to resume operations in Hubei
Wuhan, March 28 (IANS) Domestic passenger flights will resume operations in China's Hubei province, the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, except in the Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, according to country's civil aviation regulator.
2020-03-28
Category: International, China,International
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Rahul urges people to provide food, shelter to migrants heading home
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday appealed to the general public and his party workers and ministers to provide food and shelter to the homebound migrants moving on foot passing through their towns, cities and villages.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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France extends coronavirus lockdown by 2 weeks: PM
Paris, March 28 (IANS) The French government has decided to extend the nationwide lockdown by two weeks until April 15 to combat the spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced.
2020-03-28
Category: International, France,Politics
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Google Duo increases group calling limit to 12 participants
San Francisco, March 28 (IANS) Google has updated its popular Duo chat app by increasing the group video user limit from 8 to 12 people into a single group call to help more people stay connected and practice social distancing.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Trump uses defence powers to force GM to make ventilators
New York, March 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has invoked special defence powers to force auto giant General Motors to make ventilators urgently needed to treat coronavirus patients after the company had backtracked on earlier promises and haggled over prices.
2020-03-28
Category: International, United States,International
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Haryana man kills family, commits suicide
Chandigarh, March 28 (IANS) A-36-year-old grocery seller in Haryana's Panipat town on Saturday allegedly shot dead his wife and two children with his licensed pistol before killing himself, the police said.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Punjab,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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UK should expect 6 months of lockdown, warns health chief
London, March 28 (IANS) Another six months in lockdown should be expected in order to prevent a second outbreak of the coronavirus in the UK, warned the country's deputy chief medical officer.
2020-03-28
Category: International, United Kingdom,International
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Time for an Indian cricketer to reflect & rejuvenate (Column: Close-in)
The deadly coronavirus has brought a complete lockdown to cricket around the world as well. One has never ever experienced such a catastrophe with every country around the globe under a threat of such magnitude.
2020-03-28
Category: India, New Delhi,National,Opinion/Commentary
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Online cultural events entertain quarantined Egyptians
Cairo, March 28 (IANS) The Cairo Opera House organised an online concert by famed Egyptian composer and pianist Omar Khairat amid a ban on public gatherings and the closure of theatres and cinemas amid the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Egypt,Politics
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Microsoft sells stake in Israeli face recognition firm
San Francisco, March 28 (IANS) Microsoft has announced to divest its stake in third-party Israeli facial recognition company AnyVision despite an investigation that cleared the firm of any unethical practices.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Trump taps Navarro to coordinate DPA use amid COVID-19
Washington, March 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that economist Peter Navarro will coordinate the use of the Defense Production Act (DPA), a wartime law the former recently invoked to cope with the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
2020-03-28
Category: International, United States,Politics
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Six killed as truck carrying labourers meets with accident
Hyderabad, March 28 (IANS) Six persons were killed when a truck carrying labourers back to their villages in Karnataka was rammed by a lorry on Outer Ring Road on Hyderabad outskirts early Saturday.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Diamond League suspends 3 more track meets due to COVID-19
Stockholm, March 28 (IANS) The Diamond League has postponed three of its athletic meetings scheduled in May in the wake of ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Sweden,Sports,Athletics
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Total cases in India cross 800, 748 active
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) There are at least 748 active COVID-19 cases in India at present, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Saturday, taking the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country to 834.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Delhi,National
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US Disney parks to remain closed 'until further notice'
Washington, March 28 (IANS) The Walt Disney Co. announced that its theme park resorts in Florida and California will remain closed indefinitely "until further notice" amid the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
2020-03-28
Category: International, United States,Politics
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Apple launches COVID-19 website, app with screening tool
San Francisco, March 28 (IANS) Apple has launched a COVID-19 website and app with a screening tool and other information about the new coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Costa Rica,National,Technology
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Pak cricketers allowed to participate in max 4 leagues
Lahore, March 28 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board has released its new No Objection Certificate (NOC) policy according to which all centrally contracted players will be allowed to participate in a maximum of four foreign leagues, including the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
2020-03-28
Category: International, Pakistan,Sports,Cricket
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Facilitate stranded migrant workers: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, March 28 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday asked local authorities to facilitate the people, especially migrant workers, who are stranded in the state with the imposition of lockdown and want to return to their natives places.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Punjab,National,Politics
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Pak to set up youth force to help with COVID-19 response
Islamabad, March 28 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that his government has decided to set up a "Corona Tigers Relief Force" which would enlist youth volunteers from across the country to help deal with coronavirus relief efforts.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Pakistan,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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NBA stars Gobert, Mitchell cleared of coronavirus
Washington, March 28 (IANS) Utah Jazz players Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell have recovered from coronavirus, the NBA has revealed.
2020-03-28
Category: International, United States,Sports,Other Sports
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Pak permits nationwide movement of goods
Islamabad, March 28 (IANS) Amid rising coronavirus cases in Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan has lifted the ban on the nationwide movement of goods and decided to allow opening of food-related industries to ensure adequate supply of essential items.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Pakistan,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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COVID-19: Goa unearths its own 'patient number 31'
Panaji, March 28 (IANS) In the ongoing COVID-19 saga, Goa may have found its own equivalent of South Korea's patient number 31, an infamous title conferred upon he country's 31st patient, who is believed to have spread the deadly virus to numerous people in Seoul.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Goa,National
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Mamata violating lockdown norms: Dilip Ghosh
Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) Accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of violating the ongoing coronavirus induced lockdown by hitting the streets regularly, state BJP President Dilip Ghosh has wondered why people would abide by the law when she's herself was breaking it.
2020-03-28
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Politics
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Centre sends 10,000 coronavirus testing kits to Bengal
Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) The central government has sent 10,000 testing kits for detecting coronavirus infection to West Bengal, an official said.
2020-03-28
Category: India, West Bengal,National
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Chandigarh lockdown relaxations retrograde step: PGI doctors
Chandigarh, March 28 (IANS) Doctors at the prestigious PGI hospital here have slammed the Chandigarh Administration for its decision to allow daily relaxation in the lockdown from Saturday, says it was a retrograde step.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Punjab,National
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IMF hints at helping Pak to fight off COVID-19 impact
Islamabad, March 28 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it would consider Pakistans request for financial assistance to shore up the countrys foreign exchange reserves and budgetary support due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on its economy, it was reported on Saturday.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Pakistan,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Albert Rop, Asian Games silver medallist, banned for doping
Nairobi, March 28 (IANS) Asian Games 5,000m silver medallist Albert Rop, who ditched his Kenyan passport to run for Bahrain, has been banned from competition for two years on doping-related charges.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Kenya,Sports,Athletics
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IMA spokesperson apologises for saying Goa doctors quarantined
Panaji, March 28 (IANS) Shekhar Salkar, a former president and current spokesperson of the Goa chapter of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), has tendered a public apology for saying that 50 per cent of doctors at the Goa Medical College have been quarantined due to suspected infection of COVID-19.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Goa,National,Politics
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US enacts largest relief package in history
New York, March 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has signed the largest economic stimulus package in history worth about $2 trillion to rescue the nation from the clutches of the coronavirus pandemic after Congress in a rare show of unity passed it.
2020-03-28
Category: International, United States,International
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When Lisa Ray thought Bani J was 'so shy'
Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Actress Lisa Ray says she thought Bani J was a shy person at the start of their shoot for a web series that casts them as a lesbian couple.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Two more test COVID-19 positive in J&K, tally rises to 18
Jammu, March 28 (IANS) Two more persons from Rajouri district of J&K have tested positive raising the number of COVID-19 patients to 18 in the union territory.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National
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Anveshi Jain: Women deemed available if they talk of sexual desire
Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) "Gandi Baat 2" fame actress Anveshi Jain, who plays a sexologist in her Telugu film debut "Commitment", says that society tends to tag women as 'available' if they talk about their sexual desire openly.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Religion
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Turkey to cancel all int'l flights over COVID-19 fears
Istanbul, March 28 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said all international flights would be cancelled as part of the fight against COVID-19.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Turkey,Politics
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Iran's COVID-19 cases surpass 30,000
Cairo, March 28 (IANS) Iran announced 144 new deaths from COVID-19 and 2,926 new cases of infection. Meanwhile, Turkey's number of COVID-19 infections kept rising fastly as the second hardest-hit country in the Middle East.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Egypt,Health/Medicine
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Wuhan reports zero increase in COVID-19 cases
Wuhan, March 28 (IANS) No new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were reported on Friday in Wuhan, the former hardest-hit city in central China's Hubei Province.
2020-03-28
Category: International, China,Health/Medicine
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Faruk Kabir's list of 21 things for 21-day lockdown
Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Actor-director Faruk Kabir, known for making the web film "377 Ab Normal", is making the most of this 21-day lockdown period.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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With 969 deaths in one day, Italy's tally crosses 9000 mark
Rome, March 28 (IANS) The cumulative number of coronavirus cases in Italy reached 86,498 on Friday, exceeding the total figure registered in China, according to data by the Civil Protection Department coordinating the national emergency response.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Italy,National
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Why Lionel Richie 'hates' his buddy Stevie Wonder
Los Angeles, March 28 (IANS) Iconic singer Lionel Richie has a special bond with legendary musician Stevie Wonder, but says he hates to get around him.
2020-03-28
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz
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Tunisians self-isolate in factory to make masks
Tunis, March 28 (IANS) Employees at a Tunisian factory are churning out 50,000 face masks a day and other protective medical gear after opting to go into lockdown at work.
2020-03-28
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Jesy Nelson does not pay attention to trolls anymore
London, March 28 (IANS) Singer Jesy Nelson, who tried to take her life after being trolled, is learning how to pay no heed to trolls and haters.
2020-03-28
Category: International, United Kingdom,Cinema/Showbiz
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78 COVID-19 cases confirmed among UN staff globally
Geneva, March 28 (IANS) 78 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed among the United Nations (UN) staff worldwide as of now, a UN official said.
2020-03-28
Category: International, United Arab Emirates,National
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26 COVID-19 cases in MP with 3 more test positive
Bhopal, March 28 (IANS) A 53-year-old railway guard in Bhopal and two more members of the Jabalpur-based jeweller's staff tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday bringing the state's tally to 26.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Madhya Pradesh,National
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People feeding stray cattle, monkeys in Agra
Agra, March 28 (IANS) Thousands of stray cows, dogs and monkeys are been provided with green fodder, toasts and bananas in Agra by the locals after reports suggested that animals were turning aggressive and violent due to lack of food.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Human Interest/Society
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32,000 COVID-19 cases in France, nearly 2,000 deaths
Paris, March 28 (IANS) The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in France has risen by 13 per cent within a day to reach a total of 32,964 as of Friday, the 11th day of national lockdown imposed to contain the outbreak, Health General Director Jerome Salomon said.
2020-03-28
Category: International, France,Health/Medicine
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Wall Street tumbles after US tops world in COVID-19 cases
New York, March 28 (IANS) US stocks ended significantly lower amid the fast-growing spread of coronavirus in the country.
2020-03-28
Category: International, United States,Business/Economy
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Woman in Bengal held for spreading fake news on COVID-19
Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) A 29-year-old woman was arrested on Friday night for allegedly posting a "fake news" on social media that a doctor in the state's ID hospital, Beliaghata, has contracted the coronavirus infection, a city police officer said.
2020-03-28
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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WhatsApp sees 40% increase in usage in time of pandemic
London, March 28 (IANS) As COVID-19 pandemic envelopes the world, WhatsApp has seen a 40 per cent increase in usage, according to a study by Kantar, a data and consulting company.
2020-03-28
Category: International, United Kingdom,National,Technology
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SBI special payments for staff in branches during lockdown
Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced special payments to its staff who are manning bank branches during the nationwide lockdown to battle COVID-19.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Maharashtra,National
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Nearly 1 lakh new corona cases in 24 hours globally, US leads
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The new coronavirus cases surged by nearly one lakh in a single day to reach almost six lakh COVID-19 positive patients globally on Thursday, with the US on the top of the list with nearly one lakh cases alone.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Delhi,National
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"Migrants fleeing Delhi is like driving without seat belt"
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Former BJP MP Balbir Punj on Friday equated stranded migrant workers who are making a journey back to their villages on foot with Singer Kanika Kapoor who was tested positive and booked for negligence after he partied with political who's who in Lucknow. Punj blasted at both, calling both equally irresponsible.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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GM wants top dollar for ventilators: Trump
Washington, March 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday lashed out at General Motors for demanding "top dollars" for manufacturing ventilators that are in short supply to treat COVID-19 patients.
2020-03-28
Category: International, United States,Politics
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Corona fear robs Raj's Gangaur Festival of all fervour
Jaipur, March 28 (IANS) The renowned festival of Gangaur passed off silently as women kept themselves indoors within their houses and celebrated the festival via video conferencing due to nationwide lockdown because of coronavirus outbreak.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Rajasthan,National,Art/Culture/Books
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Arrange for students' food and transport, NSUI tells DU
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The National Students Union of India on Friday wrote to the Delhi University demanding proper arrangement of meals and sanitation for varsity students living in hostels or in rented accommodation.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Delhi,National,Education
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Odisha govt ensures food, shelter for 5,547 migrant workers
Bhubaneswar, March 28 (IANS) The Odisha government has ensured food and shelter for around 5,547 migrant workers from other states who are stranded in Odisha in the wake of the nationwide lockdown to combat the Covid-19 outbreak, an official said on Friday.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Orissa,National,Politics
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India ready to dispatch rapid response teams to Nepal to fight Covid-19
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) India is ready to dispatch rapid response teams to Nepal for assisting them with the present Covid-19 situation there, Lieutenant General Anup Banerji, DG Armed Forces Medical Services, said on Friday.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Police in NE states supplying food, people fear shortages (Roundup)
Guwahati/Agartala, March 27 (IANS) Police in different northeastern states on Friday have started supplying cooked or packaged food to the needy people while people are becoming more scared fearing that the availability of essentials would be scarce from early next week.
2020-03-28
Category: India, Assam,National
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Bengal govt files FIR for spreading fake news on Covid-19
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) The West Bengal government on Friday filed an FIR with the cyber crime branch of Kolkata Police against a "fake news" on social media that a doctor in the state's ID hospital, Beliaghata, has contracted the coronavirus infection, an official said.
2020-03-27
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Covid-19: US Congress passes largest relief package in history
New York, March 27 (IANS) Displaying uncharacteristic political solidarity, the US Congress has voted the largest ever economic stimulus package worth about $2 trillion to rescue the nation from the clutches of the Covid-19 pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,National
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Covid-19: One more tests positive in Delhi
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) With a new coronavirus case surfacing on Friday, the total number of people tested positive for the dreaded virus in Delhi has reached 40.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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If Indians can be evacuated from abroad, why not assist those stranded here: Ahmed Patel
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel on Friday raised questions over the migration of the workers walking on their feet to their home towns in far off places and asked the government if it can evacuate Indian citizens stranded in foreign countries, why not assist those stranded in the country.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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TN relaxes some restrictions, tightens others
Chennai, March 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K.Palanniswami on Friday announced several new measures amid the lockdown, relaxing some restrictions and tightening some stipulations announced earlier.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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Reaping trouble in time of Covid-19 as MP labourers return
Bhopal, March 27 (IANS) The corona curfew has underlined a labour paradox in Madhya Pradesh. Of nearly 60,000 labourers -- mostly daily wagers -- rendered jobless due to lockdown, around 30,000 have been forced to return home from Gujarat even as some farmers in Madhya Pradesh are complaining of delay in harvesting operations for want of workforce.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Madhya Pradesh,National
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Curfew imposed in parts of Jaipur after two Covid-19 cases
Jaipur, March 27 (IANS) Curfew has been clamped in the walled city of Jaipur on Friday after two positive corona cases were traced from Ramganj, confirmed Additional Chief Secretary Home Rajeev Swaroop.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Rajasthan,National
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11 hospitals, 3,400 beds earmarked for COVID-19 treatment in J&K
Jammu, March 27 (IANS) J&K government has earmarked 11 hospitals as COVID-19 hospitals and also reserved 3,400 beds for treatment and quarantine of affected people in the union territory.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National
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Covid-19: NRI medic offers hospital to govt
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) As India wages a war against the deadly coronavirus pandemic, an Indian-born entrepreneur, Shamsheer Vayalil, has come forward to offer his support towards setting up a hospital exclusively for the treatment of Covid-19 patients.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diaspora,Health/Medicine
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Five more test positive for Covid-19 in Bengal, count now 15
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) The coronavirus count in West Bengal shot up to 15 on Friday, with five members of the same family testing positive for the disease, state health officials said.
2020-03-27
Category: India, West Bengal,National
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Bhajji tweets of Korean show 'predicting' COVID-19, video now missing from his Twitter
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Cricketer Harbhajan Singh has tweeted about a Korean Netflix show named "My Secret Terrius", which had seemingly predicted the coronavirus outbreak in 2018 in one of its early episodes.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz
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Positive coronavirus cases in TN go up to 38
Chennai, March 27 (IANS) The total number of coronavirus positive cases in Tamil Nadu have gone up to 38 with nine new cases being reported in the state on Friday, health officials said.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National
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Safdarjung Hospital designates special block for Covid-19 cases
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Safdarjang Hospital here has designated a block for the treatment of Coronavirus patients.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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4,603 special camps for migrant labourers in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, March 27 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said that so far 4,603 special camps exclusively for the migrant labourers in the state have been opened.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Kerala,National
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Staff with disabilities will be out of govt duty roster
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Persons with Disabilities have been exempt from the duty roster being drawn up for the staff required to attend essential services in ministries and departments as a measure to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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It is clear world in recession, says IMF chief
Washington, March 27 (IANS) The coronavirus has taken the world economy to a recession which will be as bad or worse than the financial meltdown of 2009, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Business/Economy
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Five more tests positive for Covid-19 in Bengal
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) Five members of a family tested postive for coronavirus in West Bengal on Friday, taking the total count of the cases to 15 in the state.
2020-03-27
Category: India, West Bengal,National
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Covid-19: Gujarat reports three more positive cases
Gandhinagar, March 27 (IANS) Gujarat was ready to take a sigh of relief on Friday afternoon with no new Covid-19 positive case reported in the state during last 24 hours, but the respite was short-lived as health authorities confirmed three more positive cases from Rajkot taking the total number of infected patients to 47.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,National
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Six booked in Kashmir for violating lockdown curbs
Srinagar, March 27 (IANS) On the directions of District Magistrate Bandipora in J&K, the police on Friday booked six persons for violating restriction orders issued by the adminstration.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National
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Infosys sacks techie for coronavirus prank on Twitter
Bengaluru, March 27 (IANS) Global software major Infosys on Friday sacked a techie for an inappropriate tweet amid Coronavirus contagion.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Karnataka,National
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Kejriwal addresses C-40 leaders, commits to contain COVID-19
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday represented India and the national capital in a global meet organised by the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, to discuss strategy to combat the coronavirus pandemic, saying the city cannot afford to lose a single life to COVID-19 or from starvation.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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First images of Covid-19 virus in India released
Pune, March 27 (IANS) The first images from India of what the coronavirus looks like are out. The images of the coronavirus have been caught by a team of ICMR-NIV scientists in Pune.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Health/Medicine,Science/Tech
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Karnataka sees third Covid-19 fatality, cases rise to 64
Bengaluru, March 27 (IANS) Karnataka recorded its third Covid-19 death and nine more positive cases, raising the state's total to 64, an official said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Karnataka,National
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Three more corona positive cases in Gujarat, all from Rajkot
Gandhinagar, March 27 (IANS) Gujarat health authorities announced on Friday that three more corona positive cases have been detected, all of them from Rajkot. The state has so far detected 47 positive cases.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,National
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Sonia writes to PM, seeks help for stranded migrant workers
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Congress' interim President Sonia Gandhi wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to draw his attention to the plight of migrant workers, who have been caught in the biggest ever reverse migration process as states closed borders forcing them to return to their hometowns on foot.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Shops in Chandigarh to open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Chandigarh, March 27 (IANS) All shops in Chandigarh selling essential commodities such as foodgrain, groceries, fruits, vegetables, milk, meat and fish will remain open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily till further orders, the administration said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Punjab,National
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CGHS to reimburse OPD medicines cost to beneficiaries
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) In the wake of novel Coronavirus spread in the country, the Directorate General of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has urged the beneficiaries not to visit CGHS Wellness Centres.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Srinagar admin to home-deliver foodgrains and LPG
Srinagar, March 27 (IANS) In view of restrictions on public movement put in place in an effort to contain spread of the coronavirus infection, the Srinagar administration starting tomorrow plans to deliver foodgrains and LPG cylinders at the doorstep of residents of the district.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National
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FIR against cop abusing Kashmiris to stay indoors
Srinagar, March 27 (IANS) A J&K policeman in Sopore on Friday was removed from services and booked under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) after a video went viral on social media showing him using abusive language calling people to stay indoors.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Athletes can compete in 2021 if doping bans expire: WADA chief
Montreal, March 27 (IANS) World Anti-Doping Agency President Witold Banka said that the athletes who are serving doping bans can participate in the postponed Tokyo Olympics. The Olympics, which were to start in July, have been postponed to next year due to the coronavirus situation.
2020-03-27
Category: International, France,Sports,Athletics
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7 new cases take Rajasthan's Covid-19 total to 50 (2nd Lead)
Jaipur, March 27 (IANS) A total of seven new Covid-19 positive cases were registered in Rajasthan on Friday taking the state's tally to 50, health officials said.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Rajasthan,National
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Govt releases SOP as part of hospital management for COVID-19
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Health Ministry has released the standard operating procedure (SOP) for reallocation of residents, PG students and nursing students as part of hospital management of COVID-19.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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March 22-April 14 to be treated under force majeure: Railways
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Indian Railways on Friday announced that the period from March 22 till April 14 will be treated under 'force majeure' and during this period no demurrage, wharfage, stacking, stabling, detention and ground usage charge will be leviable.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Baseball jerseys to be used for making masks, hospital gowns
New York, March 27 (IANS) The jerseys for the new season of Major League Baseball (MLB) will be used for making protective masks and gowns for medical professionals who are at the forefront of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Sports,Other Sports
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Mamata govt to review lockdown related situation on March 31
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) While Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a 21-day lockdown in the country to combat the deadly coronavirus outbreak, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday that her government would hold a review on March 31 and "take a decision if the situation does not change".
2020-03-27
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Politics
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Are startups ready with any Covid-19 solution: DST checking
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) As India lurks on the threshold of stage three in the Covid-19 pandemic that has claimed over 24,000 lives globally, 165 startups with innovative solutions dealing with preventive, diagnostics, assistive and curative fronts to combat the coronavirus have responded to a national call to combat the public health crisis by the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Technology,Health/Medicine
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Odisha govt to provide food to homeless in urban areas
Bhubaneswar, March 27 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday asked the district collectors to provide food to the destitute, homeless and beggars free of cost in urban areas of the state during the lockdown for coronavirus outbreak.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Orissa,National
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I foresee a huge scary scenario in Goa: CM
Panaji, March 27 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said he foresaw a "huge scary scenario" in Goa over the ongoing COVID-19 crisis amid chaos and panic in the state over delivery of essential supplies.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Goa,National
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Delhi govt conducts raid; imposes fine on overcharging
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Delhi government has started raiding shops and manufacturing units to check overpricing during the lockdown and imposed fines on those found violating rules.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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No congregational Friday prayers in Hyderabad mosques
Hyderabad, March 27 (IANS) Mosques across Hyderabad and rest of Telangana witnessed unprecedented scenes on Friday as the weekly prayers were attended by a handful of people - not more than five in each mosque.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Religion
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M'rashtra Covid-19 count 156, army sounded for 'medical help' (4th Ld)
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) In the highest incidence of COVID-19 positive cases in the country so far, Maharashtra's count shot up by 31 in the past 24 hours to stand at 156 now, even as a worried government wrote to the army to be prepared for 'medical assistance' if required, officials said here on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,National
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Agriculture operations added in lockdown exempted category
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Union Home Ministry on Friday added agricultural operations and related services as essential services during the 21-day nationwide lockdown imposed till April 14 amid the Covid-19 crisis.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Railways' helpline to share information on Covid-19
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Keeping in view the increasing number of novel coronavirus patients across the country, the Indian Railways has extended the use of its 24-hour helpline numbers -- 138 and 139 -- to answer queries related to the pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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AEPC seeks more relief to protect apparel export industry
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Welcoming the 75 basis points repo rate cut by RBI, Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Chairman A. Sakthivel on Friday said that more financial relief needs to be provided to the apparel export industry to tide of the impact of the coronavirus crisis.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Corona migrants: Punjab asks tehsildars to issue curfew passes
Chandigarh, March 27 (IANS) Sensing hardship being faced by migrant labourers with the imposition of lockdown to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Punjab government on Friday authorised all tehsildars 9local revenue officials) to issue curfew passes to enable them to return to their native places.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Punjab,National
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New date for Oly to be decided in 3 weeks, allocated quotas valid
Beijing, March 27 (IANS) The new date for the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will be decided at the earliest possible in the next three weeks and the Olympic quotas that were already allocated will still be valid, a source with the IOC told Xinhua news agency on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: International, China,Sports,Athletics
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Covid-19: KV offer its school buildings for isolation wards
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Pitching in to help manage the Covid-19 outbreak, the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has directed all its regional offices to allow the use of classrooms of Kendriya Vidyalaya buildings to temporary house suspected coronavirus cases.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Mask shortage: Tripura CM asks people to use 'gamocha'
Agartala, March 27 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb in an innovative idea on Friday urged the people to use the 'gamocha' (handmade cotton towel) if they are unable to get face masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Tripura,National
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Sensex falters after initial surge, ends in red on growth worries (Roundup)
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) The much-awaited repo rate cut was not enough to enthuse the stock markets on Friday as the BSE Sensex ended 131 points lower.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Priyanka forms 'highway task force' to help migrant labourers
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi has constituted a highway task force for people who have been stranded or are forced to take the long walk back home due to the lack of transportation facility in the wake of the nationwide lockdown that is in place to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Medical opinion should guide public interest, not clamour: Bombay HC
Panaji, March 27 (IANS) While directing the Goa government to put in place an efficient system for home-delivery of essential goods and keep grocery stores open during the lock-down period, the Bombay High Court in Goa on Friday also said that state authorities must not be "over-influenced" by public pressure and that public interest should be guided by scientific and medical opinion.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Goa,National,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Civilian shot dead by militants in Kashmir
Srinagar, March 27 (IANS) Militants shot and killed a civilian in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Friday, police said.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Terrorism
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17 tested negative in Himachal
Shimla, March 27 (IANS) A total of 17 people tested negative against Covid-19 in Himachal Pradesh, Additional Chief Secretary (Health) R.D. Dhiman said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Himachal Pradesh,National
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COVID-19 count shoots from 125 to 156 in 24 hours (3rd Ld)
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) In the highest incidence so far, Maharashtra's COVID-19 positive cases count shot up by 31 in the past 24 hours to stand at 156 now, health officials said here on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,National
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Covid-19: NEET and JEE (Main) exams postponed
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) In the wake of Covid-19 outbreak, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has decided to postpone the ensuing NEET (UG) and JEE (Main) May 2020 examinations, Union HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Education
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BSES takes safety measures against COVID-19
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) In the light of the coronavirus pandemic raging worldwide, Delhi power distribution company (discom) BSES on Friday announced that, as an essential service, the company is taking all appropriate measures to ensure reliable power supply to its consumers without compromising the safety of its employees
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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War against Covid-19: India starts work for vaccine, scientists burn midnight oil (IANS Exclusive)
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) In its big fight against the dreaded Covid-19 virus, India's premier institute for developing vaccines, the National Institute of Immunology (NII), has formed a core team of ten topmost scientists from different streams to begin its most challenging project, to develop a vaccine for treating the virus which has devastated the world.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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T.I. to play Aretha Franklin's onetime lover in 'Genius: Aretha'
Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Rapper-actor T.I. has been added to the cast of an upcoming Aretha Franklin TV project as her one-time lover, fashion designer Ken Cunningham.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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COVID-19: 200 additional isolation beds readied at Jammu hospital
Jammu, March 27 (IANS) J&K Financial Commissioner (Health) and Medical Education Department Atal Dulloo said on Friday that preparations are under way to open additional isolation rooms and wards, as well as intensive care unit beds to effectively cater to COVID-19 cases.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National
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Corona RNA found in cruise ship cabins even after 17 days: CDC
New York, March 27 (IANS) In what could change the entire debate about how long new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) survives on the surface, new research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that the coronavirus RNA was present even after 17 days on Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,National
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SBI passes on entire 75 bps rate cut to borrowers
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) In a major relief for its customers, the State Bank of India (SBI) on Friday said that it would pass on the entire 75 basis point rate cut to its retail borrowers.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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This spyware targeting mobile users in Southeast Asia
Moscow, March 27 (IANS) Actors behind the 'LightSpy' spyware campaign targeting users in Southeast Asia distribute links to malicious websites, mimicking the original ones that are likely to be frequented by potential victims, researchers from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Russian Federation,Technology
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Modi extends best wishes to Covid-19 positive UK counterpart
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Soon after his UK counterpart Boris Johnson on Friday revealed that he had tested positive for Covid-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took extended his wishes for his speedy recovery.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy
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Food producers urge govt to restore supply chain
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Major manufacturers of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), food producers and suppliers have urged government to restore supply chains of essential commodities following disruption in transportation and labour shortage since the complete lockdown against coronavirus.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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National capital finally breathes as toxic smog clears up
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) With no vehicles plying on the roads or industries coughing up smoke due to the nationwide lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak, the air quality of the national capital improved drastically on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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39 more positive Covid-19 cases, situation grave: Kerala CM
Thiruvananthapuram, March 27 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said that the situation does not look good as 39 more coronavirus positive cases -- the highest on a single day so far -- were registered, taking the state's total to 164.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Kerala,National
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Covid-19: Global death toll crosses 25,000; US tops number of cases
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The global death toll from coronavirus crossed 25,000 as on Friday evening, as per the data from the Johns Hopkins University's Coronavirus Resource Centre, with Italy reporting the maximum fatalities at 8, 215, followed by Spain at 4, 858 and China's Hubei at 3,174.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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COVID-19: Cannavaro's 14-day isolation in China ends
Guangzhou, March 27 (IANS) The coach of Guangzhou Evergrande Fabio Cannavaro released a video on his Instagram account on Friday, sending out messages that his mandatory quarantine in China is over.
2020-03-27
Category: International, China,Sports,Football
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COVID-19: Eden curator donates one month's salary to WB relief fund
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) Veteran Eden Gardens pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee has requested the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) to donate his one months salary to West Bengal Emergency Relief Fund to join the fight against coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: India, West Bengal,Sports,Cricket
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PDP expresses dismay over reports of police excesses in J&K
Jammu, March 27 (IANS) Calling for collective and meaningful efforts to contain the spread of deadly COVID-19, Peoples Democratic Party on Friday urged administration to take immediate measures to check alleged excesses by police and paramilitary personnel while enforcing lockdown across the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Politics
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Shreyas Talpade's pet brings emotional peace during COVID-19
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Actor Shreyas Talpade feels that at a time when people are forced to stay indoors, pets can take over the job to keep the family calm.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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United to offer fans refund if season is not resumed
Manchester, March 27 (IANS) Manchester United told fans that it remains committed to finishing the current season, but it will refund season tickets in case the remaining games are not played or if played behind closed doors.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Football
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Audio stories for kids to keep them entertained during lockdown
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) A new story podcast album series titled "Munna Chachu: Chaturiya Ki Kahaiya" has been launched with kids as the target audience, in the time of quarantine.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz
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Amid lockdown, SC grants Rs 4 lakh to woman rendered homeless
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown to contain the outbreak of coronavirus, the Supreme Court on Friday directed a Delhi-based family to pay Rs 4 lakh interim payment to a woman rendered homeless after being thrown out of a guest house.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Human Interest/Society,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Kejriwal, Sisodia appeal to migrants not to leave Delhi
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Amid migration of labourers, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia urged them to stay back as food and accommodation were being arranged for them by the government.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Shibani Kashyap's new tune: 'Corona ko hai harana'
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) At a time when people across the globe are finding ways to bust COVID-19 anxiety, singer Shibani Kashyap, popular for songs like "Sajnaa aa bhi jaa" and "Zinda hoon main", has written, composed and sung "Corona ko hai harana".
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz
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Gujarat: Over 2,200 arrested for lockdown violation
Gandhinagar, March 27 (IANS) The Gujarat Police on the third day of the nationwide lockdown arrested more than 2,200 people in the state for violating the lockdown enforced following the COVID-19 outbreak.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,National
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Suyyash Rai shaves off beard after 5 yrs, feels like 'chilla hua anda'
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Actor-singer Suyyash Rai has undergone a huge makeover, shaving off his beard after five years.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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India to participate in solidarity trial of coronavirus vaccine: ICMR
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Indian Council for Medical Research said on Friday that India is likely to participate in the solidarity trial of coronavirus vaccine to be conducted by the World Health Organization.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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PM Modi to RJs: Spread news of recovery, celebrate corona warriors
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with Radio Jockeys (RJs) via video conference where he appreciated the role played by the RJs in spreading awareness about COVID-19. He said it is praiseworthy that even in lockdown, RJs are discharging their responsibility and recording programmes from home.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Rocker Nitish Pires stuck on road due to COVID-19 lockdown
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Rock singer and biker Nitish Pires, who started a 13-city tour called Fateh Inspire India in March, had to cancel his gigs due to the coronavirus outbreak and the nationwide lockdown. Amidst this situation, he has been facing a lot of ordeals as he is stuck on road.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz
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After PM, UK Health Secretary also tests positive for coronavirus
London, March 27 (IANS) Shortly after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday announced he had tested positive for coronavirus and would work in self-isolation, Health Secretary Matt Hancock also said that he was also infected with the disease.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,National
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COVID-19: SDMC opens bank account for relief fund
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) on Friday opened a bank account where anyone can contribute funds which will be utilised to contain the spread of coronavirus and also to help the affected persons, the civic body said.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Haryana to provide food, shelter to migrant labourers
Chandigarh, March 27 (IANS) In view of the 21-day lockdown, the Haryana government on Friday decided to provide food and shelter to the migrant labourers and the homeless in temporary community shelters.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Punjab,National
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Health Ministry orders PSU to provide ventilators
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday said that it has given orders to Public Sector Undertakings to provide ventilators in order to handle the surge in novel coronavirus cases in the country.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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COVID-19: 'We are planning for ICC World T20 to go ahead'
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board met on Friday via teleconference and even as the coronavirus outbreak saw the 2020 Tokyo Olympics being postponed by a year, the international body is still confident of hosting the World T20 later in the year in Australia.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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SP MP Beni Prasad Varma passes away
Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) Former union minister and SP MP Beni Prasad Varma passed away here in Lucknow on Friday, following a prolonged illness. He was 79.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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Bengal govt removes cops from duty excesses during lockdown
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) The West Bengal government removed seven-eight police personnel from duty for committing excesses on the people during the ongoing lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Politics
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La Liga footballers, artists to come together for COVID-19 cause
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Over 50 artists and footballers are poised to come together on Saturday, to take part in 'LaLiga Santander Fest, a global charity festival organised by LaLiga in partnership with Santander Bank, Universal Music Group and the rest of the league's sponsors, as well as players, clubs, artists and GTS.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Sports,Football
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Klopp in tears after hearing people singing YNWA for nurses
London, March 27 (IANS) Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he started crying immediately after he saw a video footage of people singing "You'll Never Walk Alone", the club's theme song, to medical staff in a hospital with patients being treated during the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Football
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Swwapnil Joshi wants 'Samantar' to be dubbed in Bengali
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Marathi actor Swwapnil Joshi is garnering praise for his performance in the new web series "Samantar", and the show has been dubbed in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages. He feels the series should now be dubbed in Bangla because Bengalis are among the most evolved audiences and constitute great connoisseurs of entertainment.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz
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Govt approves Rs 5,751 crore for 8 disaster-hit states
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Centre on Friday decided to provide additional assistance of Rs 5,751.27 crore to eight states who faced disasters such as landslides, floods, drought and cyclone during 2019.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Hrithik's quirky post urging people to stay at home
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Hrithik Roshan's latest post is a hit, but for a change it is not the superstar but his pet dog that is drawing a lot of attention.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Indian Navy transports shipment of 60,000 masks from Delhi to Goa
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) As movement of trucks remained on a standstill following the nationwide lockdown, the Indian Navy transported a shipment of 60,000 masks from the national capital to Goa on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Kerala IAS officer skips quarantine, traced in UP; suspended (2nd Ld)
Thiruvananthapuram/Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) A junior IAS officer, Anupam Mishra, who was recommended self-isolation in the wake of his recent foreign travel, avoided his quarantine and was later traced to his home in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur city. He has been suspended from service.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Kerala,National,Health/Medicine
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Hrithik's quirky post urging people to stay at home
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Hrithik Rsohan's latest post is a hit, but for a change it is not the superstar but his pet dog that is drawing a lot of attention.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Opinion/Commentary,Bollywood
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Chandy has 'withdrawal' symptoms over lockdown
Thiruvananthapuram, March 27 (IANS) Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy is passing through one of his toughest times, as the swarming crowds that collect around him -- he says they are his biggest source of energy -- have been missing following the lockdown.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Kerala,National
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ICC approves accounts for 2019 World Cup; welcomes Ganguly on board
Dubai, March 27 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board met on Friday via teleconference in lieu of planned meetings to discuss urgent matters for decision only, due to COVID-19. The impact of the pandemic on the sport globally was discussed.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Arab Emirates,Sports,Cricket
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Corona makes NRIs feel the heat in India
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Gone are the days when being an NRI would get you envy back home in Indian villages and tier-two cities. Coronavirus outbreak has unsettled the equation, often with sad ramifications.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri to conduct online master classes
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Owing to the outbreak of COVID-19, when social distancing is a mandatory practice, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has decided to utilise the nationwide lockdown period of 21 days in a productive manner by conducting online master classes,
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Southern Railway units making sanitisers, masks and cots
Chennai, March 27 (IANS) With the shortage in hand sanitisers, masks, aprons and even cots in the market due to the spread of coronavirus pandemic, the various production units under Southern Railway have started making the same for captive use.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Health/Medicine
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Punjab Police distribute 1.9 lakh food packets
Chandigarh, March 27 (IANS) Punjab Police on Friday scaled up its relief operations across the state through the distribution of nearly 1.9 lakh food packets and set up medical camps in various districts, while facilitating the movement of about 3000 trucks carrying essentials.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Punjab,National
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Kerala IAS officer skips quarantine, traced in UP; suspended (Ld)
Thiruvananthapuram, March 27 (IANS) A junior IAS officer, Anupam Mishra, who was recommended self-isolation in the wake of his recent foreign travel, avoided his quarantine and was later traced to his home in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur city. He has been suspended from service.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Kerala,National,Health/Medicine
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Ola group donates Rs 20 crore, creates fund for drivers, families (Ld)
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Ride-hailing platform Ola on Friday launched 'Drive the Driver Fund under Ola Foundation, with Rs 20 crore donation from Ola group and its employees that will support auto-rickshaw, cab, kaali-peeli and taxi drivers during the tough COVID-19 times.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Technology,Business/Economy
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Compassionate approach required to deal with COVID-19: Rahul
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Amid reverse migration from the metros and people walking towards their native places as they are left with no option in the absence of public and private transport and absence of food and livelihood, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi said that a more nuanced and compassionate approach is required to deal with this crisis.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Djokovic donates 1 million to Serbia in COVID-19 fight
Madrid, March 27 (IANS) Serbian world no.1 Novak Djokovic is donating 1 million Euros to help his country buy equipment required to combat against coronavirus. Djokovic told a Serbian news channel that the amount will be used for the purchase of "life-saving respirators and other sanitary equipment."
2020-03-27
Category: International, Spain,Sports,Tennis
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Shilpa Shetty cleans up garden, pens heartfelt note for house help
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra considers sweeping as one of the best workouts during coronavirus lockdown.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Jharkhand CM donates funds for COVID-19 relief
Ranchi, March 27 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Ranchi BJP MP Sanjay Seth and others have donated for measures taken to deal and curb coronavirus in the state.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Bihar,National
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Deepika's travel idea amid COVID-19 lockdown has netizens in splits
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Actress Deepika Padukone on Friday shared a meme about how one can go from one room to another in their houses if they want to 'travel' amid coronavirus lockdown.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Covid-19 to help OTT audio platforms increase revenue
Bengaluru, March 27 (IANS) With most of the people now staying at home due to the nationwide lockdown currently in force to counter the spread of Covid-19, the over-the-top (OTT) audio platforms may see rise in their revenues, a report said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Cinema/Showbiz,Technology
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Chennai Port buys 67% stake from govt for Rs 2,383 crore
Chennai, March 27 (IANS) The Chennai Port Trust on Friday acquired about 67 per cent stake held by the Central government in the country's first corporate port Kamarajar Port Ltd (KPL) for Rs 2,383 crore, said a top official of Chennai Port.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Business/Economy
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10 new Covid-19 positive cases in Telangana, total 59 (Ld)
Hyderabad, March 27 (IANS) Telangana continues to report new Covid-19 cases with 10 people testing positive on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National
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COVID-19: SC goes virtual; hearings conducted on video-conferencing
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) For the first time in its history the Supreme Court Friday began conducting hearings through video conferencing after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a three-week nationwide lockdown to contain the outbreak of coronavirus.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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India need Dhoni's experience in World T20: Coach
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) M.S. Dhoni should be part of India's T20 World Cup squad even if he does not play the Indian Premier League (IPL), due to the coronavirus outbreak, feels his childhood coach Keshav Banerjee.
2020-03-27
Category: India, West Bengal,Sports,Cricket
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Pangolins may have carried coronavirus between bats, humans
New York, March 27 (IANS) While previous studies had suggested that bats or snakes may have been responsible for the SARS-CoV-2 or coronavirus transmission, a new study indicates another animal may be the missing link -- pangolins, also called anteaters.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,National
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Covid-19: Kerala takes care of stray dogs too
Thiruvananthapuram, March 27 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said that the state has a large population of stray dogs and now with a total lockdown on account of Covid-19, they are in dire straits and the local bodies should ensure that they get food.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Kerala,National,Environment/Wildlife
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No need to pay EMIs of home, auto, farm loans till May 31 (3rd Lead)
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) An average Indian who has taken a home or an auto loan and a farmer under the stress of a crop loan from banks and NBFCs, can now have a sigh of relief, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed the lenders to put a halt on the instalment payments till the end of May.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Warring SJM backs Nirmala and RBI Guv; says, 'Well Done'
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The government saw a face of the RSS' economic wing Swadeshi Jagran Manch on Friday that it is not quite used to - throwing its support behind it.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Third Covid-19 death, 7 more positive cases in Karnataka
Bengaluru, March 27 (IANS) Karnataka recorded third Covid-19 death and seven new positive cases, which have taken the state's total to 62, an official said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Karnataka,National
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Priya Bapat: I am spending time reading fans messages after 'Aani Kay Hava'
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Celebrated Marathi actress Priya Bapat, who plays the female protagonist in the Marathi web series "Aani Kay Hava" says that her isolation time is spent reading fan messages. Seh adds that she is planning to interact with her fans.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz
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Railways appeals 13.5 lakh staff to donate one-day's pay
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Keeping in view the novel coronavirus crisis across the country, the Railways urged its 13.5 lakh employees to voluntarily donate one-day salary to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to help combat the disease.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Here's why Kajol loves wearing sarees
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Be it off-screen or on-screen, actress Kajol has often seen wearing sarees. She says the six-yard outfit makes her feel more comfortable.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Aesthetics of silence
March 27, New Delhi (IANS) Witnessing the trauma, sheer brutality, absolute insensitivity and degradation of human respect during Partition, when he along with his father helped people cross over to India, never left his mindscape.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National
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Rlwys offers its land for vegetable market in Varanasi
Varanasi/New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The railways on Thursday provided its land for a vegetable market in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi as people, ignoring calls for social distancing for combating coronavirus, throng vegetable markets.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National
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Navy ferries face masks to Goa
Panaji, March 27 (IANS) The Indian Navy on Friday pressed its reconnaissance aircraft to contribute to the fight against coronavirus, ferrying 60,000 face masks for health workers in Goa.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Goa,National,Defence/Security
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Anveshi Jain to play sexologist in Telugu debut movie
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Actress Anveshi Jain is set to debut in Telugu films in Lakshmikanth Chenna's film "Commitment", where she will
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Religion
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SC relaxes March 31 deadline for BS VI vehicles
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the sale of BS-IV compliant vehicles for 10 days, barring NCR-Delhi, after the lifting of the 21-day nationwide lockdown announced by the Prime Minister from Tuesday midnight due to the outbreak of coronavirus.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Environment/Wildlife,Immigration/Law/Rights,Business/Economy
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Another fake order on 4G restoration in J&K pops up
Jammu, March 27 (IANS) Another fake order announcing restoration of 4G Internet in J&K was doing the rounds in the Union Territory on Friday even as authorities denied any such move.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Politics,Defence/Security
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Pankaj Tripathi reminisces about his theatre days
March 27 (IANS) Actor Pankaj Tripathi has been earning laurels with every role. Today, he is considered as one of the most versatile actors of the industry. According to him, it's theatre that helped him to become successfulartiste.
2020-03-27
Category: India, New Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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No evidence countries with malaria immune against COVID-19
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) There is no evidence to suggest that countries with malaria are at lower risk of getting new coronavirus cases, nor has it been proved that people living in these countries have developed any 'herd immunity' against the disease, health experts have stressed.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Jameela Jamil: Great to show our culture to the world
Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Actress Jameela Jamil feels it is important to portray girls as heroes on screen, and says she would have benefited with such content while growing up.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz
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Free match-making platform for COVID-19 researchers launched
London, March 27 (IANS) In a bid to tackle the new coronavirus pandemic, a free online match-making service has launched to help COVID-19 researchers find one another across the globe, check out funding opportunities and get to work tackling the virus faster.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,National,Technology
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COVID-19 effects: 'Supernatural', 'The Flash' season endings pushed
Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) "Supernatural" fans will have to wait a little longer to find out how the show ends.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz
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Apple planning 'Face ID' feature on MacBooks iMacs
San Francisco, March 27 (IANS) Apple is reportedly working to bring the Face ID to future iMacs and MacBooks. The face ID security system debuted on iPhone X and since then, it has become standard in all iOS handsets.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Ola group donates Rs 20 crore, creates fund for drivers, families
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Ride-hailing platform Ola on Friday launched 'Drive the Driver Fund under Ola Foundation with Rs 20 crore donation from Ola group and its employees that will support auto-rickshaw, cab, kaali-peeli and taxi drivers globally during the tough COVID-19 times.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Technology
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Himani Shivpuri: World Theatre Day is important for us
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) World Theatre Day commemorates the art form and all those associated with it. Actress Himani Shivpuri says the day celebrated on March 27 every year, is an important one for artistes like her.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Lockdown in Delhi: CM says situation becoming smooth
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) As the nationwide 21-day lockdown entered its third day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday that things are slowly becoming smooth in the city with the government equipped to deal with any spurt in COVID-19 cases.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Shirdi, Kolhapur temples donate for coronavirus relief
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Two prominent temple trusts in Maharashtra on Friday donated Rs 51 crore and Rs 2 crore to the government for providing various kinds of reliefs in the ongoing 'war against virus' in the state, officials said.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Religion
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Actors celebrate love for stage on World Theatre Day
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) On World Theatre Day, actors including Himani Shivpuri and Shikha Talsania, have confessed their love for the stage, saying that performing theatre remains a close experience for them.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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3 new corona cases in Rajasthan; tally at 46
Jaipur, March 27 (IANS) Three more corona patients were reported from Rajasthan on Friday taking the total tally to 46 in the state, said state health officials.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Rajasthan,National
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What can I do if there is no bread? Have handmade rotis instead: Mamata
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday lost her cool when asked about the shortage of bread in the market due to the coronavirus induced lockdown, and said that people should instead make handmade rotis as there is "bound to be some sufferings during calamities".
2020-03-27
Category: India, West Bengal,National
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5% increase in DA for Rajasthan govt employees
Jaipur, March 27 (IANS) Amid the ongoing corona crisis, the Rajasthan government on Friday brought good news for the state government employees by announcing an increase of 5% in dearness allowance, raising the DA from 12% to 17%.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Rajasthan,National,Politics
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ECB mulls coronavirus checkpoints at cricket grounds
London, March 27 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board might install coronavirus checkpoints and isolation units at grounds as they look to resume the game behind closed doors.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
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Five more test corona positive in Punjab; tally 38
Chandigarh, March 27 (IANS) Five more tested positive for coronavirus in Punjab on Friday, taking the total number to 38 people which comprise 27 close-knit family members and friends of a 70-year-old man who died last week, health officials said.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Punjab,National
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Covid-19: NDMC sanitation drive across Lutyens' Delhi
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) In wake of COVID-19 outbreak, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) continued its sanitation drive across its jurisdiction, and on Friday sanitised important establishments like Parliament and the Safdarjung Hospital.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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COVID-19: Govt issues comprehensive disability guidelines
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The government on Friday issued a "comprehensive disability inclusive guidelines" to all the states and Union Territories (UTs) for protection and safety of persons with disabilities in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine,Human Interest/Society
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Badshah: It's time for India to be heard globally
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Rapper Badshah feels it is time for India to be heard globally, and says that he will continue pursuing his focus on putting Indian Music on the world stage.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz
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European shooting Olympic qualifier cancelled: ISSF
Munich, March 27 (IANS) The European Shotgun Championship and European Rifle/Pistol Qualification Championship for the 2020 Olympics have been cancelled, the International Shooting Sport Federation said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Germany,Sports,Athletics
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Western Army Command takes steps to fight coronavirus
Chandigarh, March 27 (IANS) The Western Army Command on Friday said it has expeditiously undertaken various effective measures to prevent the outbreak of COVID-19 among its ranks and their families across cantonments and military stations in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Punjab,National
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Facebook launches Messenger chatbot to share COVID-19 info
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Social media giant Facebook on Friday launched Messenger Chatbot with Health Ministry and MyGov in India to raise awareness around CIDIC-19 disease.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Technology
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Sitharaman lauds RBI rate cut, says need quick transmission
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) After the RBI Governor announced an emergency rate cut on Friday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lauded the move and stressed the need for lower cost of retail loans and that reduced interest rate needs quick transmission.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics,Business/Economy
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COVID-19: Barcelona cut wages of players
Madrid, March 27 (IANS) Barcelona have become the first Spanish football club to officially announce a pay cut for players and club staff as the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Spain,Sports,Football
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Kriti Sanon is 'very much protective' about little sister Nupur
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Sisters Kriti and Nupur Sanon seems to share a great rapport with each other. Kriti, especially, is very protective about her little sister Nupur.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Yogi sets up Team 11 to deal with corona crisis
Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has set up Team 11 to monitor the situation in various sectors amid COVID-19 and the subsequent nationwide lockdown.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National
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COVID-19: Odisha CM announces Rs 2,200-cr package for the poor
Bhubaneswar, March 27 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced a relief package of Rs 2,200 crore for the weaker sections of society in view of the lockdown to fight COVID-19 outbreak.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Orissa,National,Politics
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COVID-19: Rishi Kapoor says India must declare Emergency, gets trolled
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) The government of India must declared Emergency to battle the coronavirus outbreak, Bollywood veteran Rishi Kapoor opined. Many on social media, however, don't like the idea.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Thalassemic kids face shortage of blood during lockdown
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Thalassemic children, who are the regular recipient of fresh blood, are facing its shortage with the blood donation drives getting cancelled across the country in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Andhra Police organise vegetable market in Vijayawada stadium
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), March 27 (IANS) With a 21-day lockdown in place and ever mounting measures to make social distancing a success, the Andhra Pradesh Police have come up with a novel way to provide the people of Vijayawada a safe shopping experience.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National
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Social media riddle: Who crossed the road -- Malabar or Indian civet?
Thiruvananthapuram, March 27 (IANS) A picture of an Indian civet has taken social media highlighting quieter days in India because of the lockdown by storm. The confusion, however, persisted whether it was a Malabar civet -- an endangered species -- or an Indian civet roaming the roads in Kozhikode.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Kerala,National,Environment/Wildlife
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Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel self-isolate in the mountains
Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Singer-actor Justin Timberlake and his actress wife Jessica Biel moved out of the city and retreated to the mountains in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Great boost to human race: Ashwin on 101-year-old corona survivor
Chennai, March 27 (IANS) Ravichandran Ashwin said that the story of a 101-year-old man in Italy recovering from coronavirus is a "great boost to human race."
2020-03-27
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Sports,Cricket
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Tulsi Kumar to record reprised version of Malang song 'Phir na milen kabhi'
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) After singing reprised versions of the hit songs of "Kabir Singh", singer Tulsi Kumar will now come up with the reprised version of Ankit Tiwari's song "Phir na milen kabhi" from "Malang".
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz
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COVID-19: Domestic flights suspension extended till April 14
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Aviation regulator DGCA has extended the suspension of domestic flights by a fortnight till April 14 in view of the ongoing 21-day nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy
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4 more test positive for Covid-19 in J&K, tally rises to 18
Srinagar, March 27 (IANS) Four more tested positive in J&K on Friday as the total number of COVID-19 cases rose to 18 in the union territory.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National
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SpiceJet offers to fly stranded migrant labourers home
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Budget passenger carrier SpiceJet has offered its aircraft to operate few flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Patna to fly take migrant labourers, particularly from Bihar, who have got stuck in various parts of the country due to Covid-19 related lockdown.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Actors on World Theatre Day: If Bollywood films made it to the stage
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The desi audience has seen the epic love story of Prince Salim and Anarkali on the stage as well as the big screen in the form of "Mughal-e-Azam". On World Theatre Day on March 27, actors like Richa Chadha, Gulshan Devaiah and Joy Sengupta share which Bollywood film they would want to see as a play.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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10 new Covid-19 positive cases in Telangana, total 59
Hyderabad, March 27 (IANS) Ten fresh cases of Covid-19 were reported in Telangana on Friday, taking the state's total number to 59.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National
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OnePlus 8 Pro may feature wireless charging support
Beijing, March 27 (IANS) Chinese handset maker OnePlus is likely to add wireless charging support as well as waterproofing to its upcoming OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone.
2020-03-27
Category: International, China,Technology
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Army distributes ration to the needy in Kashmir
Srinagar, March 27 (IANS) In its efforts to help the people during lockdown, the Indian Army said on Friday that it has distributed rations among daily wagers, migrant workers and the needy in Kashmir.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National
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Madonna uses late ex-co star's death as reminder of COVID-19 severity
Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Singer Madonna has paid tribute to her "Desperately Seeking Susan" castmate Mark Blum following his coronavirus-related death.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz
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Huawei unveils flagship P40 series, WATCH GT 2e
Beijing, March 27 (IANS) Huawei Consumer Business Group unveiled the HUAWEI P40 Pro+, HUAWEI P40 Pro and HUAWEI P40 flagship smartphones featuring cutting-edge design and ground-breaking camera in China.
2020-03-27
Category: International, China,Technology
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Opening the batting with Tendulkar was like a dream: Finch
Sydney, March 27 (IANS) Australia's imited-overs captain Aaron Finch has named Harbhajan Singh as his favourite Indian bowler.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Australia,Sports,Cricket
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US navy ships get ready to serve as hospitals to handle Covid-19 crisis
New Delhi/Washington, March 27 (IANS) Overwhelmed by the rapid rise in the number of coronavirus infected people, the US government has decided to use its navy ships as hospitals and move non-Covid-19 patients from most-affected cities to the sea.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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UK PM tests positive for Covid-19, to work on from home
London, March 27 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday disclosed he has tested positive for coronavirus but will continue to discharge his duties from self-isolation.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,National
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Fight not easy, request all to maintain social distancing: Kohli
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) With some Indian citizens failing to abide by the lockdown rules implemented by the government, India skipper Virat Kohli has made an appeal to all to strictly follow the guidelines that have been set by not just the government, but also medical experts in our fight against the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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Kylie slams COVID-19 rumours, says she had horrible throat infection
Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Reality TV star and make-up mogul Kylie Jenner has shot down reports that she battled coronavirus last year (19), saying that she was hospitalised for a throat infection.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Huawei P40 series: Best flagship phones of the year are here
Beijing, March 27 (IANS) Huawei Consumer Business Group has unveiled the HUAWEI P40 Pro+, HUAWEI P40 Pro and HUAWEI P40 flagship smartphones featuring cutting-edge design and ground-breaking camera.
2020-03-27
Category: International, China,Technology
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Offer support to migrant labourers: Centre to states, UTs
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) In the backdrop of large movement of migrant labourers from cities to their villages, the Centre on Friday issued an advisory directing all states and Union Territories (UTs) to take immediate steps to provide adequate support, including food and shelter to them.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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COVID-19 effect: Robert Pattinson's 'The Batman' shoot paused
Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Filmmaker Matt Reeves has confirmed that the production of "The Batman", which stars Robert Pattinson in the title role, has been paused for the foreseeable future.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Punjab suspends collecting charges at 23 toll plazas
Chandigarh, March 27 (IANS) Punjab Public Works Minister Vijay Inder Singla on Friday said the state has suspended collection of toll at all 23 toll plazas in the northern state till the end of the nationwide lockdown imposed to control the spread of coronavirus.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Punjab,National,Business/Economy
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UK PM tests positive for Covid-19, to carry on in post
London, March 27 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus but will continue to discharge his duties from self-isolation, a spokesman said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,National
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Suggested reading to while away coronavirus blues
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Borders have been sealed, people are masked, supermarkets are plucked clean, lives quarantined: In trying times like ours, reading is a great way to fill up the hours.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Art/Culture/Books
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Lockdown diaries: Tiger Shroff's sister Krishna sunbathes in bikini
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Bollywood actor Tiger Shroffs sister Krishna Shroff has set the mercury soaring in the time of lockdown gloom by posting a video that has her sunbathing in a two-piece bikini in her balcony.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Harbhajan joins hands with CRY to help children and healthcare workers
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) India and Chennai Super Kings spinner Harbhajan Singh has collaborated with CRY to help 3.5 lakh underprivileged children and grassroots healthcare workers in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak that has seen the world come to a standstill.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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1,500 people in J&K shifted to quarantine centres: Police
Jammu, March 27 (IANS) At least 1,500 people have been shifted to quarantine centres in J&K to ensure social distancing in the union territory, police said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National
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AP govt to issue ordinance for 3 months vote on account
Amaravati, March 27 (IANS) In view of the coronavirus crisis, the Andhra Pradesh government has decided to issue an ordinance for vote on account for the three month period ending June 30. The AP cabinet headed by chief minister Jaganmohan Reddy met on Friday and also reviewed the situation after lockdown in the state.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Politics
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Gautam Gambhir helps needy amid COVID-19 lockdown (Ld)
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) After the Centre asked public representatives to ensure that no one got hungry in their respective constituencies during the 21-day lockdown, BJP MP and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Friday started helping the poor and the needy in his east Delhi constituency distributing food packets.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Rahul writes to HRD minister for well-being of students
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi has written a letter to Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and has asked for safety of students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya who are currently staying in Navodaya Nainital in a student exchange programme.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Fans want 'Mahabharat', 'Chanakya' back, with 'Ramayan' returning on DD
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) With Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar announcing the retelecast of the popular television serial of the 1980s, "Ramayan"on Doordarshan during the 21-day natonal lockdown, social media is full of request for retelecast of "Mahabharat" and "Chanakya".
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz
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Evangeline Lilly apologises for rash coronavirus comments
Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Actress Evangeline Lilly has apologised for making dismissive statements about the coronavirus pandemic a whle back and refusing to practice social distancing.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Oil tankers, LPG truck drivers demand highway eateries
Jammu, March 27 (IANS) The oil and LPG truck drivers union on Friday demanded roadside eateries to support long journeys undertaken by drivers and helpers who ferry essential commodities.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National
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3 suspected cases in Noida, Greater Noida
Gautam Budhh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh), March 27 (IANS) District authorities have sealed two residential societies till March 29 in Noida and Greater Noida areas after three new suspected coronavirus came to light .
2020-03-27
Category: India, New Delhi,National
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GitHub's mobile app now available on iOS and Android
San Francisco, March 27 (IANS) Microsoft-owned software development platform GitHub has released its new mobile app as a free download for iOS and Android.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Fans wants 'Mahabharat'. 'Chanakya' back, with 'Ramayan' returning on DD
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) With Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar announcing the retelecast of the popular television serial of the 1980s, "Ramayan"on Doordarshan during the 21-day natonal lockdown, social media is full of request for retelecast of "Mahabharat" and "Chanakya".
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz
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ITC limits operations to production of essential items
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) FMCG-to-hospitality major ITC on Friday said that its factories are producing only essential items such as flour, buiscuits and sanitisers.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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TECNO CAMON 15 series promises new level of smartphone night photography
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Ask any photography lover: what is the hardest shot to capture right on their smartphones? The answer in all probability would be the perfect night or lowlight shots as majority of users still struggle to take that perfect night shot from their smartphone camera. Thats where TECNOs new CAMON 15 series smartphones come to the rescue.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Technology
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Prez tells Guvs to rope in pvt doctors, relief workers to combat COVID-19
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) In an unprecedented interaction over the emerging COVID-19 crisis in India, President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday suggested all the Governors and Lieutenant Governors of the country to make all out efforts to supplement medical relief and food distribution in their respective states and territories. In a three- hour long video conference, the President said that Medical Universities, Red Cross Society, NGOs working in the field of relief and medical care should be roped in for their vital contribution in this hour of crisis.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Newly born infants test COVID-19 positive in China
Beijing, March 27 (IANS) Amid the fast-spreading coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has currently infected over 5 lakh people worldwide, researchers have found that three newborns with coronavirus may have got the disease from their mother during pregnancy or childbirth in China.
2020-03-27
Category: International, China,Health/Medicine
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Covid-19: Sonia pledges full MPLAD funds, Priyanka her support
Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) Interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Friday pledged all her MPLAD funds for combating coronavirus in her constituency Rae Bareli.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National
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IS terrorist involved in attack on Sikhs in Kabul was Kerala shopkeeper (IANS EXCLUSIVE)
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) One of the four terrorists involved in the terror attack on Sikhs in Kabul was a 30-year-old shopkeeper who had fled along with 14 other youths from Kerala to join the Islamic State (ISIS) four years ago.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Terrorism
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Maharashtra's Covid-19 count zooms from 125 to 147
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) In a huge health concern, the Covid-19 positive cases count in Maharashtra shot up by 22 in the past 24 hours to stand at 147 now, a health official said here on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,National
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Unseasonal rains add to farmers' woes in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, March 27 (IANS) After the coronavirus pandemic, unseasonable rains in Gujarat have triggered fears about damage to the rabi crops.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Environment/Wildlife
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Over half the population of Gujarat surveyed for COVID-19
Gandhinagar, March 27 (IANS) Gujarat's health department has surveyed more than half the population of the state following the COVID-19 scare. Amid this crisis situation and lockdown, the Chief Minister's relief fund received around Rs 3.5 crore in donations.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,National
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EMI payments on loans across spectrum eligible for 3-month stay (2nd Ld)
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) In a major relief to auto and home loan borrowers, the RBI on Friday permitted lenders, including banks and NBFCs, the power to impose a three-month moratorium on EMIs of borrowers on loans that they have disbursed.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Punjab to commence wheat harvesting by April 12
Chandigarh, March 27 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday announced that wheat harvesting in the state would commence around mid-April on account of weather conditions but assured smooth procurement and timely payments.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Punjab,Business/Economy
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Local body polls in NE India put off indefinitely
Agartala/Guwahati, March 27 (IANS) Various polls to the autonomous and local bodies in several northeastern region have been postponed indefinitely due to the situation arising out of the nationwide lockdown to check the spread of novel coronavirus, officials said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Tripura,National,Politics
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SC notice on plea to evacuate 850 Indian pilgrims from Iran
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown to contain coronavirus outbreak, the Supreme Court on Friday conducted a hearing through video-conferencing and issued a notice to the Centre on a plea for immediate evacuation of around 850 Indian Shia pilgrims from the city of Qom, the Iranian epicentre of Corona outbreak.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights
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COVID-19: Williamson gives pet dog slip catching practice
Auckland, March 27 (IANS) New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been giving his pet dog some slip catching practice, if his Instagram post is anything to go by. Williamson on Friday posted a slow-motion video of him laying the ball off for his labrador who makes no mistake in catching it.
2020-03-27
Category: International, New Zealand,Sports,Cricket
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NFL draft to go ahead as planned sans players, fans & media
Las Vegas, March 27 (IANS) The 2020 American football NFL draft will go ahead as planned next month but players, fans and media will not be part of it due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Honduras,Sports,Other Sports
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Wuhan no longer at 'high risk' due to coronavirus
Wuhan, March 27 (IANS) The Chinese city of Wuhan, where the coronavirus pandemic originated last December, has had its COVID-19 risk evaluation downgraded from "high risk" to "medium risk", a local health official said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: International, China,International
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Congress says lockdown is without planning
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Amid tens of thousands of citizens stranded in urban centres and many taking a long walk home without food and shelter, the Congress has alleged that the government is unable to control the reverse migration.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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RBI lines up 'arsenal' of liquidity measures to counter Covid-19 impact
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) As the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing nation-wide lockdown is set to severely impact India's economic activities and growth, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday came out with a number of measures to ensure adequate liquidity flow in the system and support businesses.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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'Ramayan' returns: Onscreen Ram, Sita elated with homecoming on DD
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The mythological iconic series "Ramayan" will be back on the small screen to keep the entertainment quotient high during the ongoing 21-day nationwide lockdown. The shows lead actors Arun Govil and Deepika Chikhalia -- who played Ram and Sita -- feel the revisit will help people spend time amid positivity and also understand Indian culture, instead of fretting with negative thoughts.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz
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'Stringent action against Bhilwara doctor who made Raj town epicentre of COVID 19 spread' (IANS special)
Jaipur, March 27 (IANS) As Bhilwara, the business town of Rajasthan, becomes corona epicentre registering the highest COVID-19 positive cases in the state, Health Minister Raghu Sharma told IANS that stringent actions shall be taken against the doctor of Bangad Memorial Hospital, whose negligence caused the crisis.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Rajasthan,National,Health/Medicine
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No Friday congregations across Kashmir
Srinagar, March 27 (IANS) Friday congregations were not held in most mosques across the Kashmir Valley in the wake of coronavirus threat.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National
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Postponed Olympics to affect China's 2021 National Games
Xian (China), March 27 (IANS) The schedule for China's 14th National Games in 2021 cannot be confirmed at this stage because of the postponement of this summer's Olympic Games, a local organising committee official said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, New Delhi,Sports,Other Sports
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Mass testing at Vatican after priest tests COVID-19 positive
Vatican City, March 27 (IANS) Mass testing has been carried out in the Vatican after a priest living at the Popes residence tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Holy See (vatican City State),Politics,Religion
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If planes used to evacuate, why not buses for poor: Congress
New Delhi , March 27 (IANS) Amid reports of hundreds of migrants forced to walk back to native places in the absence of transport due to national lockdown, the Congress questioned that if stranded Indians could be evacuated from abroad, why could buses not be arranged to send the poor back home.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics,Immigration/Law/Rights
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J&K Bank to implement RBI guidelines on term loan moratorium
Srinagar, March 27 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Bank, which has the largest number of branches in J&K and Ladakh union territories, has decided to fully implement the RBI guidelines seeking a three-month long moratorium on term loans.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Business/Economy
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Don't make COVID-19 patients feel embarrassed, unwanted: Tendulkar
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday urged people not to look down upon those infected with novel coronavirus, adding that its responsibility of the society to make sure that proper care of COVID-19 patients is taken.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Sports,Cricket
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Am committed to my team despite the uncertainties: Bindra
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra said that he is committed to his undertakings despite the uncertainty due to the coronavirus situation. The country is under a 21-day lockdown since Wednesday to deal with the pandemic that has taken 20 lives thus far in India and over 20,000 around the world.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Athletics
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Antibody-detection tool can reveal coronavirus infection from past
New York, March 27 (IANS) Researchers at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital have developed an antibody-detection tool to study the aftermath of infections by novel coronavirus that is causing the current global pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,National,Health/Medicine
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Using this time to reflect on truly important things: 'Gardener' Bumrah
Ahmedabad, March 27 (IANS) The nationwide lockdown has brought the gardener out in India pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who on Friday shared photos of his time with plants.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Gujarat,Sports,Cricket
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TN appoints 530 doctors, 1,000 nurses and 1,508 lab technicians
Chennai, March 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K.Palaniswami on Friday ordered filling up of vacancies by appointing 530 doctors, 1,000 nurses and 1,508 lab technicians and also press into service 200 new ambulance vans.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National
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Gambhir foundation feeds needy amidst coronavirus outbreak
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Gautam Gambhir Foundation is looking to help the poor and needy and that has seen his team come out and distribute food to the underprivileged ones who have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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COVID-19 testing begins at CORE Diagnostics in Gurugram
Gurugram, March 27 (IANS) As coronavirus outbreak intensifies across the globe as well as in India, a Gurugram-based clinical laboratory, CORE Diagnostics, on Friday received approval from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to start testing COVID-19 samples.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Haryana,National,Health/Medicine
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Labourers lug belongings, trudge back home 700 km away
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) It's 11 a.m. and raining in Greater Noida. A group of 20 labourers trudge along lugging at their belongings with one carrying a three-year-old child on his shoulders, walking towards their native place in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar, a distance of over 700 km, as the 21-day nationwide lockdown has brought all work to halt.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine,Human Interest/Society
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Priyanka, Nick enjoy working out in sun amid COVID-19 lockdown
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra and her pop star hubby Nick Jonas treated themselves to a nice workout session at home amid the coronavirus lockdown.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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'Undeclared truce' between Maoists, forces in Jharkhand
Ranchi, March 27 (IANS) An "undeclared ceasefire" between Maoist rebels and security forces seems to be in place in Jharkhand in the wake of coronavirus spread, police sources said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Bihar,National,Defence/Security
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BWF chief slams athletes for criticism during COVID-19
Kuala Lumpur, March 27 (IANS) Badminton World Federation (BWF) secretary-general Thomas Lund said that the criticism that it has received from top players over the past few months is "disappointing" to see.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Malaysia,Sports,Badminton
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Stay safe, we will win against COVID-19: Army Chief to force
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Urging his men to remain safe from coronavirus, Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Friday assured all the personnel and officers posted at the border that the force is taking special care of their families and they will achieve victory in 'Operation Namaste' .
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security
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French Christian charity workers kidnapped in Iraq freed
Paris, March 27 (IANS) Four workers from a French Christian charity who were kidnapped in Iraq in January have been freed, President Emmanuel Macron's office said.
2020-03-27
Category: International, France,Politics
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Rana Kapoor fears COVID-19 infection in jail, seeks bail
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Fearing infection by the coronavirus in jail, Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor on Friday applied for bail in the money-laundering case in which he is lodged in Taloja Prison, Raigad, by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Health/Medicine,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Apple testing AR/VR headset with HTC Vive-like controller
San Francisco, March 27 (IANS) Apple is reportedly planning to release a combination AR/VR headset with a very similar design as the controller for the HTC Vive headset that was released in 2016.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Honey Singh: People nowadays get offended too quickly
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Pop star-composer Yo Yo Honey Singh says staying away from the industry for two to three years never made him nervous about losing it.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz
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China bars foreign visitors as imported COVID-19 cases rise
Beijing, March 27 (IANS) China on Friday announced a temporary ban on all foreign visitors, even if they have visas or residence permits due to an increase in the number of imported coronavirus cases in the country, the epicentre of the pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: International, China,International
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Man commits suicide as Kerala liquor vends shut
Thrissur (Kerala), March 27 (IANS) With liquor vends in Kerala shut since Wednesday amid a national lockdown, a 37-year-old man allegedly committed suicide at his home near here on Friday due to unavailability of liquor, police said.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Kerala,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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This day in 1994: Sachin Tendulkar opens batting for 1st time
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) On March 27, 1994, Sachin Tendulkar opened the batting for the first time in ODIs against New Zealand in Auckland and the rest, from there on, was history.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Sports,Cricket
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Goa descends into chaos as grocery stores open
Panaji, March 27 (IANS) Chaos reigned on the streets of Goa on Friday after chief minister Pramod Sawant decided to open grocery stores, a decision he said taken "under duress".
2020-03-27
Category: India, Goa,National,Politics
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Lockdown diaries: Urvashi Rautela goes live online with US YouTuber Logan Paul
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Actress Urvashi Rautela is ensuring that her fans don't get bored during the national lockdown. Urvashi along with American YouTuber-actor Logan Paul went live on Instagram to conduct a question-answer session with fans.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Manushi Chhillar roped in by home state Haryana to spread COVID-19 awareness
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Former Miss World Mansuhi Chhillar, who is all set to make her Bollywood debut in "Prithviraj" opposite Akshay Kumar, has been roped in to spread the message of self-isolation and social-distancing among people of her home state Haryana amid the outbreak of COVID-19. She has been roped in by Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar for the initiative.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Festivals without colour, Navratri sans celebrations
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) While the festivals have arrived, this time they feel colourless without celebrations and joy as the entire national capital is locked down due to outbreak of deadly coronavirus.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Health warriors of J&K leading battle against COVID-19
Srinagar, March 27 (IANS) Meet the frontline coronavirus warriors of Kashmir -- paramedical staff who alongwith doctors have been at the forefront in the battle against the pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National
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India Covid-19 tally crosses 700: Health Ministry (Ld, correcting headline)
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) There are at least 640 active COVID-19 cases in India at present, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Friday, taking the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country to 724.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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UK charity trying to train dogs to smell coronavirus
London, March 27 (IANS) A UK charity is working with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Durham University in an effort to train dogs to sniff out the novel coronavirus within six weeks to provide a rapid, non-invasive diagnosis, a media report said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,International
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COVID-19: Third death reported in Karnataka
Bengaluru, March 27 (IANS) A 60-year-old man from Tumkur district succumbed to COVID-19, taking the number of deaths due to coronavirus to three in Karnataka, an official said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Karnataka,National
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Kerala coconut farmers in dire straits
Thiruvananthapuram, March 27 (IANS) The agrarian sector in Kerala has taken a hit with coconut wholesalers and those at Kozhikode taking the biggest beating as around three million coconuts are piled up in the market, unable to be transported to Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Kerala,National
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Fact-check: Holding breath for a minute is no test for corona
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) As the coronavirus scare buffets the country, a desi technique has gone viral, claiming that if one can hold one's breath for a minute, the person could be free of coronavirus. How true is it? Experts debunk it and call it highly misleading.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Special cargo flights to NE, NFR operates goods trains
Guwahati, March 27 (IANS) Air India would operate special cargo flights to the northeastern region of India to ferry the commodities required to deal with the novel coronavirus treatment and other public emergency, top AAI official said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Assam,Business/Economy
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Akshay Kumar: Right now those who stay at home are the only superstars
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Tiger Shroff is a promising actor and has the potential to become a superstar, feels Akshay Kumar. However, the Bollywood actor is of the opinion that the label of "superstar" in the current situation can only be given to those people who are staying at home ensuring their and their family's safety.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Covid-19: Over 1 lakh wagons ferry essentials in 4 days
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Amid the suspension of passenger, mail and express trains during a 21-day nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus, the Indian Railways has ferried essential items in over one lakh wagons in the last four days.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy
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I am still ambitious to play for England: Anderson
London, March 27 (IANS) Veteran England fast bowler James Anderson is not bogged down by the coronavirus delaying cricket and essentially sucking time out of his career which is at the twilight, saying he is still hungry to play for his country.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
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Harry-Meghan set up permanent home in California: Report
London, March 27 (IANS) The UK's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have left Canada amid the coronavirus pandemic and moved permanently to California, according to a media report.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,Politics
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Pant working out indoor to stay fit during lockdown
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) With all sporting activities put on hold due to coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent lockdown, cricketers have been forced to stay indoors. However, they are making sure they keep themselves fit even though they cannot indulge in outdoor drills.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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Mimi shares funny expectation vs reality post during lockdown
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) Bengali actress-politician Mimi Chakraborty has shared a funny expectation-versus-reality post on her Instagram while being under quarantine.
2020-03-27
Category: India, West Bengal,Cinema/Showbiz,Religion
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Covid crisis nothing encountered like ever before (Opinion)
This is a tough time. Perhaps the toughest medical crisis as far as I can remember. WHO says 197 countries across the globe are infected with coronavirus disease (COVID-2019). Globally, 537,042 people have been confirmed positive for the disease and 24,110 people have already died due of this pandemic. India has 719 confirmed cases and 16 deaths so far. World's largest democracy is trembling with fear of doom. Prime minister has declared a nationwide lockdown to control the situation.
2020-03-27
Category: India, New Delhi,National,Opinion/Commentary
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Scientist denies revising Imperial College study on COVID-19 predictions
London, March 27 (IANS) An epidemiologist associated with the widely cited Imperial College London study that led governements in the UK and the US ramp up their efforts to contain COVID-19 spread has denied claims that he drastically reduced the estimates originally predicted in the research.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,National
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Six new corona positive cases in TN, total goes up to 35
Chennai, March 27 (IANS) The total number of coronavirus positive cases went up to 35 with six new cases being reported in Tamil Nadu, said National Health Mission- Tamil Nadu.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National
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Indians with OCD should avoid watching news around COVID-19
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) At a time when over 1.3 billion Indians have been asked to stay indoors, people who are claustrophobic or suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are finding it difficult to obey the 'Lakshmana Rekha Prime Minister Narendra Modi has drawn in from of all homes.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine,Lifestyle/Fashion
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UK honours medical workers in nationwide round of applause
London, March 27 (IANS) Thousands of people across the UK opened their doors and windows to applaud medical workers of the country's National Health Service (NHS) dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, a media report said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,Politics
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'COVID-19 to impair Indian economy, FY20 GDP growth seen at 2.5%'
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing lockdown is set to severely impair the Indian economy as the Moody's Investor Service has further lowered its growth estimate for India to 2.5 per cent for the current fiscal.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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IPL best preparation ground for World T20: Langer
Sydney, March 27 (IANS) Australian players form a big part of the Indian Premier League and coach Justin Langer has revealed that he was keen to see his boys go out and use the cash-rich league as a preparation ground for the World T20 at the end of the year. But things have now taken an unplanned turn with the outbreak of the coronavirus.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Australia,Sports,Cricket
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Delhi Police asks its DCP to work from home
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) A Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) posted in Delhi Police has been advised to work from home after his daughter returned from abroad, confirmed Joint Commissioner of Police Shalini Singh.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Lockdown makes M'rashtra's N-E residents frantic
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Around 100,000-plus citizens of North Eastern states and Tibetans living, studying or working in Maharashtra are on the verge of panic over the 21-day lockdown as they could encounter a probable 'life-and-death' situation.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,National
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COVID-19: Kabaddi stars Thakur, Fazel urge fans to stay home
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) With sporting action coming to a halt across the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many athletes have been forced to stay at home and away from sports. In these times, athletes are doing their bit -- be it donating to charities or urging people to stay at home during the ongoing crisis.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Sports,Other Sports
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Telugu star Allu Arjun contributes Rs 1.25 cr for COVID-19 aid
Hyderabad, March 27 (IANS) Telugu star Allu Arjun has contributed Rs 1.25 crore for the battle against coronavirus outbreak in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,Cinema/Showbiz,Religion
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Afghan govt constitutes negotiating team for Taliban talks
Kabul, March 27 (IANS) The Afghan government has constituted a 21-member team to hold direct talks with the Taliban to find a negotiated settlement for long-standing peace in the war-torn country, the Ministry for Peace said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Israel,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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Business leaders need to reimagine the new normal
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The COVID-19 hit sectors like commercial aerospace, air and travel, insurance carriers, oil and gas and automotive may not see restart until 2021 and business leaders need to create a multi-pronged strategy to overcome it, a new report said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Technology
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Patients discharged, but held back by lockdown
Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) Patients who have been discharged (and their attendants) are now stranded in the King George's Medical University (KGMU) because of the lockdown.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National
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DMs, SPs advised to caution against Friday gatherings in J&K
Srinagar, March 27 (IANS) J&K administration on Friday directed all district magistrates and district police chiefs to caution religious leaders not to call any public gathering across the union territory today.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National
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US Open golf tournament likely to be postponed
New York, March 27 (IANS) The US Open golf tournament is set to become the latest sports competition to be postponed due to coronavirus pandemic. The 120th edition of the prestigious competition was scheduled to be held from June 18-21 in New York at the Winged Foot club in Mamaroneck.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Sports,Golf
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China calls for 'concrete steps' from US over COVID-19 fight
Beijing, March 27 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on the US to take concrete steps to push forward cooperation to contain the coronavirus pandemic, and said he was concerned about the outbreak in America, pledging Beijings support.
2020-03-27
Category: International, China,Politics
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Star Sports to revisit King Kohli's master-class against Australia in WT20
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) It is not often that you see M.S. Dhoni being overshadowed while finishing off a high-stakes match. However, that is exactly what happened when India beat Australia in the 2016 ICC World T20 in Mohali. Kohlis brilliant 51-ball 82 in a nail-biting chase powered India to the semi- finals of the home tournament.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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COVID-19: 157 govt-private labs geared up for testing
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) A total of 157 laboratories are gearing up to conduct testing for COVID-19. This includes both government and private labs, the official website of the ICMR showed on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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'Iron Man 2' actor arrested for alleged attempt to sell fake COVID-19 cure
Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Actor Keith Lawrence Middlebrook, who appeared in "Iron Man 2" and TV hit "Entourage" has been arrested by FBI agents for reportedly attempting to sell a fake coronavirus cure.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Too much salt in your diet can weaken your immune system
London, March 27 (IANS) Researchers have found that eating too much salty diet weakens your immune system and makes it harder for your body to fight off bacterial infections.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,Health/Medicine,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Odisha Assembly employees to remain in home quarantine
Bhubaneswar, March 27 (IANS) Odisha Assembly Speaker Surya Narayan Patro on Friday said all the employees of the Assembly need to remain in home quarantine after it came to light that an official came in contact with a Covid-19 patient.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Orissa,National
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NBA academy players explore an alternate universe
Chennai, March 27 (IANS) Annual vacation for the student-athletes of the NBA academy couldnt have come at a better time. Back home after completing their 2019-20 term, Keralas Pranav Prince and Bengalurus Achintya Krishna are indulging in some reading, music and of course continue to remain fighting fit at a time when everything is on a lockdown due to coronavirus.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Sports,Other Sports
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RBI moratorium on term loan EMIs to benefit MSMEs, corporates (Ld)
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) In a big relief to the corporate sector the Reserve Bank of India on Friday allowed a three month moratorium on payment of instalment in respect of all term loans outstanding on March 1, 2020.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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COVID-19: Australia's football federation stands down 70% staff
Melbourne, March 27 (IANS) Australian football federation has decided to lay off 70 per cent of its staff due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Football
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PDS items to be supplied at doorsteps in Haryana
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Haryana government will now supply ration and other essential commodities under the PDS at the doorsteps of people during the lockdown in the wake of coronavirus scare.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Tamil actor-doctor Sethuraman dies of cardiac arrest at 36
Chennai, 27 March (IANS) 'Kanna Laddu Thina Aasaiya star and doctor Sethuraman passed away due to a cardiac arrest in the late hours last night at his residence here. He was 36.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Cinema/Showbiz,Religion
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RBI rate cut fails to boost market, Sensex falls to trade in red (Ld)
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Indian stock markets erased all their initial gains on Friday afternoon, with the BSE Sensex trading over 250 points lower, although the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced an emergency rate cut of 75 basis points.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Social media a tool for young leaders amid lockdown
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) As the country is going through an unprecedented 21-day lockdown, it is the social media which is emerging as a tool for communication. The young political leaders are connecting on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook with the masses while maintaining social distancing which is mandatory to ward off coronavirus.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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'No new corona positive case in Guj during last 24 hrs'
Gandhinagar, March 27 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Friday said that no new coronavirus positive case have been reported in the state during last 24 hours
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,National
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Meghan Markle back to showbiz as narrator of documentary 'Elephants'
Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Actress and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle will be narrating the Disneynature documentary "Elephants".
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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LR Shukla helps groundsmen with rice, pulses; donates salary
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) Laxmi Ratan Shukla, the minister of state minister of state (sports and youth affairs) in West Bengal, has not only donated his three months' MLA salary and BCCI pension for the same period to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the former India allrounder has also helped the groundsmen of the 'Maidan' with rice and pulses.
2020-03-27
Category: India, West Bengal,Sports,Cricket
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How to comfort stressed out friends during uncertian times
New York, March 27 (IANS) If you are wondering what messgaes to give your family and friends who could be stressed out due to the restrictions imposed in a bid to contain the spread of novel coronavirus, researchers have found out a solution that may work for you.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine,Lifestyle/Fashion
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To stay positive, live in the moment but plan ahead: Study
New York, March 27 (IANS) People who manage to balance living in the moment with planning for the future are best able to weather daily stress without succumbing to negative moods, says a new study.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Lifestyle/Fashion,Health/Medicine
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Media and entertainment industry hit Rs 1.82 trillion mark in 2019: FICCI-EY Report
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) The Indian Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector reached Rs 1.82 trillion (US$25.7 billion) in 2019, a growth of nine per cent over 2018, states the FICCI EY report 'The Era of Consumer A.R.T. ?- Acquisition Retention and Transaction, which was unveiled today. With its current trajectory, the M&E sector in India is expected to cross the Rs 2.4 trillion-mark (US$34 billion) by 2022, at a CAGR of 10 per cent.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Canadian researchers developing DNA vaccine against COVID-19
Toronto, March 27 (IANS) Canadian researchers are developing a DNA vaccine for SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and has currently infected nearly 5,00,000 people worldwide and crippled the global economy.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Canada,National,Health/Medicine,Science/Tech
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US store dumps food worth $35k after customer purposely coughs
Washington, March 27 (IANS) A supermarket in the US state of Pennsylvania was forced to throw out $35,000 worth of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and bakery products after a "twisted" customer walked around coughing on it amid the coronavirus pandemic which has infected and killed thousands in the country, according to a media report.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,International
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Agra nursing home sealed after US returnee found positive
Agra, March 27 (IANS) The district health authorities have sealed a nursing home in Agra's posh Kamla Nagar colony, after the son of the doctor-owner, was found COVID-19 positive late Thursday evening.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National
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COVID-19: 121 labs approved for testing in India, says ICMR
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) As many as 121 government laboratories have been approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research to conduct tests for deadly novel coronavirus, the ICMR said on its website on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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PM enquires with TN CM on Covid measures
Chennai, March 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday enquired with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on the steps taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the state.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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Xbox Series X graphics source code stolen
San Francisco, March 27 (IANS) US-based semiconductor company AMD claimed that a hacker has obtained source files for some of its current and future GPUs, including details about the Xbox Series X.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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2 foreigners, 2,280 N.Koreans left under COVID-19 quarantine
Seoul, March 27 (IANS) About 2,280 North Koreans and two foreigners remain under coronavirus isolation in Pyongyang, state media reported on Friday, as the quarantine has been lifted for people with no symptoms during the isolation period.
2020-03-27
Category: International, South Korea,Politics
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Anti-malarial drug currently only remedy for COVID-19: Experts
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The health experts in India staunchly believe that hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug, is currently the only remedy against the novel coronavirus, while also pointing towards its underlying side effects.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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RBI allows 3 month moratorium on all term loan EMIs
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) In a big relief to the corporate sector, the Reserve Bank of India on Friday allowed a three month moratorium on payment of instalment in respect of all term loans outstanding on March 1, 2020.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Beckham thanks 'brave' healthcare workers in COVID-19 fight
London, March 27 (IANS) Retired football superstar David Beckham has expressed gratitude towards "brave healthcare workers" who are working tirelessly and treating patients with COVID-19 during the ongoing pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Football
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COVID-19: Wipro techies self-quarantine after foreign trips
Bengaluru, March 27 (IANS) Global software major Wipro's techies have gone into 14-day self-quarantine on return from overseas assignments as a precautionary measure against the spread of coronavirus, an official said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Technology
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Delhi ready for dealing with 100 corona cases per day: Kejriwal
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Speaking about city's preparation to fight coronavirus outbreak, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the government was ready to deal with 100 cases per day, while currently, the patient rate is four to five cases a day.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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China's industrial profits fall 38.3% YoY since Jan
Beijing, March 27 (IANS) The profits of China's biggest industrial companies plummeted by 38.3 per cent year-on-year in the months of January and February - the biggest drop in at least a decade - due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, data published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Friday said.
2020-03-27
Category: International, China,Politics
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COVID-19: 10 new cases, M'rashtra positive cases reach 135 (Ld)
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) The number of coronavirus positive cases in Maharashtra increased from 125 to 135 after ten new cases were detected till late Thursday night, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said here on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,National
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ITC sets up Rs 150 cr Covid Contingency Fund
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) FMCG major, ITC has set up a Rs 150 crore Covid Contingency Fund for vulnerable sections of society who have been affected by the pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: India, West Bengal,Business/Economy
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UP govt sets up control room in Delhi
Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has set up a control room at the UP Bhawan in Delhi for the residents of the state.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National
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Woman in MP walks 30 km to get her ill son treated
Chitrakoot (Madhya Pradesh), March 27 (IANS) In Madhya Pradesh's Chitrakoot, a woman walked 30 km carrying her one-year-old sick child to a hospital after she could not find any transport due to the nationwide lockdown.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Human Interest/Society
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RBI cuts key rates to 4.40%, maintains accommodative stance (3rd Ld)
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday massively reduced the key lending rates in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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NASA readies Orion spacecraft for Moon mission preparations
Washington, March 27 (IANS) NASA's Orion spacecraft has come a step closer to integrating with the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will take it to the Moon under the Artemis programme designed to land the first woman and the next man on lunar surface by 2024.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Science/Tech
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Delhi will feed 2 lakh people, four lakh by Saturday: Kejriwal
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Amid reports of hundreds of people forced to go without food during the nationwide lockdown, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said lunch and dinner would now be served to two lakh people in Delhi daily, and to four lakh by Saturday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Cognizant announces additional 25% of base pay for India staff
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Global software major Cognizant on Friday announced an additional payment of 25 per cent of the base pay for April for employees up to 'Associate level in India and the Philippines in the wake of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Technology,Business/Economy
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Efforts underway to help stranded Indian passengers at Dubai airport
Dubai, March 27 (IANS) Authorities in Dubai taking steps to help stranded passengers, including 22 Indians, who were in transit at the airport here when their home countries suddenly stopped inbound flights due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was reported on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Arab Emirates,Diaspora,Politics
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Chandrababu lauds Modi govt's move to tackle Covid-19 threat
Amaravati, March 27 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President N. Chandrababu Naidu has hailed the steps taken by the Modi government to tackle COVID-19 threat.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Politics
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COVID-19: Rio converts Maracana stadium into hospital
Rio de Janeiro, March 27 (IANS) Brazil's iconic Maracana stadium will be used as a makeshift hospital for coronavirus patients, Rio de Janeiro's state governor Wilson Witzel has said.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Brazil,Sports,Football
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2 more corona positive cases in Bhilwara, total 45 in Rajasthan
Jaipur, March 27 (IANS) Two new coronavirus positive cases were reported in Bhilwara on Friday morning, taking total cases in the business town to 21 and 45 in Rajasthan, health officials said.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Rajasthan,National
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Community kitchens begin in UP for homeless
Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has now launched the much-needed community kitchen to feed the poor and those stranded due to the lockdown.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Human Interest/Society
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DD National to retelcast 'Ramayana' from Saturday
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday announced that Doordarshan will retelecast iconic show 'Ramayana' from Saturday on public demand.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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UP: AIMIM leader held for spreading misinformation on COVID-19
Prayagraj (UP), March 27 (IANS) AIMIM District President Mansoor Alam has been arrested by the police for spreading misinformation on social media about deaths caused due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Philippines cancels annual joint military exercise with US
Manila, March 27 (IANS) The Philippines has cancelled its biggest annual joint military exercise with the US this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, a high-ranking official said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Philippines,Politics
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COVID-19: After awareness videos, Tendulkar now donates Rs 50 lakh
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar has come forward and decided to donate Rs 50 lakh to join hands with the Indian government in helping fight the battle against the coronavirus outbreak that has seen the world come to a standstill.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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Global economy likely in recession amid uncertainty: RBI guv
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Raising grave concerns over the economic impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said that there is high probability of parts of the global economy slipping into a recession.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Every person arriving in Aus to be quarantined from Sunday
Canberra, March 27 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced that every person who arrives in the country from Sunday onwards will be forced into a 14-day quarantine period as a preventive measure against the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Australia,Politics
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Facing flak, BJP-ruled Haryana, HP shut liquor shops
Chandigarh/Shimla, March 27 (IANS) After public criticism and the media flak, the Chief Ministers of Haryana and Himachal pradesh decided to shut the liquor vends from Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Punjab,National,Politics
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Mikel Arteta opens up about his coronavirus recovery
London, March 27 (IANS) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who has "completely recovered" from COVID-19, believes people should be "emotionally more open" after the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Football
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A nose for summer
New Delhi, March 27 (IANSlife) The iconic Coco Chanel once said, "A woman who doesn't wear perfume has no future". A signature perfume is every elegant woman's identity.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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Airbnb, its hosts to provide free housing to healthcare workers
San Francisco, March 27 (IANS) Amid the global coronavirus pandemic, global tech hospitality platform Airbnb has announced it will work with its network of hosts to help provide temporary housing to 1,00,000 COVID-19 responders and healthcare professionals.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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COVID-19: Food for thought for stray animals
New Delhi, March 27 (IANSlife) In a bid to tackle the global outbreak of coronavirus outbreak, the nation entered a three-week lockdown till mid-April. While human beings have several ways to insulate themselves to survive the lockdown, it can be less than smooth experience for our animals during such testing time.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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NZ Defence Force reports 7 COVID-19 cases
Wellington, March 27 (IANS) The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) on Friday confirmed seven coronavirus cases among its members, a spokesman confirmed.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,International
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15 data-led highlights from White House task force guidance (IANS In Depth)
New York, March 27 (IANS) Two renowned doctors on the White House coronavirus task force are headlining their guidance for Americans based primarily on three data sets: mortality data from Europe and data from the 8-10 week curves of China and South Korea which have moved off their infection peaks.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,National,Health/Medicine
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Yogi govt arranges transport for stranded migrant workers
Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) After the intervention of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state government has started arranging for buses to ferry people who are coming in from other states and are stranded on the border districts.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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Quarantined? Show your home some love
New Delhi, March 27 (IANSlife) Starting Wednesday, the country has gone into a three-week lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, making most people self-quarantine themselves at home. While you are at it, why not make your home clutter-free and snazzy?
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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COVID-19: Humanity needs to come together, says Ustad Zakir Hussain
New Delhi, March 27 (IANSlife) As the global Coronavirus outbreak spelt a series of museum closures and postponed performances and concerts, India's most-celebrated tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain says that the humanity will need to come together to fight the pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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Why fad diets can do more harm than good
New Delhi, March 27 (IANSlife) Often, when one gets frustrated with normal dieting, or when it gets monotonous, it's natural to get attracted to a newer, seemingly-more interesting option that is the hot trend. This is how fad diets enter the horizon.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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Coronavirus ripping through the cycle of fashion
New Delhi, March 27 (IANSlife) While the tourism industry might be the hardest hit, as is the airlines and hospitality industries, the impact of COVID-19 will effect the world economy in entirety. IANSlife spoke with FDCI Chairman, Sunil Sethi, to find out how the lockdown and the closing of international borders will stress the fashion industry, and the staggering repercussions it will have on business.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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Vadra spends time with family amid lockdown
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) In the wake of a 21-day nationwide lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's husband Robert Vadra has shared a Facebook post on how he is using time positively with some fun-filled activities and a memorable family time.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Afghan economy can't withstand US aid cut, COVID-19 impact
Kabul, March 27 (IANS) The Afghan economy cannot withstand the $1 billion aid cut by the US and the financial pressures originating coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Israel,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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Planning to become parents for the first time? Here's the checklist!
New Delhi, March 27 (IANSlife) Becoming parents is a big deal and if it's for the first time, there is a lot of anxiety and anticipation that comes along with it too.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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Your 20 min workout module to follow at home
New Delhi, March 27 (IANSlife) Fitness freaks who are unable to hit the gym due to the nationwide lockdown, need not worry. Here is a 20-minute HRX Workout module which can help you prevent that extra kilo that you might put on during this lazy period of sitting at home and doing absolutely nothing.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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Liquor vends shut in Haryana
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Haryana government has ordered closure of all liquor vends across the state amid the nationwide lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy
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SCA donates Rs 42 lakh to COVID-19 relief fund
Ahmedabad, March 27 (IANS) Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) has decided to donate an amount of Rs 42 lakh to combat the spread of COVID-19. SCA will be donating Rs 21 lakh each to Prime Ministers Relief Fund and Gujarat Chief Ministers Relief Fund set up for battling coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Gujarat,Sports,Cricket
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Gem stones according to zodiac signs
New Delhi, March 27 (IANSlife) Gemstones have a special significance in Vedic astrology. Since time immemorial they are considered helpful in liberating problems caused by the placement of our planets.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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RBI cuts key rates to 4.40%, maintains accommodative stance (2nd Ld)
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday massively reduced the key lending rates in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Victims' kin demand probe into Kabul gurdwara attack
Kabul, March 27 (IANS) The families of the people who were killed in terror attack on a gurudwara in Kabul earlier this week has demanded the Afghan government to launch an investigation into the massacre.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Israel,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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2 Tesla employees tested positive, Musk donating ventilators
San Francisco, March 27 (IANS) While Elon Musk kept insisting to keep his Tesla factories open despite the new coronavirus spreading in the US, reports now emerge that two Tesla employees have been tested positive for COVID-19 disease.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Costa Rica,National,Technology
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Video conferencing app Zoom sharing users' data to Facebook
San Francisco, March 27 (IANS) Popular video conferencing iOS app Zoom is quietly sending users information to Facebook without alerting them, even if users do not have a Facebook account, the media reported.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology,Defence/Security
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Afghan govt to release prisoners amid COVID-19 pandemic
Kabul, March 27 (IANS) Based on a decree issued by President Ashraf Ghani, the Afghan government said that up to 10,000 prisoners will be released in the next 10 days in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus in jails across the country, it was reported.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Israel,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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Angelina Jolie does her bit to feed underprivileged kids
Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie has donated $1 million as an effort to feed underprivileged children whose access to school lunches has been cut off due to closures amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Aus state mulls lockdown amid 'source unknown' COVID-19 cases
Sydney, March 27 (IANS) Australia's New South Wales (NSW) was considering a lockdown after a record 145 "source unknown" coronavirus cases were reported, the local government said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Australia,International
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Groom goes on motorbike to marry his bride in UP
Bijnor (UP), March 27 (IANS) The groom dressed up, took a motorbike, his father and two friends on another motorbike and sped away to his bride's home here in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday night.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National
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Drones to power fight against corona in Chhattisgarh, elsewhere
Chennai, March 27 (IANS) With the states across India pulling out all stops in the country's battle against coronavirus, a Chennai-based drone company too is using its technological innovations to tackle the scourge in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur and elsewhere.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Technology
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Scientists develop tool to find if corona pandemic is lab-originated
New York, March 27 (IANS) While several theories circulate on social media about new coronavirus (COVID-19) being a lab-designed bio-weapon, researchers have developed a tool can assess if a disease outbreak is of unnatural origin or not.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,National,Health/Medicine,Science/Tech
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COVID-19 affects young, fit people too: Top US scientist
Washington, March 27 (IANS) Some young and fit people were also becoming seriously ill due to novel coronavirus, Anthony Fauci, the top infectious diseases scientist on the White House COVID-19 task force, told NBA star Stephen Curry on Instagram Live.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,International
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RBI cuts key lending rates to 4.40%; maintains accommodative stance
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday massively reduced the key lending rates in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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No Friday prayers, says Muslim Personal Law Board
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Amid lockdown to contain the spread of Covid-19, Muslim Personal Law Board has appealed to Muslims that they should stay away from the mosques.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Religion
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Religious services should continue despite COVID-19: Bolsonaro
Brasilia, March 27 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's government released Thursday a list of essential services to be maintained amid the coronavirus pandemic that includes religious services, which are currently suspended in the country's two most populous states as part of a prohibition on large gatherings.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Brazil,Politics
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Australia unveil fan-designed 'Vibrant Evolutions' kit for T20Is
Melbourne, March 27 (IANS) Cricket Australia have unveiled their newest kit which will be worn by Australias mens and womens teams in T20Is in 2020-21 season. It has been designed by a Western Australian cricket fan and graphic designer Kai Jaeger.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
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RBI cuts key lending rates to 4.40%; maintains accommodative stance
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday massively reduced the key lending rates in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Veteran artist Satish Gujral passes away at 94
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Renowned artist and architect Satish Gujral passed away late Thursday at the age of 94.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Art/Culture/Books
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Death rituals also being postponed in lockdown
Varanasi, March 27 (IANS) Weddings, celebrations, parties and social get togethers are being postponed due to the lockdown and the Corona scare but now the post-death rituals are also being put off.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National
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Cops take pregnant woman to hospital, ensure husband's return
Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh), March 27 (IANS) Even as reports of police atrocities on those violating the lockdown continue to pour in, the police are also getting accolades for showing its human face.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Human Interest/Society
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Vietnam chef fights COVID-19 fears with 'Coronaburgers'
Hanoi, March 27 (IANS) A Vietnamese chef has created a coronavirus-shaped burger to help clients cope with the fear and uncertainty the infectious disease has caused.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,International
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Venezuela slams 'unfounded' US charges against Maduro
Caracas, March 27 (IANS) The Venezuelan government slammed the indictments made by the US against President Nicolas Maduro and more than a dozen top officials for alleged drug trafficking, money laundering and terrorism, and called them "unfounded".
2020-03-27
Category: International, Venezuela,Politics
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Corona warriors spread awareness on social distancing
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) As coronavirus cases continue to rise in India, social distancing is the only way to fight this calamity. To drive home this point, some groups of people in outer Delhi are giving lessons on the importance of social distancing and creating awareness among various sections of society.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National,Human Interest/Society
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COVID-19: UP Minister tests negative for third time
Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) UP Minister for Health Jai Pratap Singh has tested negative in his third corona test.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National
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Did astrology fail to identify Covid-19?
Thiruvananthapuram, March 27 (IANS) For many faithful Hindu's, a trip to an astrologer is a must to plan any event at the most auscipicious time, -- be it marriages, house warming even last rites. Now it appears many of these professionals, failed to see the Covid-19 pandemic coming.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Kerala,National
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COVID-19: 5 new cases, M'rashtra positive cases reach 130
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) The number of coronavirus positive cases in Maharashtra increased to 130 after five new cases were detected till late Thursday night, officials said here on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,National
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Facebook's Portal TV video chat device sold out
San Francisco, March 27 (IANS) Dismissed by industry analysts, Facebook's Portal TV video chat device has been sold out on company's website as well as on online platforms like Best Buy and Amazon, as people find the video calling app best way to stay in touch with family and friends.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Railway coaches to be turned into isolation wards
Prayagraj, March 27 (IANS) The Indian Railways is preparing to convert train coaches into isolation wards to prepare for a fight against coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National
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COVID-19: Aleem Dar offers free food at his Lahore restaurant
Lahore, March 27 (IANS) Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar has offered to provide free food at his restaurant in Lahore for the unemployed people amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Pakistan,Sports,Cricket
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101-yr-old Italian recovers from COVID-19
Rome, March 27 (IANS) A 101-year-old man in the coastal Italian city of Rimini has recovered from the novel coronavirus, the disease which has infected a total of 80,589 people in the country and has claimed the lives of 8,215 others.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Italy,International
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Punjab's first coronavirus patient tests negative: CM
Chandigarh, March 27 (IANS) Punjab's first coronavirus patient, who returned from Italy and undergoing treatment in a government hospital, has tested negative and will be discharged on Friday, said Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Punjab,National
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Gujarat govt facilitates transportation of people in shadow of lockdown
Gandhinagar, March 27 (IANS) Thousands of people were being transported to places across and outside Gujarat against the backdrop of a 21-day national lockdown with states have sealed their borders.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,National
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Iraq assumes full control of military base in Nineveh
Baghdad, March 27 (IANS) Iraqi security forces have taken full control of the al-Qayyara military base from the US-led coalition forces in the northern province of Nineveh.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Iraq,Politics
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Jailed Kafeel Khan offers help in fighting COVID-19
Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) Kafeel Khan, the suspended pediatrician from Gorakhpur who was arrested during anti-CAA protest, has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to order his release so that he can serve India by joining the fight against COVID-19.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National
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Sensex up 1,100 points on RBI relief hopes
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) The Indian stock market witnessed a gap-up opening on Friday and the Sensex traded over 1,100 points higher of hopes of further relief by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Kerala IAS officer jumps quarantine, traced in UP
Thiruvananthapuram, March 27 (IANS) In a clear case of making mockery of the rules, a junior IAS officer -- Anupam Mishra, who was asked to go in self-isolation in the wake of his recent foreign travel, jumped his quarantine and was later traced to his home in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur city.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Kerala,National
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US blacklists network of IRGC-QF related individuals, firms
Washington, March 27 (IANS) The US government has blacklisted 20 individuals and companies based in Iran and Iraq, accusing them of supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF) and other Iranian-backed militias.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Politics
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Microsoft acquires 5G specialist firm Affirmed Networks
San Francisco, March 27 (IANS) Microsoft has acquired 5G specialist company Affirmed Networks to deliver next-generation 5G networks that would create new capabilities, new markets and help advance local economies.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Coronavirus toll crosses 700: Health Ministry
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) There are at least 640 active COVID-19 cases in India at present, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Friday, taking the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country to 724.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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UP cops beat health worker, vandalise shops in Pilibhit
Pilibhit, March 27 (IANS) Complaints of police atrocities in Pilibhit district have come in during the past 24 hours.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National
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COVID-19: Hima Das pledges 1 month's salary to Assam govt
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Ace Indian sprinter Hima Das has pledged to donate her one month's salary to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Das will be donating her salary to Assam's COVID-19 relief fund.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Athletics
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Leopard mauls girl in UP
Lakhimpur (Uttar Pradesh), March 27 (IANS) A 10-year-old girl was mauled to death by a leopard in Isanagar area of Lakhimpur on Wednesday night.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Environment/Wildlife
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World Bank finalizing $160bn COVID-19 relief program
Washington, March 27 (IANS) The World Bank Group President David Malpass said hat the multilateral lender was finalizing a package that could provide as much as $160 billion in financial support for the worst-hit countries by the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Politics
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COVID-19: Govt restricts sale of wonder drug 'hydroxychloroquine'
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Centre has restricted sale and distribution of "hydroxychloroquine" declaring it as an essential drug to treat the COVID-19 patients and meet the requirements of emergency arising due to the pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Google to resume upcoming releases of Chrome, Chrome OS
San Francisco, March 27 (IANS) Google has announced to resume key releases for Chrome and Chrome operating system (OS) after pausing those owing to the "adjusted work schedules" during the new coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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I know we will win the battle against coronavirus: Kapil Dev
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Former India skipper Kapil Dev has urged countrymen to stay indoors during the lockdown which according to him has become the "lifeline for mankind" amid the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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Military activities continue in Yemen despite COVID-19 threat
Sanaa, March 27 (IANS) As countries across the world are fighting the coronavirus pandemic, Yemen's warring factions were still focusing on their military activities rather than preparing for a possible outbreak.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Yemen,Politics
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With five new cases, UP COVID-19 tally reaches 43
Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) With five new cases of Coronavirus, the tally in Uttar Pradesh has gone up to 43.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National
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Second COVID-19 death in Bhilwara within 24 hrs
Jaipur, March 27 (IANS) One male patient, 60, resident of Najariyawas, Raipur, Bhilwara who tested coronavirus positive unfortunately died on Thursday, confirmed health officials on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Rajasthan,National
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Top UK tourist spots offer virtual tours amid lockdown
London, March 27 (IANS) The UK's most famous tourist attractions, ranging from palaces and castles to galleries and zoos, have started virtual tours to millions of people who were currently under a lockdown in the country due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,Politics
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Yogi sets up panel for revival of economy after lockdown
Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has set up a committee to prepare a roadmap for revival of the economy in the state.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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Naseeruddin Shah: Short films difficult to make than feature films
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Naseeruddin Shah stars in the short film, "The Wallet", and the veteran actor cannot seem to stop praising the film's debutant director Saumitra Singh.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Texas orders travellers from some US areas to self-quarantine
Houston, March 27 (IANS) Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a 14-day self-quarantine order for anyone travelling to the state tfrom New York, New Jersey, Connecticut or New Orleans in an effort to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Kingdom,Politics
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PGI-Chandigarh starts tele-consultation service
Chandigarh, March 27 (IANS) The prestigious PGI hospital here has started tele-consultation service for its registered outdoor patients in the wake of the pandemic situation of coronavirus, a hospital official said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Punjab,National
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Aus researchers developing 'pandemic drones' to detect COVID-19
Canberra, March 27 (IANS) A team from the University of South Australia (UniSA), led by an Indian-origin researcher, have begun developing a drone to monitor patients with infectious respiratory conditions including the novel coronavirus.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Australia,Diaspora,Politics
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Colombia-Mexico football friendly called off
Bogota, March 27 (IANS) An international friendly between Colombia and Mexico has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Colombian Football Federation (FCF) has said.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Colombia,Sports,Football
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Pak areas with COVID-19 cases to be sealed off
Islamabad, March 27 (IANS) The federal and provincial governments of Pakistan have decided to seal the areas where new cases of coronavirus were reported, as the addition of over 100 cases from across the country has taken the overall number of infections to 1,193, the media reported on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Pakistan,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Australia to host FIBA Women's Basketball WC in 2022
Mies (Switzerland), March 27 (IANS) Australia will host the Womens Basketball World Cup in 2022, FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, has announced.
2020-03-27
Category: India, New Delhi,Sports,Other Sports
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Sindh, Balochistan ban congregational prayers
Karachi, March 27 (IANS) Pakistan's Sindh and Balochistan provinces have banned congregational prayers at mosques in an effort to contain the coronavirus pandemic, it was reported on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Pakistan,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Religion
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Dalai Lama gives Rs 15 lakh to contain coronavirus
Dharamsala, March 27 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has contributed Rs 15 lakh to the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister's Relief Fund to contain the coronavirus, saying he has an affinity with this state that has been his home for 60 years.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Himachal Pradesh,National
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Lockdown diaries: TV actors turn couch potatoes
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Telly actors like Sharad Malhotra, Shubhangi Atre and Donal Bisht have been putting many hours into their shows and entertaining their viewers. Now that it's all about "stay home, stay safe" in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the actors are joining their fans in either watching their own shows or the evergreen ones like "Hum Log".
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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UN chief Guterres warns of losing COVID-19 war
United Nations, March 27 (IANS) While UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told the Group of 20 (G20) leaders on Thursday, "We are at war with a virus -- and not winning," UN entities around the world are unrelenting in providing aid to fight COVID-19. "This war needs a wartime plan to fight it," he told a virtual meeting of G20 leaders.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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EU pledges close cooperation in response to coronavirus
Brussels, March 27 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has pledged close cooperation in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, vowing to address issues ranging from medical supplies to internal market.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Belgium,Health/Medicine
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China's Wuhan reports zero increase in COVID-19 cases
Wuhan, March 27 (IANS) No new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were reported on Thursday in Wuhan, the former hardest-hit city in central China's Hubei Province, officials said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: International, China,Health/Medicine
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537 COVID-19 patients discharged in Chinese mainland
Beijing, March 27 (IANS) A total of 537 patients of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were discharged from hospital on Thursday on the Chinese mainland, the National Health Commission said on Friday.
2020-03-27
Category: International, China,Health/Medicine
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White House is fast tracking COVID-19 vaccine development: Here's how
New York, March 27 (IANS) Dr. Anthony Fauci, Americas top infectious diseases doctor on the White House coronavirus task force, signalled a dramatic shift in the way Covid-19 vaccine development is going to get fast tracked so that precious time is not lost between green-lighting the drug itself and time to market.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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US exceeds China with most COVID-19 cases worldwide
New York, March 27 (IANS) The US has reported 82,404 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of 6 p.m., US Eastern Time on Thursday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University. The country has surpassed China to become the nation with most COVID-19 cases in the world, according to the CSSE.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,National
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Coronavirus infection cases top 10,000 in Switzerland
Geneva, March 27 (IANS) Switzerland has reported 949 new cases of COVID-19, raising the total cases in the country to 10,714, the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) said.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Arab Emirates,Health/Medicine
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Covid-19: Pence says Oyo hotels offering free rooms to medical staff
New York, March 27 (IANS) US Vice President Mike Pence has said that the Indian multi-national company, Oyo Hotels and Homes, is pitching in to help medical personnel on the frontlines of war on coronavirus by offering them free rooms at its hotels in the US.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,National
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COVID19: 40% of US has only 200 cases, 55% of all cases in NY
New York, March 27 (IANS) Nineteen out of 50 US states are reporting "extraordinarily" low numbers of coronavirus infections and the New York area alone is turning up 55 per cent of all new cases at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic caseload in America surged past China and Italys numbers on Thursday.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,National
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Lockdown therapy: Your guide to free binge-watching
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) For a lot of us, the coronavirus lockdown means looking for ways to pass time, which include binge-watching. But you dont always need to pay up for a subscription to satiate your entertainment cravings. There are plenty of free options waiting to be streamed.
2020-03-27
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz
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Chicago mayor orders closure of public places
Chicago, March 27 (IANS) Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has ordered the immediate closure of trails, bike paths, green spaces and parks near the city's Lakefront in an accelerated effort to fight COVID-19.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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Iran's COVID-19 cases approach 30,000; over 2,000 dead
Tehran, March 27 (IANS) Iran has reported 2,389 more cases of COVID-19 infection, as the total number reached 29,406. The country reported 157 new deaths from the novel coronavirus, raising its death toll from the virus to 2,234. So far a total of 10,457 patients have recovered since the first cases were detected on February 19.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Turkey,National
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Canada urges US not to place troops on border
Ottawa, March 27 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that it is in the US and Canada's interests to keep the border unmilitarised after the United States floated the idea of placing troops on the Canada-US border.
2020-03-27
Category: International, Canada,Politics
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ILO welcomes G20 commitment in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Geneva, March 27 (IANS) The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Guy Ryder, has welcomed the commitment of the G20 leaders as an important first step in constructing a truly global response to the unprecedented challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United Arab Emirates,Health/Medicine
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Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom enjoy their space
Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Pop superstar Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom feel the secret to their happy relationship is all about giving each other "space".
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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UN: Asylum rights of Sikhs, Hindus fleeing Afghanistan attacks 'must be respected'
United Nations, March 27 (IANS) Asylum rights must be respected for Sikhs and Hindus who may be fleeing religious persecution in Afghanistan where a gurdwara was bombed this week killing at least 25 people, according to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Politics
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Jenna Dewan listened to Sanskrit prayer during childbirth
Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Actress Jenna Dewan, who recently welcomed her son Callum, had a smooth birthing experience.
2020-03-27
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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