Coronavirus. COVID-19

Why Anthony Fauci invoked Fifth Amendment at Covid-19 Senate hearing

July 29, 2026 7:59 pm

The Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution protects individuals from being compelled to testify against themselves in criminal cases. Invoking the Fifth does not amount to an admission of guilt.

Omicron RF.5 variant detected in Andhra Pradesh: what experts say about its risk

July 20, 2026 2:48 pm

The Omicron RF.5 variant has been detected in Andhra Pradesh. Experts explain what is known about the new COVID-19 sub-lineage, its symptoms, transmission and whether it poses a greater health risk.

Hospital told to pay Rs 72,000 to patient for providing bills with different GST numbers

June 15, 2026 4:54 pm

The Telangana state consumer commission was hearing a plea filed by a man who claimed that a hospital had charged him an unreasonably high fee and given a false discharge summary.

'Humanitarian lens, not rigid approach': Bombay High Court orders Rs 50 lakh payout to kin of Covid 19 frontline worker

December 15, 2025 7:35 pm

Maharashtra Government Insurance: The Bombay High Court said that the frontline workers involved in essential services, became the guardians of life during these testing times and confronted the pandemic head-on, willingly exposing themselves to substantial personal risk to save others.

11 new COVID cases across Gurgaon, Faridabad; 29 active cases in both districts

June 03, 2025 8:13 pm

While six people tested positive for COVID-19 in Gurgaon, five tested positive in Faridabad, authorities said.

COVID-19 in India Cases Live: Active cases increase to nearly 4,000; 4 new deaths recorded

June 02, 2025 9:38 pm

Covid-19 Cases In India Cases Live, India Coronavirus Cases Daily Tracker: The number of Covid-19 cases have surged due to a list of factors including decreasing immunity from vaccines administered over a year ago, relaxed public behavior and the emergence of a new variants with higher transmissibility

State government issues fresh guidelines as Covid-19 tally in Karnataka hits 35

May 23, 2025 10:43 pm

Pregnant women, children, individuals with weakened immune systems, and those with pre-existing health conditions have been advised to wear face masks in crowded areas in Karnataka

Covid 19: New research highlights brain changes in people who lost sense of smell

September 26, 2024 12:28 pm

Unlike other respiratory infections, where congestion may block the sense of smell, Covid-19's direct impact on the olfactory system often leads to a more pronounced and sometimes longer-lasting loss of smell, said Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha, pulmonologist, director pulmonology, MD, MRCP, Fortis Hospital, Faridabad

African leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities

June 20, 2024 10:54 pm

The project was shelved largely over disagreements about sharing of information about pathogens that cause epidemics and the high-tech tools used to fight them.

Indian Embassy in China interacts with students affected by Covid visa bans

May 06, 2024 1:03 pm

Around 80 old and new students from more than 13 Chinese universities took part in the “welcome and interaction ceremony” held on May 4.

In pictures: COVID-inspired murals around the world

January 18, 2022 8:03 pm

Take a look at COVID-inspired murals around the world

Europe welcomes back tourists after a year, hopes to revive tourism

June 10, 2021 8:52 pm

European countries are gradually opening their borders to restart the tourism industry, which has been reeling under the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hajj pilgrimage begins with strict social distancing

July 30, 2020 9:53 am

Thermal checks to digital menus: IHCL hotels adopt safety measures amid COVID-19

May 28, 2020 7:24 pm

Mumbai's largest event venue now a 'contactless' quarantine centre. See pictures

April 29, 2020 1:56 pm

Equipped with a “contactless” sample collection facility and diagnostic “self-clinic” where everything is done across a glass panel, the dome house over 250 asymptomatic patients currently and is described as a model unit.

Flamingos brighten up the day in Navi Mumbai during Covid-19 lockdown

April 21, 2020 10:41 am

Maharashtra is home to the highest flamingo population in India, according to a survey conducted by Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS). The survey revealed that in all, 51,655 Greater Flamingos and 88,906 Lesser Flamingos visit the country.

Iran's musicians reach new audiences with rooftop performances during lockdown

April 19, 2020 3:26 pm

From playing traditional Iranian instruments like Kamancheh to drums, these Iranian musicians have made their rooftops a place to be as they self isolate during Iran's lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic.

How the world is celebrating Easter amid coronavirus pandemic

April 12, 2020 2:31 pm

From a drive-in worship service in South Korea to Reverends leading the Sunday Mass without any devotees in India, here's how the world celebrated Easter this year.

India races to meet Personal Protective Equipment demand

April 05, 2020 12:15 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday chaired a meeting of Empowered Groups constituted for planning and ensuring implementation of COVID-19 response activities in the nation. and directed concerned groups and officials to ensure sufficient production, procurement and availability of all essential medical equipment.