COVID-19

Delhi-Guangzhou flights to resume, says Chinese airline as Xi arrives in India

September 12, 2026 1:16 pm

China Southern Airlines announced the resumption of regular passenger flights on the Guangzhou-New Delhi route from September 21, after a six-year hiatus.

Karnataka court denies maintenance claim of wife who left home ‘without cause’

September 04, 2026 4:33 pm

The Karnataka High Court ruled that leaving the matrimonial home without reasonable cause can disqualify a wife from claiming maintenance from her husband.

The GDP debate: India’s growth numbers have a credibility problem

September 07, 2026 7:35 am

The government may be right on the methodology, but its record on economic data has shifted the burden of proof

Poison, a pillow, 99 calls: How a ‘natural death’ turned into a murder plot in Karnataka

August 30, 2026 12:49 pm

A Karnataka court sentenced 3 people to life imprisonment for murdering a 72-year-old Mangaluru woman and stealing her gold ornaments.

Kept patient in general ward but charged for ICCU, hospital ordered to refund Rs 2 lakh

August 31, 2026 3:25 pm

The West Bengal Consumer Commission was hearing an appeal of a man against a district commission order rejecting a complaint over alleged denial of Swasthya Sathi benefits and ICCU charges despite a general ward stay.

LIC denied claim over son's Covid death, ordered to pay mother Rs 2.25 lakh

August 21, 2026 4:20 pm

The complainant stated that her son with Down Syndrome died of COVID-19 infection in 2021, and LIC rejected the claim, citing non-disclosure of previous ailment history in the insurance form. 

Covid-19 may awaken dormant viruses in your body, says study

August 06, 2026 10:43 pm

Researchers found nearly half of hospitalised Covid-19 patients showed reactivation of latent viruses, a phenomenon that may be linked to worse illness and long COVID

‘Denied’ life insurance claim after husband’s Covid death, widow gets Rs 76 lakh payout

August 05, 2026 5:45 pm

The woman claimed that her husband took a group insurance policy in April 2021 and died in May 2021 due to Covid-19. 

Fauci, in private diary, reflected on Covid’s origins and his own fame

July 29, 2026 1:36 pm

“Now we know the market was not the source, it was the amplifier,” Fauci, then the government’s top infectious disease expert, wrote. “Having said that, somewhere the virus jumped from animals to humans.”

New Covid variants BA.2.86, RF.5: Symptoms, risks and precautions

July 23, 2026 2:00 pm

Experts urge that there is no need to panic, but staying sensible is important

This is what happens when you have Covid during pregnancy; know the risks

November 05, 2025 9:38 am

This is what happens when you have covid during pregnancy, know the risks.

India reports 640 new Covid-19 cases, country’s tally stands at 4.50 crore

December 22, 2023 10:38 pm

According to the health ministry, 220.67 crore doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far.

In pictures: Artists paint the post-pandemic life in vibrant hues

March 24, 2023 11:41 am

The ideology of the exhibition was to bring out artists from the dullness and darkness that pandemic lashed out at the world

Biggest news of the week, in pictures

January 21, 2023 2:36 pm

From Swedish climate Greta Thunberg being detained in Germany to Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra reaching Jammu, here are some of the biggest news of the week in pictures.

China: As zero-Covid ends, travellers rush to take advantage

January 08, 2023 2:14 pm

On a visit to the station Sunday morning, Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee said the sides would continue to expand the number of crossing points from the current seven to the full 14.

Top pictures of the week from around the world

December 31, 2022 1:55 pm

From the 'bomb cyclone' in US and Canada to Pope Francis' Christmas address from the Vatican, here are the top pictures of the week from around the world.

India carries out mock drills in hospitals to check Covid readiness

December 27, 2022 6:52 pm

As a norm, the mock drills assess bed availability, manpower, referral resources, testing capacity, medical logistics, telemedicine services and medical oxygen availability, among other things.

Masks make a return in India as Covid cases rise globally again

December 24, 2022 9:42 am

India masks up: States prepare to curb the spread of Covid amid global surge in cases

December 23, 2022 2:03 pm

As India rolls out advisory to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country amid a surge of infections in China and other countries, hospitals, educational institutions, and other public places can be seen beginning to follow the precautionary protocols since Thursday.

Chinese citizens remain cautious days after govt scraps zero-Covid policy

December 09, 2022 8:25 pm

While many embrace the new freedom, there are also growing concerns over the virus running wild soon.