Beijing [China], December 26 (ANI): Beijing's soft power diplomacy in education is dented in coronavirus pandemic as thousands of young people are waiting to hear if they will be allowed back into the country to continue their studies.
Guwahati (Assam) [India], December 25 (ANI): The State Disaster Management Authority, Government of Assam has issued COVID-19 guidelines on Friday saying that "no private get-togethers in excess of 50 persons shall be allowed during New Year, New Year eve parties organised in closed space."
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 24 (ANI): The state police allowed the midnight Christmas mass in Bengaluru on Thursday after the changes in the timing of night curfew in Karnataka. The government had earlier imposed the night curfew between 11 pm and 5 am, starting tonight.
Hong Kong, December 24 (ANI): Media tycoon and Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner -- who was charged under the draconian National Security Law -- has been granted bail and allowed to return to his home.
New Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI): No permission has been granted for Congress' march to Rashtrapati Bhavan today, and only three leaders, who have appointments will be allowed to go there, said Delhi Police on Thursday.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 23 (ANI): Maharashtra government on Wednesday allowed the district collectors to impose night curfew in their respective jurisdictions after taking prior permission from the chief secretary of the state.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 23 (ANI): Maharashtra government has allowed water sports and indoor entertainment activities outside containment zones as part of measures to ease restrictions imposed to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 21 (ANI): Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Monday warned hotels and party halls of strict action if they allowed mass gatherings on Christmas and the New Year. The directive was intended to check the spread of COVID-19.
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], December 20 (ANI): Post December 26, devotees will be allowed to visit Sabarimala hill shrine only after producing a COVID-negative certificate following an RT-PCR test, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) said, even as the Kerala High Court granted pe
Rome [Italy], December 19 (ANI/Sputnik): Italy has imposed a lockdown for almost the whole holiday period, with the exception of a few days, and will allow a maximum of two guests for Christmas and New Year celebration, given they should anyways return to their homes before the curfew at 10
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], December 19 (ANI): A district-level table tennis championship was organised in Srinagar that allowed players to return to the court after a long Covid induced break of around nine months.
Adelaide [Australia], December 18 (ANI): Former Australia pacer Glenn McGrath feels the hosts were defensive in their approach on day two of the pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval and allowed the Indian bowlers to pile up the pressure on Australia by not scoring quickly.