Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], Mar 22 (ANI): The newly inducted Rajya Sabha MP Deepender S Hooda on Saturday clarified that he was "absolutely healthy". The clarification came in the aftermath of him coming in contact with Rajasthan MP Dushyant Singh at Parliament on Wednesday. However, in an
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 21 (ANI): Rihanna joined the growing list of celebrities trying to help fight coronavirus pandemic. Her nonprofit organisation -- Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) -- has donated $5 million to aid coronavirus prevention, preparation and response efforts in the United S
New Delhi [India], Mar 21 (ANI): As part of efforts to ensure social distancing in view of novel coronavirus threat, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Saturday gave journalists option to stay at home and ask questions during a press conference on cabinet briefing via a particular WhatsA
New Delhi [India], Mar 21 (ANI): As part of efforts to strengthen electronic manufacturing ecosystem in the country, the Union Cabinet has approved the Scheme for Promotion of manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS), which will provide 25 per cent of capital expend
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Mar 21 (ANI): Amid the coronavirus scare, Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan on Saturday appealed people to be more vigilant and said that the joint partnership of the government and the society can prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 21 (ANI): The postponing of movie releases is a part of the collective effort by communities to fix a problem, said '83' movie debutant Aditi Arya on Friday.
Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) [India], Mar 21 (ANI): More than 35 tourists including Nepali and Israeli nationals were returned from the district on Saturday as part of the government's efforts to check tourist inflow to help contain the spread of coronavirus.
New Delhi [India], Mar 21 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday held a telephonic conversation with his US counterpart Mark Esper during which the Secretary of Defense expressed his appreciation for India's leadership in coordinating COVID-19 related relief efforts among South Asia
New Delhi [India], Mar 20 (ANI): In an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs on Friday held a meeting with MPs who are qualified medical doctors cutting across party lines, at Parliament Library here.
New Delhi [India], Mar 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the efforts of former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif and Yuvraj Singh after they urged people to observe "Janta curfew" to fight the coronavirus outbreak.
New Delhi [India], Mar 20 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday inspected preparations in Parliament House complex to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
New Delhi [India], Mar 20 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Friday participated in a telephonic conference with senior representatives from the US, Australia, South Korea, Vietnam, New Zealand, and Japan and discussed ways to synergize efforts to counter the spread of corona