India reports 68,020 fresh COVID-19 cases, 291 deaths in 24 hrs

India has continued to witness a surge in COVID-19 cases as 68,020 coronavirus fresh infections and 291 related deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, taking the total caseload of the country to over 1.20 crore. The country also reported 32,231 recoveries on Sunday, taking the total number of recoveries to 1,13,55,993, informed the […]

Sachin Tendulkar tests positive for COVID-19, under quarantine

Former Indian cricketer and legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar has tested positive for COVID-19. Taking to social media, the Little Master informed that all other members at his home have returned a negative COVID result. “I have been testing myself and taking all the recommended precautions to ensure Covid is kept at bay. However, I’ve tested […]

India crosses 5.5 crore COVID-19 vaccination mark

Union Health Ministry in its daily vaccination update on Friday said the cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 5.5 crore with over 23 lakh inoculated in the last 24-hours. “A total of 5,55,04,440 vaccine doses have been given, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. These include […]

Surge in fresh COVID-19 cases, India records 59,118 new infections

India saw 59,118 new coronavirus infections in a day, the highest single day rise so far this year, taking the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 1,18,46,652, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The active caseload breached the 4 lakh-mark again after around three-and-half months. Registering an increase for the 16th day in row, the active cases […]

Meghalaya bans public celebrations of Holi amid surge in Covid cases

The Meghalaya government on Thursday issued a new Standard operating procedure (SOP) for Holi celebrations amid the recent spike in COVID-19 cases wherein it banned public celebrations of the festival. “SOP for Holi celebrations issued by the Home (Political) Department, Government of Meghalaya. 25th March 2021,” the Department of Information and Public Relations of the […]

Over 53,000 new COVID-19 cases recorded in single day, highest this year

India added over one lakh coronavirus infections in just two days with 53,476 new cases in a span of 24 hours, the highest single day rise so far this year, pushing the nationwide COVID-19 tally of cases to 1,17,87,534, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The active caseload registered an increase […]

Amid Covid surge, Centre asks states to impose local curbs during upcoming festivals

Amid a new coronavirus wave sweeping the country, the Centre on Wednesday asked the states and Union territories to consider imposing local restrictions during Holi and other upcoming festivals and limit mass gatherings. The advisory has been issued in view of the upcoming festivals such as Holi, Bihu, Easter and Eid-ul-Fitr etc. The notification strongly advised […]

Aamir Khan tests positive for COVID-19, self-quarantines at home

Actor Aamir Khan is the latest Bollywood celebrity to have tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. Confirming the news, the spokesperson of the actor revealed that the actor has currently self quarantined himself at his home. Spokesperson of Aamir Khan confirmed, “Mr. Aamir Khan has tested positive for Covid-19. He is at home in self […]

India records biggest single-day spike in over 4 months; Assam reports 52 fresh cases

As many as 47,262 people tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, with 23,907 recoveries and 275 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. This is the biggest spike in daily cases the country has seen in over four months. India had last recorded over 47,000 cases in early November 2020. The overall tally has mounted […]