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23 Mar

Centre To Announce Bailout Package To Soften COVID-19 Blow

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The government is expected to announce economic package shortly amid high expectation of bailout by sectors hugely affected by coronavirus, sources told. Four days ago, during his address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the formation of a special task force headed by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The COVID-19 Economic Response Task Force, he said, would take an overview of the situation and suggest the way ahead.Ms Sitharaman has already declared that the donations made towards fighting COVID-19 would be counted as "Corporate Social Responsibility".

23 Mar

India’s 8th COVID-19 Death In Bengal, Man Had No Travel History

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The eighth coronavirus-linked death in the country took place in Kolkata today. The patient, a 57-year-old, had no history of foreign travel, said sources in the private hospital where he was admitted - injecting concern about the chain of transmission. Inability to trace the chain of transmission indicates that the virus has entered the third stage. This was the seventh case of COVID-19 in the state, where the virus made a late appearance last week.The first patient detected in Bengal was a student who returned from UK. The young man was out and about and even visited a mall before…

22 Mar

Ola Suspends Shared Rides To Curb Coronavirus Spread

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In wake of the coronavirus pandemic, ride-hailing firm Ola has suspended shared rides in the country. This is a temporary move which will help in curbing the spread of coronavirus which has already caused the death of more than 10,000 persons so far globally. According to a statement made by the company to PTI, the 'Ola Share' feature will be temporarily suspended until further notice.The company statement said, "In our efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, we are temporarily suspending the 'Ola Share' category until further notice".

22 Mar

Lisa Haydon “Finally Not Staying Inside After 8 Weeks”, She Did Postnatal Surfing

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Actress Lisa Haydon, who shuttles between India, London and Hong Kong throughout the year, shared a video of her surfing in Hong Kong and accompanied it with a lengthy note. Lisa Haydon, who welcomed baby boy Leo in February, began her note by saying: "Having a new born baby in a corona virus world had me very busy with a bottle of sanitiser... thus haven't been posting that much lately. But here is a video of me finally not staying inside after eight weeks." Lisa and her husband Dino Lalvani are parents to another son named Zack. Lisa even went…

22 Mar

MS Dhoni Will Silently Retire From The Game, Says Sunil Gavaskar

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Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar feels it would be very difficult for MS Dhoni to find a place in the India squad for the T20 World Cup slated to be played in October-November in Australia. "I would definitely like to see Dhoni in India's World Cup squad but it's highly unlikely that it is going to happen," Gavaskar told Dainik Jagran. "The team has moved on. Dhoni is not someone to make big announcements so I reckon he would silently retire from the game."Dhoni, 38, last played for India at the 2019 World Cup in England where the Men in Blue were…

22 Mar

Former Real Madrid President Lorenzo Sanz Dies After Contracting Coronavirus

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Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz, who was hospitalised with coronavirus, died on Saturday at the age of 76, his son announced. Sanz was in charge of the Spanish giants from 1995-2000, overseeing two Champions League titles. "My father has just passed away. He did not deserve this ending and in this way," tweeted his son, Lorenzo Sanz junior. "One of the best, bravest and hardest-working people I have ever seen. His family and Real Madrid were his passions." Three days ago, Sanz Jr., a former professional basketball player, said that his father had been admitted to a Madrid hospital…

22 Mar

Air Quality Picking Up In Countries Locked Down Over Coronavirus

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Air quality is improving in countries under coronavirus quarantines, experts say, but it is far too early to speak of long-term change.Images by the US space agency NASA are clear, in February the concentration of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) fell dramatically in Wuhan, China, the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic, passing from an indicator that was red/orange to blue.NO2 is mainly produced by vehicles, industrial sites and thermal power stations.

22 Mar

Sonam Kapoor Defends Kanika Kapoor, Who Tested Coronavirus Positive; Gets Trolled On Twitter

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"This trial by media needs to stop," Sonam Kapoor wrote in her Instagram story, defending singer Kanika Kapoor, who continues to face severe backlash on the Internet. And within minutes, found her feed flooded with trolls sending hate messages. Kanika Kapoor is being criticised for not going into quarantine immediately after returning from the UK and having attended a party in Lucknow. The Bollywood singer announced she tested positive for coronavirus on Friday, creating panic among guests, including several politicians, who also attended the dinner. In a tweet on Saturday afternoon, Sonam Kapoor lodged her support for the singer and…

22 Mar

From Gin To Disinfectants, Distillery Changes Business To Fight Virus

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A Belgian distillery has switched from producing gin to disinfectants after medical authorities sought additional supplies to cope with coronavirus spreading in the country.The Belgian government said on Friday it would provide 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) urgently to help hospitals face the crisis, with 2,257 cases confirmed so far and 37 deaths recorded.In the town of Wichelen, the Rubbens distillery decided to play its part: it started treating the alcohol that normally goes into gin and genever - a juniper-flavored liquor - with ether, producing a disinfectant liquid for hands and surfaces.

22 Mar

Social Distancing Has Serena Williams “On Edge” Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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Tennis great Serena Williams says she is "on edge" as she practices social distancing recommended by health experts in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus. The 23-time Grand Slam champion posted a series of videos on TikTok describing her concerns for her 2-year-old daughter, Olympia. "Now I've been social distancing for actually a really long time, for probably two weeks now, and every little thing makes me crazy," the 38-year-old superstar said. "And by anxiety I mean I'm just on edge. Any time anyone sneezes around me or coughs I get crazy. I don't hang out with anyone,…