Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 18 (ANI): As many as 68,631 fresh COVID-19 cases and 503 deaths were reported from Maharashtra in the last 24 hours, the highest in the state so far since the pandemic broke out last…
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‘Special evening’: Kohli after RCB’s registers emphatic win over KKR
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 18 (ANI): As Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) registered an emphatic 38-run over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday in the Indian Premier League (IPL), skipper Virat Kohli termed the evening as 'special'.It was…
US: Sindhi American activists highlight rights violation in Pakistan with ‘long walk for freedom’
By Reena BhardwajWashington [US], April 18 (ANI): Several US-based Sindhi activists are on an almost month-long arduous journey from New York, outside the United Nations headquarters, to Washington DC to highlight human rights violations in Sindh provi...
Tamil Nadu imposes night curfew from April 20 amid COVID-19 surge
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 18 (ANI): Witnessing the surge in the COVID-19 cases in the state, the Tamil Nadu government on Sunday imposed a night curfew between 10 pm to 4 am which will come into effect…
Madhuri Dixit’s goofy Sunday post is sure to drive away your weekend blues
New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): Known for always holding her elegant demeanour, Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit, was seen embracing her inner goofiness in her latest social media post on Sunday. In the picture shared by Madhuri on…
Madhuri Dixit’s goofy Sunday post is sure to drive away your weekend blues
New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): Known for always holding her elegant demeanour, Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit, was seen embracing her inner goofiness in her latest social media post on Sunday. In the picture shared by Madhuri on…
32 killed, over 100 injured after train derails in Egypt
Cario [Egypt], April 18 (ANI): At least 32 people have been killed and 109 injured after a train derailed in Egypt's Qalyubia Governorate on Sunday.Citing an eyewitness, Al Arabiya reported that several victims are trapped underneath overturned carriag...
COVID-19: Bihar imposes night curfew; educational institutes, malls, gyms to remain shut till May 15
Patna (Bihar) [India], April 18 (ANI): In the light of the surge in the COVID-19 cases in the state, the Bihar government on Sunday impose night curfew in the state.Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar said, "Night curfew…
At least 16 killed in clashes in South Sudan’s Lakes State
Juba [South Sudan], April 18 (ANI/Xinhua): At least 16 civilians were killed over the weekend in renewed communal clashes in the Lakes State of South Sudan.William Koji Kirjok, minister of culture, youth and sports in the state said…
IPL 2021: Narine will come into our calculations for the coming games, says McCullum
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 18 (ANI): After stumbling to a 38-run loss against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) coach Brendon McCullum on Sunday said that his side could have bowled Varun Chakravarthy for an…
Delhi records biggest single day spike of over 25,000 fresh COVID-19 infections
New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): The national capital on Sunday reported over 25,000 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest in a single day since the pandemic broke out last year. As per the Delhi health department, 25,462 COVID-19…
IPL 2021: RCB spinner Chahal relishes bowling against KKR
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 18 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowler Yuzvendra Chahal might have given 20 runs in the 17th over but the spinner still played an instrumental role in his team's win on Sunday evening.Glenn…
No shortage of medical oxygen in Karnataka, says K Sudhakar
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 18 (ANI): There is no shortage of medical oxygen in Karnataka, said state health minister Dr K Sudhakar on Sunday as COVID-19 cases in the country continue to rise, adding that industries have assured…
Bangladesh likely to extend lockdown for another week as COVID-19 situation worsens
Dhaka [Bangladesh], April 18 (ANI): Bangladesh is likely to extend the ongoing nationwide lockdown for another week as the COVID-19 situation in the country continues to worsen."The ongoing nationwide lockdown is likely to be extended for another week,...
Delhi Police arranges 20 oxygen cylinders after receiving distress call from Nangloi hospital
New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): After receiving a call from Nangloi-based Mansa Ram Hospital about their fast depleting oxygen supply for Covid-19 patients, Delhi police on Sunday arranged 20 Oxygen cylinders for the hospital.According to Delhi Poli...
NGO distributes free meals in Mumbai as Covid restrictions disrupt livelihood of people
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 18 (ANI): As Covid restrictions disrupted the lives and livelihood of people, a Mumbai-based NGO has taken up the initiative to distribute food among the needy in the city.According to Ruben Mascarenhas, Co-founder o...
IPL 2021: Chennai wicket has stumped me, can’t gauge the pitch, says Morgan
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 18 (ANI): After stumbling to a 38-run loss against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Eoin Morgan on Sunday said that the Chennai wicket has stumped him as he is…
Canada records second case of rare blood clot after AstraZeneca shot
Toronto, April 18 Canadian health authorities said Saturday the country has recorded a second case of rare but serious blood clotting linked to AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine, but still recommend the…
Delhi: Manpower crunch, infected professionals delaying COVID test reports
New Delhi [India], April 18(ANI): Amid rising COVID-19 cases in Delhi, private diagnostic labs are witnessing a spike their staff contracting the infection, snowballing into delayed tests results."There is definitely a surge, many laboratory data entry...
At least eight people killed, 26 injured as train derails in Egypt
Cario [Egypt], April 18 (ANI): At least eight people have been killed and 26 injured after a train derailed in Egypt's Qalyubia Governorate on Sunday.Citing an eyewitness, Al Arabiya reported that several victims are trapped underneath overturned carri...
IPL 2021: Maxwell, ABD and spirited bowling hand RCB 38-run win over KKR
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 18 (ANI): Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers' knocks of 78 and 76 were backed up a spirited bowling performance as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 38 runs…
Army rescues civil tractor from stream in J-K’s Kupwara
Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 18 (ANI): Indian Army on Sunday rescued a tractor that had skidded off into a stream in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara. The tractor, with sand bags, strayed into the Muhri Nala near…
Bangladesh reports record 102 daily deaths from COVID-19
Dhaka [Bangladesh], April 18 (ANI/Xinhua): Bangladesh on Sunday reported its deadliest day of COVID-19 so far, with a record 102 deaths from the coronavirus epidemic.It was the third consecutive day for more than 100 daily deaths from COVID-19…
IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals win toss, opt to bowl against Punjab Kings
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 18 (ANI): Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant on Sunday won the toss and elected to bowl against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here at the Wankhede Stadium.At the time of the…
Family of Sikh killed at FedEx facility in US’ Indianapolis terms shooting as ‘racial killing’
Hoshiarpur (Punjab) [India], April 18 (ANI): The family of 68-year-old Jaswinder Singh, who was among the eight people killed in the mass shooting at a FedEx facility the US city of Indianapolis, termed the attack as "racial killing".Speaking…