Coronavirus live updates: Can't stop or monitor movement of migrant workers on roads, says SC

One more person tests positive for Covid-19 in Uttarakhand, number of cases in the state rises to 79: PTI

Over 1,000 Indians stuck in Nepal handed over to India

Over 1,000 Indians stuck in Nepal handed over to India

Oxford University's Covid-19 vaccine test on monkeys shows promise

It has become the habit of BJP and Centre to play politics over everything. Jharkhand Govt has given NOC for 110 trains. Around 50 trains have brought back over 60,000 migrant workers so far: CM Hemant Soren on Railways Minister's remark that state is not giving nod for enough trains

Lakhs of migrant workers are walking on foot but Central Govt doesn't have any mechanism to send them to their homes. The Central Govt is just playing politics over the issue, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren added.

The decision to resume Metro rail services in Delhi NCR will be taken by the government after which the detailed protocol to be followed by passengers for travelling in the Metro will be shared with the media and public: Anuj Dayal, Executive Director, DMRC

Border Security Force (BSF) has reported 11 new Covid-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours. Since yesterday, 13 (Tripura-10, Delhi -03) BSF personnel have been discharged from hospital after testing negative for the virus: BSF

Maharashtra: 45-year-old migrant worker from Rajasthan, who walked 30 km from his residence in Mumbai to catch a Shramik Special train, collapses and dieds near Vasai Road railway station.

Karnataka govt announces third economic package worth about Rs 512 crore, giving relief to maize farmers and incentivising ASHA workers, at the forefront in the fight against Covid-19: PTI

Coronavirus death toll in Delhi mounts to 123; cases climb to 8,895

No new deaths, 425 new positive cases reported in the last 24 hours. The total number of positive cases in Delhi is now 8895, including 5254 active cases and 3518 recovered/discharged/migrated

Free movement across Italy to be allowed from June 3, says draft decree

Italy is set to allow free travel across the country from June 3, according to a draft decree, as the government moves to unwind the coronavirus lockdown and revive the battered economy. The draft decree, which could still be modified before it is approved, also said all travel within separate Italian regions would be allowed from May 18.

Fresh case of Covid-19 in Himachal, state virus tally 76

The patient had recently returned to Una from Mohali in Punjab and was kept under home quarantine. The man tested positive after random sampling and will be shifted to a COVID hospital, the officials said. There are 34 active cases in the state, while 39 people have recovered.

'Government still not satisfied with the efficacy of Remdesivir, Favipiravir in fighting Covid-19'

The Union health ministry is still not satisfied with the efficacy of two antiviral drugs--Remdesivir and Favipiravir--for the treatment of Covid-19 patients. A senior government official said: "The technical committee has not found these two antiviral drugs fit for the usage in the covid-19 treatment because there is no concrete evidence to determine the efficacy of the drugs." "The countries which have used these two antiviral drugs did not show good results on the coronavirus patients. Neither, it reduced the mortality rate nor it reduces the hospitalization time," said the official.

310 NRIs stranded in Punjab to fly back to UK today

310 Non-Resident Indians (NRI) who were stranded in Punjab due to the COVID-19 lockdown reached Amritsar airport on Friday to board a special flight for the United Kingdom. Airport authorities and a team of doctors wearing PPE kits are examining the passengers. Thermal screening is also being conducted at the airport and passengers are being asked to wear masks and maintain social distancing.

Nashik: With 13 new cases since last evening Malegaon Municipal Corporation now has 600 patients

Decision to reopen Delhi Metro on Centre, says Delhi transport minister

The decision will be of the Centre, while DMRC is ready to run the metro. On every station there will be thermal checking, proper sanitization; usage of currency will not be encouraged: Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot

Thane Highway Police has issued instructions to its staff that motorists are not to be halted for traffic violations, such as speeding or helmetless riding

E-challans are to be issued against their vehicles and fine amount has to be recorded as "unpaid". Absolutely no cash transactions should take place