European stocks sink on second wave fears

European shares sank Wednesday as infections soared in some U.S. states and second-wave fears rose globally. Julian Satterthwaite reports

France unveils 15 bln euro aid package for jet makers

France has unveiled a 15 billion euro package of aid targeted at the country's aerospace industry, but also including support for Air France. Julian Satterthwaite reports

Global stocks and euro gain ahead of U.S. jobs report

World stocks held their ground near three-month highs as the euro hit its highest level since March 10, thanks to Europe's stimulus boost, fueling hopes for a global rebound. Ciara Lee reports

'Air bubbles' key to resuming international flights amid COVID: Hardeep Puri

Speaking on the future of international air travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister of State with independent charge for Civil Aviation, Hardeep Singh Puri, on July 16 said until the situation returns back to pre-coronavirus era, international flights can be made possible only through "bilateral air bubbles". "Till international civil aviation can reclaim its pre-COVID numbers, I think answer will lie through bilateral air bubbles which will carry a possible number of people but under defined conditions as countries are still imposing entry restrictions including India," Puri said during a media interaction in the national capital.

Global economy shows hesitant signs of recovery

New economic data out of China, Germany, the UK and elsewhere pointed to a hesitant global recovery on Tuesday. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

Tennis tournament will be first sports event in Germany to allow fans

Up to 800 people can attend each day as organisers say they will take every precaution to combat Covid-19

COVID-19 cases increasing in India because of huge population: AIIMS Director

The Director of All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in Delhi, Randeep Guleria said that COVID-19 cases are increasing in India because of the huge population. "The number of COVID19 cases is increasing in India because of the huge population of our country. But, we have a good recovery rate and the mortality rate is also very low," said Randeep Guleria to ANI.

Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates OPD building dedicated to elderly at AIIMS Delhi

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated Rajkumari Amrit Kaur OPD building at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi premises on July 16. The building is dedicated to OPD services and physiotherapy of elderly people. Union Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare Ashwini Kumar Choubey was also present during the inaugural function. While addressing the media, Dr Harsh Vardhan said, "Despite being such a largely populated nation, we can perhaps claim to have performed better than any other country." "Today, our fatality rate is 2.57 percent and recovery rate is 63.25 percent," he added. rt students, education scenario and society in large."

Portion of 5-storey building collapses in Mumbai, many feared trapped

A portion of a five storey residential building collapsed in Mumbai's Fort area on July 16 afternoon. No injuries have been reported so far but some locals are said to be trapped under the debris. Rescue and search operation is underway. Total number of 4 fire tenders present at the spot. "I have heard that repair work was underway at the building. The families still in the building will be evacuated," said the Shiv Sena MP, Arvind Sawant.

'Chawl' collapses in Malad area of Mumbai

Amid heavy rainfall, a 'chawl' collapsed at Abdul Hamid Marg in Malad area of Mumbai earlier today (July 15). Four people have been rescued and sent to a hospital. Search and rescue operation is underway. Four fire engines, one rescue van and an ambulance are on the spot.

COVID-19: Strict checking in Bengaluru amid lockdown

The complete lockdown was imposed in Bengaluru from July 14 to slow down the spread of coronavirus. Streets were deserted and shops remain closed. Total shutdown will be in place for a week. Police personnel are monitoring movement of vehicles. The lockdown was imposed after tally of actives cases jumped in Bengaluru. City has over 15,000 active cases of coronavirus.

Health workers honored at France's Bastille Day

France held a scaled-down annual Bastille Day celebration on Tuesday, with none of the usual tanks and troops parading down Paris's Champs Elysees avenue, in a concession to the epidemic still stalking Europe.

Actress Kelly Preston dies of breast cancer at 57

American actress Kelly Preston who has appeared in films including “Jerry Maguire” and “Twins”, has died aged 57 after battling breast cancer for nearly two years, her husband, John Travolta, announced in an Instagram post late on Sunday. Soraya Ali reports.

Kelly Preston Actress And Wife Of John Travolta Dies At 57

Actress Kelly Preston has died after a two year battle with breast cancer. Her, husband, actor John Travolta shared the sad news in a post on Instagram Sunday. According to CNN, Preston had been battling breast cancer for two years. Preston and Travolta eloped in Paris in 1991. In 1992 she and Travolta welcomed their first child, Jett, who died in 2009 following a seizure. She is survived by her husband John, their daughter Ella and son Benjamin.

France to restore Notre-Dame as it was before fire

Paris’ centuries-old Notre-Dame Cathedral will be rebuilt as it was before being engulfed in a fire last year, the public body in charge of its restoration said on Thursday. Lauren Anthony reports.