Several states re-impose partial lockdown

During the lockdown on every Sunday, all markets, offices and establishments will remain completely closed. However, this order will not be applicable on milk parlours, medical stores, hospitals and other emergency services. There will be a restriction mainly on the unnecessary movements of people. Official release said that the violation of lockdown will be punishable under … Read more

Several states re-i pose partial lockdown

During the lockdown on every Sunday, all markets, offices and establishments will remain completely closed. However, this order will not be applicable on milk parlours, medical stores, hospitals and other emergency services. There will be a restriction mainly on the unnecessary movements of people. Official release said that the violation of lockdown will be punishable under … Read more

Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek test positive for Covid-19

The 77-year old superstar was admitted to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai, along with Abhishek.  “I have tested Covid positive .. shifted to Hospital,” Amitabh Bachchan told his 43 million Twitter followers. “All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested!” His son Abhishek also … Read more

Hong Kong democrats hold primary election despite security law warning

Thousands queued in the intense summer heat at unofficial polling stations across the city hours after police raided an opinion pollster helping to conduct the vote. “The more Hong Kong people were suppressed, the firmer Hong Kong people stand,” democracy campaigner Benny Tai, a legal scholar and co-organiser of the primary, said as voting got … Read more

UN restarts cross-border aid to Syria in reduced form: Diplomats

Following a week of division and seven ballots, the Council passed a proposal submitted by Germany and Belgium allowing the use of the Bab al-Hawa crossing point for one year. The measure passed with 12 of 15 votes, with Russia, China and the Dominican Republic abstaining, diplomats said. Authorization for the continued transport of aid … Read more