The Italian lockdown has economic and social implications for all of Europe. Factories in several industries could see full or partial closure.

Chief Secretary S C Gupta has said that with effect from April 1, 2020, only the second and fourth Saturdays of every month will be a holiday, apart from Sundays, PTI reported.

Like Jyotiraditya, Madhavrao had developed differences with the Congress leadership of the time. However, he had chosen to return to the fold after charting an independent course for two years. This is what happened.

Italy has enacted measures to clamp down movement and close public spaces. Quarantine measures that were already implemented in the northern Lombardy region, the country's richest, as well as in parts of neighbouring provinces, have now been expanded to the…

For the first time, researchers at MIT, the University of Pavia, and the University of Verona have directly observed one of the possible mechanisms through which plants dissipate extra sunlight.

Party sources told The Indian Express that the business-as-usual approach of the leadership despite multiple setbacks over the last six years has aggravated despondency in the ranks, and left many young leaders impatient.

Joe Biden was declared the winner in nominating contests in Michigan, Missouri and Mississippi on Tuesday. Here are some explanations for his success.

Several infections are a result of bacteria and viruses that can be picked up by touching contaminated surfaces. According to the CDC, keeping your hands clean is among the most important steps to prevent infection.

Among people told to self-quarantine, isolate themselves or stay home are people returning from parts of China and Iran, those who developed symptoms after spending time in other countries with sustained community transmission, and those with no known exposure…

The former KGB officer has already been in power as either President or Prime Minister continuously since 1999.

The RBI reconstruction plan for Yes Bank puts to risk nearly Rs 9,000 crore worth of AT-1 bonds, affecting bondholders including Nippon Life India AMC, mutual fund house Franklin Templeton, UTI Mutual Fund, SBI Pension Fund Trust and Indiabulls Housing Finance.

Poachers recently killed two white giraffes in Garissa County, Kenya.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Before this, questions had been raised about why, despite the massive spread of COVID19, the WHO had continued to call it an 'outbreak', and not a pandemic.

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, many are asking whether to pursue a sport that perhaps requires physical contact, and even recreational swimmers are wondering whether they should stay away from the pool.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have taken a united stand in their ongoing battle with Moscow.

It will take months before a line of treatment or vaccine against the disease can be developed. How are scientists worldwide collaborating? A look at what genetic information is being studied, and why

On May 10, 1985, bombs fitted in transistors went off in buses and other places in Delhi and adjoining areas of UP and Haryana. On the next two days, two more live transistor bombs were found in Delhi.

The Epidemic Diseases Act is routinely enforced across the country for dealing with outbreaks of diseases such as swine flu, dengue, and cholera.

As the coronavirus spreads around the world, new terms are entering the lexicon. Here’s a guide to the words and phrases you need to know to keep informed of the latest developments.

'Resort politics' is a reference to the many instances in Indian politics where MLAs are sent away to luxury resorts, either to cause or prevent a power upset.

Govt has issued guidelines on home quarantine for people who have been exposed to novel coronavirus. What are these guidelines, and how is this regime different from being quarantined in an Army facility?