There is a lag time before the impacts of imposing or easing of restrictions become evident. So the spike due to relaxation in the lockdown would start to be seen at least only a week later from now.

The Centre’s guidelines are clear, and no state has so far specifically ordered that domestic workers be kept out. The only exceptions are the containment zones

The RBI report shows that during 2019-20 all the 29 states and two UTs (Delhi and Puducherry) had budgeted an amount of Rs 1,75,501.42 crore from state Excise Duty on liquor — 16 per cent higher than Rs 1,50,657.95 crore collected during 2018-19.

Researchers in France have put forward a hypothesis that the presence of nicotine actually equips the body to fight COVID-19.

Initial tests with the new antibody and cultured cells indicated the antibody blocks viruses with this spike protein from infecting cells.

In Puebla, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated annually with speeches, parades, and by reenacting episodes of the 1862 battle to mark Mexican military's victory over French forces.

Large crowds were seen at many places, not just in front of liquor shops, and physical distancing norms were largely ignored. In many states, the movement of migrant workers is also resulting in similar situations.

Some sports will be hit harder than others. The economic structure of international cricket is likely to change, with lower-ranked nations facing a crunch in funds. Some less popular sports, like hockey, stare at an uncertain future.

Many Covid-19 patients, despite having oxygen levels below 80 per cent, look fairly at ease and alert, according to multiple reports. This phenomenon has puzzled several medical practitioners.

The Sikh Doctors Association (SDA) has reported that at least five Sikh doctors were removed from their usual shifts at NHS hospitals. What was the reason for this? 

The study, by researchers from University College London, Bank of Thailand, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and GRIPS, Tokyo, is published in Covid Economics: Vetted and Real-Time Papers.

Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises have been the focus of the government’s relief package. What makes them most vulnerable to Covid-19 disruptions? A look at the numbers, problems, possible ways forward.

Till early-April, when the lockdown’s impact was still to kick in, mota aloo or regular large potato was selling from Agra’s cold storage units at around Rs 21 per kg. But it is now fetching Rs 18 and Jurel expects rates to drop by another Rs 4-5/kg towards…

Tamil Nadu reported over 500 new cases on each of the last two days and was the single biggest contributor to the national numbers after Maharashtra.

As per reports, it is possible that ASF came into India through Tibet into Arunachal Pradesh and then into Assam, the state with the highest population of pigs in the country.

Riyaz Naikoo killed in encounter: The son of a tailor of Beighpora village in Awantipora in south Kashmir, Riyaz Naikoo acquired a degree in mathematics and taught the subject at a local school. Village residents remember him as a teacher popular among students.

A US military veteran, who now runs a private security firm, has claimed responsibility for a failed armed incursion into Venezuela.

A new paper by Professor Richard Quilliam of the University of Stirling, UK, warns that the sewerage system could pose a transmission risk.

How did the Act come to be? From 123-year-old proceedings of the Council of the Governor General of India, accessed by The Indian Express, a look at the circumstances and the debate on the legislation:

Punjab has had a bumper crop, and needs a labour force of 3.5 lakh to 4 lakh to meet the procurement target of 13.5 million tonnes.

Oxford University is trialling the latest major candidate, adding to vaccines being investigated worldwide. What are these, and why is a vaccine vital while studies continue on drug and antibody alternatives?