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Matt Hancock quits as UK health secretary after social distancing row

British Health Secretary Matt Hancock has resigned after he breached social distancing guidance by kissing a colleague, according to media reports on Saturday.

Centre asks states to ensure lockdown opening up is 'carefully calibrated'

The easing of Covid-related lockdown norms has led to crowding in some markets and other places, the Centre said on Saturday, as it urged states to ensure the "extremely important" five-fold strategy

Renault-Nissan's India unit wants state govt to set social distancing rules

The Renault-Nissan plant resumed operations last week after workers earlier went on strike saying they felt unsafe due to a rising number of coronavirus infections at the factory

Delhi unlock: Metro regulates entry of commuters to ensure Covid-19 norms

The entry to Delhi Metro is being intermittently closed and opened at some stations on the network for short durations to ensure Covid-19 social distancing norms are followed

Covid: Renault-Nissan fights court battle with Indian workers on operations

Renault-Nissan India and workers at its plant in the southern state of Tamil Nadu have been locked in a legal tussle after workers petitioned a court to halt operations

Mumbai adds 1,431 new coronavirus cases; doubling rate 331 days

Mumbai on Sunday reported 1,431 fresh coronavirus positive cases and 49 deaths on a day when 23,314 tests were conducted, the city civic body said

COVID-19 lockdown in Haryana extended till May 31, some restrictions eased

The Haryana government on Sunday extended the coronavirus lockdown till May 31, according to an order issued here.

Goa Board's Class X exams cancelled, Class XII decision in 2 days

Goa govt has cancelled Class X exams in the state in view of the Covid-19 outbreak and a decision on Class XII exams would be taken in the next two days, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Sunday

Covid cases in Delhi dips below 2,000, positivity rate down to 2.42%

Delhi recorded 1,649 new Covid-19 cases, the lowest since March 30, and 189 fatalities on Sunday, while the positivity rate slipped to 2.42 per cent

Covid-19 surge: About 7,000 prisoners may get bail or parole in Jharkhand

About 7,000 prisoners may be granted interim bail or parole to decongest overcrowded prisons in Jharkhand state, that is battling a second surge of Covid-19 pandemic

Auto dealers predict slow sales recovery as Covid spreads to rural areas

Auto sales, especially cars and sport-utility vehicles (SUVs), bounced back strongly last year as buyers rushed to buy private vehicles to ensure safety and maintain social distance

Spain celebrates end of lockdown; expert warns pandemic isn't over

A key expert has warned that the coronavirus pandemic is far from over after Spaniards celebrated the end of a six-month lockdown with abandon and paid little heed to precautions

IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Face masks, social distancing mandatory for spectators

Fans will have to wear face masks and maintain social distancing when they flock to the Chepauk Stadium for the second Test between India and England, starting from February 13

Ho, ho - Whoa! Virus keeping most Santas at a distance

One of the hardest adjustments Santas have made is wearing masks that hide their painstakingly grown beards.

Amazon to roll out tools to help workers in social distancing

The Distance Assistant solution will remind the workers to maintain social distancing in real-time through visual cues and sensors.

Two techies who use queue management systems to prevent crowding at stores

Dingg, which is awarded a grant under the government's CAWACH initiative, is growing massively as store-owners take measures to prevent over-crowding

Masks, sanitiser, staggered entry: NEET begins with Covid-19 precautions

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' wished luck to the candidates appearing for the exam and assured that arrangements are in place for their safety

UV tech to sanitise Lucknow Metro tokens as services restart tomorrow

Social distancing markers have been placed on alternate seats to maintain sufficient gap between passengers inside the train

Delhi Metro likely to run again starting Sept 1 after five month hiatus

SOP in the works, only 257 gates of total 671 Metro gates will open

Industries accelerate automation plans amid chronic labour shortage

Companies say mechanisation is here to stay even in the post-pandemic world