29 Apr, 23:58 (IST)

Two deaths and 125 new #COVID19 positive cases have been reported in Delhi today. Total positive cases stand at 3439: Directorate General of Health Services, Delhi Govt

29 Apr, 22:48 (IST)

An ambulance driver from Tamil Nadu who came to Tripura along with five passengers has tested positive for #COVID19 today: Tripura Minister Ratan Lal Nath

29 Apr, 22:26 (IST)

A 28-year-old woman who was tested positive of #coronavirus in Indira Gandhi Government Medical College & Hospital (IGGMCH),Nagpur has given birth to a baby girl today. The baby's corona test will be conducted after three days: Dr Sagar Pandey,Deputy Superintendent,IGGMCH Nagpur.

29 Apr, 21:54 (IST)

No positive case has been reported in the state of Himachal Pradesh in last 7 days. The total number of active cases stands at 10. One person has succumbed to the infection till date: Himachal Pradesh Health Department

29 Apr, 21:48 (IST)

2 deaths and 104 persons have tested positive for #COVID19 in Tamil Nadu today. Total positive cases in the state stand at 2,162. Number of active cases is 922: Tamil Nadu Health Department

29 Apr, 21:06 (IST)

The University Grand Commission has issued guidelines, saying that new academic session for freshers should begin in varsities from September and for the already-enrolled students in August.

29 Apr, 20:55 (IST)

The Ministry of Home Affairs has said it will soon issue new COVID-19 guidelines, which shall give considerable relaxations to many districts. The new guidelines will come into effect from May 4.

29 Apr, 20:32 (IST)

A total of 14 coronavirus patients were discharged today from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (SVPIMSR) in Ahmedabad, after testing negative twice.

29 Apr, 20:05 (IST)

Spoke to PM Sheikh Hasina to greet her&people of Bangladesh on Holy Month of Ramzan. We discussed #COVID19 situation & ways India&Bangladesh can collaborate in the fight against it. Our relationship with Bangladesh will continue to be one of our highest priorities: PM Modi

29 Apr, 20:01 (IST)

Till date, 2560 cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Madhya Pradesh and 130 people have lost their lives. Indore has recorded 1476 cases & 65 deaths, while in Bhopal there are 483 cases & 14 deaths: Health Department, Madhya Pradesh

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Mumbai, April 29: The total number of coronavirus cases continue to spike in India. The number of COVID-19 patients increased to 29,974 in the country on Tuesday. The death toll also increased by 51 since Monday evening and touched 937 so far. Maharashtra remains the worst-hit state in the pandemic with a total of 8,590 cases. Mumbai, on the other hand, has recorded the maximum cases, where the total cases inched towards the 6,000-mark on Tuesday.

After a NITI Aayog employee was tested positive for coronavirus, the building was sealed for two days and all the necessary precautions were taken to avoid the spread of coronavirus.

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday said it would not be possible to hold the remaining CBSE class 10 and class 12 board exams. In a series of tweets, Manish Sisodia said he has spoken to Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' and suggested various measures with regard to pending examination and next curriculum year in view of the ongoing nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

The Ministry of Shipping on Tuesday announced Rs 50 lakh compensation for kin of port employees and workers who lose their lives to COVID-19 pandemic. Icelandic airline Icelandair said it would lay off about 2,000 of its staff as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact air travel "for the unforeseeable future. British Airways also announced on Tuesday that it is set to slash up to 12,000 jobs due to COVID-19 pandemic. Keep an eye on this space for all the latest news and updates that take place throughout the day.