The lab-based research suggests this current mutation is more transmissible between people in the real world compared to the previous iteration, but this hasn't yet been proven.
Among the district's major civic areas, Thane city recorded 341 cases, Kalyan Dombivali 369, Navi Mumbai 197 and Mira Bhayander 101, an official said.
The Centre also paved the way for last-mile connectivity for migrants who are reaching railways stations but not finding buses, taxis or autos from the station to reach their final destination.
Dinesh Sharma, Deputy Chief Minister of the State, has said that once the coronavirus lockdown ends on May 3, the Board will resume the evaluation process.
Jagannath "Nana" Shankarsheth (1803-1865) was a Maharashtrian philanthropist and educationist famous for his contribution to Mumbai's development.
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar reiterated that there was no role or scope for any third-party mediation on the issue of Kashmir after UN chief Antonio Guterres said he was ready to help.
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Bigg Boss 13 fame Asim Riaz, who has been emerging as one of the most talked about contestants, may have bagged his big Bollywood debut already in Mahesh Bhatt's directorial starring Sunny Leone.
Long running TV show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai just completed 3000 episodes and the team, led by actors Mohsin Khan and Shivangi Joshi, cut a cake to celebrate the milestone.
An autorickshaw driver said a man, who wanted to hire his vehicle around 5:30am, dropped it and fled when questioned about a foul smell coming from it.
Badal, a member of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), a BJP ally, said the anti-Sikh riots which took place in the aftermath of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination were a blot on the country's history.
IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad told the Rajya Sabha that the government has invited public comments on its draft of amendments to the Intermediary Rules 2011 and has received public inputs on the same.
Balwant Singh Rajoana, 52, who is currently lodged in Patiala Central Jail, is the prime accused in the case and he will now serve life imprisonment.
In its manifesto for Maharashtra polls, the BJP has promised to confer country's highest civilian award on Veer Savarakar.
Apple's Mac Pro will be produced in Austin, Texas, said CEO Tim Cook after US President Donald Trump's administration waived tariffs on necessary Chinese components.
