India
Centre to Arrange for Special Trains to Facilitate Return of Labourers to Workplaces
After listening to the problem of labour shortage from the industries, the Centre assured that special trains would be arranged so that labourers can return to their workplaces.
Lockdown 5.0: Schools, Colleges to Stay Closed, Decision to Reopen Will Be Taken in July
According to new guidelines, the Phase II deals with the re-opening of schools, colleges, educational, training and coaching institutions. These institutions will be opened only after consultations with the states and UTs
Curbs Should Not be Eased in Chennai, 3 Other Districts in Tamil Nadu: Medical Panel on Covid-19
It also indicated there cannot be a 'one size fits all' approach on relaxing the curbs, saying local conditions should be factored in before removing the lockdown in the respective districts.
Delhi Court Extends Interim Bail of Local Leader Ashu Khan Arrested for Alleged Rioting by 45 Days
Additional District Judge Vipin Kumar Rai granted the interim relief to Khan in two cases related to the violent protests at Jamia Nagar and New Friends Colony on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 2 lakh.
People Unwilling to Take Flights & Trains This Year, No Takers for Theatres & Eating Out Too: Network18 Poll
The poll included the online platforms of News18, Moneycontrol, Firstpost and CNBC-TV18 to reveal what various sections of Indian people plan on doing once the situation due to coronavirus eases.
UP Govt Signs Pacts with Industry Bodies for 11 Lakh Jobs to Migrant Workers
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said it was the "top priority" of his government to provide employment to workers according to their ability, at the local level.
30 Inmates in Chennai Jail Test Positive as Coronavirus Cases in Tamil Nadu Surpass 20,000
According to a senior police official, seven of the 30 from Puzhal prison have been hospitalised while the remaining inmates stay in isolation inside the prison.
Core Sector Output Contracts by Record 38.1% in April due to Coronavirus Lockdown
The eight core sectors had expanded by 5.2% in April 2019, the data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Friday showed.
Ajit Jogi, First Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Passes Away at 74 after Prolonged Illness
A bureaucrat-turned politician, Jogi had served as the first chief minister of Chhattisgarh from November 2000 to November 2003 in then Congress government, after the state was carved out of Madhya Pradesh.
SpiceJet Gets DGCA Nod for Drone Delivery of Essential and Medical Goods in Remote Areas
SpiceJet said that it aims to use drones for faster and cost-effective delivery of e-commerce parcels, medical, and other essential goods in remote areas of the country.
AIIMS Dismisses Allegations Around Quality of PPE Kits and Masks, Says Specified Standards Being Met
AIIMS administration clarified that the institute has been issuing appropriate PPE kits, including N95 masks, biosafety coveralls, etc., in all patient care and support areas to all healthcare workers irrespective of the mode of engagement.
Heavy Traffic Jam, Irate Commuters After Haryana Seals Delhi-Gurugram Border Amid Spike in Covid-19 Cases
Huge crowds of people gathered at the Delhi-Gurugram border causing vehicular congestion and traffic snarls.
All's Well in Yadav Clan Again? Speculations of Shivpal's Return Rife as UP Speaker Allows SP to Withdraw Disqualification Plea
Asked about the development, a senior SP leader said, 'Our party president is of the view that the party will not go ahead with the disqualification proceedings. People of the state will decide their fate.'
Bengaluru Flyover Row: Inauguration Deferred Even as BJP Insists Will Dedicate Project to Savarkar
The flyover was to be inaugurated by Chief Mnister BS Yediyurappa on Thursday morning but it was put off, considering prohibitory orders are still in place amid the lockdown.
Akhilesh Slams BJP Govt's One-Year Celebration amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The BJPs' UP unit will hold six virtual rallies from May 30 to highlight the achievements of the government and its successful handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Three Delhi Jal Board Staff Test Positive for Coronavirus
The second floor of the Varunalaya Complex, the headquarters of the DJB, will remain close from the second half of Thursday to Saturday.