India
Consent of Destination States No Longer Needed to Run Shramik Trains as Home Ministry Scraps Clause
As per the latest notification, the movement of shramik trains for stranded labourers shall be permitted by the Ministry of Railways in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs. The state flagging off the train will be required to submit a list of p...
Govt to Further Revise Criteria for Classifying 'Medium' Enterprises Under MSME Definition: Nitin Gadkari
Unveiling the contours of the Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus package, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had last week announced a change in the definition of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
'Made Use of This Time by Learning Something New': Indian Hockey Teams Get Tech-savvy During Covid Lockdown
The Indian hockey team's have been using applications to record wellness data and training load and then discuss the same on conference calls.
Karnataka Restaurants, Hotels to Stop Food Deliveries, Takeaways to Protest Lockdown 4.0 Rules
The Karnataka government said it will not open up hotels, restaurants and clubs yet for catering food to the public. Hotels may only be allowed to supply cooked food as takeaways or deliveries through Swiggy and Zomato.
Shops & Factories to Open, Vehicles Allowed But With Conditions: UP Issues Lockdown 4.0 Guidelines
Issuing the new guidelines for lockdown 4.0, the Uttar Pradesh government said that entry from Delhi will be allowed in Noida and Ghaziabad, leaving those who stay in containment areas/red zones.
2,033 New Covid-19 Cases Take Maharashtra Tally to 35,058
Maharashtra COVID-19 figures are as follows: Positive cases 35,058, new cases 2,033, deaths 1,249, discharged 8,437, active cases 25,392.
CAPF Canteens to Sell Only Locally Made Products Procured Through KVIC
Now, only Indian products will be sold through the central armed police forces (CAPF) canteens which will be procured from KVIC.
Metro Services on Aqua Line to Remain Suspended till May 31: NMRC
The NMRC said it will continue its preparations to reopen the service on the Noida-Greater Noida route, also known as the Aqua Line, and wait for the government's nod.
Covid-19 Death Toll in Delhi Rises to 160; Cases Cross 10,000-mark
A total of 299 fresh cases were recorded while the total number of active cases stood at 5,409.
'Good News': Athletes Express Elation as Sports Complexes, Stadia Reopen Under Lockdown 4.0
Babita Phogat, Abhishek Verma and Anjum Moudgil lauded the government's decision to open the sports complexes and stadium without spectators.
BCCI Puts on Hold Skill-based Training Camp for Players After Centre's Lockdown Extension
BCCI will look to chalk out a plan to begin the skill-based training program at the local with the help of the State Cricket Associations.
Jamia Student Arrested in Connection with Violence During Anti-CAA Protest
The police said Asif Iqbal Tanha, a resident of Abul Fazal Enclave in Shaheen Bagh, is a member of the Students Islamic Organization and was part of the Jamia Coordination Committee which spearheaded protests against the new citizenship law.
Man Dies in Custody, 4 Cops Charged with Murder in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind
The man died moments after he was picked up by an inspector and three constables from Malanpur police station in connection with a case.
Pension Fund Body Proposes Composite Social Security Scheme For Low-income Persons
The scheme can be managed in a way so that the Atal Pension Yojana(APY) part comes to the PFRDA and the insurance part goes to the insurer, PFRDA Chairman Supratim Bandyopadhyay said.
Nagaland Govt Says Existing Guidelines Regarding Covid-19 Lockdown to Continue
Chief Secretary Temjen Toy said the state government is closely examining how to calibrate the relaxations in the fourth phase.
No Fresh Lockdown Advisory from Centre, West Bengal to Continue Status Quo: Home Department
According to a tweet of the home department, a notification on the comprehensive plan regarding the continuation of the status quo in the state will be issued on Monday.