Lockdown 4 guidelines: What will open, what will remain closed
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the detailed guidelines for lockdown 4.0 and what has been permitted and what is not allowed.
May 17, 2020, 19:20 PM IST
Lockdown 4 guidelines soon: How different fourth phase is expected to be
As per the indications from the Central government, the fourth phase of lockdown will start from May 18 and continue till May 31 but it will be completely different and new from the previous lockdowns.
May 17, 2020, 00:01 AM IST
India's 80% coronavirus COVID-19 cases from 30 municipal areas, Health Ministry asks officials to focus on timely tracing
These areas are in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Odisha.
May 16, 2020, 23:20 PM IST
Structural reform measures will surely boost India's economy, further efforts towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Amit Shah
Shah said, "Rs 50,000 crores for infrastructure development in the coal sector and introduction of commercial mining is a welcome policy reform which will bring more competition and transparency".
May 16, 2020, 21:54 PM IST
Noida metro chalks out restart plan: Face masks, Aarogya Setu app, must for passengers
In this regard, the NMRC is taking required steps at all its stations and inside the trains to ensure that all passengers of the Aqua Line follow the guidelines laid down by the Centre for prevention of the COVID-19 infection.
May 16, 2020, 20:30 PM IST
Govt will take steps to make India MRO hub: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said steps will be taken to make the country a hub for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of aircraft, announcing measures to boost the country's domestic aviation sector. "Not just civil aircraft but defence aircraft can also benefit from the MRO if we make India a huge hub ... Maintenance cost for all airlines will come down and that again will have a ripple effect on passengers. Travellers can probably pay less after that," she said.
May 16, 2020, 18:36 PM IST
Centre announces privatisation of discoms in UTs
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said electricity distribution companies in Union Territories (UTs) will be privatised.
May 16, 2020, 18:24 PM IST
Centre raises viability gap funding for social infra projects
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a hike in viability gap funding (VGF) for development of social infrastructure. In her fourth tranche of economic stimulus, she said Rs 8,100 crore will be provided as viability gap funding for development of social infrastructure.
May 16, 2020, 18:19 PM IST
India to set up research reactor for affordable treatment of cancer, other diseases
This will promote the welfare of humanity through affordable treatment for cancer and other diseases, she said unveiling the fourth tranche of the economic stimulus package.
May 16, 2020, 18:11 PM IST
India opens space sector for private players
For boosting private participation in space activities, the government will provide a level playing field for private companies in satellites, launches and space-based services.
May 16, 2020, 17:50 PM IST
Restrictions on utilisation of Indian air space to be eased for efficient flying of civilians
Announcing the fourth tranche of economic stimulus, she said only 60 per cent of Indian airspace is freely available.
May 16, 2020, 17:29 PM IST
Ban on import of certain weapons used by Indian forces, FDI in defence manufacturing hiked to 74% from 49%
In a bid to boost Make in India in defence production, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that some weapons and platforms will be banned for imports. Items banned for imports can only be purchased from within the country, she said presenting the fourth tranche of the economic stimulus package.
May 16, 2020, 17:12 PM IST
Commercial mining in coal sector will be introduced, govt monopoly will be removed: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Addressing the nation, Sitharaman asserted that revenue sharing mechanism will be offered for commercial mining of coal instead of the regime of fixed rupees/tonne.
May 16, 2020, 16:48 PM IST
Amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, Mamata Banerjee government to pay full train fare of West Bengal migrants
Taking to the micro-blogging site, Twitter, state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the decision and saluted the toil faced by the migrants.
May 16, 2020, 15:59 PM IST
Amid COVID-19 crisis, PM Modi thanks Trump for decision to donate ventilators to India, says important for nations to work together
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, the PM said that this pandemic is being fought collectively by all.
May 16, 2020, 15:33 PM IST
5 migrants returning from Maharashtra dead, 19 injured as truck overturns in MP
The workers were returning to their native place in Uttar Pradesh from Maharashtra when the fatal accident occured.
May 16, 2020, 12:45 PM IST
Suggested by PM Narendra Modi, announcement on coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown 4.0 likely today with new guidelines
As India continues to face a stiff battle against the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the nation is also gearing up to enter the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown. The offcial announcement of lockdown 4.0 and the new guidelines is likely to be made on Saturday (May 16, 2020).
May 16, 2020, 10:38 AM IST
Kerala reiterates demand to Centre in increasing borrowing limit amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday reiterated the demand of the state government to increase the borrowing limit from the current 3 per cent to 5 per cent, amid the coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown.
May 15, 2020, 22:42 PM IST
MHA asks states to ensure migrant workers board special trains, provide them food and shelter
In an official statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asserted that the people need to be made aware about these arrangments and counselled by the states to not travel on foot.
May 15, 2020, 22:21 PM IST
Coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu surpass 10,000; liquor shops to re-open from May 16 except in Chennai, Tiruvallur
In what comes as a relief to tipplers in Tamil Nadu, the state-run TASMAC (Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation) liquor stores are all set to open in non-containment zones across the state from Saturday, May 16.
May 15, 2020, 20:43 PM IST
