NHRC issues notice to Punjab and Uttar Pradesh over migrant mother wheeling suitcase with child sleeping on it
The NHRC has called for a detailed report within four weeks in the matter including the action taken against the responsible officers or officials and relief/ assistance provided to the victim families.
May 15, 2020, 20:30 PM IST
From 4 trains a day to 145 per day: Indian Railways ferries lakhs of passengers to their home states amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
In a remarkable achievement, a total 145 “Shramik Special” trains were operationalized from various states carrying more than 2.10 lakh passengers back to their home states.
May 15, 2020, 17:11 PM IST
Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown 4.0 may be announced on May 16, MHA likely to issue new guidelines: Sources
The lockdown, enforced on March 25, was originally to end on April 14. It was then extended to May 3, and then again to May 17.
May 15, 2020, 17:00 PM IST
Zomato lays off 13 per cent employees amid coronavirus COVID-19 crisis, to be notified by video calls
An official statement read, "Multiple aspects of our business have changed dramatically over the last couple of months and many of these changes are expected to be permanent."
May 15, 2020, 16:37 PM IST
Assam writes to Centre, calls for extending coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown for two more weeks after May 17
The government of Assam has written to the Centre urging it to extend the coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown by two more weeks beyond May 17.
May 15, 2020, 14:22 PM IST
India asks G-20 nations to ensure access to essential medicines, treatments and vaccines at affordable prices, amid coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
Goyal strongly called for an agreement to enable the use of TRIPs flexibilities to ensure access to essential medicines, treatments and vaccines at affordable prices.
May 14, 2020, 22:16 PM IST
Take decision either on online liquor sale or home delivery: Delhi High Court tells Delhi govt amid coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
On asking if any state has done that, the counsel for Union of India informed that many states have begun the online sale of liquor.
May 14, 2020, 21:57 PM IST
NHRC issues notice to Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh govts after woman gives birth on road amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday sent notices to the Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh governments over reports that a pregnant woman, who was walking on foot from Nashik to Satna, gave birth to her child on road. The rights panel has termed the incident an "indignity to motherhood".
May 14, 2020, 20:40 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman's announcements include progressive measures, will benefit farmers and migrant workers: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the announcements made by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying that the announcements will benefit farmers and migrant workers. He added that the announcements include a series of progressive measures and will boost food security, credit to farmers as well as street vendors.
May 14, 2020, 20:08 PM IST
NHRC issues notice to Maharashtra Chief Secy, DG (Prisons) over SC order on releasing prisoners amid coronavirus COVID-19
The NHRC has taken cognizance of a complaint that the Maharashtra government has adopted an inappropriate approach about the release of prisoners, which may lead to infecting many prisoners with COVID-19.
May 14, 2020, 19:48 PM IST
Operation Samudrasetu: INS Jalashwa in Maldives for Phase 2 of repatriation, to reach India on May 15
The ship will enter Male port in the early hours of May 15 and begin embarkation of Indian citizens who have already registered with the Indian Embassy in the Maldives.
May 14, 2020, 18:56 PM IST
Tamil Nadu govt issues new testing guidelines for all incoming travellers, amid spike in coronavirus COVID-19 cases
So far, nine persons who had landed in Chennai via Vande Bharat repatriation flights had tested positive for the coronavirus.
May 14, 2020, 18:40 PM IST
Failed class 9 and 11 students to be given another chance to clear exams: CBSE
Students who have failed in class 9 and 11 will be given another opportunity to appear for school-based tests in view of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced.
May 14, 2020, 18:04 PM IST
Coronavirus COVID-19 doubling time for last three days slows down to nearly 14 days: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan further added that the fatality rate is 3.2 per cent and the recovery rate has further improved and stands at 33.6 per cent (it was 32.83% on May 13).
May 14, 2020, 17:49 PM IST
Maharashtra government likely to extend lockdown till May 31 amid rising cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in state
In view of the increasing cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in Maharashtra, the state government has decided to extend the lockdown till May 31. However, the government's decision will be officially announced within a couple of days.
May 14, 2020, 16:31 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind decides to forego 30% of his salary for a year to tide over coronavirus COVID-19 crisis
The President took the step after contributing one month’s salary to the PM-CARES Fund in March.
May 14, 2020, 15:57 PM IST
Over 5 lakhs public suggestions on lifting lockdown in Delhi, know Kejriwal's reaction
Over 5 lakhs people sends suggestion on lifting the lockdown from Delhi. Few wants public transport to start. lockdown may lift with some condition
May 14, 2020, 14:38 PM IST
Complete lockdown Agra and Merrut in UP
Complete lockdown in UP's two cities Agra and Merrut. Only few essential services are exempted
May 14, 2020, 13:24 PM IST
India lockdown amid coronavirus COVID-19 scare: Day 50 in pics
On the 50th day of the nationwide coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, India's battle with the coronavirus pandemic continues as the number of positive cases jump to 78,003 with 26,235 cured cases and death toll at 2,549. Meanwhile, with some relaxations to the lockdown rules migrants workers have been travelling to their home states via special shramik trains and buses arranged by states for their return. There has been reports of bus accidents in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh injuring several migrant workers on their way to their respective home states.
May 14, 2020, 11:24 AM IST
India's dependence on Chinese products and PM Narendra Modi's clarion call for Atmanirbhar Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a clarion call for Atmanirbhar Bharat and stressed the importance of local manufacturing, local market and local supply chains, amid the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing the nation on May 12, he had said, "All our demands during the crisis were met ‘locally’. Now, its time to be vocal about the local products and help these local products become global."
May 13, 2020, 23:57 PM IST
