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Sonia Gandhi Writes to PM Modi; Seeks Economic Package for Revival of MSMEs
In a letter to Modi, Gandhi also made some suggestions for the revival of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), which is reeling under the adverse impact of the coronavirus lockdown.
Bengal Not Cooperating, Says Central Team; Suggests Strict Implementation of Lockdown in Northern Areas
The central team also sought to know details about steps taken by the Mamata Banerjee-led dispensation to identify and quarantine those who returned from the Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi.
No Public Gatherings in UP Till June 30, Says CM Adityanath
The directions from the Chief Minister came two days ahead of the scheduled meeting of the chief ministers with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 27 via video conference.
In a Break from 200-yr-old Tradition, MP's Raisen Marks Ramzan Sans Customary Cannon Shots Amid Covid-19
It was the Begum of Bhopal who had started the tradition in 18th century. The Nawabi Army used to fire the cannon under the supervision of Shahar Qazi.
Centre Opens Talks With States on Allowing Return of Migrant Workers, Seeks Details of Indians Stuck Abroad
Sources told News18 that the labourers would have to remain in quarantine camps for 14 days after making their way back to their home states.
'They're Nonsense': Experts Question Accuracy of Rapid Antibody Tests for Covid-19 Amid Surge in Demand
As nations look to ease curbs, some experts have mooted the possibility of so-called "immunity passports" to allow those with antibodies to return to work.
With No Ambulance, Cop Takes Expecting Mother to Hospital in His Car, Family Names Baby After Him
'It's an exemplary work done by the constable. The Delhi Police is on its toes fighting COVID-19 and the force is also with the public to serve them whenever they need,' DCP (northwest) Vijayanta Arya said.
India's Covid-19 Toll at 779, Cases Near 25,000-mark as Govt Says Daily Growth Rate Lowest at 6%
The 56 deaths reported in the country on Saturday were the maximum in a span of 24 hours till now, said the health ministry.
Multiple FIRs Filed Against Assam College Teacher for 'Defaming' Padma Bhushan Litterateur
The police complaints said she uploaded only a part of the poem to "defame" Malik, "lower his dignity in public esteem as well as to promote enmity between different religious groups".
Dutch FA Announce No League Title Awarded This Season; 1st Time Since 1945
Dutch FA announced that no football league title will be awarded this season, a first since 1945.
Vodafone Idea Will Bounce Back Despite AGR Stress, Says Bharti Infratel
Announcing its results for Q4 and FY20 on Thursday, Bharti Infratel said it has extended the deadline for merger with Indus Towers by two more months to June 24.
Can You Find Hidden Tigers In This Image? B-Town Celebs Join the Bandwagon
After Amitabh Bachchan shared a viral picture depicting optical illusions consisting of hidden tigers, many Bollywood actors joined the bandwagon to guess the right answer.
Centre to Send Covid-19 Monitoring Teams to Three More States after Surge in Cases
The ministry had sent the 6 previous teams to Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and West Bengal to review the implementation of the lockdown measures.
Facebook Knows Too Much About Other Apps on Your Phone, But it Can’t be Blamed Alone
A close look at a rather intriguing sector called ‘Off-Facebook Activity reveals how many other apps hide behind Facebook to avoid facing privacy allegations.
Sensex Slumps 536 Points Amid Economic Pressure of Covid-19 Lockdown, Financial Stocks Lead Fall
The 30-share BSE Sensex settled 535.86 points or 1.68 per cent down at 31,327.22, while the NSE Nifty declined 159.50 points, or 1.71 per cent, to 9,154.40.
Liverpool Set to be Crowned Champions if Season Doesn't Finish: Report
Liverpool were on the threshold of ending their 30-year title drought and have a 25-point lead before coronavirus stalled Premier League.