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Kejriwal Orders FIR Against Maulana for Leading Nizamuddin Congregation as People Show COVID-19 Symptoms
The Delhi Police on Monday cordoned off a major area in Nizamuddin West where several people showed symptoms of coronavirus after taking part in the congregation earlier this month, officials said.
Coronavirus: Those Without Ration Cards Will Also Get Free Ration in MP, Says Shivraj
Chouhan, yet to form his cabinet, continued his field visits to take stock of the situation amid a national lockdown and visited girls' hostels in the city, assuring the inmates of all possible help.
Airtel Extends Pre-paid Validity Till April 17, Credits Rs 10 Talk Time
An Airtel official said that the company will not recover Rs 10 credit given to all the pre-paid customers.
Govt's Economic Package Miserly and Inadequate, Prompted Many to Go Back to Villages: Chidambaram
A confidence-boosting financial assistance plan should have been announced either before or simultaneously with the announcement of lockdown, Congress MP P Chidambaram said on Twitter.
Reliance Industries Tops Covid-19 Hospital, Free Food and Fuel With Rs 500 Crore Aid to PM Cares Fund; Modi Appeciates Efforts
The announcement came days after the company pledged India's first 100-bed Covid-19 hospital, 50 lakh free meals for the needy, a lakh masks and thousands of PPE daily for health-workers, free fuel for emergency response vehicles among other initiatives.
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Announces Nodal COVID-19 Hospitals in All 22 Districts
Banerjee also issued a stern warning stating that anyone found ostracising healthcare workers who have been attending to COVID-19 patients would be arrested.
New Hyundai Creta With 7 Seats Spotted Testing in Korea, India Launch Expected
While there has been no official word from the company, the 7-seater Hyundai Creta is most likely to make its way to our market in the near future.
Midfielder Erik Paartalu Extends Contract with Bengaluru FC
Eric Paartalu is set to stay with ISL outfit Bengaluru FC till the end of 2021-2022 season.
Wuhan Residents Say COVID-19 Death Toll Far Greater Than Official Figures, Cite Cremation Stats: Report
At present, seven funeral homes are running in Wuhan. The RFA report claimed 5,000 urns — almost double the number of deaths reported — had been distributed by Hankou Funeral Home’s supplier in a single day.
Five Things to Know about Insurance in Times of Coronavirus
Insurance is one of things that play into the minds of the people during any disease, let alone a pandemic. Today we look at a few points on insurance in these testing times.
COVID-19 is Third Coronavirus Outbreak in Two Decades, May Stay for Long: US-based Doctor
Dr Rajendra Karnatak, an infectious disease expert dealing with COVID-19 patients in the US, said early lockdown should help India, but country needs to increase capacity to large number of tests.
Israel PM Netanyahu and His Staff in Quarantine After Aide Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Israeli media said the aide was present at a parliament session last week attended by Benjamin Netanyahu as well as opposition lawmakers.
No Business As Usual: Coronavirus Lockdown Halts Illegal Syndicates in Assam
Some top politicians and police officers are believed to be linked to these gangs that import and export certain commodities to and from neighbouring countries and states while dodging the law.
Journalist Booked in Himachal for Spreading Fake News About Covid-19 Lockdown
The reporter said in a social media post that buses were plying from Baddi police station to various parts of the state for stranded people.
Plea in Delhi HC to Provide Medical, Life Cover to Media Persons Reporting on Coronavirus Outbreak
The petition has sought directions to the central government to provide medical and/or life insurance cover to each journalists, reporters and all other media persons, whether contractual/adhoc/permanent, of at least Rs 50 lakhs each.
Tokyo Stocks Fall More Than 3 Percent in Opening Trade
The benchmark Nikkei 225 was down 3.26 per cent or 631.50 points at 18,757.93 in early trade, while the broader Topix index dropped 3.17 per cent or 46.30 points to 1,413.19.