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in NEWSFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Announces 1 Lakh Crore For Agriculture Infrastructure
Nirmala Sitharaman unveils the third tranche of Centre’s Rs 20 lakh crore fiscal stimulus. New Delhi: The government today announced one lakh crore for strengthening the farm-gate infrastructure for farmers, in the third tranche of measures that are part of a mega stimulus to tackle the impact of the coronavirus crisis and weeks of lockdown. […] More
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Indian Covid-19 vaccine development to be backed by PM-CARES Fund – india news
The government has allocated R 100 crores from the PM-CARES (Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations) Fund to support the initiative to develop a vaccine against coronavirus disease (Covid-19). There are as many as 25 vaccine development initiatives underway in India, across academic institutions, industry, and start-ups, according to the Department of […] More
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India tops 2 million Covid-19 tests – india news
The number of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) tests carried out in India crossed 2 million on Thursday, doubling in 12 days. “Our target was to cross 2 million tests by the end of May, but we have done it two weeks ahead of our goal. With 504 laboratories, including 359 Government laboratories and 145 private ones, […] More
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Coronavirus India Lockdown: Child Sleeps On Suitcase Dragged By Mother: Migrants’ Tragedy Continues
A boy seen sleeping on a suitcase being wheeled by his mother. New Delhi: A boy, dead tired from a walk his little body can hardly take, sleeps on a suitcase being wheeled by his mother. The weight has almost doubled for the woman, who drags the suitcase and her sleeping son both, but doesn’t […] More
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How to Book Train Tickets Online Through IRCTC
Train services in India have been suspended due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Ministry of Railways announced this Sunday that a small number of passenger trains will slowly resume services starting May 12. It was also announced that train booking will begin from 4PM on May 11. While the IRCTC website was […] More
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What Chief Ministers Said On Lockdown In Video Meet With PM Narendra Modi
This is 5th meeting between PM Modi and the chief ministers. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said he would hear all Chief Ministers before taking a considered decision on the road ahead after May 17, when the nationwide coronavirus lockdown is due to end. At his fifth virtual meet with Chief Ministers, divergent […] More
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Allow Opening Of Road, Air Transport To Start Economic Activity: P Chidambaram
P Chidambaram also welcomed the government’s decision to start select inter-state train services. New Delhi: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday asked the government to allow operation of road and air transport, saying it was the only way economic and commercial activities can effectively resume.He also welcomed the government”s decision to start select inter-state […] More
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Meet COVID-19 Warriors In The Sky Bringing Stranded Indians Home
Large number of Air India staff have volunteered to be part of these special flights. Chennai: Two Air India Express flights from Dubai touched down in Chennai late on Saturday bringing home 356 Indians stranded overseas. While the passengers and their families are greatly relieved for making the journey home, the process to ensure their […] More
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Odisha Approves 12-Hour Work Shifts In Factories Amid Lockdown
Workers cannot work beyond 12 hours in factory in any day, a statement read (Representational) Bhubaneswar: Considering the representations of certain industries and industry associations, the Odisha government on Friday decided to provide relaxation for industries and commercial activities and approved the 12-hour shift instead of 8 hours shift with payment of overtime for a period of […] More
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You Can Now Buy Non-Essential Items Online in These Districts: Full List Here
The government of India has announced the extension of the Covid-19 lockdown in the country by another two weeks. However, the deadline extension comes with staggered relaxation of rules, which is designed to allow the Indian economy to open up gradually. As part of the new directive, the Indian government has suggested that e-commerce […] More
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Zomato Reportedly Working on Branching Out Into Alcohol Deliveries
Indian food delivery company Zomato aims to branch out into delivering alcohol, according to a document seen by Reuters, as it seeks to cash in on high demand for booze during the country’s coronavirus lockdown. Zomato has already diversified into grocery deliveries as the restrictions on movement shuttered some restaurants and people hesitated to […] More
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Ahmedabad Shut Down For A Week, Surat From Saturday
Complete lockdown started in Ahmedabad at midnight, only milk and medicine shops open. Mumbai: A newly appointed team of bureaucrats took charge of Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, which was placed under complete lockdown from midnight as an emergency measure to control the spiraling cases of coronavirus. Five additional companies of para-military forces arrived in the city, where […] More
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