India
Covid-19: Govt Can't be Told to Act in Particular Way in Such Situations, says SC; Disposes PIL
The bench after hearing the Centre disposed of the PIL after a law officer submitted that the implementation of the directions sought for will also be taken care of.
Why is Govt Not Passing on Benefit of Reduced Oil Prices to Consumers, Congress Asks
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asked when would this government listen and reduce the prices of petrol and diesel, which continued to sell at Rs 69 and Rs 62 per litre respectively in India.
Fire Breaks Out in Emergency Ward of Patna Medical College Hospital, No Injuries Reported So Far
On receiving information, fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot and the fire was doused.
Andhra Pradesh to Provide Rs 5,000 Assistance to Religious Places in the State
Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy made this announcement during a video conference with the District Collectors and Muslim religious leaders on the measures being taken to contain COVID-19.
Odisha to Provide Rs 50 Lakh Assistance to Health Staff Who Lose Lives Fighting Covid-19
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday announced a financial assistance of Rs 50 lakh each for the families of all health workers and support staff who lose their lives in the fight against COVID-19.
Health Min Says 80% Covid-19 Cases Either Asymptomatic or Show Mild Symptoms, Stresses on Social Distancing
The asymptomatic patients may pass on the infection to other people, it said, stressing on maintaining social distancing and infection prevention and control practices in hospital set ups.
Rajasthan Govt Asks Pharmacists to Stop Selling Cold and Fever Medicines without Doctor's Prescription
The pharmacists were also asked to note down the name, address and phone number of customers who come to buy medicines for fever, cough and cold -- symptoms similar to COVID-19 -- without a prescription and inform the in-charge of the nearest health centr...
12-year-old Girl Walking to Chhattisgarh from Telangana Dies
Her samples have tested negative for coronavirus and she may have died due to electrolyte imbalance, a health official informed.
Let Students Attend Online Classes Even if They are Unable to Pay Fees, Sisodia Tells Private Schools
During the discussion with Manish Sisodia, that went on for over an hour, the principals shared their strategies of supporting studies using online devices.
SC Collegium Recommends Elevation of 5 Judicial Officers as Judges of Karnataka HC
The Collegium also put a stamp of approval on the proposal for appointment of three additional judges of the Calcutta High Court -- Justices Bibek Chaudhuri, Subhasis Dasgupta, and Suvra Ghosh -- as permanent judges of the high court.
Palghar Lynching: Two Cops Suspended for Negligence in Duty
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said stern action will be taken against those involved in the lynching of the three men.
Govt Rules Out Immediate Airlifting of Citizens Stranded Abroad, Decision Post May 3
The sources said that the Centre has claimed they are already in touch with governments of other countries to help and accommodate Indians till they manage to come back home.
Set to Become Biggest Free Meal Prog, Reliance Foundation's 'Mission Anna Seva' to Provide 3cr Meals
The beneficiaries of the programme include daily wage earners, slum dwellers, urban service providers, factory workers, and residents of old-age homes and orphanages.
Adityanath Dials Maharashtra CM Thackeray, Urges Him to Take Strict Action against Palghar Culprits
On Sunday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had said the culprits involved in the lynching of three men in Palghar district will be brought to justice.
Arvind Trivedi, Who Played Ravan in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan, Joins Twitter, Gets Warm Welcome
The actors are back in limelight after Doordarshan started the re-run of the mythological show amid the coronavirus lockdown.
59 Arrested for Attacking Health Officials Trying to Take People for Quarantine in Bengaluru
Several people poured on to the road on Sunday and thrashed the health workers who had gone to quarantine people.
