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Covid-19: Centre Assures SC of Appropriate Steps to Deal with Harassment of People from Northeast
An activist has moved the top court pointing out alleged racial attacks on people of North-Eastern like spitting on them, evictions from their homes and termination from their jobs among others.
Rail Safety Watchdog Calls for 'Abundant Caution' to Avoid Recurrence of Aurangabad-like Accidents
The Commission of Railway Safety said that all-out efforts must be made to prevent recurrence of such incidents in future.
29 More Test Covid-19 Positive from CATS Control Room in Delhi, Total 46 Infected
Between April 23 and May 2, at least 17 employees tested positive for the COVID-19 virus at the CATS control room. In the last one week, 29 more tested positive.
Frantic Shouts Went in Vain, Say Survivors as 16 Migrants Crushed to Death by Train in Aurangabad
The accident left 16 migrant workers dead and one injured while three others survived. All of them were working in a steel manufacturing in Jalna.
JEE Advanced 2020 Exam to Be Conducted on August 23, Announces HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal
The exam was earlier scheduled to be held on May 17, but was deferred due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Govt Says Rs 34,800 Crore Financial Help Given to 39 Crore Beneficiaries Under PM Garib Kalyan Package
As part of the Rs 1.70 lakh crore PMGKP, announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on March 26, the government announced free foodgrains and cash payment to women and poor senior citizens and farmers.
Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti's Detention under Public Safety Act Extended by 3 Months
Mufti was initially detained on August 5 last year when the Centre abrogated the special status of the erstwhile state and bifurcated it into two union territories -- Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir.
India's Domestic Air Traffic Will Drop to 5.5-7 Crore Passengers in FY21 Due to Covid-19 Crisis
The latest forecast is a sharp downward revision compared to the traffic of 8-9 crore passengers estimated earlier for the same period.
Vistara Set to Limit In-flight Services on Resumption of Operations Post Lockdown
Vistara said it will withdraw on-board sales, welcome drink, hot meals, beverages in the premium economy and economy cabins.
Over 776 Tonnes of Medical Goods Supplied Across India Under Govt's Lifeline Udan Initiative
The Lifeline Udan Initiative was launched by the Civil Aviation Ministry on March 26 for the movement of medical and essential supplies across India and beyond.
Passenger Vehicle Sales to Witness 50 Percent Fallout Due to Covid-19 Impact: Crisil
The study showed that 'high impact' and 'very high impact' districts together account for 56 per cent of two-wheeler sales and 6 8 per cent of passenger vehicle sales in India.
13 Lakh PF Account Holders Avail Rebate Facility Amid Lockdown, Withdraw Rs 4,684.52 Crore
According to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the number of withdrawals from exempted PF trusts has also increased. According to the data on April 27, a total of 79,743 exempted PF trust account holders withdrew Rs 875.52 crore from the accounts.
SC Asks Centre to Ensure PPE Kits are Provided to Health Workers in Non-Covid-19 Treatment Areas
A bench headed by Justice N V Ramana, hearing the matter through video-conferencing, passed the direction after it was informed that asymptomatic Covid-19 patients are reported to be on the rise in India.
Delhi Airport to Implement Strict Social-distancing Norms Once Flight Services Resume
The Delhi airport will also have facilities to isolate suspected COVID-19 passengers as per government directions.
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.
Rise of Gig Economy, Stronger Social Protection System: How Covid-19 Will Redefine Work Practices in India
If this crisis is managed well by India, there is a chance of opening up opportunities to revamp the economy, reshape workspaces and their norms in the longer run.