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01 Jun 2020
BBCAs coronavirus cases spike, why is India easing lockdown restrictions
As the fourth phase of India's nationwide lockdown ended, the number coronavirus infections surged past 1.9 lakh.
01 Jun 2020
KarnatakaIndia enters Unlock 1.0: What has changed in the states?
Four legs of lockdown later, India entered the first phase of the three-phased unlock plan on Monday, ground rules of which were announced by the Union Home Ministry on Saturday.
01 Jun 2020
Arvind KejriwalDelhi's borders sealed for one week, announces Arvind Kejriwal
On Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that borders of the National Capital will remain sealed for one week, amid the rising cases of coronavirus.
01 Jun 2020
Puri200 trains resume services today: Check full list here
From today, June 1, the Indian Railways will be running 200 special trains (100 pairs), with more than 1.45 lakh passengers traveling on the first day itself.
01 Jun 2020
Madhya PradeshCoronavirus: India surpasses France and Germany; becomes 7th worst-hit country
India on Sunday reported roughly 8,500 new coronavirus infections, taking the nationwide tally past 1.9 lakh. The death toll also rose to 5,403.
31 May 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi asks Rs. 5,000cr from Centre to pay employees' salaries
The Delhi government has asked the central government for immediate assistance of Rs. 5,000 crore, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Sunday.
31 May 2020
MumbaiHuge crowd celebrates Congress leader's COVID-19 recovery in Mumbai
After senior Congress leader Chandrakant Handore recovered from COVID-19, a huge crowd gathered to welcome him in Mumbai on Saturday night.
31 May 2020
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)Nearly 30% COVID-19 patients were asymptomatic in India: ICMR
After studying several COVID-19 positive cases, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has determined that nearly 30% of the infections in the country were of asymptomatic nature.
31 May 2020
Narendra Modi#MannKiBaat: Poor, migrants suffered most due to coronavirus, says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hosted the 65th episode of his radio show 'Mann Ki Baat'.
31 May 2020
Madhya PradeshCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 1.81 lakh; biggest spike in infections
India on Saturday recorded roughly 8,600 new coronavirus infections—the highest single-day jump in COVID-19 cases yet.
30 May 2020
CoronavirusLockdown extended in containment zones till June 30: Home Ministry
A day before the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown is scheduled to end, the government issued fresh guidelines for a phased reopening of activities in areas outside of containment zones for a month.
30 May 2020
MoscowAir India Delhi-Moscow flight returns midway as pilot tests coronavirus-positive
An Air India flight from Delhi to Moscow had to return midway on Saturday after one of the pilots tested positive for COVID-19.
30 May 2020
Arvind KejriwalFour steps ahead of coronavirus: Kejriwal as Delhi cases spike
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday assured that the government is "four steps ahead" of the coronavirus as the number of infections have spiked over the past few days.
30 May 2020
IndiaLockdown 5.0: These 13 cities could see stricter curbs
As India nears the end of the fourth phase of the coronavirus lockdown, the Centre is preparing guidelines for "Lockdown 5.0."
30 May 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaMigrants suffered tremendously, accepts PM Modi in letter to nation
As he completed the first year of his second term today, May 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a verbose letter to Indians, detailing the achievements of his government, and also conceding that migrant workers, artisans, craftsmen, and hawkers suffered in the recent days.
30 May 2020
KarnatakaCoronavirus: India records biggest spike again; death toll nears 5,000
India on Friday reported over 7,700 new coronavirus infections marking the biggest spike in COVID-19 cases.
29 May 2020
West BengalLockdown 5.0: Here's what is likely to be allowed
As the fourth phase of the coronavirus lockdown nears its end, multiple reports have claimed that the curbs will be extended.
29 May 2020
RohtakEarthquake of 4.6 magnitude rocks Delhi-NCR: Details here
An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 jolted Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region late on Friday night.
29 May 2020
Madhya Pradesh71 Shramik Special trains were diverted, not lost, says Railways
After reports emerged that several Shramik Special trains got lost midway, the Indian Railways on Friday said 71 trains had to be diverted.
29 May 2020
GujaratFamous astrologer Bejan Daruwala dies at age 88
In a tragic piece of news, famed astrologer Bejan Daruwala has died at the age of 88.
29 May 2020
IndiaChaos ensues at Delhi-Gurugram border as Haryana seals entry
Hundreds of commuters were seen stuck at the Delhi-Gurugram border on Friday morning as the Haryana government blocked entry from the national capital in a late-Thursday order.
29 May 2020
BiharLast trains carrying migrants to reach UP in 2-3 days
The massive exercise to bring migrant workers of Uttar Pradesh to their home state will end in 2-3 days with the culmination of the final batch of Shramik special trains, the state government said on Thursday.
29 May 2020
ChhattisgarhCurbs only in hotspots in Lockdown 5.0? Perhaps yes
As Lockdown 4.0 is nearing its climax on May 31, states and Centre are now pondering over the most important question — how much of relaxations must be given to stop an exponential rise of COVID-19 cases while also helping the bruised economy?
29 May 2020
Madhya PradeshCoronavirus: India becomes ninth worst-hit nation; tally crosses 1.65 lakh
India on Thursday reported nearly 7,300 new coronavirus infections, taking its total tally to 1.65 lakh. The nationwide death toll also rose to 4,710.
28 May 2020
Madhya PradeshDelhi braces for 'probable locust attack'; issues advisory
The Delhi government on Thursday issued an advisory to help tackle a "probable locust attack."
28 May 2020
India30 groups in India trying to develop COVID-19 vaccine: Government
About 30 groups in India are trying to develop vaccines against COVID-19, the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Indian government, Prof K. Vijay Raghavan, said on Thursday.
28 May 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaMigrants' crisis: SC asks states to provide food, fund travel
Waking up to the massive humanitarian crisis being played out on Indian roads, the Supreme Court on Thursday said that states, where the migrant workers are staying, should provide them food, shelter, and other basic amenities.
28 May 2020
GujaratGujarat: Ahmedabad Medical Association files PIL over COVID-19 testing
The Ahmedabad Medical Association has filed a Public interest Litigation (PIL) in the Gujarat High Court over COVID-19 testing in private labs.
28 May 2020
MumbaiOverflowing crematoriums and mortuaries: Coronavirus makes last rites painful
While countries, including India, are finding it difficult to keep the number of coronavirus cases low, they are faced with another major problem — cremation of the dead.
28 May 2020
Jammu And KashmirCar loaded with IED recovered, Pulwama attack-like bombing averted
In a major operation, the army, police, and paramilitary forces averted another dastardly attack in Pulwama by recovering a car, laden with explosives, this morning.
28 May 2020
Madhya PradeshLocust invasion continues, drones being used, states remain alert
With locusts blanketing a number of states, wiping off vegetation in a matter of hours, and entering urban areas too, the Central government on Wednesday said drones have been deployed to mitigate the effect.
28 May 2020
Madhya PradeshCoronavirus: 4,533 dead in India; COVID-19 cases reach 1.58 lakh
India on Wednesday recorded a sharp spike in the number of coronavirus infections with over 7,000 new COVID-19 cases.
27 May 2020
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)Students can appear for CBSE board exams in home districts
The Ministry of Human Resource Development on Wednesday allowed Class X and XII students to appear for their pending Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) board examinations from the district where they are currently present.
27 May 2020
Madhya PradeshNorth, central India heatwave to continue till tomorrow, says IMD
Several parts of northern and central India have been reeling under an intense heatwave and according to the India Meteorological Department, there will likely be no respite for the next 24 hours.
27 May 2020
BiharMigrants' crisis: Video captures toddler trying to wake dead mother
At a train station in Bihar, a toddler was seen playing with the shroud covering his mother's body in a video that has now gone viral.
27 May 2020
IndiaLockdown 5.0: Centre could extend restrictions for two more weeks
The Central government is mulling extending the lockdown for two more weeks after May 31, when the current bout of restrictions will end, News18 said on Wednesday.
27 May 2020
Yogi AdityanathCheap shops, houses: What are UP's plans for migrant workers?
Laborers who returned to Uttar Pradesh from other states, after being rendered jobless due to the lockdown, will be given affordable houses and shops, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Tuesday.
27 May 2020
KarnatakaWaiting for PM's order: Yediyurappa after announcing religious places' re-opening
Hours after he announced that religious places will be re-opened in Karnataka after May 31, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa took a U-turn of sorts, saying he will wait for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directions.
27 May 2020
IndiaAll you need to know about India-China tensions along LAC
For days now, the Line of Actual Control (LAC), has been brimming with tensions, with several violent clashes happening between Chinese and Indian forces.
26 May 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaLapses on part of Center, state governments: SC on #MigrantCrisis
The Supreme Court on Tuesday took suo motu cognizance of the plight of migrant laborers stranded across India due to the nationwide COVID-19 induced lockdown.