New Delhi/Hyderabad 14 April: National journalists unions/associations expressed deep anguish and serious concern over developments in media that include suspension of publications, salary cuts and summery dismissals of working and non-working journalists in the wake of COVID 19 pandemic. In a statement today Press Association (PA), Indian Journalists Union (IJU), National Union of Journalists (NUJ-I) […]
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New Delhi April 10, 2020: The Ministry of Railways today issued a clarification stating that it has not yet finalised dates of resumption of train services. Unless extended, the 21-day coronavirus lockdown will end on April 15. “During the last two days, there have been some reports in media about various protocols etc of prospective […]
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New Delhi April 10, 2020: While the government’s partial relaxation of the export ban on hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) has renewed concerns of a possible shortage of the drug in the domestic market, industry executives and healthcare experts Moneycontrol spoke to said India has enough capacities to meet the domestic and global demand. India earns about $40-$50 […]
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Good Friday is observed by Christians all over the world to mark crucifixion of Jesus Christ. New Delhi April 10, 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Jesus Christ on Good Day, saying he devoted his life to serve others. “Lord Christ devoted his life to serving others. His courage and righteousness stand out and so does […]
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New Delhi April 09, 2020: India has approved some exports of hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malaria drug being touted as a possible coronavirus treatment, after apparent pressure from Donald Trump, who has been urging Americans to take it. The tablets are used to prevent and treat malaria, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis but over the past week the US […]
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New Delhi April 09, 2020: Online food ordering and delivery platform, Zomato on Tuesday said the company has begun grocery delivery services in over 80 cities in India—after launching it in a few cities—as it seeks to ensure last-mile delivery of essentials to Indian households that are in the middle of a three-week lockdown. Deepinder […]
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Coronavirus; Private hospitals and laboratories have an important role to play in the hour of national crisis,the Supreme Court said. New Delhi April 08, 2020: The government must ensure coronavirus tests are conducted for free in both state-run and private diagnostic labs, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday. While coronavirus tests are already free at government […]
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New Delhi April 98, 2020: Private labs have been roped in India to conduct tests for Covid-19 since government facilities are not sufficient in the face of increasing case counts. According to the Union health ministry website, India reported 5194 cases and 149 fatalities as of Wednesday afternoon. The Supreme Court asked the central government […]
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India Lockdown: Continuing with a series of meetings over the past few days via video link, PM Modi met with floor leaders of parties whose combined strength in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adds up to 5 MPs. New Delhi April 08, 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held an all-party meeting via videoconference to […]
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Centre thinking of extending Covid-19 lockdown after April 14 as states, experts make request The Centre is mulling extending the 21-day lockdown, which will end on April 14, till the end of the month after many states and experts made a request for it, sources in the government said on Tuesday. Just on Monday, Telangana chief […]
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