Delhi courts hear over 11,000 cases during coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
Initially, when the hearings started taking place through videoconferencing, it was confined to extremely urgent matters.
May 02, 2020, 21:30 PM IST
COVID-19 lockdown: Functioning of Delhi High Court, subordinate courts restricted till May 17
The committee has further resolved that all the pending matters listed from May 4-17 will remain adjourned.
May 02, 2020, 20:54 PM IST
Indian Army, Navy, IAF, Coast Guards all set to show solidarity, salute corona warriors across India on May 3
The corona warriors include those who have been fighting the deadly pandemic in a bid to keep the citizens of India safe.
May 02, 2020, 19:08 PM IST
Over 270 Russians stranded in India fly back amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
Financial assistance was also provided by commercial entities like Gazprombank, Sberbank, VTB, Rostec, RSK MiG, Russian Railways and Rosatom.
May 02, 2020, 18:54 PM IST
Delhi Metro to remain closed for commuters till May 17 amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
In order to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the extension of the nationwide lockdown by another two weeks.
May 01, 2020, 22:39 PM IST
CISCE to conduct examination for remaining papers of ICSE and ISC as per Centre's directives of coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
In a release, it stated that the remaining papers of ICSE and ISC will be held within a period of 6-8 days, including Saturday and Sunday.
May 01, 2020, 21:25 PM IST
Armed forces will conduct special activities on May 3 to express gratitude to 'corona warriors': CDS Gen Bipin Rawat
Addressing a press conference, General Rawat said India stood together and showed resilience in dealing with the deadly pandemic.
May 01, 2020, 18:44 PM IST
Indian Railways to run six Shramik Special trains on Friday amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
As per the plan a total of six trains have been allocated to ferry passengers. However, the actual running time may vary as per the planning of the state governments.
May 01, 2020, 18:07 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi discusses end of coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown with Cabinet ministers: Sources
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussed the ongoing coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown that will end on May 3 with his Cabinet ministers, according to sources. In a meeting, there was also a discussion on running special trains to send migrant labourers to their home states. It was also discussed in details about how and when to re-open aviation operations.
May 01, 2020, 17:15 PM IST
Indian Railways to use special trains to ferry coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown stranded people
These trains will be operated by the Indian Railways under the Ministry of Railways and it will designate nodal officer(s) for coordinating with states and Union Territories (UTs) for their movement.
May 01, 2020, 16:30 PM IST
Amid coronavirus COVID-19 scare, couple tie knot in small ceremony in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati
Performing big fat weddings even during the coronavirus lockdown period isn't necessary and this can be learnt from a modest and novel marriage that took place in the temple town of Tirupati in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.
May 01, 2020, 00:25 AM IST
West Bengal Police pulls up BJP state unit for tweeting fake post, gets slammed
On Thursday morning the West Bengal BJP posted a tweet with a report that the state government is bringing back 3,000 students in three buses.
Apr 30, 2020, 22:27 PM IST
India deployed Rapid Response Teams outside nation to deal with coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic: MEA
These RRTs have so far been deployed in Maldives and Kuwait at the request of their governments.
Apr 30, 2020, 20:24 PM IST
Ensure uninterrupted movement of trucks amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, no separate passes needed: MHA tells states
Asking states and Union Territories to ensure uninterrupted movement of trucks, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said there have been reports that at inter-state borders in different parts of the country, movement of trucks is not allowed freely and local authorities insist upon separate passes.
Apr 30, 2020, 19:42 PM IST
Centre seeks help from NGOs, CSOs to aid migrant workers after returning to their hometowns amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
Lauding the excellent, selfless work done by NGOs and CSOs, the Health Minister appealed for their assistance in the continuance of the lockdown. He appreciated their meticulous efforts to ensure the well-being of Indian citizens.
Apr 30, 2020, 19:17 PM IST
India inches towards flattening coronavirus COVID-19 curve, current average doubling rate of cases stand at 11 days
"If we look at the doubling time of COVID-19 cases, we find that the national average is 11 Days now, compared to 3.4 days before lockdown," said Health Ministry Joint Secretary Luv Agarwal, addressing a press conference.
Apr 30, 2020, 17:54 PM IST
Indian Railways crosses 3 million mark in distribution of free meals during lockdown due to coronavirus COVID-19
The Railway Protection Force has played a major role in the food distribution to needy people prepared by IRCTC, other Railway departments, NGOs and from its own kitchens.
Apr 30, 2020, 17:07 PM IST
Recovery rate of coronavirus COVID-19 improved to above 25% in 14 days, it's a positive sign: Union Health Ministry
The total number of cases till now in India stands at 33,050, with 1,718 new cases in the last 24 hours. Of these, 23,651 positive cases are under active medical supervision.
Apr 30, 2020, 17:00 PM IST
New coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown guidelines from May 4, relaxation in many places, confirms MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated that the fresh guidelines will give considerable relaxations to many districts. The details regarding the relaxations will be "communicated in the days to come".
Apr 29, 2020, 23:51 PM IST
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina thanks PM Narendra Modi for taking lead in coordinating efforts to combat coronavirus COVID-19 in region
Both the leaders expressed satisfaction at the continuation of supply of essential items across the border through road, rail, inland waterways and air.
Apr 29, 2020, 21:35 PM IST
