Politics

Nizamuddin Markaz chief Maulana Saad summoned by police; list of 26 questions asked

The Markaz head, who has put himself in quarantine after scores of attendees tested positive, has been summoned by the Delhi Police under Section 91 in the Code of Criminal Procedure. Scroll down to read the full list of questions asked to Maulana.

Apr 4, 2020

Homemade coronavirus face mask: Govt releases step by step guide

With the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic, people who are not suffering from any medical condition or not having breathing problems can use homemade face covers to protect themselves from infection.

Apr 4, 2020

After backlash, MHA amends J&K recruitment rules to reserve all government jobs in UT for domiciles

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah, who was recently released from eight-month detention, said that the law didn't provide any protection to the locals.

Apr 4, 2020

Election Commission further postpones Rajya Sabha poll in wake of coronavirus pandemic

"Fresh date of poll and counting for the said biennial elections shall be intimated in due course after reviewing the prevailing situation," said the poll body in a statement.

Apr 4, 2020

Coronavirus cases in India could peak by April-end: ICS assesses worst-case scenario, PPEs & more

As far as India's herd immunity is concerned, the Indian Chest Society said that it is yet to be seen if it will be helpful in containing the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 3, 2020

Not possible: Modi government refuses to evacuate Indians stranded in coronavirus-hit countries

The Modi government said this in response to a PIL filed by advocate Gaurav Kumar Bansal which sought directions to the Ministry of External Affairs to evacuate the Indian students stranded in Bangladesh.

Apr 3, 2020

Lathi-danda for poor, luxury buses for influential Gujaratis: The two sides of India's coronavirus lockdown

India's coronavirus lockdown without any preparation turned out to be a human tragedy as it triggered an exodus of migrants workers, who walked hundreds of kilometers to reach their native villages from sprawling Indian cities.

Apr 3, 2020

India blacklists 960 foreigners linked to Tablighi Jamaat, cancels their tourist visas for attending Delhi Markaz event

The visas of these foreigners were cancelled for their involvement in the activities of the religious group even when they arrived in the country on tourist visas.

Apr 3, 2020

Fight against coronavirus: Modi govt changes stand on foreign aid, allows donations to combat pandemic

Given the unprecedented situation triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, the Modi government has allowed foreign funds into the recently constituted Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund).

Apr 2, 2020

Shocking video! Doctors, nurses attacked by locals in Indore during coronavirus screening

This was the second such incident from Indore. Earlier, locals from the city's Ranipura area had allegedly spat at health officials and abused them when they visited the area for the screening of coronavirus suspects.

Apr 2, 2020

Centre creates web portal for people to verify facts, urges states and UTs to follow

In the letter, the states and the UTs were asked to submit an action taken report to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) so it can be informed to the Supreme Court.

Apr 2, 2020

Hindu Rao Hospital threatens doctors, nurses for resignation over shortage of PPE

A notice issued to the doctors said that their resignations will not be accepted and that the hospital will write to the DMC office and the Nursing Council of India for disciplinary action.

Apr 2, 2020

At 93, Kerala man becomes India's oldest to defeat coronavirus, his wife, 88, also recovers

The man and his 88-year-old wife had tested positive for the deadly coronavirus last month. The couple had contracted the virus from their daughter and son-in-law who returned from Italy and allegedly skipped the screening at the airport.

Apr 1, 2020

Centre defines new Jammu and Kashmir domicile rules; check out the eligibility criteria here

According to the new rules, migrants registered by the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants) will also be eligible to be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Apr 1, 2020

Bihar mob lynching: Man beaten to death for informing health officials about coronavirus suspects

The police have registered a case against seven suspects -- Thaga Mahto, Sudhir Kumar, Vikash Mahto, Madan Mahto, Deepak Kumar and Munna Mahto -- and arrested two of them for allegedly killing Kumar.

Mar 31, 2020