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Will alcohol and tobacco be available during lockdown 2.0? Here's what you need to know

In a list of directives released today, enforceable under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) banned the sale of liquor, tobacco and gutka.

Apr 15, 2020

Has Sachin Tendulkar let down India by donating just Rs 50 Lakh for Corona relief?

There is a raging debate on social media about the contribution of Sachin Tendulkar for the COVID-19 relief effort. Let's explore this issue a little.

Apr 15, 2020

Some relief for e-commerce, plumbers, electricians after April 20: Govt issues detailed guidelines on lockdown

However, most of these services will only be permitted outside containment areas notified by local administrations.

Apr 15, 2020

When air travel open up after lockdown is lifted

Lockdown 2.0: Are you allowed to travel by flight, rail? Read new govt guidelines

Under new lockdown measures, all domestic and international flights of passengers, their movement by trains, metro and bus services except security purposes will continue to remain prohibited.

Apr 15, 2020

From job loss to pay cuts: What Indians worry about the most during lockdown

According to the new survey conducted by YouGov, an Internet-based market research and data analytics firm, every 1 in 5 Indians is now worried about losing his or her job amid coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 15, 2020

Twitter praises 99-year-old World War II veteran who beats coronavirus in Brazil

Social media is all in cheers, praising and applauding the nonagenarian army veteran for beating the deadly contagious virus.

Apr 15, 2020

Coronavirus: Google Doodle thanks packaging, shipping and delivery workers with animated illustration

In each of the doodles in its series, Google expresses gratitude to people working across different sectors, who jointly help the public in containing the spread of the deadly contagious virus.

Apr 15, 2020

From agriculture to industries: MHA relaxes lockdown norms for selected activities from April 20; complete list

After PM Modi announced the extension of nationwide lockdown, the MHA on Wednesday, April 15 issued new guidelines. Activities like agriculture, IT, e-commerce and inter-state transport will be allowed after April 20.

Apr 15, 2020

Shootout in Barielly: BJP leader sprayed with bullets by four unknown assailants

BJP leader Yunus Ahmad Dumpy was shot dead late on Tuesday night, April 14 outside his house in Bareilly district by four assailants. The leader was sprayed with bullets and died on the spot.

Apr 15, 2020

What happens when zebra mates with donkey? Zonkey with stripey legs!

Medical experts made it clear that this zonkey will not be able to reproduce in the future due to the chromosomal difference of its parents.

Apr 15, 2020

Trump halts WHO funding for 'covering up' Covid-19 spread as US records 2,499 deaths in 24 hours

The United States is the biggest overall donor to the Geneva-based WHO, contributing more than $400 million in 2019, roughly 15% of its budget.

Apr 15, 2020

Who is Imran Khedawala? COVID-19 positive Congress MLA who met Gujarat CM

Congress MLA from Gujarat's Jamalpur Khadia has now tested positive for coronavirus. The minister had met Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani along with other top officials.

Apr 15, 2020

India's GDP forecast slashed to zero citing Coronavirus lockdown: Barclays

As per Barclays, the Indian economy could bear a loss of $234.4 billion due to the restrictions imposed in several sectors in order to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 15, 2020

Real reason behind Bandra station chaos: TV channel started what govt couldn't contain?

A local channel had earlier reported that trains to resume in Mumbai, which led to thousands of migrants gathering near the Bandra railway station, raising serious concerns about the channel's report.

Apr 14, 2020

Did India miss a chance of independence in 1922?

The Englishmen had hit a low point in the early 1920s and India was in a reasonably strong position to manage a turnaround and break free from the British Raj.

Apr 14, 2020

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Will alcohol and tobacco be available during lockdown 2.0? Here's what you need to know

Has Sachin Tendulkar let down India by donating just Rs 50 Lakh for Corona relief?

Some relief for e-commerce, plumbers, electricians after April 20: Govt issues detailed guidelines on lockdown

Lockdown 2.0: Are you allowed to travel by flight, rail? Read new govt guidelines

From job loss to pay cuts: What Indians worry about the most during lockdown

Twitter praises 99-year-old World War II veteran who beats coronavirus in Brazil

Coronavirus: Google Doodle thanks packaging, shipping and delivery workers with animated illustration

From agriculture to industries: MHA relaxes lockdown norms for selected activities from April 20; complete list

Shootout in Barielly: BJP leader sprayed with bullets by four unknown assailants

What happens when zebra mates with donkey? Zonkey with stripey legs!

Trump halts WHO funding for 'covering up' Covid-19 spread as US records 2,499 deaths in 24 hours

Who is Imran Khedawala? COVID-19 positive Congress MLA who met Gujarat CM

India's GDP forecast slashed to zero citing Coronavirus lockdown: Barclays

Real reason behind Bandra station chaos: TV channel started what govt couldn't contain?

Did India miss a chance of independence in 1922?

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]