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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

Fact Check: JK state BOSE has NOT promoted class 10, 11 and 12th students, notification fake

According to the latest fake exam notification which has been circulated, states that the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has decided to promote all the students studying from 10, 11 and 12 have been promoted to their next respective classes.

Apr 3, 2020

Stay Home, Save Lives: Google doodle gives exciting tips for the lockdown period

Google has come with its new doodle with an animated illustration that features the alphabets showing us the things one can do during the lockdown.

Apr 3, 2020

Innovative Covid-19 decontamination tunnel in Kashmir; SMC's indigenous move

In a bid to stem the tide of the coronavirus pandemic, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) installed and made operational the first-ever disinfectant tunnel for decontamination and sanitisation at the CD Hospital Dalgate.

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

World Bank lends $1 billion emergency funds for India to fight coronavirus

The World Bank approves to provide a fast-track $1 billion to India to fight against the novel coronavirus.

Apr 3, 2020

After thaali bajao, diya jalao: PM Modi's 9-min appeal to nation, says 'Light diyas, fight coronavairus'

PM Modi has asked citizens to dispel the darkness spread by the coronavirus and give hope to the poor who are the most impacted by the lockdown.

Apr 3, 2020

This is what Preity Zinta says about Tablighi Jamaat's event in Delhi and pelting stones on cops

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta was sadden to hear about the Tablighi Jamaat's meeting, which has infected thousands of the people with coronavirus, and the incidents of some people pelting stones on cops.

Apr 3, 2020

Bengaluru Covid-19 movement pass FAQs: All your questions answered!

If you have any doubts about who the e-pass is for or whether you can roam during lockdown, here's everything you need to know.

Apr 3, 2020

Is 21-day lockdown enough? Researchers suggest extension for effective containment of coronavirus

The two researchers stated that the minimum lockdown period to help contain coronavirus is 49 days.

Apr 2, 2020

Breakthrough: Indian scientists develop paper-strip test for coronavirus and it costs just Rs 500

In a breakthrough against the COVID-19 fight, a team of Indian scientists has developed a low-cost, paper-strip test that can provide instant results.

Apr 2, 2020

No chewing gums, bubble gums in Haryana; Govt bans sale and use amid coronavirus concerns

The State Govt bans the use of chewing gums, bubble gums and similar substances in Haryana till June 30 due to the coronavirus pandemic as these might carry the virus and spread it further

Apr 2, 2020

PM Modi hints lockdown won't be extended, calls for common exit strategy after April 14

The PM was interacting with all Chief Ministers from his residential office and stated that India needs an exit strategy to check the pandemic after the lockdown.

Apr 2, 2020

DRDO develops game-changing bio suit for doctors, health workers to keep them safe from coronavirus

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a bio-suit to keep the medical, paramedical and other personnel engaged in combating COVID-19 safe from the deadly virus.

Apr 2, 2020

Karnataka I&PR fields anti-fake news team to counter coronavirus misinformation

The Centre also plans to launch a Fact Check Unit (FCU) under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to keep a check on the novel coronavirus spread.

Apr 2, 2020