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India under lockdown 2.0: What's open and what's closed | Everything you need to know

Under the new lockdown rules, some conditional relief may be seen in areas that are not hotspots for the Covid-19 pandemic from April 20.

Apr 15, 2020

Spitting in public places punishable with fine, face masks compulsory: MHA issues fresh guidelines

The new guidelines were issued after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced lockdown extension till May 3 to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic that has crossed 11,000 cases in India.

Apr 15, 2020

North Korea test fires multiple short-range anti-ship missiles amid coronavirus pandemic

Launched at around 7 am (2200 GMT), the anti-ship missiles plunged into the sea more than 150 kilometres (93 miles) off the east coast town of Munchon, while the Sukhois carried out firing tests, officials at South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) told reporters.

Apr 15, 2020

After nilgai and sambar deers, CCTV footage spots snow leopards in Uttarakhand

In the recent camera footages from Nanda Devi National Park in Uttarakhand, shows four snow leopards including a pair roaming around blissfully.

Apr 15, 2020

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

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News

India under lockdown 2.0: What's open and what's closed | Everything you need to know

Spitting in public places punishable with fine, face masks compulsory: MHA issues fresh guidelines

North Korea test fires multiple short-range anti-ship missiles amid coronavirus pandemic

After nilgai and sambar deers, CCTV footage spots snow leopards in Uttarakhand

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

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]