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Lockdown exit strategy, plan for economy: What to expect from PM Modi's speech today

Amid speculations on lockdown 4.0, PM Narendra Modi had hinted in meeting with the chief ministers that the lockdown - extended thrice -- would continue, but with far fewer restrictions.

May 12, 2020

Karnataka coronavirus update today: 14 new Covid cases registered, total positive cases rise to 862

According to the state health department's bulletin, 26-year-old man, who tested positive in Bengaluru Urban, is a primary contact of previously infected patient.

May 12, 2020

PM Modi to address nation today at 8 pm as states seek lockdown extension

PM Modi's address comes days before the third phase of the lockdown ends on May 17.

May 12, 2020

Air India office sealed after employee tests coronavirus positive, staff working from home

An employee, working in the Air India Office, tested positive for coronavirus, which has infected over 70,000 in India.

May 12, 2020

2G internet services restored in parts of Kashmir except in Pulwama, Shopian districts

The low-speed internet was suspended in Kashmir after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Riyaz Naikoo at Pulwama in south Kashmir on May 6.

May 12, 2020

International Nurses Day 2020: Lesser-known facts about Florence Nightingale, significance and more

Under the horrifying pandemic situation, the nursing fraternity across the world deserve the highest respect and honour for their relentless and selfless services for the well-being of the people by being the flag bearers of the fight against Covid-19.

May 12, 2020

Elon Musk opens Tesla plant defying lockdown orders, willing to be arrested

Chief Executive Elon Musk said production was resuming at the automaker's sole US vehicle factory, in California, defying an order to stay closed and saying if anyone had to be arrested it should be him

May 12, 2020

Coronavirus India: Total Covid-19 cases rise to 70,756; death toll hits 2,293

Of the total cases, 46,008 are active and 2,293 are fatalities so far while at least 22,454 people have recovered from the disease.co

May 12, 2020

Trump 'not interested' in reopening US-China trade deal after report of Beijing discontent

US President Donald Trump opposed renegotiating the U.S.-China "Phase 1" trade deal after a Chinese state-run newspaper reported some government advisers in Beijing were urging fresh talks and possibly invalidating the agreement.

May 12, 2020

Kerala Jawan held for backing death threats against PM Modi, Amit Shah

Arrested Indian soldier Mehaboob hails from Malappuram, Kerala and he has allegedly posted several 'anti-national' comments on Facebook.

May 12, 2020

Karnataka Govt transfers IAS officer Manivannan; Here's the reason

In a surprising move, Principal Secretary of the Labour Department and Information and Public Relations Department Captain Manivannan IAS was relieved from his posts without a new posting on Monday.

May 12, 2020

After trains, domestic flights may resume operations from May 18

Officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, DGCA and AAI on Sunday visited the Indira Gandhi International airport to review the preparedness.

May 12, 2020

Kashmir IG's remark disrupts harmony between security forces; top officials intervene

Kashmir IG Vijay Kumar stirred a controversy after he said that the CRPF officers do not play any role in curbing terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and that they are just a "showpiece".

May 12, 2020

Railways to open select reservation counters for freedom fighters, MPs

Railway officials stated that ticket fare concessions can only be availed by patients, students and people with disabilities while no concessions for senior citizens are applicable

May 12, 2020

Special trains list: Indian Railways releases complete route, stoppages, timings

Indian Railways will start special trains on Tuesday and here's everything you need to know about the route, timings, and stoppages.

May 12, 2020