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PM Modi hails Budget 2020, refers to it as 'best' under prevailing economic situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking at the party's parliamentary meeting in Delhi, where he also hailed the Bodo accord.

Feb 4, 2020

Existing visas no longer valid for those who visited China in 2 weeks: India amid coronavirus scare

India has cancelled all visas issued from China since January 15 after an outbreak of the deadly Novel Coronavirus that has claimed more than 420 lives in the central Chinese city of Wuhan.

Feb 4, 2020

Hong Kong records first death from new coronavirus; overall toll over 420

The Hong Kong death took to 427 the toll from the virus, including a man who died in the Philippines last week after visiting Wuhan, the central Chinese city at the epicentre of the outbreak.

Feb 4, 2020

PM Modi to inaugurate DefExpo 2020 in Lucknow: What to expect from 11th edition of defence exhibition

The 11th Edition of the Biennial Mega Defence Exhibition DefExpo 2020 is all set to begin from February 5 to 9. With over 1000 national and international Companies vying to present their wares at the expo, this is the largest DefExpo so far in India.

Feb 4, 2020

AAP releases manifesto: Party gives '10 guarantees' to Delhi ahead of polls

The manifesto focuses on healthcare, education and includes the party's detailed plan for controlling the air and water pollution and women's safety among others.

Feb 4, 2020

Mid-air miracle: Thai woman gives birth on board, plane makes emergency landing in Kolkata

The woman was admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata after delivering the baby with the help of the cabin crew of Qatar airways at around 3 am.

Feb 4, 2020

Amid CAA criticism row, here's what Malaysia said on India palm oil imports

Last month, India restricted imports of refined palm oil and asked importers to avoid purchases from Malaysia after its criticism of actions in Kashmir and CAA.

Feb 4, 2020

Coronavirus scare: Kerala declares 'state calamity' after 3 people test positive

Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja's announcement came after a meeting of the State Disaster Management Authority, chaired by the Chief Secretary, decided to recommend this to the Kerala government.

Feb 4, 2020

Mid-day meal horror continues: 3-year-old dies after falling in boiling pot. Cooks 'was on phone'

The incident took place on Monday when vegetables were being cooked under the midday meal scheme at the school.

Feb 4, 2020

Pakistan violates ceasefire: 1 civilian killed, 4 injured in J&K's Tangdhar

According to reports, Pakistan resorted to indiscriminate shelling and firing on Indian defence positions and villages close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir.

Feb 4, 2020

Malaysia says palm oil dispute with India is 'temporary'

Last month, India restricted imports of refined palm oil and asked importers to avoid purchases from Malaysia after its criticism of India's actions in Kashmir and new citizenship law.

Feb 4, 2020

Aircraft (Amendment) Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha today; Here's List of Business

Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri will introduce the Bill — Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020 — to amend the Aircraft Act, 1934.

Feb 4, 2020

J&K farmers to get Kisan Credit Cards by March 31

The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir/Jammu would monitor the progress to ensure the accomplishment of targets by the stipulated date.

Feb 4, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: As death toll hits 425, China agrees to seek help from US

The toll in China rose to 425 as of February 3 up by a record 64 from the previous day. All of the new deaths were in central Hubei province, the epicentre of the virus outbreak.

Feb 4, 2020

Less meat, more plant-based diet cuts heart disease risk

The study, published in the journal Lancet EClinical Medicine, found that a plant-based diet may be key to lowering the risk for heart disease.

Feb 4, 2020