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Karnataka govt launches ServicePlus COVID-19 to help those want to travel across the state

Karnataka DGP urged people to access the link to find more information about requirements and the process to avail this service.

May 13, 2020

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Vande Bharat 2.0: Statewise breakup of 149 flights scheduled to evacuate 30,000 Indians from 31 countries

Union Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has informed that a total of 30,000 Indians will be brought back to the country under the second phase of the Vande Bharat Mission.

May 13, 2020

Migrant worker family refuses to abandon pets

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Migrant worker carries pets in arms as she walks on highway to reach home

Ever since India was put under lockdown in March, the migrant workers have been the worst affected by it. Without food and away from homes, these migrants are choosing to walk to their natives. Amidst all the chaos, there's an inspiring tale of a migrant family refusing to abandon their pets.

May 13, 2020

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Coronavirus man-made in laboratory, claims BJP leader Nitin Gadkari

The minister said that he does not believe that Covid-19 is caused by a natural virus and that is why the scientific community world over is struggling to find a way to fight it.

May 13, 2020

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CDS General Bipin Rawat says retirement age of Army jawans to increase, hints at restructuring of the forces

We are soon bringing a policy to extend the service profile of the men and have an increased minimum retirement age, says Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat.

May 13, 2020

Major relief for real estate developers in stimulus package 2.0, RERA deadline extended

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said it will advise state governments and Union Territories to extend the timelines of RERA projects by six months in order to provide some relief to the real estate sector.

May 13, 2020

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Increase in take-home salary for private sector employees likely as Centre slashes EPF contribution

In order to increase take-home salary for employees and to provide financial relief to employers, the Central Government has lowered the EPF contribution rate to 10% from 12% for the next three months.

May 13, 2020

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Dubai Emirates to resume passenger flights to nine cities from May 21

The Emirates website will begin its booking services to nine destinations as soon as the government gives its approval on the flight's routes.

May 13, 2020

Bengaluru airport sets up social distancing measures in the terminal

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Kempegowda International Airport brings in social distancing measures for passengers post lockdown

Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has initiated various measures to ensure the safety, social distancing of the passengers post the lockdown.

May 13, 2020

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'Criminal laws being used to intimidate journalists': Editors Guild slams police action against journos in Gujarat, Delhi

The Editors Guild of India on Wednesday, May 13 condemned the slapping of sedition charges on an editor of a Gujarati news portal and an English Daily journalist being asked by the Delhi Police to join the probe into Tablighi Jamaat leader Maulana Saad''s audio clip.

May 13, 2020

Made-in-India prodcuts in paramilitary canteens

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Paramilitary canteens to sell only made-in-India products from June after PM Modi's self-reliance pitch

While addressing the nation, PM Modi on Tuesday stressed upon the need of becoming self-reliant and urged people to use indigenous products as the country's needs during the crisis were fulfilled by local manufacturing.

May 13, 2020

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Kerala government to hike liquor prices, Cabinet decides to levy 'Covid cess'

Under the new decision, the Kerala government has decided to impose 10 percent cess on beer and wine while a maximum of 35 percent cess will be levied on foreign liquors.

May 13, 2020

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KCET 2020 exams to be conducted on July 30 and 31: New dates released

The KCET exam conducted by KEA is the eligibility test for professional undergraduate courses in Karnataka.

May 13, 2020

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Believe it or not: Strange playgrounds that qualify as a parent's worst nightmare

Playgrounds are meant to bring kids joy and expend energy. Of course, they need to be fun and engage a kid. However, some playground makers seem to have a warped sense of humour. Would you let your kids play here?

May 13, 2020