Politics

Coronavirus cases in India could peak by April-end: ICS assesses worst-case scenario, PPEs & more

As far as India's herd immunity is concerned, the Indian Chest Society said that it is yet to be seen if it will be helpful in containing the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 3, 2020

Not possible: Modi government refuses to evacuate Indians stranded in coronavirus-hit countries

The Modi government said this in response to a PIL filed by advocate Gaurav Kumar Bansal which sought directions to the Ministry of External Affairs to evacuate the Indian students stranded in Bangladesh.

Apr 3, 2020

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

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

Attack on doctors and nurses in Indore during coronavirus screening

Shocking video! Doctors, nurses attacked by locals in Indore during coronavirus screening

This was the second such incident from Indore. Earlier, locals from the city's Ranipura area had allegedly spat at health officials and abused them when they visited the area for the screening of coronavirus suspects.

Apr 2, 2020

Fight against coronavirus: Modi govt changes stand on foreign aid, allows donations to combat pandemic

Given the unprecedented situation triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, the Modi government has allowed foreign funds into the recently constituted Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund).

Apr 2, 2020

Centre creates web portal for people to verify facts, urges states and UTs to follow

In the letter, the states and the UTs were asked to submit an action taken report to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) so it can be informed to the Supreme Court.

Apr 2, 2020

Hindurao Hospital doctors and nurses have tendered their resignation over PPE shortage.

Hindu Rao Hospital threatens doctors, nurses for resignation over shortage of PPE

A notice issued to the doctors said that their resignations will not be accepted and that the hospital will write to the DMC office and the Nursing Council of India for disciplinary action.

Apr 2, 2020

At 93, Kerala man becomes India's oldest to defeat coronavirus, his wife, 88, also recovers

The man and his 88-year-old wife had tested positive for the deadly coronavirus last month. The couple had contracted the virus from their daughter and son-in-law who returned from Italy and allegedly skipped the screening at the airport.

Apr 1, 2020

Centre defines new Jammu and Kashmir domicile rules; check out the eligibility criteria here

According to the new rules, migrants registered by the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants) will also be eligible to be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Apr 1, 2020

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