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Mamata Banerjee reveals Tablighi Jamaat figure: 108 foreigners, 69 other attendees quarantined in West Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that her government acted swiftly after the Nizamuddin area was declared as a hotspot where nearly 2,300 people were staying despite the lockdown.
PM Narendra Modi dropped enough hints on extending coronavirus lockdown: TMC leader after all-party meet
The TMC also said that discussions should be held with state CMs as they play a very important role in the control of coronavirus and they should be taken into confidence before a decision is taken.
Over 180 cases registered, nearly 4,000 people detained for violating coronavirus lockdown in Delhi: Police
Since March 24, a total of 62,922 people have been detained for violating orderS under section 65 of the Delhi Police Act.
Coronavirus lockdown: 65-year-old hooked up to booze dies in queue to buy liquor in Tamil Nadu
The official said the elderly individual had a habit of drinking alcohol and was dejected because of unavailability of his dose in view of the curbs.
Nizamuddin Markaz case: Maharashtra govt lays blame on MHA for allowing Tablighi Jamaat meet in Delhi
NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Monday asked who gave permission for the religious congregation of Tablighi Jamaat at Nizamuddin in New Delhi, which has emerged as one of the major Covid-19 hotspots in the
Bhima Koregaon case: SC denies relief, asks accused Gautam Navlakha and Anand Teltumbde to surrender to jail authorities in a week
The activists, who were directed by the apex court on March 16 to surrender within three weeks, moved the plea seeking extension of time on the ground that going to jail during ongoing COVID-19 pandem
BMC’s diktat for Mumbaikars: Wear masks in public places in Mumbai or face arrest under Section 188
The metropolitan city of Mumbai has reported maximum COVID-19 cases in the state. On Wednesday, Mumbai alone reported 44 new cases, taking the COVID-19 cases to 686.
PM Modi’s note of caution on ‘campaign’ to honour him has a timely message for citizens
PM Narendra Modi said that he has come to know that a campaign being spearheaded to honour him by standing for five minutes. The Prime Minister said that on first glance, it came across to him as a bi
Govt likely to extend lockdown beyond April 14: Congress after all-party meet with PM
Azad suggested to the prime minister to set up a task force comprising Union ministers and chief ministers of various states to recommend the way forward and help people tide over the crisis.
Uttarakhand favours lockdown extension, announces salary cuts for MLAs
The lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to end on April 14. Some states have indicated that they would like it to continue.
Don’t stop MPLAD funds, ready to give away full salary: TMC leader Sudip Bandopadhyay urges PM Modi
The Union cabinet approved an ordinance on Monday to reduce the salaries of the Members of Parliament (MPs) by 30 per cent for a year and utilise the amount in the fight against coronavirus.
Most political parties advised PM Modi to extend lockdown at all-party meet: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Ghulam Nabi Azad said that the PM told opposition leaders that he is receiving requests for extending the lockdown, adding that he will talk to CMs and experts before taking a decision in the best int
COVID-19: Situation akin to ‘social emergency’, has necessitated tough decisions, PM Modi tells leaders at all-party meet
States, district administrations and experts have suggested extension of the ongoing lockdown beyond April 14 to contain the spread of the virus, Modi said.
Coronavirus: COVID-19 hotspots in 15 UP districts including Noida, Ghaziabad sealed, essential items to be home delivered
Hotspots in 15 districts of Uttar Pradesh will be completely sealed from Wednesday midnight in view of growing cases linked to the deadly virus.
PM Modi made it clear, lockdown will not be lifted in one go on April 14: BJD’s Pinaki Misra
India has recorded 5,194 confirmed cases of COVID-19, while the death toll reached 149, as per the Union Health Ministry's update on Wednesday morning.
Bhima Koregaon case: In Supreme Court, accused Gautam Navlakha, Anand Teltumbde seek time to surrender citing COVID-19
The apex court on March 16 had rejected anticipatory bail pleas of the activists, saying it cannot be said that no prima facie case is made out against them. It had however granted them three weeks to
Delhi Police step up vigil, put up posters urging Muslims to stay indoors on Shab-e-Barat
Posters have been put up by Delhi Police in the national capital, urging Muslims to stay indoors and follow lockdown restrictions on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s warning to Tablighi Jamaat: Report to authorities within 24 hours or face charges
The congregation organised by the Tablighi Jamaat at Nizamuddin in the national capital last month emerged as a major coronavirus hotspot in the country.
Invoke Essential Commodities Act to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential goods during lockdown, MHA tells states, UTs
The measures under the Act include fixing of stock limits, capping of prices, enhancing production, inspection of accounts of dealers among others. Offences under the Act are criminal offences and inv
Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary served notice after top officials allegedly flout COVID-19 protocol
At least 40 of the 85 coronavirus cases in Bhopal have been reported within the Madhya Pradesh Health department. Those who have tested positive include two IAS officers Principal Health Secretary Pal
‘Communal question’: Mamata Banerjee loses cool on query about Tablighi Jamaat attendees in WB
Mamata's response gave fodder to the Bharatiya Janata Parrty which has accused the Chief Minister of allegedly concealing the coronavirus toll in the state.
P Chidambaram slams government’s approach towards poor during lockdown
"With unemployment at 23 per cent (CMIE) and a freeze on daily wages/incomes, the government must immediately find the resources and remonetise (give cash to) the poor," he said in a series of tweets.
Nagpur: 8 foreigners linked to Tablighi Jamaat event booked for violating visa norms
The Health Ministry has maintained that the sudden spurt of Covid19 cases in the country was due to the Tablighi Jamaat. It said that the patient of the virus is doubling in 4.1 days which would have
Covid-19: PM Modi to chair all-party meet, Opposition may raise MPLAD fund suspension issue
PM Narendra Modi will chair an all-party meeting on Wednesday over coronavirus outbreak via video conferencing. Only floor leaders of political parties having more than five MPs will participate in th
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