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CBSE Launches Toll-Free Helpline for Students, Parents on Coronavirus Safeguards
The facility is available on helpline number 1800 11 8004 from 8 am to 8 pm, initially up to March 31.
Famous 'Dewa Shareef' Shrine in UP Closes Till March 31 Due to Coronavirus
The Lodheshwar Dham Mahadeva Temple in the district has also been shut for visitors till March 31, said a local priest.
US Defense Secretary on Call With Rajnath Singh, Praises India's SAARC Coronavirus Initiative
The two leaders discussed the COVID-19 pandemic and underscored their commitment to close communication during this period.
Three New COVID-19 Cases in Maharashtra, Number Rises to 52
The new cases came to light in Mumbai, Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. State Health Minister Rajesh Tope minister, meanwhile promised that the number of coronavirus testing facilities will be doubled to 12 in the next ten days.
BSF Cancels Movement of Troops for Next 2 Weeks Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The over 2.5-lakh personnel strong border guarding force has said violation of these directives will invite action against those who undertake the journey and their commanders who approve such movements.
Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, 16 Mumbaikars Fined Rs 1,000 Each for Spitting
Three new cases of coronavirus infection were detected in Maharashtra on Friday, taking the number of confirmed cases in the state to 52.
Kerala High Court Fines Man for Seeking Online Delivery of Liquor
The court observed that one cannot help but lament the selfishness of the petitioner in the instant case, and others like him in society, whose obsession with perceived rights blinds them to the obligatory duty that they owe to their fellow citizens.
Connaught Place in Delhi to Remain Shut on Sunday Due to 'Janata Curfew'
On Thursday, while announcing the 'janata curfew', Modi warned there is no medicine available for the virus.
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'I Could Not Protect Her But I Fought for Her': For Nirbhaya’s Mother Asha Devi, It's Time for Closure
Asha Devi said though there was a delay in the legal process, her daughter was finally given justice.
All Legal Routes Closed, Nirbhaya Convicts Set to Hang at 5:30 AM on Friday
This is the first time that four men will be hanged together in Tihar Jail, South Asia's largest prison complex that houses more than 16,000 inmates.
'Decide Humanely, Sensitively': PM Urges Businesspersons to Not Cut Wages if Workers Don't Show Up
With several cities under lockdown, it is proving to be difficult for daily-wage workers, domestic help and others who do similar jobs to show up at the workplace every day.
Kerala Announces Rs 20,000 Crore Package as 1 More Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Detailing the financial package, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said loans worth Rs 2,000 crore would be made available to needy families through all-women network 'Kudumbashree' over the coming months.
PM-proposed SAARC Emergency Fund to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic Operationalised: MEA
"We have received many requests from other SAARC countries for assistance in the form of masks, shoe covers, gloves, disinfectants and other items," MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.
How Convicts in Nirbhaya Gangrape Case Abused Law to Delay Justice
For over two-and-a-half years, Mukesh Singh, Pawan Gupta, Vinay Sharma and Akshay Thakur have been filing their reviews on different dates to delay their execution.
Coronavirus: Tirupati Balaji Temple to Be Shut for Devotees, Malls & Theatres Closed in Andhra Pradesh
The daily rituals in all these temples will, however, be performed by the priests. Only the devotees will not be allowed.