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'Farmers are Food Warriors During Coronavirus Pandemic, But They Are Not Thanked Enough'
All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee leader VM Singh said many farmers have sold their produce at distressed rates. Now, they are losing their harvest in spells of hailstorms over the past few days.
On National Technology Day, PM Hails Those at Forefront of Research to Defeat Covid-19
On the National Technology Day on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed all those at the forefront of research and innovation to defeat coronavirus and remembered the "exceptional achievement" of the country's scientists in carrying out the 1998 Pok...
Video Conference Hearings May Remain The Norm for Some Time: Ravi Shankar Prasad
The observation from Union Minister for Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad came during an interaction with a team of law officers
Railways Ready to Run 300 Special Trains Daily to Send Back All Migrants in 3-4 Days, Says Piyush Goyal
As on May 10, a total of 366 Shramik Special trains have been operationalised across the country, of which 287 had reached their destinations and 79 trains are in transit.
Annual 15-Day Lockdown to Ward off Pollution: Ex-SC Judge Deepak Gupta's Advice for Cleaner Air & Water
Justice Gupta, who retired on Wednesday after spending three years on the Green Bench of the top court, said “there was lack of will” by the government to do what it takes for cleaner air and clearer water.
BJP MP Gautam Gambhir Vows to Look after Deceased Delhi Police Constable's Child
Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore for the family of the deceased constable, while Delhi Lt. Governor Anil Baijal and the Chief Minister also mourned his death.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandavia Quells Speculation about Leadership Change in Gujarat
The intervention came after reports in a section of local media claimed about prospects of Mandavia taking over the reins from Chief Minister Vijay Rupani amid the state battling the coronavirus crisis.
India to Send Investment Pitches to More Than 1,000 American Companies to Relocate From China: Report
India is prioritizing medical equipment suppliers, food processing units, textiles, leather and auto part makers among more than 550 products covered in the discussions.
Covid-19 Death Toll Touches 1,783; Number of Cases Climb to 52,952, Says Health Ministry
A total of 89 deaths deaths have been reported since Wednesday morning, of which 34 people died in Maharashtra, 28 in Gujarat, nine in Madhya Pradesh, four each in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, three in Rajasthan, two each from Punjab and Tamil Nadu and...
The Many Cues & Sonia's Trump Card: Can Covid-19 Crisis Finally Manage to Bring Back Cong in Game?
It is clear that Sonia now wants to make COVID-19 the launching plank of sorts of for the Congress. And, in many ways it is the return of Manmohan Singh as the trump card.
Detailed Probe into Covid-19 Origin, 'Swadeshi' Model in Post-pandemic Economy: RSS Policy on Path Ahead
The RSS may want to be incorporate the broader policy adjustments -- both domestic and international – in the working and objectives of the government in the aftermath of the pandemic.
From Almost Crawling, Railways' Goods Trains Register 66% Jump in Speed During Lockdown Period
During normal times, goods trains run at an average speed of 24kmph, but during the lockdown, some zones have managed to double their speeds.
Stay and Play at Home With Google’s 2019 Doodle Game Celebrating Lotería
Tuesday’s ‘Stay and Play at home’ series is about 2019 Doodle game celebrating Lotería. The game was illustrated by the following guest artists - Mexico-based Chabaski, Mexico-born Cecilia, Hermosillo-born Luis Pinto, Los Angeles-based Loris Lora, and Mex...
There Will be Flight of Capital From China Post Coronavirus Phase, Says BJP's Ram Madhav
Madhav said Asian democracies like Singapore and South Korea along with India have set a "new example that you don't need to be authoritarian to handle such a big crisis".
On May Day, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Vadra Highlight Workers' Distress Amid Covid-19 Lockdown
The Congress also highlighted the plight of the migrants who are stuck in different part of the country and wants to go home. The party urged the government to start plying trains immediately.
Google Doodle Gives You a Chance Today to Create Your Own Music in Popular Oskar Fischinger Game
On Wednesday, the doodle was about 2017 creative game celebrating Oskar Fischinger. On hovering on the doodle a text that reads, “Stay and Play at Home with Popular Past Google Doodles: Fischinger (2017)” appears.