Tag: India
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India Unlock 5.0: Govt allows selective reopening of schools, colleges and multiplexes from Oct 15
On Wednesday, Indian government introduced new guidelines called Unlock 5.0 to selectively reopen schools, colleges. multiplexes, theme parks, and swimming pools depending on the infection rate in a state. The Ministry of Home Affairs specified that the new guidelines of limited relaxations would be applicable from Oct. 15 and only in non- containment zones. Ministry ... -
EAM of India, US, Australia, and Japan will meet in Oct to discuss post-coronavirus international order
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will join in the Second India-Australia-Japan-USA Ministerial Meeting, also called the Quadrilateral Security Dialog or Quad, on October 6 and 7 to discuss bilateral relations, post-Coronavirus International order, and call for a free, comprehensive, and open Indo-Pacific. S Jaishankar will be meeting with Foreign Minister of Australia Maris Payne, Foreign ... -
Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan: India’s Covid19 vaccine likely in first quarter of 2021
On Monday Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that India’s first vaccine for Covid-19 is likely to be roll out for public use in first quarter of 2021. Dr. Vardhan said, “Research to develop vaccine is being done expeditiously. There are at least three viable such vaccine candidates that are in the phase of ... -
Coronavirus: Lancet warns Indian government against displaying false optimism
On Friday, The Lancet editorial raised concerns about Indian government misleading its people by promoting false optimistic regarding the current state of coronavirus crisis in the country. The medical journal said that Indian leaders should not ignore or snub scientific evidences especially when the country needs it to deal with rising infection cases. The editorial ... -
In the daily briefing, PM Modi tells states to rethink on utilizing short term lockdowns
On Wednesday, PM Narendra Modi in a video conference urged the Chief Ministers of seven covid affected states’ to do a critical evaluation of the 1-2-day lockdowns that few other states have been implementing and the disadvantageous of this on economic activity. He stressed that the states should strengthen their contact tracing strategies to contain ... -
What are the 3 Farm bills, and why the Congress party is staging a nationwide protest over it?
The Rajya Sabha has passed three contentious Farm Bills that have been gravely protested by the Opposition parties in the Parliament. On 24 Sept, Congress launched a two-month nationwide protest against the ordinances. The party will collect signatures of 2 crore farmers and challenge the proposed bills. Farmers Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee in Punjab has ... -
Tharoor slams government handling of twin tragedy- coronavirus and economic slump
As India lost thousands to the pandemic outbreak and many to hunger .caused by loss of job and loss of economic growth coupled, Congress MP Shahi Tharoor hit out at Narendra Modi led government in the Centre for its “utter mismanagement” of the coronavirus pandemic outbreak. Referring to the country’s deteriorating growth and escalating virus ... -
Congress announces an all-India protest from 24 Sept against the farm bill
On Monday, the Congress party announced to organize an all-India protest from 24 September against the passing of farm bills in Parliament after the party meeting. Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal stated that a meeting was called on the directions of president Sonia Gandhi and party member Rahul Gandhi to discuss the matter. The Congress ... -
Row erupts when Google pulls Paytm from its Play Store after alleged violations and brings it back
The IPL has been the most famous platform for fantasy gaming companies to increase their customers. However, Google’s unexpected move came when cricket fans were eagerly waiting for the Indian Premium League (IPL) to begin from 19 Sept. A huge row erupts on Friday as Google Play pulls the biggest online payment application Paytm on ... -
Kangana Ranaut: I am never the one to start a fight but the one to end it
Hindi movie actor, Kangana ranaut, has always come across as an outspoken, fiery and ‘win or go home’ type of a person and that has led to people forming an image about her and tagging her as ‘ladaku’ which translates into a fighter. But now the star is attempting to change this image of hers ...