Tag: Narendra Modi
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Many question the transparency of PM Cares, a fund with over 7000 crore
PM CARES, (Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations)is an emergency fund which was created to tackle the health and economic emergency triggered by the onslaught of corona virus. The fund stands apart as it seemed to leverage the popularity of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, such is the power of brand Modi ... -
India-China row over faulty rapid testing kits grew as cancelation news surfaced
In mid-April, India imported around one million rapid test kits from China to increase tests since the Covid-19 surge. The initial set of orders arrived a week ago, and after use, there were reports about the malfunction of kits. After ICMR inspected the units, India decided to withdraw the defective kits and cancel the remainder ... -
US Commission recommends India be blacklisted over its religious intolerance
The recent report by the US commission on international religious freedom suggested that India should be added to the list of “countries of particular concern”, on whom sanctions can be imposed if their activities remain unchanged. The report said,“In 2019, religious freedom conditions in India experienced a drastic turn downward, with religious minorities under increasing ... -
Bill Gates applauds PM Narendra Modi and Aarogya Setu App
Bill Gates, American Business magnate, investor and best known as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation writes an letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the steps taken by Modi to defend the spread of Corona in India. Bill Gates and PM Narendra Modi carry a good rapport with each other which was seen evident ... -
PM Modi Five point solid fist to prepare for life after lockdown
Indian PM Narendra Modi has discussed how important it is to work and get what needs to be done out of the way. There is no denying that the future will not be redefined after the way India is learning to handle a nation lockdown and improvising its life and businesses. PM Narendra Modi has ... -
Critics: China dispatching 650,000 medical kits to India, but are they safe?
India’s shortage in the availability of (PPE) personal protection equipment for the medical staff continues. Amidst the need of the hour, on Thursday, China dispatches 650,000 medical kits to help India combat the Covid-19 pandemic, ET reported. However, critics are questioning the quality of the medical gears as rumors are circulating over a few faulty ... -
Experts ask, “Why was a whopping 39 lakh online bookings allowed by Indian Railways until yesterday amid lockdown?”
Questions have been raised about why the Indian Railways online bookings were open during the lockdown period. As per Indian Railways, it was available for passengers to book tickets for journeys after April 14, which was supposedly the last day of the 21-day lockdown. On Tuesday, the Indian Railways suspended all passenger trains after Prime ... -
India partially eases export restrictions for hydroxychloroquine and paracetamol
Countries across the globe are fighting their battles with the deadly Coronavirus pandemic. As the fight continues, India, on April 7, partially eased the ban on the export of malaria drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and paracetamol to the countries which are worse affected by the pandemic outbreak. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Anurag Srivastava issued a ... -
Light candles, torches on April 5 at 9 pm for fight against Coronavirus: PM Modi appeals citizens in video message
As the number of positive COVID-9 cases continue to surge in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on April 3, released a video message for the citizens. With the video message, PM Modi appealed the people to switch off all the lights at their homes on April 5 (Sunday) at 9 pm for 9 minutes, and ... -
Coronavirus: Amid lockdown, should India consider alcohol under essential items list?
Since Prime Minister Modi announced a 21 days lockdown in India, only essential commodities such as milk, groceries, and medicines, vegetables, and fruit shops are allowed to remain open for public. In mid-March, the WHO announced the coronavirus spread a pandemic. The WHO chief asked all nations to fight and requested them to test, treat, ...