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Delhi High Court Suspends Summer Break in June to Make up Work Loss Due to Coronavirus
The high court has been hearing only urgent matters since March 16. Besides, all the interim orders passed by it and the trial courts earlier, which were to expire by March 16 or there after, have already been extended till May 15.
Bhima Koregaon Case: Supreme Court Asks Activists 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 pandemic is "virtually a death sentence".
Amul India Thanks Healthcare Professionals Working Amid COVID-19 Pandemic With a New Doodle
Earlier, Amul Tropical advised people to stay indoors with another doodle, which showing the Amul girl having bread and butter in her house.
Karnataka in Favour of Lifting Lockdown in Districts Not Affected by COVID-19, Says CM Yediyurappa
The chief minister said the state's legislators would take a 30 per cent salary cut. According to officials, there were no COVID-19 cases in 12 districts of the total 30 districts in the state.
FIR Registered Against Congress MLA, 7 Others in MP for Flouting Virus Lockdown
A case was registered against Congress MLA Siddharth Kushwaha and seven others after he led a protest near Nai Basti area of Satna in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday.
Kanpur Factory Develops Light, Cost-effective Special Tents That Can be Used as Isolation Wards
The tents are made up of poly visco 410 fabric, which can accommodate two beds along with sufficient medical equipment, and are waterproof with proper ventilation.
COVID-19: 12 Morning Walkers in Maharashtra Arrested for Violating Lockdown
Twelve people from Navi Mumbai township were arrested on Wednesday for going out on morning walk in violation of the lockdown guidelines, police said.
COVID-19: Maharashtra CM Dials Rail Employee to Laud Him for Helping People
A railway officer in Nagpur was pleasantly surprised when Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray called him on phone and appreciated him for facilitating reach of essential items to people affected by the lockdown.
‘Modi Was Great’: After Threat, Trump Lavishes Praise as India Lifts Hydroxychloroquine Export Ban
India had relaxed the complete ban on the drug’s export it had placed on Saturday, hours after Trump had threatened retaliation if the curbs are not lifted.
Two Kolkata Pavement Dwellers Test Positive for Coronavirus
The state health department is now going all out to find out how they contracted the disease and all those they came in contact with.
COVID-19: Govt to Allow Industrial Manufacturers to Produce Oxygen for Medical Use
The DGCI has asked all state and union territory drug controllers to take action for granting licence to manufacturers of industrial oxygen to make oxygen for medical use.
Korean Inmate Detained in Tamil Nadu Camp for GST Fraud Seeks Bail over Coronavirus Fears
In his petition, Suk complained of a lack of medical facilities and severe overcrowding at the special camp, alleging that proper measures like spraying disinfectant in the camp were not taken by the authorities.
Religious Centres, Public Places That May Attract Large Gatherings Likely to Remain Under Close Watch
The decision was taken at a meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) tasked with monitoring the overall situation in the country arising out of the coronavirus pandemic.
Yes, Food Delivery is Safe During the Coronavirus Pandemic. Here are 5 Extra Precautions You Should Take
Here are some current good practices and safety tips you must follow if you decide to order-in food.
Crowd at Indira Canteens Missing After Govt's Decision to Charge for Food: Siddaramiah
In a video message, Siddaramaiah claimed that he visited three Indira canteens in the city and noticed that the usual crowd was missing from there.
Sans Proof of Employment, 'Hidden' Home-based Garment Workers May Lose out on Centre's Coronavirus Aid
Lacking proof of employment, home workers could struggle to access support pledged for the country's poorest during its 21-day COVID-19 lockdown, according to two workers' rights groups.