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Two SpiceJet Lessors in Talks to Reclaim Planes Over Missed Payments, Say Sources
One of the leasing companies started to pull out a few planes earlier this year after SpiceJet failed to pay maintenance fees due since late last year and lease rentals since last month, said one source, adding that talks were continuing over other jets.
Delhi Violence: Police Books Suspended AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain Under UAPA
Police has already booked Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) university students Meeran Haider and Safoora Zargar, arrested for allegedly hatching a conspiracy to incite communal riots in northeast Delhi in February, under the Act.
UPSC CAPF 2020 Exam Notification Deferred, Check Details at upsc.gov.in
The release also informed that the decision pertaining to the remaining Civil Services-2019 Personality Tests will only be taken after May 3.
No Compromise on Safety of Healthcare Personnel, Tweets PM after Cabinet Clears Ordinance
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an ordinance which proposed stringent punishment for those harassing or attacking healthcare personnel involved in discharging their duties in containing the pandemic.
Common Toilet, Cramped Lanes: Dharavi Architect on Problems in Containing Coronavirus in High-density Slums
Mukesh Mehta believes that hyper-local leaders, who constantly update senior officials about the work being done on ground and seek their guidance, can help contain the infection in slums.
Woman Cop at Maharashtra CM's Official Residence Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The Varsha bungalow in south Mumbai is currently unoccupied as Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray lives in his family residence in suburban Bandra.
Covid-19 Survivors Should Donate Blood Plasma: Maulana Saad
In a letter issued on Tuesday, Saad said he and some other members of the organisation are exercising self quarantine.
Housekeeper Employed with Lok Sabha Secretariat Tests Covid-19 Positive; Hospitalised
The infected man had not attended office the last few days. He had symptoms of fever, cough and breathing problems and was found to be COVID-19 positive.
Delhi Govt to Start Covid-19 Testing for Mediapersons Tomorrow as Cases Rise to Over 2,000
The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital on Tuesday rose to 2,156, with 75 new cases and no fresh deaths reported, Delhi government authorities said.
Delhi Govt to Give 2,000 Food Coupons Each to MPs, MLAs for Distribution Among the Needy, Says Kejriwal
Addressing the media online, Kejriwal also said the government will start COVID-19 testing for mediapersons from Wednesday.
Ahmed Patel Questions Criteria for Sending Central Teams to States, Asks Amit Shah to Send One to Gujarat
He said the central government should not adopt a selective approach in this regard and that such teams be sent to all states, including BJP-ruled states.
SC Orders Inclusion of Women Shelter Homes under Covid-19 Preventive Guidelines
A bench of Justices N V Ramana, S K Kaul and B R Gavai said state governments should assess the ground situation and take appropriate steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus at the women shelter homes.
How Lockdown & Apathy from Authorities Are Taking a Toll on Jharkhand's Pregnant Women & Their Babies
While a woman lost her child after she was stopped on the way to hospital for delivery, another faced a similar tragedy after being forced by a medical institute to wipe her blood of the floor.
Movement of People Between Ghaziabad and Delhi Banned, Only Essential & Emergency Services Allowed: DM
There is no relaxation in lockdown orders, and industries and offices in the district will not be open. Previous orders and conditions would remain in the same condition when the lock down was declared, the DM said.
Singapore to Extend Partial Lockdown By Four Weeks Until June 1
The measures, which include the closures of most workplaces and schools, were initially set to run from April 7 until May 4.
At Least 25 People of Tamil News Channel Test Positive for Coronavirus in Chennai
The development comes days after two journalists, including one who worked with the TV channel, tested positive for Covid-19 in the city.