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BJP Seeking to Create Orwellian State: Cong Cites Media Reports, Accuses Govt of Snooping on Citizens
The issue was highlighted in the wake of media reports that claimed cellphone operators red-flagged 'surveillance' after government wanted call records of all users.
Over 60% Tickets Cancelled in March Due to Coronavirus, Railways Inform Parliamentary Panel
The Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture had convened a special meeting with the railway and aviation ministries, seeking an update on the precautions taken by them.
Yes Bank Resumes Services, Depositors Can Now Withdraw Money Without Restrictions
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on March 5 had imposed restrictions on the crisis-ridden lender under which the bank's customers were allowed to withdraw up to Rs 50,000 till April 3.
Nirbhaya Case: Convicts Seek Quashing of Death Penalty, Court Issues Notice to Tihar and Police
Additional Sessions Judge Dharmendra Rana issued notices to the Tihar jail authorities and the police on the plea and said he will hear it tomorrow.
Coronavirus Effect: All UP Govt School Students of Classes 1-8 to be Promoted Without Exams
Examinations in primary schools were scheduled between March 23 and 28 but schools were shut down due to coronavirus.
Russian Deputy PM's Visit to India in March Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak: Sources
The Russian deputy prime minister was expected to visit New Delhi with a large delegation around the end of this month to take forward discussions on India's participation in developing the resource-rich Far East and Arctic regions.
SGPC Makes Use of Sanitisers Mandatory for Those Visiting Golden Temple
Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) chief secretary Roop Singh said bottles of hand sanitisers will be made available at all entry points of the Golden Temple.
Thrash Congress MLAs Who Quit Before RS Polls with Slippers, Says Hardik Patel
Hardik Patel said that the BJP was 'buying out' legislators by giving them Rs 20-60 crore each and that such MLAs visit the chief minister's bungalow to collect money.
Three More Test Positive for Coronavirus in Ladakh, Prohibitory Orders Imposed in Kargil
The three patients two from Leh and one from Kargil -- tested positive but they are in stable condition and are undergoing treatment in specially set up isolation wards, Ladakh's Commissioner Secretary (Health) Rigzin Samphel said.
India's First Woman Maritime Pilot Quarantined in Kolkata Hospital over Coronavirus Scare
The pilot recently travelled to Sri Lanka and complained of breathing problem and fever after coming back to Kolkata on Monday. The results of her swab test are awaited.
GoAir Suspends International Services, Offers Leave Without Pay Programme for Employees Amid Coronavirus Scare
Against this backdrop, the carrier said it was temporarily suspending all international operations, starting March 17 until April 15.
Surprised How Justice Gogoi Who Once Exhibited Courage of Conviction Compromised Judiciary's Impartiality: Justice Joseph
Justice Kurian Joseph underlined the importance of the independence of judiciary, maintaning that our great nation continues to be firmly grounded on the basic structures and constitutional values mainly due to this principle.
Coronavirus: Ayodhya Admin Ignores Advisory Against Mass Gatherings, to Go Ahead With Ram Navami Mela
The Ram Navmi Mela this year is considered special as it will be the first after the Supreme Court's verdict last year that paved the way for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Bengal Milk Trader Arrested for Selling Cow Urine and Dung as Anti-COVID Drug
The man was selling cor excreta on the National Highway 19, that links Delhi and Kolkata. He claimed he got the idea from a cow urine party organised by the Hindu Mahasabha on March 14.
Mumbai Doctor Who Dubbed Coronavirus 'Chinese Fad' Sent Notice by Medical Council
Dr Patil had also claimed that the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which had appeared in China in 2002, had no effect on Indians.