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Sonia Gandhi directs all State Offices to bear the cost of Migrant Workers and labourers stranded at their workplaces due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown and seeking to return home.

New Delhi: The Congress on Monday said its state units will bear the cost of rail travel of needy migrant workers and labourers stranded at their workplaces due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown and seeking to return home. Congress president Sonia Gandhi in a statement announced the party’s
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India ‘COVID-19’ Confirmed Cases at 40,263, Recovered 10,887, Deaths 1,306. Globally,Confirmed 3.45M, Recovered 1.1M Deaths, 244K

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rose to 40,263 by Sunday 5 PM, including 28,070 active cases, 10,886 recoveries, 1 migrated patient and 1,306 deaths, according to latest update by the Union Health Ministry on its website. The country recorded 2,487 fresh coronavirus cases and 83 deaths in the last 24 hours. Earlier today, […]
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India enters the most crucial phase of Lockdown 3.0 from May 4. Know what is permitted & relaxed. What to keep in mind when you visit liquor shop.

The Ministry of Home Affairs Friday extended the nationwide lockdown for two more weeks – now ending on Monday, May 17. In an order issued this evening. “After a comprehensive review and in view of the lockdown measures having led to significant gains in the Covid-19 situation, the government has decided to further extend the […]
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PM emphasises dissemination of technology till the last mile and making our farmers more competitive in the global value chain

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting today to deliberate on the issues and reforms required in Agriculture sector. Special emphasis was given on reforms in agriculture marketing, management of marketable surplus, access of farmers to institutional credit and freeing agriculture sector of various restrictions. Prime Minister laid special emphasis on technological
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Influx of Migrant Workers in Bihar : There must be adequate number of vehicles in place for ferrying people from railway stations to quarantine facilities close to their homes – Nitish Kumar

Patna, May 2. A massive influx of migrant workers is expected in Bihar in the near future and arrangements must be in place for their mandatory 21-day quarantine, medical tests, treatment and economic rehabilitation, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has said. At a marathon meeting here on Friday which lasted for close to six hours, Kumar asked […]
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Maharashtra Covid-19 Updates : Tally Reaches 9,318, Death Toll Now at 400. Maharashtra reported 729 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday. Pimpri-Chinchwad region seeing a steady influx of cases

Maharashtra Covid-19 Tally Reaches 9,318, Death Toll Now at 400. Maharashtra reported 729 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, taking the state’s tally to 9,318, a health official told PTI. The state also reported 31 more deaths due to the disease, raising the toll to 400, he said. With this, Maharashtra COVID-19 figures includes 1,388 discharged, […]
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Donald Trump fires fresh attack on China for failing to control COVID-19 pandemic. Seeks detailed investigations, 184 Countries Going Through Hell.

Washington: US President Donald Trump doubled down on China for failing to tame the coronavirus at its very origin, saying it has led to 184 countries “going through hell”, as several American lawmakers demanded steps to reduce dependence on Beijing for manufacturing and minerals. Trump has been publicly blaming China for the global spread of […]
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Extremist groups are taking advantage of the COVID-19 lockdowns and intensifying efforts on social media to recruit youths online by exploiting their anger and despair, asserting that the world cannot afford a lost generation due to the unprecedented global health crisis. UN chief Antonio Guterres

United Nations, Apr 28 . UN chief Antonio Guterres has warned that extremist groups are taking advantage of the COVID-19 lockdowns and intensifying efforts on social media to recruit youths online by exploiting their anger and despair, asserting that the world cannot afford a lost generation due to the unprecedented global health crisis. The UN […]
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Bill Gates’s coronavirus vaccine could be ready in 12 months : The foundation has directly given $250 million to the Covid-19 response, its actual commitment of manpower and expertise is much greater, stated Bill Gates

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates said his foundation will focus all of its resources on fighting the coronavirus. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – the wealthiest charity in the world, will give its “total attention” to the Covid-19 pandemic, even at the risk that its other public health work will suffer, reports the