11 killed in Kabul Gurdwara attack, IS claims responsibility
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Howrah station develops into “hellhole” for hundreds of stranded guests
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Saudi King to chair Thursday’s G20 virtual summit
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Crackdown has pushed daily wagers into mayhem, Sitaram Yechury composes to PM Modi
At least 45 crore Indians work on daily wages, with the ongoing lockdown owing to COVID-19 outbreak which has been…
U.S. Senate, White Home settle on $2 trillion Coronavirus rescue strategy
The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping…
U.P. Chief Minister Adityanath shifts Ram idol amidst lockdown
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in an event on March 25, 2020 to shift the idol of an…
11 dead as gunmen attack Sikh gurudwara in Afghanistan
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The reign of Shivraj: On Chouhan’s fourth term as CM
The BJP government will have to manage the changed political dynamics in M.P. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Shivraj…
Death by fireworks: on offense of rules in hazardous industries
Violations of rules in hazardous industries can be tolerated only at the cost of human lives Unsafe working conditions and…
Tokyo starts Olympic job of reorganising Games
TOKYO: Japan set about the unprecedented task of reorganising the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Wednesday after making the tough decision to…
Coronavirus India latest updates: Centre asks states to ensure unhindered motion of essential goods/services
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a complete lockdown across the country for 21 days from Tuesday…
Coronavirus: Return of 64,000 from abroad forced lockdown
NEW DELHI: The return of as many as 64,000 persons, mainly Indians, just ahead of India closing international travel on…
The heroes who deliver your newspaper
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PM: Pan-India reach gives print media key role in corona war
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised the print media for its role in spreading awareness to every…
Coronavirus: All of India under lockdown for 3 weeks
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday ramped up the fight against coronavirus by announcing that the entire country…
21-day India lockdown: MHA guidelines for essential service providers
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Covid-19: Suspension of railway services to be extended till April 14
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‘Corona means…’: PM Modi shows creative poster urging people to stay indoors
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday while announcing a 21-day lockdown across the country due to the coronavirus…
21-day lockdown: Things PM Modi wants you to follow
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Narendra Modi speech highlights: PM announces 21-day lockdown across India from midnight
PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation for the second time in less than a week, as India grapples with the…
PM Modi announces 21-day nationwide lockdown to combat coronavirus
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COVID-19 — how badly will the economy be affected and what can the government do to help? | The Hindu In Focus Podcast
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News Analysis | India’s health diplomacy cannot ignore Iran
Energy rich Iran, reeling under the Covid-19 onslaught and sanctions marshaled by the United States, is testing India’s diplomatic guile,…
What will be readily available and what will be closed throughout the 21-day lockdown
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Coronavirus | How safe are newspapers, WHO clarifies
Representational image only. Likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods low, it says How safe is the newspaper that…
We brought Janata curfew with biggest sincerity, states Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a 21-day lockdown starting from midnight tonight as a major step in fighting the…
Olympics postponed; to be held latest by 2021 summer season, says Japanese PM
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics has been postponed to no later than the summer of 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic…
Coronavirus | Labour Minister asks CMs to release construction worker welfare funds
Under Section 60 of the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act, 1996, all states/UTs have been advised to transfer…
Lockdown and beyond: On India’s reaction to coronavirus
Governments must aid people during this difficult phase and prepare for wider testing India has responded to the spectre of…
The Maoist trap: On killing of security workers in Sukma
In difficult terrain, security personnel end up second best despite the training The attack by Maoist extremists in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma…
PM Modi addresses nation: Highlights & quotes
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Tokyo Olympics formally postponed to 2021 due to coronavirus pandemic
TOKYO: The 2020 Tokyo Olympics have been postponed to no later than the summer of 2021 because of the coronavirus…
Centre waives ATM withdrawal charges for three months
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IPL 13 fate: We are at same location, don’t have a response today, says Sourav Ganguly
NEW DELHI: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said he "doesn't have an answer" on the fate of this year's…
Coronavirus: Need to tackle spread of negativity, PM Modi tells print journalists
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with journalists and stakeholders from the print media regarding the novel…
Last date for filing FY18-19 ITRs, Aadhaar-PAN linking extended: Key points from Sitharaman’s address
NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the last date to file income tax (I-T) returns…
Rajya Sabha elections postponed, states Election Commission
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Congress president Sonia Gandhi bats for construction market employees in letter to PM Modi
Congress president Sonia Gandhi has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to roll out emergency welfare measures for construction industry workers…
4 new cases take Gujarat’s tally to 33
Based on a combination of numbers reported by the central Health Ministry, and updates from the States, the total number…
Madhya Pradesh floor test live updates | Chouhan to prove majority
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Omar Abdullah launched after nearly eight months of detention
Charges slapped under Public Safety Act against the former J&K Chief Minister revoked Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar…
Company Live: Stocks stop working to recover as selling persists
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Shaheen Bagh demonstration website cleared by Delhi Authorities
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Coronavirus hasn’t affected my courage and determination, says boxer Amit Panghal
NEW DELHI: India is under lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but that hasn't stopped Olympic-bound star boxer Amit Panghal…
PM Modi to address nation at 8 PM on Tuesday on coronavirus outbreak
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation, second time in a week, at 8 PM on Tuesday…
Omar Abdullah released after nearly 8 months of detention
SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah was on Tuesday freed after eight months in detention after the…
COVID-19: BCCI cancels conference call with IPL franchise owners
NEW DELHI: Already suspended till April 15, the uncertainty surrounding this year's IPL grew on Tuesday with the BCCI postponing…
Fighting fear with facts
As India goes into lockdown to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, it has become more important than ever to make sure…