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Centre was sleeping, ill-prepared to deal with COVID-19 crisis: Sharad Yadav
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) chief Sharad Yadav on Monday said there has been total mismanagement and unpreparedness on the part of the central government while dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.
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NCC Yogdan: Cadets join fight against COVID-19
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) NCC cadets have joined India's fight against the coronavirus pandemic, with civil and police administration of various districts seeking their services in the combat, officials said on Monday.
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Citing fund crunch, Gehlot seeks 1-lakh crore grant for states
Jaipur, Apr 6 (PTI) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot once again on Monday urged the Centre to release a one-time grant of Rs 1 lakh crore for all states, citing fund crunch in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
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UK minister confirms flights from India to rescue stranded Brits
London, Apr 6 (PTI) British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on Monday confirmed that flights are being fixed from India to bring British nationals stranded in the coronavirus lockdown back to the UK this week.
NewsThe QuintDid a Rajasthan Hospital Refuse to Treat a Pregnant Muslim Woman?
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Observe tigers and report if they develop COVID-19 symptoms: NTCA to tiger-range states
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) India's apex tiger conservation body has swung into action and has asked all tiger-range states to keep an eye on the big cats and immediately report to authorities if any of them is found having COVID-19 symptoms after a tiger at a US zoo tested positive for coronavirus.
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COVID-19: President, PM, MPs to take pay cut; About Rs 7900 crores MPLAD money to fund govt's efforts to fight coronavirus
New Delhi, Mar 6 (PTI) The Union cabinet on Monday decided to cut 30 per cent salary of all MPs for one year, and divert MPLAD funds for two years --nearly Rs 7,900 crores--to fund the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
WorldThe Quint‘Economy Will Recover, Lives Won’t’: KCR Backs Lockdown Extension
The TRS supremo said it will be difficult to contain the spread in view of country’s “poor health infrastructure”.
WorldThe Indian ExpressExplained: What are MPLAD funds, suspended over COVID-19 crisis
The Cabinet has also approved an ordinance to reduce the salaries, allowances and pensions of MPs, including the Prime Minister, by 30 per cent for one year.
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Kia Motors India pledges Rs 2 cr to AP CM relief fund for combating coronavirus
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Kia Motors India (KMI) on Monday pledged Rs 2 crore to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's Relief Fund to provide immediate and long-term relief against the coronavirus outbreak in the state.
USThe Indian ExpressTo avoid community transmission, Vadodara admn collaborates with agency for food distribution
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Telangana CM favours extension of national lockdown
(Eds: Adds quotes) Hyderabad, Apr 6 (PTI) Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend the 21-day national lockdown to check COVID-19 beyond April 14, saying it was essential to save the lives of people.
PoliticsOneindiaNEWS AT 9 PM APRIL 6th, 2020
AS MILLIONS ACROSS INDIA OBSERVED PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI'S CALL FOR LIGHTING LAMPS AND CANDLES ON SUNDAY NIGHT IN SOLIDARITY AGAINST CORONAVIRUS, A BJP LEADER IN UTTAR PRADESH, MANJU TIWARI, DECIDED TO BE DIFFERENT. AMID QUESTIONS ON WHETHER THE NATIONAL LOCKDOWN TO FIGHT CORONAVIRUS WILL BE EXTENDED BEYOND APRIL 15, THE GOVERNMENT TODAY SAID A DECISION WOULD BE TAKEN "IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST" AND WOULD BE DECLARED "AT THE RIGHT TIME". A DAY AFTER MILLIONS LIT LAMPS TO OBSERVE PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI'S CALL FOR A SHOW OF UNITY IN THE WAR AGAINST CORONAVIRUS, ACTOR-POLITICIAN KAMAL HAASAN CRITICIZED WHAT HE CALLED PSYCHOTHERAPY TECHNIQUES AND WARM AND FUZZY CAMPAIGNING WHILE IGNORING ACTIONABLES THAT CAN SAVE LIVES. and more news
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WorldFirstpostPlea asks SC to impose Financial Emergency due to COVID-19 outbreak: Court can't intervene to such extent, it can only ask, not direct Centre
Since a Financial Emergency has never been imposed in India before, the power under Article 360 of the Constitution has remained unchartered territory since Independence.
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Tablighi Jamaat probe: Delhi Police commissioner meets Union Home Secy
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Delhi Police Commissioner S N Shrivastava on Monday met Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla amidst massive efforts to track down many Tablighi Jamaat members who continue to ‘hide’ in different parts of the national capital, officials said.
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Enough stock sent to states for free grain distribution to PDS beneficiaries under PMGKAY
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) The government on Monday said enough stock has been sent to states for free distribution of grains to over 81 crore ration card holders under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) during the lockdown period.
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WorldThe QuintSpike of 704 COVID-19 Cases in 1 Day Takes India’s Total to 4,281
According to the data updated at 6 PM, 28 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.
WorldThe QuintCOVID-19: Over 25500 Tablighi Jamaat Members Quarantined, Says MHA
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WorldNews18North Indians Turn on to Modi's 'Lights off' Call, South Indians Less Swayed
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Her comments came in the backdrop of Amit Malviya’s tweet accusing the WB government of hiding coronavirus data.