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Database on those stranded, download Aarogya Setu app: Delhi govt’s SOP on migrants

The detailed standard of procedure issued Sunday also states that those who wish to travel on their own can get transit passes from the district magistrate.

Home ministry can withdraw security clearance to TV channels under new draft guidelines

The I&B ministry has released draft amendments to guidelines for private satellite TV channels, and sought suggestions from stakeholders within 15 days.

Two of Modi’s trusted officers will now head empowered groups to tackle Covid-19 crisis

The 11 groups, formed to fight Covid-19, were reconstituted by the MHA Friday following retirement, transfer or appointments of some of the secretaries heading those groups.

Modi govt extends lockdown for two more weeks, but this time with some relaxations

Buses and cabs can ply, agricultural work permitted and liquor shops can open, but everything depends on zone — green or orange. No relaxations allowed in containment areas.

Modi govt’s evacuation plan could include Indians stranded in US, UK apart from the Gulf

The Indians stranded in these countries will likely need to produce a medical certificate stating they are not Covid-19 positive before being evacuated. 

Home ministry allows special trains to take stranded workers, tourists, students home

A few hours after the first special train left Telangana’s Lingampalli for Jharkhand’s Hatia, MHA announces more such services to help stranded people.

Silencing the IRS — the story of Modi govt’s face-off with an elite civil service

The three IRS officers were discharged of their duties for authorising a contentious report advocating a tax hike to boost the Covid-stricken economy.

PMO asks ministries to submit reform plans for next 6 months as Covid hits routine work

The Prime Minister’s Office has also asked the National Disaster Management Authority to document every work carried out by ministries and states to fight Covid-19.

Students, workers stranded across the country will soon be ferried home by states

States have been asked to make necessary arrangements for migrant workers and students’ return aboard road transport.

Aarogya Setu is ‘priority’ as Modi govt plans big publicity campaign for its Covid work

The publicity campaign, also featuring fake news busted by PIB fact check unit, will be carried out by the I&B ministry in at least 13 states.

On Camera

‘Trade, not aid’—Narasimha Rao’s 1991 reforms speech that changed India’s economic landscape

On 9 July 1991, then-PM PV Narasimha Rao addressed the nation days before the Budget presentation, admitting that the job of repairing India's sick economy won't be easy, quick, or smooth.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.