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Deny bail to those accused of heinous crimes like 2012 Delhi gangrape: Parliament panel

Day before 2012 Delhi gangrape convicts are set to be hanged, standing committee recommends a host of reforms to improve women’s safety in India.

India reports fourth coronavirus death from Punjab, total COVID-19 cases climb to 173

Punjab govt has announced the suspension of public transport services from Friday midnight and restricting public gatherings to less than 20 people.

Modi govt COVID-19 advisory: Those above 65, below 10 must stay home, no concessional travel

The Modi govt advisory says no scheduled international commercial passenger aircraft will be allowed to land in India from 22 March for one week.

Work from home, more sick leaves, no visitors: How Modi govt is keeping staff COVID 19-free

From regular body temperature checks to constant sanitisation, the government is working to ensure it remains functioning with a healthy staff.

Like Donald Trump, RSS affiliate too wants COVID-19 to be renamed ‘China virus’

RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch’s co-convener Ashwini Mahajan lashed out at China, saying it has spread the coronavirus through unethical means.

‘Work from home impossible with 2G net’ — Abdullah to PM as Kashmir faces COVID-19 lockdown

Abdullah cited the detection of Kashmir’s first COVID-19 case and said high-speed internet was a necessity because authorities had locked down ‘large parts of the Valley’.

Should spend 10-15 minutes absorbing sunlight, can kill viruses: Minister Ashwini Choubey

Minister of State for Health Ashwini Kumar Choubey said sunlight provides Vitamin D which helps in improving immunity and kills viruses when asked about coronavirus outbreak.

HCL Technologies employee from Noida office tests positive for coronavirus

The company said that the employee is currently in an isolation ward and all prescribed protocols of sanitisation and contact tracing have been done.

Schools shut over COVID-19, govt plans delivery of grains or cash for mid-day meal recipients

HRD ministry is set to tell states to provide students with either food grains or cooked meals delivered to their homes, or to send cash to their parents.

Punjab govt to suspend public transport from Friday midnight due to coronavirus outbreak

The state has also decided to shut marriage palaces, hotels, restaurants, banquets and dining places, except home delivery services and takeaways.

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Your place or mine? This dating question comes with extreme risks, dirty pillows & toilets

Don’t call him to your place the first time. He could be a stalker who now has your address. Or worse. He overstays his welcome, clogs your toilet, picks his nails, and snores.

Government allows export of onions to six countries, sets buffer stock target

The government had imposed an export prohibition in order to ensure adequate domestic availability of onions in the country.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

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.