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Rahul Gandhi terms coronavirus 'huge problem', says Indian economy will be destroyed if no action taken
New Delhi: Launching a scathing attack on the Centre over its handling of the economy and coronavirus, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday (March 13) alleged the government is in a 'stupor' and said the Indian economy will be destroyed if no strong action taken to deal with the lethal infection.
"I will keep repeating this. The coronavirus is a huge problem. Ignoring the problem is a non-so... |
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Coronavirus matter of concern, says Union Foreign Minister Jaishankar as India total rises to 73
As the number of coronavirus cases in India jumped to 73 on Thursday (March 12), Union Foreign Minister S Jaishankar told parliament that the outbreak of the deadly virus is a "matter of concern".
Addressing Lok Sabha on Indians stranded in the coronavirus-hit Iran and Iraq, Jaishankar assured the House that the Centre is making all efforts to ensure their well-being. “There are operational con... |
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948 people, including 48 foreigners, evacuated from COVID19-hit nations; situation in Italy, Iran serious: Govt
New Delhi: The government is focusing on bringing back Indians stranded in coronavirus-affected countries Italy and Iran after screening them, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Rajya Sabha on Wednesday (March 11, 2020).
Jaishankar stated that so far, the government has evacuated 948 passengers from COVID19 affected countries. Out of these, 900 are Indian citizens and 48 belonging to d... |
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6 new coronavirus cases in Kerala, India total climbs to 53
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday (March 10) said that 6 more people from the state have tested positive for coronavirus, taking the number of people infected by the deadly virus in Kerala to 8. The total number of infected people in India has now risen to 53.
CM Vijayan also said that classes up to the seventh standard in the state will remain suspended till March 31. He, howev... |
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India, Iran resume flight operations to bring back 1000 Indians stuck in coronavirus-hit country
New Delhi: India and Iran have come to a mutual agreement to resume the flight operations to bring back around 1,000 Indians stranded in Iran amid coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, the Iranians living in India have gone back to their country in the same flight in which the samples of Indians in Iran were brought to India for a test.
India has prepared a lab in Iran where the samples of the India... |
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Thinking of giving up my social media accounts on March 8, tweets PM Modi
In an unexpected development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (March 2) tweeted that he is thinking of giving up his social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube on the coming Sunday (March 8). The prime minister also added that he will keep everyone posted about this move.
"This Sunday, thinking of giving up my social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Y... |
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Delhi riots: 21 killed as Hindu and Muslim groups clash
Delhi remains on edge after the third consecutive night of rioting, with reports of Muslim homes and shops being targeted by violent mobs.
Twenty-one people have been killed so far in the deadliest violence the Indian capital has seen in decades.
The clashes first broke out on Sunday between protesters for and against a controversial citizenship law.
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US First Lady Melania Trump attends Happiness programme at Delhi govt school in Moti Bagh area
New Delhi: US First Lady Melania Trump on Tuesday (February 25) visited a Delhi government school in south Moti Bagh area to review the "Happiness Class" programme. The school teachers and staff members scurried to make the day perfect for the visiting dignitary.
Prior to the arrival of the US First Lady, excited students dressed in traditional attire were waiting for her patiently, while the S... |
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Spectacular: Ivanka Trump's reaction when asked if she enjoyed 'Namaste Trump' event
US President Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump, on Monday called the 'Namaste Trump' event "spectacular" when asked if she enjoyed the event. Thousands of people had gathered at the Motera stadium in Gujarat's Ahmedabad where the event was held. Addressing the event, Trump started his speech with a 'namaste' and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his "true friend" saying "America loves Ind... |
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Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra inaugurates Arth, welcomes all participants
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra inaugurated and welcomed all participants to Arth festival which celebrates India's culture on Friday (February 21) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
He said, "On this occasion, I welcome you all to this Arth festival which celebrates India's culture. This is a cultural festival, probably the only one, which is supposed to arouse curiosity a... |
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