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Surjewala seeks SC’s intervention on the plight of migrants

28 May 2020 02:37 AM IST

A day after the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the plight of migrant workers, Congress national spokesperson Randeep Surjewala has filed a plea for intervention in the case. Currently, there is no nationwide action plan to identify, count and help stranded migrant labourers. The plea wants the Centre

Naidu calls Jagan a ‘paracetamol CM’, his regime a ‘Jungle Raj’

28 May 2020 02:37 AM IST

Amid the nationwide lockdown imposed to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Wednesday began its two-day annual conclave — Mahanadu — on digital platform Zoom. Inaugurated by party president N. Chandrababu Naidu, who called Chief Minister Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy a “paracetamol CM” and his regime a

China says Covid-19 had ‘multiple origins’

28 May 2020 02:31 AM IST

Cornered China says the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan may not be the origin of the virus that caused the pandemic.

Punjab CM to take decision on lockdown extension on 30 May

28 May 2020 02:31 AM IST

The Punjab government will decide on the future course of action concerning the lockdown in the state on 30 May. Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh will chair a review meeting with the concerned departments on the overall Covid-19 situation in the state on 30 May and announce the government’s decision on

Across The Wall: From Nationalism To Aggression

28 May 2020 02:27 AM IST

The longer Covid-19 lasts, the farther will be the start of Chinese recovery and more will be the Chinese instability. The virus from Wuhan seems to be having the last laugh—it has put its master, China, in international isolation.

IAF commissions second squadron of Tejas with Chief flying solo sortie

28 May 2020 02:27 AM IST

Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria on Wednesday flew the face of Make in India in defence, Tejas Mk I fighter jet at Air Force Station Sulur near Coimbatore to induct the second squadron of Tejas in the IAF. With this solo sortie of the Air

Optimising contract enforcement to push Make in India

28 May 2020 02:26 AM IST

Cumbersome enforcement procedures marked by bureaucratic approach and a legal enforcement mechanism that is costly and protracted are abhorrent to investmentand slow down trade, economic growth and development.

Making things happen in the government

28 May 2020 02:26 AM IST

No matter how good the idea is, the implementation will be adversely impacted if there isn’t an appropriate administrative machinery and a leader to drive home the idea.

BJP plans massive virtual rallies to celebrate first anniversary of Modi 2.0

27 May 2020 04:20 AM IST

Due to Covid-19 pandemic, the party plans to highlight the achievements of the Central government through personal contact, digital connect and virtual interaction.

Ram Mandir construction work begins in Ayodhya

27 May 2020 04:16 AM IST

Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, president of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and the Ram Janambhoomi Nyas, visited Ram Lalla on Monday and paid obeisance ahead of the beginning of the temple construction work in Ayodhya. During his visit, he also inspected the latest development work and announced, “Work

Top military brass meets PM Modi amid rising border tension with China

27 May 2020 04:09 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a meeting with the top defence and foreign affairs officials and the National Security Advisor (NSA) over the escalating tension along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. NSA Ajit Doval and Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat attended the meeting,

Rahul says lockdown has failed, BJP accuses him of politicising the issue

27 May 2020 04:02 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a virtual press conference on Tuesday, launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his government’s failure to handle the Covid-19 pandemic. Questioning the government’s strategy of having a lockdown for 60 days, he reminded that India is the only country in