b Chhattisgarh CM Baghel Writes to PM Modi, Requests for Rs 30,000 Crore Aid By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 09:55:41 +0530 The chief minister wrote to the prime minister, reiterating that a financial aid of Rs 10,000 crore should be given immediately from this package to get the state's economy back on track. Full Article
b Maharashtra Allows Free Intra-state Bus Travel from May 11 By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 09:56:27 +0530 The State Transport (ST) bus service will be made available on the condition of fulfilling certain conditions to ensure that coronavirus does not spread to other parts of the state Full Article
b Survivor of Aurangabad Rail Accident Recalls Horror of Waking up to Bodies of His Deceased Colleagues By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 09:57:37 +0530 Sixteen migrant workers, walking home to Madhya Pradesh, were mowed down by a passing train in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district early on Friday. Full Article
b Jamiat to Approach SC for Bail or Parole to Eligible Prisoners in View of Covid-19: Maulana Arshad Madani By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:12:43 +0530 The health department has directed that social distancing is the only effective way to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, but it is impossible to do so in prisons as they have more prisoners than their prescribed capacity, he said in a statement. Full Article
b 3 Foreigners Held for Robbing Gas Cylinder Delivery Man in South Delhi By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:13:05 +0530 The incident took place near Chirag Delhi Metro station when the accused, who were in a car, approached the delivery person. Full Article
b Maharashtra Covid-19 Cases Up by 1,165 to 20,228; Death Toll 779 By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:40:08 +0530 A total of 330 patients were discharged after recovery from hospitals, taking their total number to 3,800. Of the 48 deaths, 27 were reported from Mumbai, nine from Pune city. Full Article
b Kerala CM Extends Mother's Day Wishes, Says State Has Brought Down Infant Mortality Rate By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:59:35 +0530 Vijayan said while the national average for IMR was 32 per 1,000 births, the state has only seven. Full Article
b AIIMS Experts Visit Ahmedabad, Say Timely Treatment is Key By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:21:04 +0530 The two interacted with resident doctors of the hospital seeking their inputs about treatment of COVID-19 patients and provided expert guidance. Full Article
b Discrepancies Found in Covid-19 Figures of West Bengal and Union Governments By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:27:22 +0530 As per the latest bulletin by the health department on Saturday, the state has reported 1,786 COVID-19 cases and 171 deaths of people infected with the virus. Full Article
b Covid-19: Mumbai Police ASI Who Died on Friday Tests Positive By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:38:47 +0530 He died in the early hours of Friday after being admitted in a civic hospital on Wednesday with Covid-19-like symptoms, an official said. Full Article
b 40 Muslim Families Embrace Hinduism, Cremate 80-year-old Woman in Haryana's Hisar District By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:53:48 +0530 On Friday, when the woman died a natural death, the family members thought of giving in to her last wish and cremate her, thus, declaring themselves as Hindus completely. Full Article
b Centre Allots 2.1 Lakh Tonnes Free Food Grain to Karnataka Under PM Garib Kalyan Yojana Package By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 07:45:43 +0530 The Central government will bear the total cost of Rs 2,351 crore for supplying the free food grains to beneficiaries in Karnataka for the three months. Full Article
b Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Updates: Don't Walk Back Home, Kejriwal Appeals to Migrant Workers; 5 Air India Pilots Who Operated Cargo Flights to China Test Positive By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 12:49:37 +0530 Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Updates: India's Covid-19 tally crossed the 62,000-mark today as the country recorded 62,939 cases with the death toll rising to 2,109. Full Article
b Delhi School Teacher Involved in Distributing Ration Tests Covid-19 Positive By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 07:45:36 +0530 The teacher had last come to school on April 28 and started showing COVID-19 symptoms from May 2. His test report came on Friday, an official of North Delhi Municipal Corporation said. Full Article
b As States Race to Woo MNCs Shifting Out of China, Will Beaureacuracy Rise to Occasion? By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 10:46:03 +0530 The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is of the opinion that the negative image of China in the international community may help in getting investment worth Rs 25 lakh crore, if the cards are played well. Full Article
b JNU Exam 2020: Varsity Announces Academic Calendar, Exams to be Over by July 31 By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:01:02 +0530 Even if the examination results are not ready by July 31, JNU students will have the opportunity to provisionally register and move on to the next semester. Full Article
b 14 Rescued, Some Feared Trapped After Part of Chawl Collapses in Mumbai’s Kandivali By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 09:09:15 +0530 Fire tenders were dispatched to the spot along with an NDRF team and rescue operations are underway. Full Article
b Vande Bharat Mission: First Batch of 326 Indians Stranded in UK Arrives in Mumbai By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 09:15:04 +0530 The airport authorities, in a statement on Saturday, said that the arriving passengers with symptoms will be moved to isolation centres. Full Article
b Scientific Consensus Shows Covid-19 'Not Genetically Engineered', India Funding Vaccine Development: DBT Secretary By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 11:58:38 +0530 Ministry of Science and Technology's Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Dr Renu Swarup says that based on the latest WHO consensus, Covid-19 as a 'lab release' theory is likely to be false. Full Article
b Fire Breaks Out at Cardboard Factory in Outer Delhi's Bawana, No Injuries Reported By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 10:03:16 +0530 A call about the blaze was received around 7.25 am on Sunday, following which 15 fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Full Article
b From Dushyant to Om Prakash Valmiki, Poetry Depicts the Never-ending Struggle of 'Invisible' Poor By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 12:29:59 +0530 Indian Hindi and Urdu poetry has time and again narrated horror stories of how the society turns a blind eye towards the dying poor. News18 has compiled a collection of ten such pieces of literature to depict the present condition of migrant workers. Full Article
b INS Jalashwa Arrives in Kochi with 698 Repatriated Indians from Maldives Under Vande Bharat Mission By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 10:33:02 +0530 The arrival marks Indian Navy's first massive evacuation exercise from foreign soil during the Covid-19 lockdown. Full Article
b West Bengal Govt Forms Teams for Surveillance Support, Monitoring of Treatment at Covid-19 Hospitals By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 10:40:47 +0530 The state health department has also set up a dedicated helpline for issues regarding the non-availability of PPEs and other supplies. Full Article
b Delhi Govt Asks District Magistrates to Release 2,446 Tablighi Jamaat Members By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 10:48:59 +0530 As many as 567 foreign attendees of the congregation held in Delhi's Nizamuddin area in March, will be handed over to the police. Full Article
b Fierce Face-off Between Indian, Chinese Troops Near Naku La in Sikkim Sector, Several Soldiers Injured By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 12:04:55 +0530 The troops disengaged after dialogue at the local level, sources said. Full Article
b Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 2,109, Cases Climb to 62,939: Health Ministry By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 11:42:44 +0530 Of the 2,109 fatalities, Maharashtra tops the tally with 779 deaths. Gujarat comes second with 472 deaths, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 215. Full Article
b HC Says Vehicles Ferrying Pets, Sick Animals Should Not Be Stopped Amid Lockdown in Maharashtra By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 11:14:20 +0530 Justice S C Gupte in an order on Friday said the police administration must not obstruct or stop such vehicles. Full Article
b 'Made by Jains, No Muslim Staff': Chennai Bakery Owner Arrested over Controversial Advertisement By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 11:17:13 +0530 The staff at the bakery claimed that the advertisement was 'not intended to communalise' and added that a rumour was doing the rounds on WhatsApp, urging people not to buy bakery products made by Muslims and therefore they posted the advertisement. Full Article
b Five Migrant Labourers Travelling from Hyderabad to UP Killed as Truck Overturns By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 11:23:37 +0530 The accident took place near Patha village on Saturday night when nearly 20 migrant labourers were going in the truck to Jhansi and Etah from Hyderabad. Full Article
b East Coast Railway Urges People Not to Walk on Tracks After Aurangabad Train Tragedy By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 11:35:17 +0530 Sixteen migrant workers sleeping on the rail tracks were crushed to death by a goods train in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district on Friday morning. Full Article
b 'Labourers Walking Back Home Not Good Picture': Raut Asks Maha Govt to Allow Private Vehicles to Ferry Them By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 11:46:48 +0530 'People are falling ill while walking. Some have died. Even then their walking hasn't stopped,' the Rajya Sabha member further said. Full Article
b Corrupt Past of MGNREGS Returns to Haunt MP Govt as it Reaches Out to Workforce Hit by Coronavirus By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:05:12 +0530 The labourers from Madhya Pradesh, who usually migrate to states like Maharashtra and Delhi have been hit hard due to the lockdown as the closure of commercial activities forced them to return empty-handed. Full Article
b Punjab Ministers Walk Out of Pre-cabinet Meeting after Tiff with Chief Secretary over Excise Policy By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:12:43 +0530 The development led to the deferment of the cabinet meeting which was scheduled to be held on Saturday. Now, it will be held on Monday. Full Article
b BJP against Introduction of Creamy Layer Provision for SC-ST People Despite Apex Court's Order: Sushil Modi By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 07:55:10 +0530 The deputy chief minister said that the BJP-led government at the Centre has strengthened provisions of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 through an amendment bill which was passed by Parliament. Full Article
b TMC Dares Amit Shah to Prove Allegations, BJP Says WB Govt Bothered About One Community By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:01:54 +0530 The ruling TMC in West Bengal and opposition BJP on Saturday traded barbs over ferrying migrant labourers, after Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged the issue of "non-cooperation" by the state government, leaving the Mamata Banerjee-led party fuming, which accused him of spreading lies. Full Article
b Lockdown Effect: Junior Badminton Coach Says Feel Like a Counsellor Dealing with Frustrated Players By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 08:22:01 +0530 Chief junior national coach Sanjay Mishra tells his wards to try and control the negative thoughts which would also help them deal with tough match situations. Full Article
b Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way: Sania Mirza Posts Adorable Photo with Son Izhaan By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 08:42:50 +0530 Sania Mirza took to social media to post a picture with her son Izhaan. Full Article
b Would Be Unwise to Call it Quits Now: ATP Tour Chief Not Ruling Out 2020 Return By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:18:00 +0530 The tennis season was suspended in early March due to the Covid-19 outbreak, and the hiatus will continue at least until mid-July with many countries in lockdown to contain the virus. Full Article
b Samuel Umtiti Suffers Calf Knock in Second Barcelona Training Session By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:04:50 +0530 Barcelona said that Samuel Umtiti picked up an injury to his right calf during Saturday's individual training session. Full Article
b KBC 2020 Registrations Begin, Iulia Vantur Reacts to Marriage Rumours with Salman Khan By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 09:45:44 +0530 Registrations for Kaun Banega Crorepati begin tonight, Iulia Vangtur fields questions about rumours of marrying Salman Khan. More details in today's showbiz highlights. Full Article
b Little Richard, the Flamboyant Rock 'n' Roll Singer of Tutti Frutti, Dies Aged 87 By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:29:06 +0530 Singers such as Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, James Brown, Otis Redding, David Bowie and Rod Stewart have cited Little Richard as an influence. Full Article
b Mother’s Day 2020: Five Bollywood Songs Dedicated to Moms By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 07:47:37 +0530 On Mother's Day 2020 here are some of the most iconic and heartfelt Bollywood songs written about mothers to dedicate to your mom. Full Article
b Zoa Morani Donates Blood For Covid-19 Plasmatherapy, Says "It Felt Super Cool" By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 09:01:40 +0530 Actress Zoa Morani, who along with sister Shaza and father, film producer Karim Morani recovered from Covid-19 in April donated her blood for plasmatherapy. Full Article
b Asha Negi was 'Awkward and Shy' During Her First On-screen Kiss with Sharman Joshi in Baarish 2 By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 12:02:41 +0530 Actress Asha Negi, who has recently appeared on the second season of the web series 'Baarish', opened up about her first on-screen kiss with co-star Sharman Joshi. Full Article
b Mother's Day 2020: 5 Bollywood Films That Normalised Non-biological Ways of Motherhood By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 10:26:10 +0530 On Mother's Day 2020, let's look at some examples of motherhood in Bollywood that were non-traditional and non-biological. Full Article
b 'Thanks Maa': Anushka Mandchanda's New Song Is a Peppy Tribute To Mothers By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 12:43:45 +0530 On Mother's Day 2020, singer Anushka Manchanda has recorded a peppy and upbeat ode to mothers all across the globe, aptly titled 'Thanks Maa.' Full Article
b Hockey India Employees Asked to Check Status on Aarogya Setu App Before Leaving for Work By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 08:19:56 +0530 Hockey India said the recommendations are based on the premise of the a few principles. Full Article
b Hockey Legend Balbir Singh Sr Hospitalised in Critical Condition By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 09:16:09 +0530 Balbir Singh Dosanjh was taken to a private hospital from his residence in Sector 36 in Chandigarh. Full Article
b BMW Restarts Operations: बीएमडब्ल्यू ने चेन्नई प्लांट में उत्पादन किया शुरू, सुरक्षा का खास ख्याल By hindi.drivespark.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:25:35 +0530 पूरे देश में कोरोना वायरस संक्रमण के चलते लॉकडाउन 3.0 आने वाली 17 मई तक लागू किया गया है। लेकिन गौरतलब है कि इस लॉकडाउन में सरकार ने कई जगहों पर छूट भी दे रखी है, इसी के चलते ऑटोमोबाइल की कंपनियां उत्पादन शुरू कर रही हैं। Full Article
b Aviation Ministry's Website Crashes: उड्डयन मंत्रालय का वेबसाइट हुआ क्रैश, जानिए क्या है कारण By hindi.drivespark.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:49:23 +0530 केंद्रीय उड्डयन मंत्री हरदीप सिंह पुरी के विदेश में फंसे भारतीयों को वापस लाने के बयान के बाद नागरिक उड्डयन मंत्रालय की वेबसाइट क्रैश हो गई। केंद्रीय मंत्री के बयान के बाद लाखों की संख्या में लोगों ने वेबसाइट पर विजिट Full Article