Coronavirus lockdown |Bengal’s stopping of essential goods vehicles to Bangladesh a violation of MHA orders, says Home Secretary
Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla has written to West Bengal Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha that the “unilateral action” of the State government will have larger implications for the Indian government with regard to its legally binding international commitments. “This act of the State government amounts to violation of the orders issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, as well as Articles 253, 256 and 257 of the Constitution of India,” the letter said. | Not many understood what govt circulars said: survey
Wanted Hizbul ‘operational commander’ killed in Kashmir: police
A graduate in mathematics, Riyaz Naikoo was a teacher and conducted coaching classes in 2010-11 before joining militancy in 2012. He took over as the “operational commander” of the Hizbul Mujahideen after Zakir Musa rebelled over the methods and the Islamic narrative used to pursue ‘jihad’ in Kashmir. Since then, Naikoo used several social media platforms and released scores of audio speeches warning against joining the Islamic State (IS) and calling for indigenous armed struggle in J&K.
Coronavirus |Flights to bring back Indians delayed by at least 24-48 hours
Wait for Indians gets longer as Air India crew need to undergo COVID-19 tests. | Indians returning on naval ships may also be charged
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Coronavirus |Aarogya Setu team says no personal information proven to be at risk
Following allegations of security issues with the government’s Aarogya Setu application by French hacker Robert Baptiste, the application’s team said that no personal information of any user had been proven to be at risk. | Health Ministry launches Aarogya Setu IVRS facility for those without smartphones
Coronavirus | What after May 17? Congress questions government strategy on lockdown
“After May 17th, What? and After May 17th, How?...what criteria is GoI (government of India) using to judge how long the lockdown is to continue...,” Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala quoted party president Sonia Gandhi as saying in a video conference with Congress Chief Ministers. | Chidambaram slams govt for ‘squeezing’ money out of people
Coronavirus lockdown |No data of stranded migrant labourers with Labour Commissioner’s office: Labour Ministry to RTI activist
On April 8, the office of Chief Labour Commissioner ordered a count of stranded migrant labourers in the country. | Railways to run 42 Shramik Specials | 100 migrant workers held in Dadra and Nagar Haveli for rioting | Full coverage: Lockdown displaces lakhs of migrants
Coronavirus |Health Ministry asks chemists body to ensure availability of critical drugs for management of COVID-19
The Union Health Ministry has written to the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists saying its member should ensure availability of critical drugs for management of COVID-19 and other essential drugs during these “challenging times”. The Ministry has forwarded a list of 55 drugs for ICU management of novel coronavirus patients and a list of another 96 drugs for general availability and treatment of various co-morbid conditions.
Coronavirus |Disneyland in Shanghai will reopen on May 11
Only limited attendance will be allowed initially, and visitors will need to book tickets and make reservations in advance. | Taiwan makes new push for inclusion in World Health Assembly
Coronavirus |EU forecasts ‘recession of historic proportions’ this year
More than 1.1 million people have contracted the virus across Europe and over 137,000 have died, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. | Today’s top business news
Coronavirus |Tennis world commits over $6 million for COVID-19 player relief fund
The player relief programme will target about 800 singles and doubles players collectively on the men’s and women’s tours, who are in need of financial support.
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