With almost the entire world under a lockdown, India and US have decided to bring some relief to the people holding expired or about to expire visas but many have their application hanging midway due to the embassies closing down. By Labani Mahanandy India decided to extend the validity of expired or about to expire […]
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As the country continues its battle against the pandemic, auto-drivers in the city are left in a hand to mouth situation By Rhythima Agrawal Bengaluru: It is eight in the morning and Hemesh Peter, an auto driver waits with a cell phone clasped tightly in his hands with a bleak hope that a customer might […]
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Jaipur is the worst affected district in the state. By Shubhangi Mathur Rajasthan: As the number of COVID-19 patients reached 1034 in Rajasthan, the state becomes the fourth-state to cross the 1000-COVID-19 patients mark in the country. The capital of the state, Jaipur, is the worst affected district with at least 450 patients. Maharashtra is […]
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The lockdown imposed across India prevented a son from reaching his hometown to attend his deceased father’s funeral. By Muskaan Agarwal April 15, 2020 Lanka: The nationwide lockdown has resulted in many lonely funerals across the nation. Relatives of the deceased residing in India and abroad are stuck and not able to find any mode […]
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The coronavirus outbreak has stimulated several issues related to mental health in the country. Srijita Sen April 15,2020 India: Social isolation, fear of losing jobs, the ongoing economic crisis and an uncertain future has impacted the mental health of many across the country. With schools and colleges shut, exams cancelled, things look hazy for students […]
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Due to the lockdown in the entire country, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) are facing severe losses. Reported by Shreyas Vange Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Pune: The MSME sector is reeling under the financial stress due to the lockdown imposed across the country. MSMEs are facing huge losses in their business and are unable […]
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By Shoby Krishna G Two weeks before March 23, 2020, a phone conversation with my parents had the following question for me: “Other colleges have declared a holiday till the end of March due to coronavirus. What about your college? When are you coming home?” The answer they expected came on March 23, 2020, at […]
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The Prime Minister’s announcement came on the day the ongoing 21-day lockdown comes to an end and the number of coronavirus cases cross 10,000 mark. By Shivani Verma Shivamogga: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended the nationwide lockdown by 19 days and urged citizens to follow the guidelines. In his address, he said, “I know […]
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While extending the lockdown till May 3, Modi listed seven important measures to be followed by citizens during this period. Shoby Krishna G Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended the lockdown till May 3 and reiterated the importance of social distancing in the fight against Covid-19. In an address to the nation on April 14, […]
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Despite social media outreach and other calls for help spanning over three weeks, migrants from Jharkhand are still waiting for relief. By Niket Nishant April 14, 2020 About 60 migrant workers from Godda district in Jharkhand are stuck in Thane, Maharashtra amid the nationwide lockdown over Covid-19. Despite reaching out to authorities in Jharkhand, they are […]
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