ca 'Temporary Ration Cards, Bigger Stimulus Package': Abhijit Banerjee to Rahul Gandhi on Covid-19 Hurdle By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 11:36:50 +0530 On May 4, the Congress party tweeted a 1.44-minute clip from their conversation and the full interview was released on Wednesday. Full Article
ca ‘Let There be Another Surgical Strike’: Shiv Sena On Handwara Encounter By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 02:36:44 +0530 An Army Colonel and a Major were among five security personnel killed in an encounter with terrorists at a village in north Kashmir's Handwara area two days back. Full Article
ca UP MLA Gets Bail in Lockdown Violation Case; Quarantined By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 09:00:52 +0530 The MLA from Nautanwa in Maharajganj district and 12 of his associates were arrested in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, on Sunday night and subsequently let off on bail, officials had said. Full Article
ca 'It's Cruel': Chidambaram Castigates Govts for Imposing Higher Taxes Amid Pandemic Distress By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 03:12:45 +0530 New or higher taxes are justified only when the economy is booming, the former finance minister said. Full Article
ca Rahul Gandhi Calls Govt's Move to Hike Petrol-diesel Prices 'Unfair', Demands Immediate Rollback By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 02:57:30 +0530 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks come after the central government hiked excise duty and cess on petrol by Rs 10 per litre and on diesel by Rs 13 a litre. Full Article
ca The Many Cues & Sonia's Trump Card: Can Covid-19 Crisis Finally Manage to Bring Back Cong in Game? By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 07:35:30 +0530 It is clear that Sonia now wants to make COVID-19 the launching plank of sorts of for the Congress. And, in many ways it is the return of Manmohan Singh as the trump card. Full Article
ca 'Bonded Labour': Opposition Slams Karnataka Govt's Move to Cancel Trains for Migrants, Workers Unhappy By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:01:40 +0530 The Congress said the decision to go back or stay in the state should be with the labourers and not the government, with the former being free to choose health or work. Full Article
ca Congress Red Flags Aarogya Setu App Over Data Breach and Privacy Concerns, Seeks Clarification By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:24:43 +0530 Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala asked the government to clarify on the security and privacy concerns raised over the application, especially after an ethical hacker has pointed out its alleged flaws. Full Article
ca Vizag Gas Leak: Yediyurappa Expresses Grief, Asks Industries in Karnatkaa to Take Precautions By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 03:27:17 +0530 Former prime minister and JDS supremo H D Deve Gowda expressed shock over the incident and appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend all required assistance to Andhra Pradesh. Full Article
ca Parliament Officials to Explore if Committee Meetings Can be Held Via Video Conference By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 04:58:53 +0530 This comes in view of demands from various members of Parliament (MP) for holding such meetings through video conference amid the COVID-19-induced lockdown. Full Article
ca Pandemics Make People Less Willing to Experiment. Here's How it May Sway Political Affiliations in Bihar By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 07:18:49 +0530 Studies show that the fear of contagion leads individuals to become more conservative and less accepting of experimentation. They prefer quietly falling in line, however long, rather than taking on eccentricity. Full Article
ca Former NCP MP in List of BJP Candidates for Maha Council Polls; Eknath Khadse, Pankaja Munde Absent By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 03:03:46 +0530 Gopichand Padalkar, who joined the party on the eve of last year's Lok Sabha polls, also figures in the list. Full Article
ca AIMIM Aurangabad MLA Calls Migrant Deaths a Murder, Mayawati Asks Govt to Make Better Arrangements By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 04:45:46 +0530 Sixteen migrant workers sleeping on rail tracks while returning to Madhya Pradesh were crushed to death by a goods train in Aurangabad district on Friday. Full Article
ca Careful Not to Criticise PM, Rahul Gandhi Advises Govt to Deal with Coronavirus Crisis By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 05:30:26 +0530 A freewheeling interview, some banter thrown in, and careful attention to the fact that no personal attacks on PM Narendra Modi are made while questioning the government over the coronavirus pandemic crisis was the template of Gandhi's press conference. Full Article
ca No Justification for Diluting Labour Laws, Says RSS-affiliated Outfit after UP Govt Announces Move By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:56:30 +0530 The decision was an unfortunate one, withdrawing the protection given to workers and labourers, BMS general secretary Virjesh Upadhyay said. Full Article
ca Seven Political Parties Write to President Ram Nath Kovind over Labour Law Dilution By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:26:03 +0530 Workers are being treated as slaves, said the letter signed by CPI (M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, CPI's D Raja, CPI (ML)'s Dipankar Bhattarcharya and RJD MP Manoj Jha among others. Full Article
ca Delhi Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant against AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal in Doctor Suicide Case By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:15:50 +0530 A 52-year-old doctor had allegedly committed suicide in Durga Vihar in south Delhi on April 18, holding Jarwal responsible in his suicide note, following which police had registered a case against the legislator on charges of extortion and abetment to suicide. Full Article
ca House Owner Movie Review: Middling Drama on Catastrophe That Hit Chennai in 2015 By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Jun 2019 12:00:15 +0530 House Owner is poignant and remarkably restrained with a superb performance by Sriranjani, who portrays tremendous fortitude when dealing with a very cantankerous partner. Full Article
ca Raatchasi Movie Review: Jyothika Can't Help This Poorly Executed Film By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 5 Jul 2019 05:01:32 +0530 Much like some South Indian stars who have defied age by jumping into superwomen roles, Jyotika does that, and does that to a T. Full Article
ca Actress Shobha, Known for Her Role in Magalu Janaki, Dies In Car Accident By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 02:23:27 +0530 According to the police, the accident occurred due to the driver's negligence while Shobha and her family were on the way to Banashankari Temple in Badami taluk in Bagalkot District. Full Article
ca Morning and Noon Shows of Amala Paul’s Aadai Cancelled, Fans Disappointed By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 02:33:31 +0530 As per reports, the film hasn’t hit the theatres due to the non-receipt of the KDM. A source close to the film said that the Aadai team is trying to resolve the issue. Full Article
ca Priya Prakash Varrier Can't Keep Calm After Meeting Arjun Reddy Star Vijay Deverakonda By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 8 Aug 2019 05:47:43 +0530 Priya Prakash Varrier recently had a fangirl moment with Arjun Reddy star Vijay Deverakonda and shared the photo on social media. Full Article
ca Vishal and Anisha Alla Reddy Call Off Wedding Six Months After Their Intimate Engagement By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 04:00:42 +0530 Arjun Reddy actress Anisha Alla Reddy and actor Vishal have called off their wedding after six months of engagement. Full Article
ca Dulquer Salmaan Collaborates with Joy Mathew for a Political Thriller By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 4 Oct 2019 03:05:58 +0530 A joint venture of Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films and Joy Mathew’s Abra Films, the film will be directed by Mathew. Full Article
ca This Candid Photo of Mahesh Babu with Daughter Sitara is the Cutest Thing on the Internet Today By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 07:10:11 +0530 Namrata Shirodkar shared a photo of Mahesh Babu with his daughter Sitara sitting on his lap while on a film sets on Diwali. Full Article
ca Tamil Actor Mano Dies in a Car Accident, Wife's Condition Critical By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 04:20:00 +0530 The actor and his wife were in the car when the accident happened. While Mano lost his battle with life on the spot, his wife is serious and is in critical condition. Full Article
ca Telugu Actor Rajasekhar Escapes with Minor Injuries in a Road Accident By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 03:50:26 +0530 The actor's car overturned when he was driving home in the early hours. Thanks to the safety features of the car, Rajasekhar was unhurt. Full Article
ca Charges Framed Against Malayalam Actor Dileep and Other Acused in Actress' Sexual Assault Case By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Jan 2020 08:08:32 +0530 Dileep and the other accused in the case of sexual assault of an actress appeared before a special trial court on Monday, where the charges were read out to them. Full Article
ca Tamil Director Raj Kapoor's 23-year-old Son Passes Away in Mecca By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 06:07:31 +0530 South director Raj Kapoor's son Sharook was in Mecca for a pilgrimage with his mother when the young man died of severe cold and weakness. Full Article
ca Dhanush's Next Not Based On Kodiyankulam Caste Riots, Says Mari Selvaraj By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 05:12:28 +0530 Controversy erupted since it was speculated that Karnan is about the 1995 Kodiyankulam Maniyachi communal clash. Full Article
ca Vijay Fan Dies in Altercation with Rajinikanth Devotee Over COVID-19 Donations By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:08:16 +0530 A Thalaiva fan has allegedly killed an admirer of Vijay over which star contributed more to the COVID-19 relief fund. Full Article
ca Kalyan, Ulhasnagar to keep out locals working in Mumbai; Thane plans hostels By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 05:42:15 IST The Kalyan-Dombivli and Ulhasnagar civic corporations have decided that they will deny entry to local residents who are employed in essential services in Mumbai in their respective cities from May 8. The civic bodies have said these people could unknowingly be carrying the coronavirus and could infect others. Full Article
ca Covid-19: Thane tally 452 with 40 new cases; toll 18 By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:52:50 IST With 40 new cases on Tuesday, Thane saw a record one-day rise.The total number is now 452, which includes 93 discharged.Two more deaths were reported on Tuesday, taking the death toll to 18. Full Article
ca KDMC stays decision to keep out locals working in Mumbai By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:24:03 IST A day after Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) and Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation decided to deny entry to local residents employed in essential services in Mumbai and residing in Kalyan-Dombivli and Ulhasnagar limits from May 8, both corporations issued fresh order on Wednesday staying their order passed on Tuesday. Full Article
ca Maharashtra: Massive fire breaks out in Bhiwandi chemical godown By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:37:19 IST Full Article
ca Coronavirus: Virus takes life of diabetic, 496 cases in Thane By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:11:21 IST Full Article
ca Thane & Kalyan roll back plans to keep away locals working in Mumbai By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:22:39 IST Full Article
ca With 64 new Covid-19 positive cases, total in Thane reaches 560 By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:09:56 IST For the third time in a row, the city recorded highest one-day rise in the number of Covid-19 patients, with 64 positive cases detected on Thursday, taking the total to 560 patients. Full Article
ca Thane: 27 news cases reported in Kalyan-Dombivli in 24 hours By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:20:51 IST Kalyan-Dombivli area in last 24 hours witnessed 27 new cases, which includes 21 people who work outside city limits and are working in essential services. The total number of cases have reached 280 in the twin city including three deaths. Full Article
ca Explained: The Stages and Classification of Covid-19 Transmission By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:17:50 +0530 The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has continuously denied that India has entered the community transmission phase. To each question put to the government on community transmission, during government briefings, it has maintained that contact tracing is being carried out at state levels and the cases can only be classified as local and cluster transmissions. Full Article
ca South Korean Findings Suggest 'Reinfected' Coronavirus Cases are False Positives By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:28:09 +0530 As more and more South Koreans were released from treatment for Covid-19, authorities discovered some ostensibly cured patients were later testing positive again. Full Article
ca South Korean LG Chem Says Visakhapatnam Factory Gas Leak Under Control, Investigating Cause By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:10:41 +0530 LG Chem said in a statement that the gas emitted in the leak can cause nausea and dizziness when inhaled. It said it was seeking to ensure casualties received treatment quickly. Full Article
ca Russia Sees Record Rise in Coronavirus Cases with More Than 11,000 New Infections By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 04:26:50 +0530 Russia now ranks fourth in the overall number of reported virus cases in Europe and fifth in the world. Full Article
ca London Mayor Sadiq Khan Calls for Ethnicity Record of Covid-19 Deaths By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 04:34:16 +0530 London's Pakistani-origin mayor fears it's not possible to understand the full extent of this disparity as, unlike in Scotland, ethnicity is not recorded on death certificates in England. Full Article
ca South Africa Parliament Video Call Hacked with Pornography; Racial, Sexual Insults Hurled at Chairwoman By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 05:46:19 +0530 South Africa's parliament is closed and all its meetings are currently held by video conference calls as the country remains under strict lockdown restrictions to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Full Article
ca Indian-origin MP in UK Says, Was 'Sacked' as Covid-19 Care Worker for Speaking Out Against PPE Shortage By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 06:49:55 +0530 Nadia Whittome, the youngest Member of Parliament in the House of Commons representing her birthplace of Nottingham in central England since her win in the December 2019 General Election, is now running a drive to encourage care workers to speak out if they have safety concerns. Full Article
ca Boris Johnson Warns of 'Maximum Caution' as UK Considers Easing Lockdown By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 07:55:22 +0530 Johnson will address the nation on Sunday evening, his spokesman said, but warned against reports of a major easing in social distancing rules. Full Article
ca New York Became 'Grand Central Station' for Covid-19 and Carried Infections Across the US: Report By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 08:30:31 +0530 Overall, infections spreading from New York account for 60 to 65 per cent of the sequenced viruses across the country. Full Article
ca Donald Trump Talks China, Russia and US Arms Control in Vladimir Putin Call: White House By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:14:03 +0530 Trump and Putin spoke by phone, also discussing the global coronavirus pandemic, the White House said. Full Article
ca Moscow Extends Lockdown after Record Increase in Coronavirus Cases By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:00:43 +0530 Coronavirus cases have been registered in all of Russia's 85 regions, with Moscow the worst affected by far with 92,676. Full Article