c CBSE to Conduct Pending Board Exams for Classes 10 and 12 from July 1 to July 15 By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:19:16 +0530 The CBSE will announce a detailed schedule of the exams later in the evening. Full Article
c Fake Bus Service For Bihar Migrant Workers in Delhi-NCR Busted, 2 Held By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 05:27:27 +0530 Two men were arrested and two privately-operated buses impounded during the police action around 1.30 am on a Noida-Greater Noida road. Full Article
c Annual 15-Day Lockdown to Ward off Pollution: Ex-SC Judge Deepak Gupta's Advice for Cleaner Air & Water By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:16:24 +0530 Justice Gupta, who retired on Wednesday after spending three years on the Green Bench of the top court, said “there was lack of will” by the government to do what it takes for cleaner air and clearer water. Full Article
c India's Covid-19 Recovery Rate Stands at 29.36% with Nil Cases from 216 Districts, Says Health Ministry By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 05:37:41 +0530 The ministry asserted that if dos and don'ts are followed, the peak in number of COVID-19 cases can be avoided. Full Article
c Rail Safety Watchdog Calls for 'Abundant Caution' to Avoid Recurrence of Aurangabad-like Accidents By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 05:53:26 +0530 The Commission of Railway Safety said that all-out efforts must be made to prevent recurrence of such incidents in future. Full Article
c Shivraj Singh Chouhan Announces Rs 5L as Compensation for MP Workers Crushed Under Train in Maha By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 06:04:29 +0530 Minister Meena Singh and some officials have been rushed to Aurangabad by a special plane to facilitate treatment of the survivors. CM Chouhan said the deceased, who hailed from MP's Shahdol, would be cremated near the accident site. Full Article
c Japan Asks India to Restart Economic Activities, Allow its Companies to Resume Work By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 07:29:19 +0530 According to sources, India responded to the request saying that it values the contribution of Japanese companies in the country and assured that their issues will be addressed. Full Article
c Reports of Fresh Gas Leak at Visakhapatnam Plant Incorrect, Says LG Polymers By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 06:10:23 +0530 The company also said that all necessary measures were being used to keep the temperatures under control. Styrene gas had leaked from a tank at the plant. Full Article
c SC Stays Orissa HC Order Asking State to Allow only COVID-19 Negative Migrants to Return Home By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 06:11:27 +0530 The high court, in its interim order passed on Thursday, had suggested the state should ensure that only those who have tested negative for COVID-19 are allowed to return. Full Article
c SC Fixes August 31 as Deadline for Verdict in Babri Masjid Demolition Case Involving LK Advani & Others By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:16:55 +0530 The court asked special judge SK Yadav to control the proceedings in accordance with law so that inordinate delay that is beyond the time-frame is no longer breached. Full Article
c Railways Ferried Over 2.5 Lakh People Stranded During Lockdown in 222 Special Trains: MHA By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 06:19:59 +0530 Ministry of Home Affairs said the government's efforts have been to give maximum relaxations to people within the lockdown guidelines. Full Article
c SC's Judicial Activism Unparalleled in Judicial History, Says Attorney General Venugopal By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 06:24:22 +0530 Venugopal said through judicial activism the "Supreme Court has done a tremendous amount of good. It has practically tried to wipe away every tears of the underprivileged, disadvantaged and illiterate sections of society. Full Article
c As Covid-19 Cases Cross 54,000-mark, Health Ministry Says Have to Learn to Live With Coronavirus By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 06:41:01 +0530 The response from the Health Ministry came after a sudden spurt in the number positive cases in the past few days when the tally crossed the 3,000-mark each day. Full Article
c Upset Over Delay in Wedding Due to Lockdown, Telangana Couple Ends Life By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 06:42:03 +0530 According to police, Ganesh, a farmer and a girl from the same village were in love with each other for a couple of years. Their engagement took place a few months ago and the marriage was scheduled for last month. Full Article
c Iqbal Chahal Replaces Praveen Pardeshi as BMC Commissioner as Covid-19 Cases in Mumbai Rise By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:19:56 +0530 India's financial capital has so far reported 11,219 positive cases and 437 deaths and is one of the worst-affected cities in Maharashtra. Full Article
c Denying Job Extension to Pregnant Woman Amounts to Penalising for Embracing Motherhood: HC By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 06:55:13 +0530 A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Asha Menon set aside the order of a single judge which had dismissed the woman's plea against Aurobindo College (Evening), where she had been working for five years. Full Article
c Himachal Pradesh Government Decides to Impose 'Corona Cess' on Liquor Sale By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 06:59:10 +0530 At a meeting of the state cabinet, it was decided that the cess would vary from Rs 5 to Rs 25 per bottle according to the quality of liquor. Full Article
c NHRC Notice to Maharashtra Govt Over Deaths of 16 Migrant Workers on Railway Tracks in Aurangabad By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 07:04:45 +0530 Officers have been directed to submit a detailed report within four weeks with details of the steps taken by the district authorities to provide food and shelter to poor people, especially migrants, during the lockdown. Full Article
c License of Private Hospital Suspended in Indore After Kin Allege Negligence in Wake of 6 Deaths in 1 Day By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 07:16:27 +0530 As six patients passed away at the Gokuldas Hospital one after the other on Thursday, panicked kin of the deceased uploaded a video on social media accusing the hospital of gross negligence. Full Article
c Victims Run Over by Train in Aurangabad Left Without Informing Administration, Employer: Official By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 07:22:56 +0530 While the administration is running a shelter camp for migrant labourers, the victims were living on the premises of the factory where worked, he added. Full Article
c Watch: Virtual Concert by Siblings on Rabindranath Tagore's Birth Anniversary By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 07:32:49 +0530 However, this year the celebrations are understandably muted due to the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown. Full Article
c Man Sneaks Into Mosque in Bhuj, Gives Untimely Prayer Call; Arrested By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 07:34:37 +0530 Maamad Abdulla Luhar sneaked into a mosque on Thursday midnight, gave untimely Azaan through the mosque's loudspeaker and allegedly asked the community members to come out with weapons, police said. Full Article
c SC Asks Centre to Explore Giving Further Priority to Pregnant Women in Evacuation From Saudi Arabia By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:24:11 +0530 Senior advocate Indira Jaising, appearing for the petitioners, told the bench that pregnancy of these medical professionals is at an advance stage and they need a further priority in the priority already given to pregnant women. Full Article
c Indian National to Face Trial in Germany for Spying on Sikhs and Kashmiris for RAW By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 07:54:37 +0530 Federal prosecutors allege the suspect, identified as 54-year-old Balvir, has been working with the Indian foreign intelligence agency Research & Analysis Wing since 2015. Full Article
c 77 Covid-19 Inamtes of Arthur Road Jail in Central Mumabi Shifted to Mahul By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 07:50:30 +0530 The 77 had tested positive after coming in contact with a cook who had got infected, the prison department official said, adding that 26 jail staffers have also been infected so far. Full Article
c Now, Gujarat to Dilute Labour Laws; CM Rupani Looks at Land Pooling to Lure Foreign Firms By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:18:35 +0530 The move follows similar decisions taken by Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh governments to revive the economy that has been badly hit due to the ongoing coronavirus-induced lockdown. Full Article
c Vaccine, Therapeutic Drug Development for Covid-19 Going on: DRDO Chairman By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:05:03 +0530 The DRDO is making special N-99 masks, besides personal protective gear for chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear-related activities, and working on software, including one that will track people under quarantine. Full Article
c Jharkhand Bans 11 Pan Masala Brands for One Year to Protect Public Health By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:06:41 +0530 The authorities collected 41 samples of various brands of pan masala from different districts and tested them to check it they contain magnesium carbonate, which is banned under the Food Safety Act, 2006, as one of the ingredients, an official release said. Full Article
c Ram Vilas Paswan Says 20 States Getting Ready for Launch of Ration Card Portability from June 1 By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:07:40 +0530 Under the initiative, eligible beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) would be able to avail their entitled foodgrains from any Fair Price Shop in the country using the same ration card. Full Article
c Bombay HC Rejects Bail of PNB Scam Accused Who Tested Positive for Covid-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:14:46 +0530 Justice Bharati Dangre rejected Bhatt's plea after the prosecution told the court that a COVID-19 patient cannot be allowed to be freed on temporary bail. Full Article
c Gujarat Man Arrested for Thrashing Migrant Worker from Jharkhand over Booking of Train Tickets By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:19:19 +0530 While the opposition Congress claimed that accused Rajesh Verma is a BJP worker, the ruling party denied it. Full Article
c Indian Museum in Kolkata Sealed after CISF Personnel Dies of Covid-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:22:14 +0530 Thirty-three CISF personnel deployed at the gallery's security unit have been asked to self-quarantine, Indian Museum director A D Choudhury told PTI. Full Article
c Covid-19: Centre Assures SC of Appropriate Steps to Deal with Harassment of People from Northeast By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:26:47 +0530 An activist has moved the top court pointing out alleged racial attacks on people of North-Eastern like spitting on them, evictions from their homes and termination from their jobs among others. Full Article
c Two Arrested for Allegedly Slaughtering Cows in UP's Shamli, 300 kg Meat Seized By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:35:44 +0530 One of the accused, identified as Muntyaz, carried a reward of Rs 15,000 for information leading to his arrest, police said. Full Article
c India to Embark on Second Leg of 'Vande Bharat Mission' from May 15, Say Sources By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:38:09 +0530 A total of 64 flights carrying approximately 15,000 returnees from 12 countries are expected to land at 14 airports across India from May 7 to 15 as part of phase one of the mission, they said. Full Article
c People with Mental Illness Can't be Denied Equal Opportunity, HC for Judgeship to Bipolar Person By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:43:46 +0530 A bench of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Sanjeev Narula set aside the May 21, 2019 notice/result published by the Delhi High Court Registrar General rejecting the candidature of a person. Full Article
c Madras HC Orders Closure of Liquor Shops in Tamil Nadu, Allows Online Sales with Doorstep Delivery By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:47:44 +0530 After a dry spell of 43 days, liquor sales resumed at TASMAC outlets in Tamil Nadu, except Chennai, on Thursday. Serpentine queues were witnessed outside most of them and norms of social distancing were flouted. Full Article
c Odisha Extends Mandatory Quarantine Period for Covid-19 Suspects to 28 Days By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:50:00 +0530 State government's COVID-19 spokesman Subroto Bagchi said institutional quarantine period would now be of 21 days and home quarantine for another seven days. Full Article
c Gutkha, Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Items Worth Rs 50L Seized in Mumbai Amid Lockdown By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:54:57 +0530 Acting on a tip-off, a team of Unit X of Crime Branch and the state's Food and Drug Administration intercepted a tempo, which had a pass for ferrying essential items, in Shivajinagar in Govandi on Thursday and made the seizure, an official said. Full Article
c Coronavirus: Migrant Worker Found Dead in Quarantine Centre in Odisha By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:01:07 +0530 A police team rushed to the quarantine centre and launched an inquiry into the death of the migrant worker while the body was sent for post-mortem. Full Article
c Uddhav Says Maharashtra May Ask for Central Manpower to Give Rest to Police, Quashes Rumour of Army Deployment By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:21:44 +0530 Thackeray also admitted that while the spread of the virus has been contained, the state has not succeeded in breaking the chain of infection yet. Full Article
c Don't Squat or Walk on Tracks, Railways Urges after Deaths of Migrant Workers in Maharashtra By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:10:20 +0530 The Railways also warned people that although regular passenger trains were not in operation, the migrant special trains, parcel and freight trains were running on the rail network. Full Article
c Emotional Return For Indians Stranded Abroad Due to COVID-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:13:25 +0530 Mass evacuations have begin to repatriate 14,800 Indians stranded abroad. Full Article
c Coronavirus: India Sending Medicines to 25 African Countries By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:14:21 +0530 The government said medicines included hydroxychloroquine, paracetamol and other drugs which are immediately required to fight the pandemic. Full Article
c Amit Shah Expresses Concern over Rising Coronavirus Cases in Central Armed Police Forces By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:14:26 +0530 Shah chaired a meeting of the DGs of all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) where he appreciated the commendable work done by these forces. Full Article
c SC Rejects PIL Opposing Use of Term Social Distancing, Imposes Rs 10,000 Fine on Petitioner By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:19:35 +0530 The plea, filed by Shakeel Qureshi said the term 'social distancing' gives the impression of discrimination and unequal treatment under the Constitution and should not be used. Full Article
c 2-Year-Old Girl Tests Positive in Himachal Pradesh, Covid-19 Tally Rises to 49 By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:19:44 +0530 The DC said she will be admitted to Tanda's Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College (RPGMC) in Kangra for treatment. Full Article
c Covid-19 Cases in Ahmedabad Jump to 5,260 with 269 Cases in Last 24 Hours, Death Toll Stands at 343 By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:29:38 +0530 With the death of as many as 22 patients, the number of persons who died due to the infection rose to 343, the official said. Full Article
c Trial of New Drug to Control Blood Pressure Kills Senior Developer in Chennai By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:33:43 +0530 A police official said a post-mortem will be done after tests for coronavirus infection is done, which is the practice now. Full Article
c Punjab to Promote Students of Classes V, VII, X to Next Academic Session By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:39:27 +0530 Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said the students of Class X will be promoted on the basis of pre-board results. Full Article