Knowledge: May 2020

World Milk Day 2020: Know all about its significance and importance

World Milk Day is celebrated every year on June 1 with the aim to raise awareness about milk and its importance as a global food. United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation first commenced the day in the year 2001. This year the initiative completes its 20th year and that's why the theme is '20th Anniversary of World Milk Day.'

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With highest spike of 8,392 new cases, India`s COVID-19 tally crosses 1.9 lakh mark

India on Monday yet again recorded the highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases as 8,392 fresh cases were detected across the country in last 24 hours. The total tally also crossed 1.9 lakh mark. 230 deaths were also reported due to the infection in the last 24 hours in India.

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New academic year begins in Kerala, lessons go online via KITE Victers channel due to coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

The new academic year will begin in Kerala on Monday (June 1) but this year it will be completely online using multiple virtual platforms due to coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

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Fire breaks out at a factory in Uttar Pradesh`s Noida, 16 fire tenders rushed to spot

Fire breaks out at an export company's factory located in Noida Sector 64 on Monday (June 1, 2020) morning. 16 fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The company's name is Radiant Expo Vision which deals with manufacturing cloth and export business.

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As US-China tensions escalate, Beijing advises India not to side with US

Amid the rising US-China tensions over a wide range of issues including coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, China has advised India not to get involved in US-China confrontation. Beijing has said that India should not become a US pawn attacking China in a new Cold War or else India would face a massive economic blow amid COVID-19 pandemic.

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Unlock 1.0: 200 special trains start operations from today as railway resume services partially

As India enters its day one of Unlock 1.0, the railways is all set to start 200 partial passenger trains operations from Monday (June 1, 2020). The national transporter said that more than 1.45 lakh passengers will take journey on trains on the first day of it resuming its operation.

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Cyclonic storm likely to reach Maharashtra, Gujarat coasts on June 3, forecasts IMD

India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday (May 31) said that a low-pressure area over Arabian sea is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm and reach near north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts on Wednesday (June 3) morning.

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Pakistan condemns India`s decision to declare 2 Pakistan High Commission Staff member as Persona Non Grata

Hours after Indian authorities nabbed two Pakistani High Commission officials for being involved in spying and declared them as Persona Non Grata (PNG), Islamabad on Sunday (May 31) condemned New Delhi's decision to declare the duo as PNG and asking them to leave India within 24 hours.

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Unlock 1.0 begins today, states issue fresh guidelines

India entered its fifth phase of lockdown on Monday ( June 1, 2020) which happens to be completely different from the previous lockdown as it comes with several relaxations and therefore being referred as Unlock 1. Several state governments on Sunday came up with 'Unlock 1' guidelines including allowing inter-state travel while extending the lockdown till June 30 with relaxations.

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Australian PM Scott Morrison whips up samosas and chutney, says wants to share it with PM Modi

The two Prime Ministers are scheduled to hold a video meet on June 4.

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Cyclonic storm to reach Gujarat, Maharashtra coasts next week, warns IMD

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday (May 31) that a low-pressure area is formed over Arabian sea and Lakshadweep today which is likely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm and reach coastal states of Maharashtra and Gujarat next week.

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People paying serious attention to Yoga from Hollywood to Haridwar amid COVID-19 pandemic: PM Narendra Modi

"Truly, Yoga is good for community, immunity and unity," said PM Modi.

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Delhi Police`s chargesheet in Chand Bagh riots within 48 hours; Tahir Hussain, 15 others to be named

The Special Investigative Team (SIT) of Delhi Police is most likely to file its first chargesheet within two days by June 1 in Delhi's Chand Bagh riot case, sources said.

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PM Narendra Modi`s first year of second term `historic`, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Through the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Modi has fulfilled India's long-pending dream of providing a dignified life to the oppressed minorities of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, said Yogi Adityanath.

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Delhi seeks Rs 5,000 crore from Centre to pay employees` salaries

Sisodia, who also holds finance portfolio, said the Delhi government required Rs 3,500 crore per month to pay salaries to its employees and meet office expenses.

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NCP chief Sharad Pawar meets CM Uddhav Thackeray on easing Maharashtra lockdown

According to reports, Pawar has been insisting on the resumption of economic activities in a phased manner and restarting of road transport within the state.

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Unlock 1: Gujarat government eases curbs on shops, travel, banks starting Monday

The Gujarat government has announced relaxations in lockdown with efffect from Monday and decided to allow shops and businesses located outside the COVID-19 containment zones to operate without any restriction of the odd-even formula.

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Unlock 1: Delhi`s metros, malls prepare to open in Phase 3

The Centre may well be quite far from allowing the metro services and malls to resume operation, but the Delhi Metro is warming up with signal testing and trial runs with an aim to find a simple answer to - "how to maintain social distancing in a service that otherwise witnesses clogged coaches and swamped station premises." Meanwhile, malls in the NCR region, which will be allowed to open from June 8 in all the non-containment zones, also have started their plans.

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Here`s why Delhi witnessed six earthquakes in the last two months

Dr Soumitra Mukherjee, Professor of Geology at Jawaharlal Nehru University over the topic, he said that there is no need to worry about it as these tremors occur every year but yes it is necessary to be vigilant.

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Unlock 1.0: Delhi`s metros, malls prepare to open in Phase 3

Namaste Trump event responsible for coronavirus COVID-19 crisis in Mumbai, Gujarat, Delhi: Sanjay Raut

In a bizarre claim, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said in his weekly column in Shiv Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' that 'Namaste Trump' event held in Ahmedabad to welcome US President Donald Trump in February was responsible for the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 in Gujarat, Mumbai and Delhi. It is to be noted that some delegates of President Trump had visited these cities during the US president's visit.

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Fight against coronavirus COVID-19 is a long one, taking steps to help everyone, says PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through Mann Ki Baat on Sunday (May 31) and said that the fight against coronavirus COVID-19 is a 'long one' and the Centre is taking all necessary steps to look into problems faced by the people of the country.

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India records highest single-day spike of 8,380 coronavirus COVID-19 cases; total death toll climbs to 5,164

India on Sunday (May 31, 2020) registered its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases with 8,380 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, taking the country's tally to 1,82,143, while the death toll rose to 5,164, according to the Union Health Ministry.

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World No Tobacco Day: What is its theme, history and significance

World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on May 31 to spread awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco on health. The aim of this campaign is also to reduce the prevalence of the diseases and deaths due to the consumption of tobacco. This year, the theme of the World no Tobacco Day is “Protecting youth from industry manipulation and preventing them from tobacco and nicotine use.”

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Railways helping migrant workers reach their home state without any trouble: Railway Board chairman

Railway Board chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav on Friday (May 29) said that over 52 lakh labourers have traveled in Shramik Special Trains started from May 1 to take migrant workers to their home state. He also added that Indian Raliways have plied 3840 trains so far.

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Ahilyabai Holkar`s 295th birth anniversary: Interesting facts about `The Philosopher Queen`

Today (May 31) is the 295th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar. Popularly known as ‘Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar’, she is considered by many as one of the best warrior queens in Indian history. During her reign, the Maratha Malwa kingdom touched new heights of success and Ahilyabai Holkar is credited with the construction of several Hindu temples and dharma shala (public resthouse) across the country.

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Thunderstorms with gusty winds of 60 kmph lash parts of Bihar

Gusty wind with speed of 60 kilometer per hour with thunderstorms lashed Patna and few other districts of Bihar on Saturday evening (May 31, 2020) leading to the destruction of properties and waterlogging at several areas. The temperature of Patna also went down by 5 degrees celsius.

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Uttar Pradesh ATS, Punjab Police arrest wanted Khalistani terrorist in Meerut

In a joint operation, Punjab Police and Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested a wanted Khalistani terrorist from Uttar Pradesh's Meerut on Saturday (May 30). According to police, the Khalistani terrorist identified as Tirath Singh is highly radicalised.

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Over 52 lakh people have traveled in Shramik Special Trains since May 1: Railway Board chairman

Rainfall lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, temperature dips

Rainfall lashed parts of Delhi-NCR in the early hours on Sunday (May 31, 2020). The rainfall caused waterlogging on roads in some areas. As per India Metrological Department (IMD), rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm will hit parts of Northeast Delhi, North East Delhi, South East Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad in the next two hours.

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PM Narendra Modi to address the nation through `Mann Ki Baat` at 11 am on May 31

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the nation through his ‘Mann ki Baat’ at 11 am on Sunday (May 31), the last day of the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 in India.

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Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir

An encounter started between security forces and terrorists in Poshkreeri area of Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday (May 31) morning.

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Madhya Pradesh to extend COVID-19 lockdown till June 15, says CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

CM Chouhan also had a meeting with senior officials to review COVID-19 preparations and its current status in the state.

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NASA selects 3 Indian companies to make COVID-19 ventilators

The device, called VITAL (Ventilator Intervention Technology Accessible Locally), was developed by engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in just 37 days.

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May everyone be happy, healthy: PM Narendra Modi wishes Kashmiri Pandits on Jyeshtha Ashtami

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (May 30) extended his greetings to the Kashmiri Pandit community on the occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami. "Best wishes, especially to the Kashmiri Pandit community, on the very special occasion Jyeshtha Ashtami," he said in a Twitter post.

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Southwest monsoon to hit Kerala on June 1, Maharashtra on June 8, forecasts IMD

State-owned India Meteorological Department; however, stated that conditions are not yet ripe for the declaration of monsoon in the southern state.

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Bus carrying migrants from Kerala to Bengal overturns in Odisha`s Balasore

According to the police, as many as seven migrant labourers were injured in the mishap

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Puri Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, siblings likely to be held without devotees

The Ratha Yatra could be organised with minimum servitors and without devotees if the Odisha government granted permission for the 9-day sojourn of deities, said the Puri Gajapati after a meeting of Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee during the day.

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Pakistan`s ISI-backed spy network seeking information of defence installations busted in Mumbai

One arrest has been made in Mumbai and probe is underway to ascertain identities of more individuals who are involved and locations of other similar exchanges.

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Air India`s Delhi-Moscow flight faces technical problem mid-air, called back

An Air India flight from Delhi to Moscow had to return midway on Saturday after the flight developed some technical problem mid-air.

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Mother rat chases away snake to protect baby, video goes viral

At first it looks like an ordinary fight between the two animals. Until the viewer realises that the rodent was fighting the reptile to protect its little one.

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Delhi, Hyderabad airports join hands with HOI App for contact-less shopping, food delivery

Despite rising cases of coronavirus infection in the country, the Centre has recently opened up airports for domestic travel to boost the aviation sector and to make things easier for air travellers, Delhi and Hyderabad airports have joined hands with HOI App for contact-less food delivery.

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2 MEA staff test positive for COVID-19; all Foreign Ministry employees to self-quarantine

At least two employees serving at the headquarters of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) here have tested positive for the novel coronavirus following which all the staffers who came in contact with them were asked to go for self-quarantine for 14 days.

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Thunderstorm in Uttar Pradesh`s Agra damages Taj Mahal`s marble railing

Agra was hit by a severe thunderstorm on Friday evening which caused minor damages to the Taj Mahal. The thunderstorm barrelled through the city, unleashing rain and windstorm.

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Delhi can`t be under permanent lockdown; we are 4 steps ahead of coronavirus: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Saturday, assured people of the national capital that his government is making every possible effort to reduce fatalities due to coronavirus infection.

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COVID-19 patients who undergo surgery at increased death risk: Lancet study

Patients undergoing surgery after contracting the novel coronavirus are at an increased risk of postoperative death, according to a new study published in The Lancet journal which may lead to better treatment guidelines for COVID-19.

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Kerala`s free internet project to be commissioned in December: CM Vijayan

The Kerala government has announced that its ambitious Kerala Fibre Optic Network (K-FON) project, envisaged to provide free internet access to the poor, would be rolled out by December this year.

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2 dead, 1 injured in three separate incidents at north east Delhi, police probe gangwar angle

A youth was shot dead by some miscreants on bike at north east Delhi's Bhajanpura area on Friday (May 29, 2020), as the young man, identified as Haider, was being rushed to a hospital he succumbed to his injuries.

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Bombay High Court refuses to quash order banning over-the-counter liquor sale

The Bombay High Court refused to Quash the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) order prohibiting over-the-counter sale of liquor in the city, stating that it was the civic body's policy decision to do so amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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PM Narendra Modi`s letter to nation on completing one year of second term: Full text here

On the completion on one year of the seocnd term in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote an open letter to the citizens on Saturday. He listed out some of the key achievements of his government like the abrogation of Article 370, settlement of the Ram Temple issue, criminalisation of Triple Talaq and the amendment to the Citizenship Act.

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India records highest single-day spike with 7,964 new coronavirus COVID-19 cases; death toll nears 5000 mark

With the biggest single-day jump of 7,964 cases and 265 deaths in the last 24 hours, the total number of coronavirus positive cases has reached 1,73,763, while the death toll mounted to 4,971, as per the latest data by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday morning.

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What to expect from Lockdown 5.0: More flight, train operations, reopening of schools

India is likely to enter the fifth phase of lockdown with more concessions even as Union Home Minister Amit Shah held talks with the Chief Ministers of states in this regard. The analysis was done by Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary in DNA, the world's most-watched news show.

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Rajasthan government to release dates of pending class 10, 12 board exams soon

The Rajasthan government on Friday took the decision to conduct board examinations for various subjects of classes 10 and 12 which was earlier postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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PM Narendra Modi`s letter to nation; lists achievements, challenges faced by government in one year

PM Modi listed abrogation of Article 370, settlement of the Ram Temple issue, criminalisation of Triple Talaq and the amendment to the Citizenship Act among the key achievements during his second term.

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Seven Karnataka special trains ferry 10,954 migrants home

The special trains are being run following the Ministry of Home Affairs` permission for the movement of stranded migrant labourers, workers, students, tourists and others amid the COVID lockdown.

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PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi express grief over ex-Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi`s death

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi too twitted his condolence to family of Jogi and said he was sorry to hear about the passing away of the former Chhattisgarh chief minister.

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Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla dies of coronavirus COVID-19 complication in Ahmedabad

Famous Indian astrologer Bejan Daruwalla is no more. The man, whose astrological predictions were avidly followed by millions across the country, breathed his last on Friday (May 29) at a hospital in Ahmedabad. The astrologer reportedly died of coronavirus COVID-19 complications.

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Some people died during journey on Shramik Special trains: Railway Board chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav

Yadav said, "So far, more than 52 lakh labourers have traveled in Shramik Special Trains started from May 1 to take migrant workers to their home state," while adding that 3840 trains have run till date.

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National Conference says won`t participate in J&K delimitation exercise

All five Lok Sabha MPs from Jammu and Kashmir -- three from the NC and two from the BJP -- have been nominated as "associate members" of the Delimitation Commission to assist the panel in redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituencies in the newly-created union territory.

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West Bengal to open all places of worship from June 1, says Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Friday (May 29) that all places of worship will open in the state from Monday and not more than ten people will be allowed at time.

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Ajit Jogi: From bureaucrat to politician and Chhattisgarh`s first CM

After quitting the Congress party in 2016, Ajit Jogi formed Janata Congress Chhattisgarh (J) and played a crucial role in the state politics.

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CBI files preliminary enquiry into cash transactions, foreign donations of Tablighi Jamaat

According to CBI sources, the agency has registered a PE against the organisers of Tablighi Jamaat and other unknown persons on a complaint alleging that the organisers and the trustees of the organisation were indulging into dubious foreign funding and cash transactions by illegal or unfair means.

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On World Hunger Day Akshaya Patra and Zee Media team up to tackle nutrition challenges

On World Hunger Day (May 28, 2020), Zee Media and Akshaya Patra joined hands to support millions of children and their families across India who continue to face hunger and inadequate nutrition due to COVID-19.

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Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin attacked in Pakistan; ISI`s role suspected

According to sources, the attack on the Hizbul chief was planned by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). While further update on his health is awaited, speculations are rife that the attack on the Hizbul chief is linked to the recent tiff between ISI and Salauddin.

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Bombay High Court orders gangster Arun Gawli to surrender within 5 days, refuses to extend his parole

Earlier, Arun Gawli's parole was first extended till May 10 and then it was further extended till May 24.

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Indian Railways appeals to people with serious illness to avoid train travel

Indian Railways has made a fresh appeal to people with comorbidities, pregnant women and children below age of 10 and those aged above 65 to avoid train travel if they are suffering from any pre-existing health conditions.

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Delhi HC raps government as dead bodies of COVID-19 patients not being cremated

The Delhi High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a news report that brought to light about coronavirus COVID-19 bodies being returned from Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat due to the lack of facilities at cremation grounds.

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Forest fire triggers several landmine blasts along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir`s Balakote

According to reports, the fire was started by Pakistan on Thursday (May 28) evening at the Line of Control which gradually spread to Indian territory.

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Home Minister Amit Shah meets PM Narendra Modi, COVID-19 lockdown may extend for 2 more weeks: Sources

Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the PM's residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg on Friday (May 29, 2020).

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Rajya Sabha official tests COVID-19 positive, two floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed

A Rajya Sabha Secretariat official tested positive for coronavirus on Friday, the fourth such case detected in the Parliament complex, news agency PTI quoted sources as saying.

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Temple looted, sadhus attacked in Maharashtra`s Palghar, 1 accused held

In yet another incident of attack on saints from Maharashtra's Palghar, on the wee hours of Thursday (May 28, 2020) three unidentified men barged into Jagrut Mahadev Mandir and Ashram at Balivali in Vasai, Palghar District, attacked the temple’s priests and fled with valuables worth Rs. 6,800.

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With 1,65,799 COVID-19 cases, India now ninth-worst hit country in world

The number of COVID-19 cases in India has climbed to 1,65,799 on Friday, making it the world's ninth worst-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Wife immolates self after husband refuses to buy smart phone in Delhi

A woman set herself on fire after a quarrel with her husband over buying a smart phone in Delhi's Maidangadi area. The incident had occurred on May 27, the woman succumbed to her injuries at the hospital on Thursday.

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No talks between PM Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump on India-China face-off: Sources

A day after US President Donald Trump said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi was that he is not in a good mood over border issues with China, sources claim that there has been no recent contact between President Trump and PM Modi.

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Shiv Sena attacks PM Narendra Modi over India-China faceoff, calls US President Donald Trump’s mediation offer `ridiculous`

Maharashtra’s ruling party Shiv Sena has yet again made a blistering attack on Prime Minister Modi for his past bonhomie with the Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying it was presumed that the two leaders swinging a swing will result in reducing tension at the Indo-China border but that has not happened.

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Delhi University UG Admission 2020: DU releases tentative admission schedule

The Delhi University released its online admission schedule for various Uner Graduate (UG) courses, the online portal for registration will open on June 8 at 10 am.

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India criticises Pakistan for `absurd` comment on start of Ram Temple construction

After the Pakistan Foreign Office alleged that the Narendra Modi-led government in India was advancing its Hindutva agenda by commencing the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya amid the coronavirus pandemic, it has come under sharp criticism from India.

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CBI to probe Nizamuddin Markaz chief Maulana Saad in foreign funding matter

In fresh trouble for Tablighi Jamaat chief Maulana Saad, the CBI is conducting investigations in matters related to foreign funding and probable Hawala links.

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West Bengal to experience rain, squally wind in next two days: MeT department

Other districts in Gangetic West Bengal are also likely to be affected by rain or thundershowers during the next two days, it said.

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Mumbai likely to experience pre-monsoon rains on June 2-4

The cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over the Southwest Arabian sea and adjoining areas around May 31, but Mumbai would remain unaffected by this and it would rain by the coast, said the IMD.

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2.5 magnitude low-intensity earthquake jolts Faridabad, tremors felt in Delhi

A low-intensity earthquake jolted Haryana’s Faridabad, neighbouring Delhi, on Thursday. The low-intensity earthquake measured 2.5 magnitude on the Richter Scale with its epicentre in Nacholi in Faridabad.

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IIT Delhi projects on COVID-19 tests receive financial support from Microsoft

Two projects developed by the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT - Delhi) to combat the coronavirus infection have received financial support from Microsoft India. The two IIT Delhi projects are the PCR-based COVID-19 detection assay and ELISA based diagnostic serological assay against COVID-19.

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NCP chief Sharad Pawar writes to PM Narendra Modi over ‘complete breakdown’ in real estate sector

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing concerns over complete breakdown in the real estate sector due to several restrictions and ongoing lockdown over coronavirus pandemic.

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Monsoon likely to hit Kerala on June 1, says India Meteorological Department

The southwest Monsoon advances further into some parts of Maldives-Comorin area, some more parts of south Bay of Bengal, remaining parts of Andaman Sea and Andaman and the Nicobar Islands, said the IMD.

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Delhi government justifies levying Corona fee on liquor in High Court, seeks dismissal of plea

The Delhi government's reply said that citizens have no fundamental right to liquor trade or business or even to consume liquor, while the state has the right to regulate each of these.

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Sonia Gandhi targets Narendra Modi government over migrants, demands Centre give them Rs 7,500 for next six months

Interim Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday targeted the Narendra Modi government for not addressing the issues concerning the migrant workers and demanded that the Centre should provide Rs 7,500 to every needy of the country for next six months.

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Delhi High Court disposes off two petitions filed by Tablighi Jamaat counsel

In a blow to Tablighi Jamaat atendees, the Delhi High Court on Thursday (May 28, 2020) disposed off two petitions filed by the by the counsel representing Tablighi Jamaat.

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Sonia Gandhi targets Narendra Modi government over plight of migrants, demands Centre to give them Rs 7,500 for next six months

PM Narendra Modi reviews power sector, says state-specific solutions needed

Instead of going for a one-size-fits-all formula, the Power Ministry should put in place state-specific solutions to help states improve their performance in the sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.

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Private players welcome in India’s space journey but ISRO needs an organizational revamp to focus on R&D

In a recent press conference, India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman announced that the private sector will be a co-traveller in India’s Space journey. The announcement was made as a part of Policy reforms to fast-track Investment effort towards Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India). But beyond the participation of private players and industry partners, ISRO needs much more impetus from within and outside in order to establish itself as a big player in the highly-competitive 21st century Global market.

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Hizbul Mujahideen, Jaish-e-Mohammad wanted to carry out 2019-type attack in Pulwama: Jammu and Kashmir police

Hours after the personnel of the bomb disposal squad successfully defused an improvised explosive device (IED) planted inside a Santro car in Jammu Kashmir's Pulwama, Vijay Kumar, IG Police Jammu and Kashmir said that the occupant of the car identified as Adil is a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist, who is also in touch with another terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed.

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VP Venkaiah Naidu, PM Narendra Modi pay tribute to freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his birth anniversary

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to freedom fighter and Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his birth anniversary, saying he motivated several people to join the freedom struggle.

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3-year-old boy who fell into borewell found dead in Telangana

A three-year-old boy who accidentally fell into a newly drilled open borewell in Telangana's Medak district was found dead in the early hours of Thursday, police said.

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Locust swarms arrive in India for summer breeding; Delhi, UP put on alert

As swarms of locusts make their way to India for the breeding season in summer, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh have been put on high alert.

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India records 6,566 cases, 194 deaths in 24 hours; second highest death count since May 5

India recorded as many as 6,566 new cases and 194 deaths in the last 24 hours taking its total to 1,58,333 infections while the recovery rate is at 42.75 %.

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Major car-borne IED attack averted by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir`s Pulwama

In a major development, an improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered from a Santro car in Ayengund area of Rajpora in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday but the IED was defused successfully by the personnel of the bomb disposal squad.

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Light rains likely over Delhi, Haryana and some parts in Uttar Pradesh: IMD

In a respite from the severe heat wave conditions which persists over north India, light rains over a few places of West Delhi, Rohtak, Kosli, Hodal, Palwal, Manesar, Rewari, Sohana, Nuh, Bhiwadi, Etah, Moradabad, Amroha are predicted during the next two hour.

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Telangana relaxes lockdown rules, allows shops except in malls to open

The Telangana government has decided to open all shops in Hyderabad except the ones in malls from Thursday (May 28). The decision was taken after large crowds were witnessed at shops. The government has urged the customers and shop owners to follow the COVID-19 guidelines strictly.

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Godman Daati Maharaj arrested for violating coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown rules, granted bail after questioning

Self-styled godman Daati Maharaj was arrested on Wednesday (May 27) for violating the coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown rules by organising a religious ceremony at a temple in Delhi on May 22 but he was granted bail after few hours of questioning.

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Video of toddler waking up dead mother at Muzaffarpur railway station goes viral

The woman, a resident of Katihar, was already ill for the past one year and her condition suddenly deteriorated inside the train and on Monday (May 25) at around 12 noon the woman died in the train.

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Super 30 founder Anand Kumar offers free IIT-JEE coaching to ‘cycle girl’ Jyoti Kumari

Well-known mathematician and Super 30 founder Anand Kumar has offered free IIT-JEE entrance exam coaching to ‘bicycle girl’ Jyoti Kumari, who has been receiving lots of accolades for cycling around 1200 km carrying her injured father from Gurugram to Bihar’s Darbhanga during the coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown.

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Piyush Goyal holds meeting with industry, trade associations, says Aatmanirbhar Bharat implies confident, self-reliant, caring nation

Talking about PM Modi's adage of ‘Jaan Bhi, Jahan bhi’, the Minister said that worst for the economy is over. Things are looking up, and revival is in the air.

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3543 Shramik Special trains transported 48 lakh passengers to their home states in 26 days: Indian Railways

In addition to Shramik specials, Railways are also running 15 pairs of special trains connecting New Delhi and plans to start 200 more timetabled trains on 1st June.

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Delhi High Court issues notice to Centre, AAP government on functioning of COVID-19 helpline numbers

Appearing for the Delhi government, advocate Rahul Mehra told the court that the helpline numbers were found not to be functioning efficiently, therefore, instructions have been issued to set the system in order.

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Elephant and Dragon can dance together, says China amid face-off with India

Earlier on Wednesday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry in its daily presser said that the current situation on China-India border is generally stable and controllable.

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Congress urges government to take nation into confidence on India-China face-off in east Ladakh

Earlier in the day, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that no one can threaten Narendra Modi`s India.

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Horse in Jammu becomes first animal to be put under quarantine after it travelled through COVID-19 red zone

Reportedly, the horse and the horserider travelled around 125 kms via Mughal Road and passed through the Shopian district, which has been declared as the COVID-19 red zone.

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CBSE students allowed to take board exams in their home districts: HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank

Union HRD Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal on Thursday said that the Class 10, 12 students who have moved to different states or districts during the coronavirus lockdown can appear for their pending board examinations there.

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ICMR urges private labs to reduce coronavirus testing price, writes letter to states, UTs

The Indian Council of Medical Research has appealed to the private labs to reduce the price for conducting the test for the diagnosis of COVID-19 infection. Importantly, the ICM has made a similar appeal to all states and Union Territories calling for reducing the price for conducting the COVID-19 test.

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Actor Sonu Sood gets Maharashtra Governor`s appreciation for helping migrant workers

Sood facilitated several buses for workers stuck in Mumbai due to the nationwide lockdown and got them transported to far off states such as Karnataka, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.

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Airports handle 62,641 flyers on second day of resumption of flights after lockdown

The operations in Andhra Pradesh started yesterday (May 26) whereas, West Bengal will restart passenger flight operations from May 28.

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Mosques, Churches likely to open along with temples from June 1: Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa

The Chief Minister also said he has written to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on reopening of hotels in the state.

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After Congress isn`t key decision-maker in Maharashtra remarks, Rahul Gandhi dials CM Uddhav Thackeray

A day after Rahul Gandhi sparked a political storm by saying that the Congress was only playing a supporting role in Maharashtra coalition goverment, the former Congress president talked to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on phone on Wednesday (May 27) and assures his party's full support to Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP government.

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In a first, TDP organises digital political conclave `Mahanadu`; 25,000 delegates to participate

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) became the first political party in India to organised a digital political conclave amid the COVID-19 lockdown. The conclave called ''Mahanadu'' which will be organised for two days starting from May 27.

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India under Narendra Modi can`t be threatened: Ravi Shankar Prasad on China face-off

Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said that “no one can threaten Narendra Modi government’’ while referring to reports about Chinese President Xi Jinping asking the country’s armed forces to be prepared for war.

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Attention students, tweets HRD Minister, to make major announcement for students this evening

Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on Wednesday said that a major announcement will be made this evening regarding the students who are currently not in the same district as their board examination centre.

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IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flies Tejas at induction ceremony of jet into 18 Squadron

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday (May 27, 2020) operationalised its no.18 Squadron, the "Flying Bullets", at at Sulur airbase in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore, equipping it with the fourth generation Mk1 LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) Tejas. Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flew the single-seater Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fighter with 45 Squadron.

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Over two lakh people affected by flood in Assam; seven districts affected

The first wave of flash flood triggered Assam on Tuesday (May 26, 2020) affecting around two lakh people and seven districts in the state. Nearly, 9,000 villagers have been shifted to 35 relief camps.

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Rajasthan`s Churu sizzles at 50 degrees Celsius, tops list of 15 hottest cities in world

With heatwave conditions intensifying in the country, Rajasthan's Churu recorded the country’s highest temperature of 50 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. Churu, which is also known as the gateway to the Thar desert, was also the hottest place on earth in the past 24 hours at 50°Celsius.

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LCA Tejas to join IAF 18 Squadron today at Tamil Nadu`s Sulur airbase

The No 18 Squadron, formed in 1965 with the motto "Teevra aur Nirbhaya" meaning "Swift and Fearless," was earlier flying MiG 27 aircraft.

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6387 new coronavirus cases and 170 deaths in past 24 hours: India’s COVID-19 tally reaches 1,51,767

With 6387 new coronavirus cases and 170 deaths in the past 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 tally reached 1,51,767 on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Affairs.

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Bihar Board class 10th Result 2020: `Toppers factory` Simultala School fails to score a hat-trick

Bihar School Examination Committee (BSEB) declared the class 10th 2020 result on Tuesday in which a total of 80.59 percent students passed the examination. Education Minister Krishnanandan Verma announced the result at 12.30 pm.

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Kolkata`s College Street, one of the largest book markets in India, ravaged by cyclone Amphan reopens

India’s one of the largest book markets - College Street in Kolkata opens today only to witness trail of devastation left behind Cyclone Amphan. College Street - popularly known as ‘Boi Para’ in Kolkata is home to small, big book stores and roadside stalls selling new, old, second hand and rare collection of books.

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Locusts attack threatens summer crop in India, farmers across several states fear massive losses

At a time when the country is struggling with the spread of deadly coronavirus, the attack of locusts in many states has bought nightmares to the farmers.

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IMD issues red alert for Assam, Meghalaya, predicts very heavy rainfall from May 26-28

The IMD said rainfall is likely at most places, with heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places. A few isolated will also receive extremely heavy falls.

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Bihar board declares class 10th 2020 result; 80.59 percent students pass

The Bihar School Education Board (BSEB) declared the Class 10th or matric exam 2020 result on Tuesday at 12.30 pm. 80.59 percent students passed the 1oth board exams this year.

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West Bengal issues guidelines for air travel as domestic flights resume services from May 28

The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) state government in West Bengal on Tuesday (May 26) issued guidelines for passengers who will be taking domestic flights to the state. As per the advisory issued by the government, people entering Bengal once domestic flights are allowed in the state from May 26 must submit a self-declaration form stating that they had not tested positive for COVID-19 in the past two months. The passengers also need to undergo health screening after their arrival at the airport, it said.

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Locust army enters Maharahstra, 4-5 villages in Vidarbha region come under attack

Primary reports indicated that in the last couple of days, four to five villages in the Vidarbha region have come under attack from the locusts, known for feasting on all sorts of plants and standing crops.

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Delhi Police to file chargesheet against 83 foreign visitors who attended Tablighi Jamaat Markaz event

The police will file the chargesheet at Delhi's Saket court, naming at least 83 foreign nationals who attended the Markaz event. Among these, 10 belong to Saudi Arabia and 8 from Brazil.

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Nitin Gadkari lauds BRO for `extraordinary feat` in Chardham project

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday (May 26,2020) lauded the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for constructing a 440-metre long tunnel below the busy Chamba town on Rishikesh-Dharasu road Highway(NH 94) and congratulated the team for the effort.

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Bihar Board class 10th result 2020 declared, check biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in, onlinebseb.in, bsebresult.online, bsebonline.org, biharboard.online

The Bihar Board Class 10 results 2020 was declared by Bihar School Education Board (BSEB), Patna at 12.30 pm on Tuesday (May 26). The Class 10 result is available online at at biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in, onlinebseb.in, bsebresult.online, bsebonline.org, and biharboard.online.

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Bihar Board class 10th result 2020: Websites down minutes before declaration of result

30 pm on Tuesday (May 26) but the websites where results are going to be announced went down few minutes before the declaration of results. The Class 10 result will be available online at biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in, onlinebseb.in, bsebresult.online, bsebonline.org, and biharboard.online.

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Bihar Board class 10th result 2020 now at biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in

The Bihar Board Class 10 results 2020 will be declared now by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB). The Bihar Board Class 10 examination 2020 was held between February 17 and February 24, and the evaluation process commenced on May 6 and concluded last week. The Class 10 result will be declared at 12.30 pm at biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in and biharboard-ac-in.

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Bihar Board to declare class 10th result 2020 in few minutes at biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) 10th Result 2020 would be announced in a few minutes on the official website biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in and other official website like onlinebseb.in, biharboardonline.com, biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in, biharboard.online, biharboard.ac.in. As per the announcement the BSEB will declare the result at 12.30 pm.

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Andhra Pradesh resume domestic flight services from May 26

After almost two months of COVID-19 induced lockdown, domestic flight operations resumed in Andhra Pradesh as the first Spicejet plane from Bengaluru landed at Vijayawada airport early Tuesday with 79 passengers.

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Bihar Board class 10th result 2020 to be announced soon at biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in

The Bihar Board Class 10 results 2020 will be declared by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) soon. The BSEB is scheduled to announce the Class 10 results at 12.30 pm on the official websites - biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in and biharboard-ac-in.

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Bihar Board class 10th result 2020 to be announced in a few hours at biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) 10th Result 2020 would be announced in a few hours on the official website biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in and other official website biharboard.ac.in. The BSEB will declare the result at 12.30 pm .

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Cyclone Amphan comes as blessing in disguise for lockdown-hit jobless labourers, electricians in West Bengal

Bengali proverb 'Karor poush mash toh karor sorbonash' (Someone's loss is someone else's gain) has taken a literal meaning in cyclone-ravaged West Bengal.

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FIR against Congress leader Alka Lamba for indecent remarks against PM Modi, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

In a major trouble for Congress leader Alka Lamba, an FIR was registered against her at Lucknow's Hazratganj police station for her incedent remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

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Coalition government stable, says Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut after CM Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar meet

A day after Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray met NCP chief Sharad Pawar amid reports of a rift between the state's ruling coalition over the handling of the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday (May 26) said that there was "no need to worry about the stability of the government".

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Indian Army Major Suman Gawani, Brazilian Navy officer share UN military gender award for women peacekeepers

An Indian Army officer Major Suman Gawani and a Brazilian woman Commander Monteiro de Castro Araujo have been selected for the prestigious United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award (2019). The woman peacekeeper were described as "powerful role models" by the UN Chief Antonio Guterres.

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Kerala HC dismisses plea challenging state`s decision to hold SSLC, plus two exams from May 26

Kerala High Court on Monday (May 25) dismissed a plea challenging the state government's decision to conduct the Secondary School Leaving Certificate and Plus Two examinations from Tuesday (May 26) despite the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

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Vande Bharat Mission: 833 stranded Indians brought home in four flights on May 25

Over 800 Indian citizens stranded abroad were repatriated on four flights from Doha, San Francisco, Melbourne and Sydney on Monday under the Vande Bharat Mission, said Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

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Bihar Board class 10th result 2020 to be released today at 12.30 pm; know the process to check result

Bihar 10th Result 2020 date has been confirmed by the board. Bihar 10th Result 2020 would be released today on biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in and on onlinebseb.in websites

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Delhi government issues new guidelines for domestic travel. Here`s the detail

Delhi’s directorate general of health services on Monday passed an order issuing guidelines for domestic travel via flights, buses or trains for passengers. In its order, the officials concerned have been asked to ensure compliance of guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in “letter and spirit”.

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Major fire breaks out at slum in Delhi`s Tughlakabad, over 1,000 shanties gutted

A major fire broke out in the slums of Delhi's Tughlakabad area at around 1 AM on Tuesday (May 26) gutting around 1,000 shanties. At least 30 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to control the raging inferno.

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Relief from scorching heat coming, IMD predicts dust, thunderstorm on May 29-30

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted on Monday (May 25) that dust and thunderstorms are likely over different parts of north India on May 29-30, bringing relief from the scorching temperature.

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Pakistan using its ties in Turkey, Qatar to provide funds to Zakir Naik: Sources

Sources close to developments have revealed that despite New Delhi’s persistent efforts, Malaysia is reluctant to hand over Naik to New India.

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MNS chief Raj Thackeray hits back at UP CM Yogi Adityanath over `seek permission for migrant workers` remark

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray hit out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath saying labourers will have to seek permission from his party, Maharashtra government and the state police if they wish to work there.

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Bihar Board Class 10th Result 2020 to be declared soon at biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in

The students would also be able to check their results through SMS. They just need to type - BSEB10 -space- ROLL NUMBER and send it to 56263.

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Situation in Delhi under control after COVID-19 lockdown 4; we are prepared to handle surge: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday (May 25, 2020) said that the situation in the national capital is under control and his government is ready to deal with any kind of situation that comes in front of them.

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Situation in Delhi under control after COVID-19 lockdown 4; government prepared to handle surge: Arvind Kejriwal

Health Ministry vows to ensure quality of PPEs, says over 3 lakh kits being manufactured everyday

The statement comes in the wake of some new reports expressing concern about the quality of personal protective equipment (PPE) coveralls.

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Situation in Delhi under control after COVID-19 lockdown 4; govt prepared to handle surge: Arvind Kejriwal

Large number of flights cancelled nationwide on first day as services resume after 2 months

The first flight took off from Delhi for Pune at 4.45 am while the first flight departed from Mumbai to Patna at 6.45 am.

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Ceasefire in Afghanistan on Eid-ul-Fitr: India hopes `it will be extended further`

The Taliban and President Ghani had announced a three-day ceasefire ahead of Eid on Saturday.

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Passports of Tablighi Jamaat chief Maulana Saad`s 5 close associates seized; charge sheet to be filed against 916 foreign Tablighi Jamaat members

If the sources in the Crime Branch are to be believed, these five persons are very close to Maulana Saad, who reportedly included them in his key decisions related to Markaz.

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Heatwave to intensify in North India; temperature to cross 45 degrees in Delhi

The Northern part of India will continue to feel the scorching sun till May 29 as the temperature is likely to be above 45 degrees Celsius for the next few days, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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Two terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter, operation continues: IG Kashmir

The militants were asked to surrender, but they opened fire on the security forces which retaliated, and two terrorists were killed in the encounter.

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Rash Behari Bose 134th birth anniversary today: A brief history of his life and time

Rash Behari Bose played a key role in the attempted assassination on the British Viceroy, Lord Hardinge.

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With 6977 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, India records highest 1-day spike for 4th consecutive day

India on Monday (May 25, 2020) reported another highest single-day spike for the fourth consecutive day with 6,977 new cases of the coronavirus disease reported in the last 24 hours, taking the infection tally to 1.31 lakh.

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Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces in Kulgam district

Soon after being trapped, the militants were asked to surrender, but they opened fire, which was retaliated, triggering an encounter, said the police official.

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Twitter war: Piyush Goyal takes dig at Uddhav Thackeray for blaming Indian Railways on Shramik trains

Hours after Shiv Sena govt gave statements blaming Indian Railways for not providing Maharashtra with the required number of trains, railway minister Piyush Goyal decided to reply to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray through Twitter, demanding "required information" about Monday's planned 125 trains from the state.

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Bihar Board Class 10th Result 2020 at biharboard.ac.in and biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in; BSEB to ensure error-free result

Amid over two-month-long COVID-19 lockdown, the BSEB has taken every precaution to announce the results after requisite verification of topper students.

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Kerala man held for allegedly using cobra to kill wife

In a chilling plot, a man allegedly killed his 25-year old wife by letting a cobra bite her in her sleep near here early this month with police cracking it following suspicions raised by her family as it was the second time she suffered a snake attack in three months.

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Kerala man kills wife using snake to bite her, arrested

Parents of the woman had approached the police saying there was something suspicious about the death of their daughter on May 7 as barely a couple of months ago she had survived a snake bite.

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Rafale fighters to IAF will not be delayed, France assures India

The aircraft is capable of carrying a range of potent weapons. European missile maker MBDA's Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile and Scalp cruise missile will be the mainstay of the weapons package of the Rafale jets.

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Eid Mubarak: PM Narendra Modi extends greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr; Jama Masjid remains closed for devotees amid COVID-19 lockdown

Earlier on Sunday, prominent Muslim clerics in Delhi appealed to people to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday adhering to social distancing and lockdown norms in view of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Mumbai airport to commence domestic ops from May 26 with 50 flights: Operator

The operator of the Mumbai international airport said on Sunday it will resume commercial passenger services on domestic routes from May 25 with 25 departures and arrivals each. Prior to the suspension of passenger flight services on March 25 in the wake of nationwide lockdown to combat the coronavirus pandemic, the AAI-GVK group-run airport had been operating over 1,000 daily flights (arrivals and departures), including on international routes.

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Domestic flights resume on May 25 after two months of COVID-19 lockdown: Delhi`s first departure to Pune

The first domestic passenger flight to arrive at Delhi airport today would reportedly be from Ahmedabad and it is of SpiceJet.

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Maruti Suzuki employee tests positive for coronavirus

The employee last worked at the plant on May 15 after which his residence came into a containment zone and he did not join work thereafter.

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22-year-old killed for provocative WhatsApp status message in Pune

The Wadgaon Maval police station official said the accused and the deceased have previous enmity.

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After flak from Oppn, Uttar Pradesh withdraws ban on phones in COVID-19 wards

After facing flak from the Opposition over its controversial order banning mobile phones usage by coronavirus COVID-19 patients inside isolation ward of COVID-19 hospitals in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government led by Yogi Adityanath on Sunday (May 24) withdrew the ban.

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Chhattisgarh`s Bodhghat irrigation project gets Centre`s nod

The Centre has given its in-principle consent to carry forward the work of the long- pending Bodhghat multipurpose irrigation project in Chhattisgarh, a state government official said on Sunday.

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Jharkhand Congress MLA Rajendra Prasad Singh dies aged 75

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed grief.

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Uttar Pradesh issues guidelines for passengers as domestic flights resume from May 25

As domestic flights have been permitted with some special instructions to be followed, the Uttar Pradesh government issued a set of guidelines to be followed by passengers travelling to the state.

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IMD predicts heatwave, issued red alert for north India; rains likely after May 28

This season, the temperatures did not rise the way it usually does in the north and central India because of significant rainfall activity during April that continued till mid-May.

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One person arrested from Telangana for strangling two sadhus to death in Nanded

Hours after two seers (sadhus) were found strangled to death in Maharashtra's Nanded, the police have arrested a person Sainath Shingade from Telangana in the case.

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Sex on false promise of marriage not rape: Orissa High Court

The case related to the arrest of a student from Koraput district of Odisha under rape charges on a complaint by a 19-year-old tribal woman in November last year.

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Need time to restore air travel, lockdown may extend beyond May 31 in Maharashtra, says Uddhav Thackeray

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday (May 24) held an online briefing on the prevailing situation on coronavirus in the state and said he is anticipating more cases and that the fight against COVID-19 is going to be a tougher one.

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Major Indian states seek delay in restarting flights as coronavirus COVID-19 cases rise

India registered 6,767 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday, the country`s biggest 24 hour jump yet, taking the total to over 131,000.

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After Palghar, two sadhus strangled to death inside ashram in Maharashtra`s Nanded

A body of a seer (sadhu) was found inside his ashram in Maharashtra's Nanded late on Saturday night, news agency ANI reported. The deceased sadhu has been identified as Balbrahmachari Shivacharya and his body was found at his ashram in Nanded’s Umri Taluka late last night. Notably, the police also found another body, said to be of his accomplice Bhagwan Shinde from the spot.

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AgustaWestland: Delhi court allows ED to interrogate Christian Michel in jail for 2 days

A Delhi court has allowed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to interrogate Christian Michel, in the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal, for two days in Tihar jail. Michel was extradited from Dubai last year and is currently lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with alleged irregularities in the chopper deal.

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Shiv Sena attacks BJP on migrants` issue, compares UP CM Yogi Adityanath to Adolf Hitler

Maharashtra ruling party Shiv Sena on Sunday (May 24) continued its attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over migrant workers' crisis and

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Gaganyaan trainees resume astronaut training in Moscow

The four cosmonauts shortlisted for Gaganyaan, India's first manned space mission, have resumed their training in Russia after it was put on hold due to Covid-19 scare.

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Ruckus over food packets; social distancing norms flouted in Mangalore-Lucknow Shramik Special Train

Passengers alleged that Railway police were sending more people in the compartment and social distancing norms were violated inside the train.

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Indian Army rejects reports about patrol party being detained by Chinese forces in Ladakh

Rejecting reports about the detention of a joint patrol party detained by Chinese forces in Ladakh, the Indian Army on Sunday said that these were "inaccurate".

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Domestic flight services to resume from May 25; SOP and precautions for air travellers

As announced by the Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, domestic flight services will resume from Monday (May 25, 2020) as part of the Centre's efforts to gradually open the air travel for the public that was halted two months ago on account of a lockdown imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

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RML hospital Dean tests positive for coronavirus COVID-19

The Dean of the Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital in Delhi has tested positive for the highly contagious novel coronavirus disease, a hospital source told IANS on Sunday.

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India records highest-single day spike with 6,767 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

India on Sunday reported another highest single-day spike with 6,767 new cases of the coronavirus disease in the last 24 hours, taking the infection tally to 1.31 lakh.

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Two Telangana MLAs booked under SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act

Ibrahimpatnam MLA Manchireddy Kishan Reddy of TRS was booked for allegedly attacking and abusing a Dalit public representative of BJP, Malakpet MLA Ahmed Balala belonging to AIMIM was booked for using abusive language against a BJP leader.

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J&K, Kerala to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr today; rest of India on Monday

In Kerala, clerics had Friday said that Eid will be celebrated on Sunday. Bukhari also appealed to people to offer Eid namaz at their homes.

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Tension mounts in Ladakh as China brings in more troops; India maintains aggressive posturing

The Chinese military is fast increasing its troops in areas around Pangong Tso lake and Galwan Valley along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, sending a clear signal that it was not ready to end its confrontation with the Indian Army anytime soon, people familiar with the situation in the disputed region said on Saturday.

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Churu SHO death case: Two suicide notes found, WhatsApp chat reveals cop was under stress

According to preliminary information, Bishnoi was investigating a murder case in the area till Friday night. Later, he reached his official accommodation and committed suicide.

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Muslims help perform last rites of Kashmiri Pandit in Jammu and Kashmir`s Tral

According to details, as soon as the news of the death of 95-year-old Jagan Nath Bhat from Tral on Saturday spread, members of Muslim community came together to help in performing his last rites.

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Delhi`s coronavirus COVID-19 death toll rises to 231; 591 new cases

The novel coronavirus death toll in Delhi rose to 231 on Saturday, while the number of infections climbed to 12,910 with 591 new cases, authorities said.

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Heat wave in parts of Delhi, mercury likely to touch 46 degrees celsius-mark

Delhi on Saturday (May 23, 2020) recorded the hottest day with temperature crossing 45-degree celsius-mark as per the India Meteorological Department. The weather department also predicted that the temperature may go upto 46 degrees celsius and there will be no rain in the Delhi-NCR region until May 28.

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Railways left red faced as Gorakhpur-bound Shramik train reaches Rourkela

The Indian Railways was left red faced on Saturday after a Shramik Special train which started its journey from Mumbai for Gorakhpur on May 21 reached Odisha`s Rourkela without intimating the passengers about the change in the route. The plight of the people on board the train came to the fore after the passengers shared their video on Twitter.

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Uttar Pradesh`s Gorakhnath temple boundary wall, shops demolished for road widening

The shops in the temple complex were coming in the way of widening of road that leads from Mohaddipur to Jungle Kaudia in Gorakhpur. The road is being converted into a 17 kilometres long four-lane road to ease traffic bottlenecks.

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SHO commits suicide in Churu; body found hanging inside quarter

Senior officers including Churu Superintendent of Police Tejaswani Gautam have reached the spot and the matter is being probed.

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Five more bodies recovered from well in Telangana; family toll rises to 6

A day after a 48-year old man, a worker of a gunny bag stitching unit, and three other members of his family were found dead in the well at Gorrekunta village, on the city outskirts, five more bodies, including that of his two sons, were recovered on Friday.

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Domestic flight services to resume from May 25, Aarogya Setu App mandatory for air travellers

India will resume domestic flight services from May 25 as part of the Centre's gradual reboot of air travel that was halted two months ago on account of a lockdown imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

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Heavy rains to lash parts of West Bengal in next 48 hrs; Mamata Banerjee likely to visit South 24 Parganas today

As per the agency, heavy to very heavy rainfall in these areas, particularly Alipurduar, Coochbehar, Jalpaiguri are expected to have maximum rainfall activity, from May 24th, 2020 onwards.

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Personal data of 2.9 crore Indians leaked on dark web for free by cyber criminals

This breach includes sharing of sensitive information such as email, phone number, home address, educational qualification, work experience etc.

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Personal data of 2.9 crore Indians leaked on dark web for free

Cyber criminals have posted personal data of 2.9 crore job-seeking Indians on dark web for free in one of the hacking forums, according to online intelligence firm Cyble.

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Karnataka to put returnees from 6 high-risk states on 7-day institutional quarantine

The Karnataka government has decided to put returnees from six states to a mandatory seven day insitutional quarantine.

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Coronavirus COVID-19: Indian-Americans welcome relaxation in visa, travel restrictions for OCI cardholders

The Indian-Americans have welcomed the decision of the Indian government to ease the coronavirus-linked global travel restrictions imposed on those having OCI cards, describing it as a big relief for them.

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COVID19: Indian-Americans welcome relaxation in visa, travel restrictions for OCI cardholders

ICMR allows use of HCQ among healthcare workers in containment zones, non-COVID hospitals

The use of HCQ can be expanded to all healthcare workers in containment zones; healthcare workers in non-COVID hospitals; the front-line workers; for police, security forces working in containment areas and household contacts of confirmed cases.

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MAH MBA CET Result 2020 to be declared today, check mahacet.org and cetcell.mahacet.org

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (CET) cell will declare the MBA CET results 2020 on Saturday (May 22, 2020). As announced by Maharashtra Higher Education Minister Uday Samant, the MAH MBA CET result 2020 will be declared at 11 AM.

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India sees highest one-day spike with 6,654 new COVID-19 cases; recovery rate at 41.39 percent

India on Saturday recorded the highest one day spike in coronavirus cases with 6654 new infections reported in the last 24 hours. The total tally inched t0 1.25 lakh and the recovery rate stood at 41.39 percent.

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TTD to start laddu prasadam sales across 13 district HQs in AP from May 25

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) is ready to commence the sale of its sacred laddu prasadam from Monday (May 25) onwards across 13 districts in Andhra Pradesh.

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Movement pass not needed for people with flight, train tickets, says Noida police

As the government starts easing lockdown rules by slowly resuming the transportation facility, the Gautam Buddh Nagar police on Friday (May 22, 2020) said that no movement pass is required for those having air or train tickets.

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DMRC opens foot-over bridge connecting metro station to Badli railway station

The 88-meter-long foot-over bridge built by the DMRC connects the concourse of the Samaypur Badli metro station on Yellow Line with platforms 1 and 2 of the Badli railway station of the Northern Railway.

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National Green Tribunal officer tests coronavirus COVID-19 positive; office sealed

One of the officials of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) tested COVID-19 positive said the office on Friday. All the staff who came in contact with the person have been asked to self-quarantine for 14-days.

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Man burnt alive as vehicle catches fire in Delhi

In a horrific accident, a person in Delhi was burnt to death as his vehicle caught fire.

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Centre allows OCI cardholders to visit India with certain conditions

The central government on Friday allowed certain categories of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders, who are stranded abroad, to come to the country.

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Hizbul Mujahideen regroups in Kashmir, plans multiple terror attacks within 10 days: Intelligence agencies

They are planning to carry out large-scale terror attack where they would target security forces, intel says.

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Heavy rains lash Kerala, several areas waterlogged in Thiruvananthapuram

Heavy rains lashed southern parts of Kerala causing damage to agricultural land and houses in rural areas, while more rains accompanied with lightning is predicted for the next five days.

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Massive fire breaks out at chemical factory in Pune`s Kurkumbh MIDC area; firetenders on spot

Cloud of thick black smoke was billowing from a large fire that broke out at the chemical plant.

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Eid-ul-Fitr 2020: Saudia Arabia moon sighting timing, end of Ramadan

The first day of the Eid-ul-Fitr will be announced on Friday (May 22, 2020) night, after the moon-sighting committee will look for the new crescent moon. In wake of the novel coronavirus the committee will meet remotely via video conferencing.

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CISCE releases ICSE class 10, ISC class 12 exam dates: Check details here

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations on Friday (May 22, 2020) announced the date and schedule for the remaining exams of class 10 and class 12.

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PM Narendra Modi surveys Cyclone Amphan-hit areas of West Bengal, announces Rs 1,000 cr relief package for state

Large-scale damage to infrastructure, public and private property was reported from North and South 24 Parganas, East and West Midnapore, Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly districts.

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Cyclone Amphan: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik speaks to Mamata Banerjee over damage, assures support

The Chief Minister conveyed Odisha's absolute solidarity with the people of West Bengal in this hour of crisis.

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Nine new COVID-19 patients in Gautam Buddh Nagar; cases cross 300-mark

Among the new patients, four are from Noida, three from Greater Noida and two from Greater Noida (West), also known as Noida Extension.

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Ex-DMK General Secretary Duraisamy joins Tamil Nadu BJP

Duraisamy joined BJP in the presence of Tamil Nadu BJP President L Murugan and senior leader La Ganesan.

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Delhi High Court asks Centre, Delhi governments to `keep tab on coronavirus COVID-19 cases`

The court made the observation while hearing a Public Interest Litigation that sought that more private hospitals in Delhi be allowed to treat COVID-19 patients.

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Sonia Gandhi to chair opposition meeting on migrants’ crisis at 3 PM today

Interim Congress president Sonia Gandhi will on Friday chair a meeting of leaders of opposition parties over the plight of migrant workers and alleged dilution of labour laws. According to reports, around 17 opposition parties have agreed to participate in the meeting which will be held via videoconferencing at 3 PM on May 22

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Uber resumes operations in Karnataka

Riders in Bengaluru can book UberAuto, UberGO, Premier, Intercity, Hourly Rental, UberXL, Access, and Assist on their Uber App.

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UP government pays full amount Rs 36,36,664 to Rajasthan roadways for transporting students from Kota

The UP government said Rajasthan Roadways buses were also used and a bill of Rs. 36 lakhs was raised by Rajasthan govt for the same. The entire bill has been paid in full now.

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Rajasthan roadways asks UPSRTC to pay RS 36,36,664 for transporting students

UP government pays Rajasthan roadways Rs 19,76,286 for transporting students from Kota

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Indian Railways launches drive to identify, act against touts, make public aware of them

The Indian Railways has launched a major drive to identify and act against touts who have become active again and were making attempts to dupe gullible migrants and others.

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Maldives defends India at OIC meet, says singling out India over Islamophobia is incorrect

Maldives said that India is the largest democracy in the world and home to over 200 million Muslims, alleging Islamophobia would be factually incorrect and detrimental to religious harmony in South Asia.

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Migrants should not walk back home; officials should look after arrangements: Telangana CM KCR

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao has instructed officials concerned to ensure that no migrant worker should undergo the unfortunate situation of walking thousands of kilometers to his\her native place.

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Pakistan violates ceasefire in J&K`s Poonch and Nowshera; Indian Army retaliates

Pakistan resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation along the Line of Control in Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch district on Friday (May 22, 2020).

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FIR against Sonia Gandhi in Karnataka over tweets questioning PM-CARES Fund, Congress calls it `vendetta politics`

An FIR has been lodged against interim Congress chief Sonia Gandhi over tweets from party’s official Twitter handle questioning Prime Minister Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency (PM-CARES) Fund.

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PM Modi to undertake aerial surveys of cyclone-hit West Bengal, Odisha today- here`s full schedule

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the Cyclone Amphan hit areas in West Bengal and Odisha on Friday (May 22, 2020) days after the super cyclone wrecked havoc in the two states.

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Gurgaon to Darbhanga and 1200 km: 15-year-old Bihar girl Jyoti Kumari pedals injured father amid COVID-19 lockdown

A 15-year-old girl showed courage and grit when she cycled for almost 1200 km with her injured father riding pillion, amid the coronavirus lockdown situation.

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From Gurgaon to Darbhanga, 15-year-old girl pedals injured father amid COVID-19 lockdown

Twiiter is testing something new for you; Check it out!

Facebook-owned social media platform Twitter has come out with a new feature to facilitate its users with a new way of conversation.

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WhatsApp is testing something new for you; Check it out!

Facebook-owned social media platform WhatsApp has come out with a new feature to facilitate its users with a new way of conversation.

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Nation stands with West Bengal and Odisha, says PM Narendra Modi after Cyclone Amphan leaves behind trail of devastation

In a series of tweets, PM Modi said, "My thoughts are with the people of Odisha as the state bravely battles the effects of Cyclone Amphan."

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UPSC may announce revised calendar for deferred Civil Services Prelims exams 2020; check upsc.gov.in

Earlier, the Prelims exam was scheduled to be held on May 31, 2020, but the Commission decided to postpone it in view of the COVID-19 outbreak in India.

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Don`t plan to leave middle seat in flights vacant; divided routes in 7 sections for fare control: Civil Aviation Ministry

Addressing a press conference, he said that the government will take other corresponding preventive measures.

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Cyclone Amphan leaves Kolkata Airport runway inundated

A day after one of the most powerful cyclones in over a decade Amphan hit the West Bengal and Odisha coasts, there have been reports of wide-spread devastation.

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Terrorist attacks joint team of J&K Police and CRPF in Pulwama, injures 2 cops

The terrorist attacked a joint team of Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Pulwama town.

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Woman delivers baby in ambulance surrounded by lions in Gujarat`s Gir Somnath

In a bizzarre incident from Gujarat, a pack of lions surrounded an ambulance with a woman inside who was experiencing labour pains.

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Lions surround ambulance carrying pregnant woman in Gujarat`s Gir Somnath

In a bizzarre incident from Gujarat, a pack of lions surrounded an ambulance with a woman inside who was experiencing labour pains.

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India`s domestic flights rules: Only web check-in, no meals, early arrival and more

The Centre on Thursday (May 21) issued the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for air passengers before the resumption of domestic flight services on May 25. The Centre released the SOP after the Airport Authority of India (AAI) had issued SOPs for airports. As per the guidelines issued by the Centre, Aarogya Setu App will not be mandatory for children below 14 years of age and all travellers will have to walk through the thermal screening zones before entering the airport terminal building.

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Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba reviews Cyclone Amphan hit areas in West Bengal, Odisha; major damage to agricultural lands

In the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Thursday (May 21, 2020) reviewed the situation at cyclone-affected areas of Odisha and West Bengal with the states and central agencies concerned.

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Three women killed as house in Uttar Pradesh`s Banda catches fire

Three members of a family, all women, were killed after their house caught fire in Paras village under Baberu Kotwali police station area here, police said on Thursday.

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Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Chairman rubbishes claims of non-payment of salaries, calls it false news

Categorically denying news reports of salary cuts of employees at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), the chairman YV Subbareddy said that the devotees should not believe the rumours and pray for well and good time for all of us amid the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

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US backs India over border tension with China, calls Beijing behaviour provocative and disturbing

The US on Wednesday supported India amidst the rising border tension with China with a senior diplomat describing Beijing's aggression as "not always rhetorical" and accusing it of continuing with its "provocative and disturbing behaviour".

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5609 new coronavirus cases and 132 deaths in past 24 hours; India’s COVID-19 tally reaches 112359

With 5609 new novel coronavirus cases and 132 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, India’s total tally of such infections in India stood at 1,12,359 on Thursday, according to the Health Ministry data.

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No change in schedule of Kerala SSLC, plus two exams, confirms CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wendesday (May 20) confirmed that Kerala SSLC, plus two exams will be conducted as per earlier schedule.

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IMD issues `Orange` alert for West Bengal coast as Cyclone Amphan moves over Bangladesh

After leaving a trail of destruction over West Bengal, the 'Severe Cyclonic Cyclonic Storm' Amphan is now moving in a north-northeastwards direction centered over Bangladesh.

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Prove your allegations or face legal action: Folk singer Malini Awasthi sends legal notice to Congress leader Gaurav Pandhi for defaming husband

Renowned folk singer Malini Awasthi has sent a legal notice for defamation to Congress' National Coordinator for social media Gaurav Pandhi for defaming her husband Awanish Awasthi who is an IAS officer and currently serving as that UP Additional Chief Secretary.

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Rajiv Gandhi`s death anniversary today, was assassinated in LTTE suicide bomb attack 29 years ago

It is the 29th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi who was assassinated in a suicide bomb attack at Sriperumbudur, Chennai on May 21, 1991. The attack was carried by Thenmozhi Rajaratnam aka Dhanu, a member of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a terrorist organisation of Sri Lanka.

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Coronavirus COVID-19: Delhi`s LNJP Hospital asks doctors, health staff to vacate quarantine accommodation

Amid the rising coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Delhi, the state-run Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital has asked its doctors and health staff working in COVID-19 wards to vacate the accommodations provided to them in hotels across Delhi by 12 noon on May 21.

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15 Madhya Pradesh districts under locust attack

Desert locusts swarmed several districts in western Madhya Pradesh early on Wednesday morning. Millions of locusts were seen on trees and in Rana Heda village near Panbihar in Ujjain district reminding the scenes of pre-independence Rajasthan.

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Bihar Board Class 10th result 2020 likely to be released on this date, check biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in

Bihar State Examination Board (BSEB) is expected to announce the result of Bihar Board Class 10 or matric examination on Thursday (May 21). BSEB sources said the verification process of the toppers has been completed and the result of Bihar board Class 10 examination would be declared soon after the completion of verification process.

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UPSC likely to announce Civil Services Prelims 2020 date on June 5

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday (May 20) said that the date for 2020 civil services preliminary examination would be announced on June 5.

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