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Hold Exams While Ensuring Coronavirus Doesn't Spread: Uddhav Thackeray

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 31, 2020

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday spoke with vice-chancellors of various universities and said that examinations should be held while ensuring that it doesn't lead to the spread of coronavirus.

Revoke Transfer Of Cop Who Spoke To Me About Lack Of Protection Kits: Devendra Fadnavis

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 31, 2020

Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday demanded that the transfer of a policeman who had spoken to him about lack of personal protection kits amid the coronavirus outbreak be revoked.

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogi Buried With Full State Honours

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 30, 2020

Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi was buried in a cemetery in GaurelaPendra-Marwahi (GPM) district with full state honours at around 8pm on Saturday amid prayers by bishops and pastors, an official said.

Private Forecaster Skymet Says Monsoon Has Arrived In Kerala, Weather Office Differs

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 31, 2020

The southwest monsoon has arrived in Kerala before its onset schedule, private agency Skymet Weather announced on Saturday, but India's official forecaster IMD said conditions are not yet ripe for the declaration.

Passenger Buses To Restart Operation From June 1 In Himachal Pradesh: Official

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 30, 2020

The passenger bus service will resume operation in Himachal Pradesh from June 1, an official said on Saturday.

Neeraj Chopra Nominated For Khel Ratna By Athletics Federation Of India

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 30, 2020

The Khel Ratna Award carries a medallion, a certificate and a cash prize of Rs 7.5 lakh.

Bengal Extends Lockdown Till June 15 With Some Relaxations

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 30, 2020

The West Bengal government today extended the coronavirus lockdown in the state up to June 15 with relaxations and conditions.

UN Security Council Elections Next Month, India Assured 'Non-Permanent' Seat

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 30, 2020

The UN General Assembly has decided to hold elections for the five non-permanent members of the Security Council next month under the new voting arrangements due to the COVID-19 restrictions, with India assured a win being the sole contender for the Asia Pacific seat.

Migrants Will Have To Register Themselves On Return: Maharashtra Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 30, 2020

Labourers who have gone back to their home states amid lockdown for coronavirus will have to register themselves when they return to Maharashtra, state industries Minister Subhash Desai said in Aurangabad today.

Medical Head Of Delhi's LNJP Hospital, 2 Employees Test Coronavirus Positive

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 30, 2020

The medical director of the LNJP Hospital, and two other staff members of the COVID-19-dedicated facility, have tested positive for coronavirus infection, officials said on Saturday.

High Courts Disagree, Supreme Court To Decide On Divorced Daughter's Rights

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 30, 2020

Is a divorced woman entitled to her freedom fighter father's family pension like an unmarried or widowed daughter?

Punjab Extends Lockdown Till June 30

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 31, 2020

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday announced a four-week extension of the coronavirus lockdown till June 30.

Paytm Moves Delhi High Court, Claims Telcos Not Preventing Phishing Activity

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 30, 2020

One97 Communications Ltd, which runs the online payment platform Paytm, has moved the Delhi High Court alleging that telecom service providers are not blocking fraudsters who are defrauding its customers by "phishing" activities over the various mobile networks.

Approach To Self-Reliant India Will Be Progressive, Not Regressive: BJP Chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 30, 2020

On the first anniversary of the Modi government 2.0 on Saturday, BJP president JP Nadda sought to allay concerns about its pitch to make India self-reliant, saying its approach will be progressive and this isn't about bringing back "license raj".

At Least 2 Foreign Ministry Officials Test Positive For Coronavirus: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 30, 2020

At least two employees serving at the headquarters of the Ministry of External Affairs in Delhi 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, people familiar with the development said today.