India
It is 'Ramzan', Not Ramdhan For Indians; Else We Need to Fix 'Azaan'
The social identity marker gets an instant validation or boost if you can project it on a global scale. So for Muslims, writing Ramdhan makes them part of that global sphere.
Coronavirus Pandemic: MG Provides 100 Hector SUVs to Frontline Workers Till May 2020
The MG Hector SUVs will be provided free of cost and will come with fuel and drivers.
Indian-American NGO Raises $1 Million to Fight Hunger in US, India Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
This translates to 4,700,000 meals for people in the United States and ration kits for 106,000 migrant workers in India that will last them seven to 10 days, said M R Rangaswami, founder and chairman of the board of NGO Indiaspora.
After 7-Hour Drama, Cop Who Opened Fire Brought Down From Roof of Jhargram SP's Office
The constable, identified as Binod Kumar, was on sentry duty since 11 am on the roof of the building in Jhargram town in West Bengal. The building is in a complex in which the offices of the SP, additional SP, and the district armoury are located.
Maharashtra Minister Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Undergoing Treatment at Mumbai Hospital
The minister is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mumbai, the official said.
'Be Patient Till May 3, Govt Making Best Efforts': MEA Tells Indians Stranded Abroad Amid Covid-19
Muraleedharan said his ministry was definitely concerned about Indians stranded abroad and was making efforts to bring them back at the earliest.
CISF Delhi Metro Resumption Plan: Face Masks Must, Aarogya Setu E-pass; No Entry if Flu Symptoms
The paramilitary force that guards the network running across the national capital region has formulated a 'business continuity plan' for security and safety of passengers and staffers working at the facility.
Islamic Centre of India to Live Stream Recitation of Quran on Facebook During Month of Ramzan
“There should be no Roza Iftaar parties at all, instead that money should be utilised for food and ration for the poor people," said Maulana Mahali.
Instead of Tackling Covid-19, BJP Is Spreading Virus of Communal Prejudice & Hatred: Sonia Gandhi
"Grave damage is being done to our social harmony. Our party, we will have to work hard to repair that damage," Congress president Sonia Gandhi said.
Use Rapid Test Kits for Surveillance Purpose, RT-PCR Test a Must: ICMR
Additional Director General of ICMR Dr GS Toteja in his letter to Chief Secretaries of states and UTs said ICMR has always emphasised that RT-PCR test of throat and/or nasal swab is the confirmatory test for detection of COVID-19 at an early stage.
Workers Trek Home from Jhansi Due to Lack of Jobs, Walk 500 Kilometres for Seven Days
The trek home took seven days. They reached here on Monday and have been home quarantined by the authorities.
Sensex Rallies 743 Points on Reliance Booster; Nifty Tops 9,150
The 30-share index ended 742.84 points or 2.42% higher at 31,379.55. The wider NSE Nifty surged 205.85 points, or 2.29%, to finish at 9,187.30.
Ramzan 2020: How the Holy Month Can be Observed Following Social-distancing and Lockdown Norms
During Ramzan, Muslims around the globe observe fast for 30 days. After the day ends, people usually gather for ‘sehri’ and eat together.
Locals Pelt Stones at Cops in Aligarh as They Try to Enforce Lockdown, 1 Injured
Security has been beefed up and the situation in the locality is now under control.
'Be Brave': Supportive Customers Send Messages for Delhi Pizza Delivery Agent Down With Coronavirus
The 19-year-old delivery agent who has spent eight days in quarantine till now said that the customers had received his numbers from the bills.
Indian Farm Workers Broke, Uncertain as Rural Lockdown Eased
India's 1.3 billion people will continue to live under strict curbs until May 3, but the government said farms and factories could resume activity on Monday in the hinterland, which has been less hard-hit by Covid-19.