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Iran begins lifting Covid-19 lockdown, eases restriction even as cases rise
Authorities had ordered most government agencies and all non-essential businesses to remain closed for a week after the Nowruz holiday ended on April 4.
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Jaan bhi, Jahan Bhi: Modi tells CMs calling for extending lockdown
The lockdown maybe extended with rules relaxed to help businesses and restrictions eased in areas unaffected by the virus spread, reported news agency PTI
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Covid-19 lockdown: Tamil Nadu asks Centre not to resume trains, flights
State wants inter-state movement of people banned as well; seeks ad hoc grant of Rs 1,000 crore from NDRF for medical supplies
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We're more civilised now
The benefits of modern medicine have led people to demand more from the State, and to value every life. Even a modest death toll caused by an epidemic today is unacceptable
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Lockdown, distancing most effective Covid-19 'social vaccines': Vardhan
On PPEs, he said all potential manufacturers based in India were contacted and provided handholding support to make good-quality PPEs.
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The climate 'dividend'
Lockdown highlights the criticality of climate change agenda
Modi's message to CMs' appeal: 10 points about their video meeting
At least 10 states told Modi to extend the lockdown, according to media reports
Maharashtra CM extends Covid-19 lockdown till 'at least' April 30
"We have to break the chain (of coronavirus infection)," said Thackeray in a video message on his social media accounts as he asked people to stay indoors.
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EPFO puts in place mechanism to credit govt's share to EPF, EPS under PMGKY
The PMGKY package is aimed at preventing disruption in the employment of low wage-earning EPF members and extending support to the eligible EPF covered establishments.
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Coronavirus: Tokyo Olympics CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued an emergency declaration this week to battle the virus, putting the country under restrictions after it seemed it had avoided the spread
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PM Modi has taken correct decision to extend coronavirus lockdown: Kejriwal
As of now, no official announcement has been made regarding the extension of the 21-day coronavirus lockdown which ends on April 14
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Manu Bhaker, Rajput to take part in online shooting championship on Apr 15
An electronic target setup, apart from a mobile phone with internet connection, is all that participants require to shoot in the championship
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Disposal rate low as no infrastructure to conduct hearings online: CAT
With the imposition of the lockdown, it became impossible for the tribunal's benches to function as neither advocates nor CAT employees were in a position to attend work, it said.
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Centre likely to lower tariff for discoms to ensure uninterrupted supply
The demand met was down by about 29 per cent at 121.38 GW on April 10 compared to 170.52 GW on the same day last year.
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Extend lockdown by at least a fortnight after April 14: Amarinder tells PM
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh suggested extension of the national lockdown by at least a fortnight after April 14, while Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal suggested extension of the lockdown till April 30.
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Migrant workers go on rampage in Surat over lockdown fears; 80 detained
The migrant workers demanded necessary arrangements to return to their native places
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Delhi declares 6 more Covid-19 hotspots; city now has 30 containment zones
The Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government took the decision after 183 new confirmed coronavirus cases surfaced in the city in 24 hours
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Covid-19: India clears first list of HCQ requests; US to get 3.5 mn tablets
The government on Friday said that there was enough stock of HCQ in the country and it was taking all steps to ensure that there was no shortage of the drug in the domestic market.
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G20 ministers struggle to finalise oil output cuts despite Trump's efforts
The final G20 communique appeared to gloss over simmering divisions over energy policy, making no mention of output cuts and pledging simply to ensure oil "market stability"
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Coronavirus helmet to caricatures: Cops' unique way to raise awareness
In Andhra Pradesh, police in Kasibugga town hired some artists and made them as Yamraj, his army and Chitragupta
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