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Manmohan opposes DA hike freeze; Sonia writes to PM on MSME package
The Congress posted excerpts from a video conference of the party's recently constituted 11-member consultative group
 "Manmohan opposes DA hike freeze; Sonia writes to PM on MSME package")
Ex-PM Manmohan Singh slams govt, says not necessary to freeze DA, DR hike
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi also slammed the government over the issue
 "Ex-PM Manmohan Singh slams govt, says not necessary to freeze DA, DR hike")
Sections of Sangh Parivar appeal for boycott of all Chinese goods
Shailendra Sengar, Bharatiya Janata Party Kisan Morcha national vice-president, called for a 'complete boycott' of all Chinese goods on April 25
 "Sections of Sangh Parivar appeal for boycott of all Chinese goods")
'Cleaning hands of rich': Rahul blasts govt for using rice in sanitisers
The decision was taken by a group of experts under the National Biofuel Coordination Committee (NBCC), chaired by Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
 "'Cleaning hands of rich': Rahul blasts govt for using rice in sanitisers")
Covid-19: Cong hopeful of govt following up more of its recommendations
The Congress has constituted an 11-member consultative group which would meet at least once in two days to suggest further policy changes
 "Covid-19: Cong hopeful of govt following up more of its recommendations")
India blocks automatic FDI route for neighbours to curb hostile takeovers
Until now, Chinese investments were automatically allowed, similar to those from other nations, in all but 16 sectors, such as telecom, defence, and national security.
 "India blocks automatic FDI route for neighbours to curb hostile takeovers")
Coronavirus a huge challenge; need to mobilise scientists, engineers: Rahul
With an increase of over 900 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, India's total count rose to 14,378 on Saturday
 "Coronavirus a huge challenge; need to mobilise scientists, engineers: Rahul")
Don't exhaust ammunition, hold some for backlash, Rahul Gandhi advises govt
Calls for categorising areas into 'hot zones' and 'safe zones', and ramping up random testing to remain ahead of the virus instead of chasing it
Top headlines: Goldman downgrades Indian mkts, Asia to clock lowest growth
Business Standard brings to you a snapshot of events that made the headlines today
 "Top headlines: Goldman downgrades Indian mkts, Asia to clock lowest growth")
If lockdown not solution, then why Cong ruled states extended it first: BJP
The nationwide lockdown was extended till May 3 after the announcement by the PM as states called for the extension to check the rapid spread of the viral infection
 "If lockdown not solution, then why Cong ruled states extended it first: BJP")
National lockdown just 'pause button' against coronavirus: Rahul Gandhi
Addressing a press conference via video conference, Gandhi also said the entire country has to fight the crisis "unitedly"
 "National lockdown just 'pause button' against coronavirus: Rahul Gandhi")
Modi interacts with political leaders as buzz to extend lockdown grows
The interaction comes as Indian enters the third week of the 21-day nationwide shutdown
 "Modi interacts with political leaders as buzz to extend lockdown grows")
Battle against coronavirus to be long, India has set an example: Modi
Opposition leaders, including Congress' Rahul Gandhi, have claimed the central government did not respond in time to the virus
 "Battle against coronavirus to be long, India has set an example: Modi")
Rahul writes to PM, says sudden lockdown led to immense panic, confusion
Gandhi said the number of poor people in India who are dependent on a daily income is too large to unilaterally shut down all economic activities in the wake of the pandemic
 "Rahul writes to PM, says sudden lockdown led to immense panic, confusion")
Rise of KCR's daughter in state makes ministers nervous about their future
K Chandrashekar Rao announced that his daughter Kalvakuntla Kavitha would become a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC), Telangana's Upper House
 "Rise of KCR's daughter in state makes ministers nervous about their future")
The Congress' golden years
Book review of The Lotus Years: Political Life in India in the Time of Rajiv Gandhi
 "The Congress' golden years")
Opposition welcomes coronavirus relief package, but won't give full marks
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the package on Thursday, which was hailed by PM Narendra Modi as one that will go a long way in ensuring food and livelihood security of the poor.
 "Opposition welcomes coronavirus relief package, but won't give full marks")
Rahul Gandhi causes embarrassment to Cong CMs, albeit unwittingly
He has mooted the idea that the Centre help the poor in the country cope with the economic distress from the nationwide lockdown
 "Rahul Gandhi causes embarrassment to Cong CMs, albeit unwittingly")
Rahul demands cash support to poor, tax breaks during coronavirus lockdown
The Congress leader also demanded creation of massive emergency field hospitals, particularly in urban areas
Shortage of protective gear 'completely avoidable', we had time: Rahul
Earlier today Rahul Gandhi wrote, "We should have taken this threat much more seriously and have been much better prepared."