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NHAI constructs highest ever total of 3,979 km national highways in FY20

However, the authority stopped short of meeting its target of 4500 km for the current fiscal, which effectively translates into 12.32 km per day as against the accomplishment of 10.9 km per day.

Google, govt map food and night shelters for public during lockdown

Users can search on Google or Google Maps for 'Food Shelter Near Me' or 'Night Shelter Near Me' to find the closest roof

India's growth may slip below 3% in FY21 if coronavirus proliferates: KPMG

The KPMG report presented three scenarios to explain the economic effects of COVID--19

Life insurers will not invoke 'force majeure' clause for Covid-19 claims

This step was taken to reassure customers who had reached out to individual life insurance companies seeking clarity on this clause

Tale of two cities: How virus lockdown has exposed France's class divide

Class tensions -- never very far from the surface despite the fine sentiments of the French national motto "liberty, fraternity and equality" -- exploded

India between Stage 2 and 3 of coronavirus pandemic: Health Ministry

AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria, who is also a member of a Task Force on COVID-19, on Monday reportedly said that "localised community transmission" has been seen in some pockets

Special force men take down five terrorists in hand-to-hand combat in J&K

The squad of 4-Para regiment, living up to its war cry of "Balidaan Parma Dharam" (sacrifice is ultimate duty), successfully carried out the operation last week

Prepare to slowly open depts where Covid-19 hotspots aren't existing: PM

Modi made this suggestion while chairing a meeting of the council of ministers via video-conferencing

US braces for 'hardest' week in virus battle as British PM hospitalised

The worldwide number of fatalities from the novel coronavirus rose to 70,009 on Monday

We cannot run away to moon, need to develop herd immunity: Epidemiologist

Muliyil tells Somesh Jha that the days of eradicating the disease is over and the country should move towards developing 'herd immunity'

Covid-19: Why Tablighi attendees could face NSA, attempt to murder charges

At least 9,000 people including nearly 1,000 foreigners participated in the religious congregation after which many of the attendees travelled to various parts of the country

Covid-19: More testing needed, India not out of woods, say experts

"The lockdown should only be lifted when the number of cases start dropping, which is not happening right now," said Arvind Kumar

Covid-19: Despite Centre's directive, West Bengal keeps tea estates shut

While many estates are close to Kalimpong most usually maintain self-isolation all year round. Six people from the family of a woman in Kalimpong who died on April 2 have tested positive for Covid-19

Coronavirus: Standard Chartered to fund ventilator project of IIT Kanpur

tandard Chartered has approved a "generous" CSR funding that will be used for research and development of the prototype, followed by testing of the device and clinical trials

President, PM, MPs to take 30% salary cut as India fights coronavirus

MPs' salaries will be cut for this year and funds from the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLAD) for 2020-21 and 2021-22 will be transferred to CFI

Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP IT cell of spreading fake news on Bengal

Banerjee also announced the formation of a 'Global Advisory Board', a policy making body which will aid the state government in preparing a roadmap for COVID-19 response in Bengal

More than 25,500 Tablighi Jamaat workers quarantined for coronavirus: Govt

Out of the 4,067 positive coronavirus cases in country, at least 1,445 are related to Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi, said officials of the health and home ministries at a press conference

War on Covid-19: Garuda Aerospace to use drones for disinfecting 26 cities

Firm seeks to ramp up manufacturing capacity as it also receives interest from Spain, Brazil and US for 1,500 drones

UP govt hints at extending the coronavirus lockdown beyond April 14

State has witnessed spurt in cases due to Tablighi Jamaat

Supply constraints to funding woes: Health start-ups in the age of Covid-19

Several have been hit by a large-scale migration of workers which has caused labour shortage. So while demand is high, supply is the pain point