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Deep Dive with AKB - Stimulus package: No fiscal excesses, but growth prospects remain dim

In her five-tranche package, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman covered measures and reforms for the MSME sector, agriculture & allied sector, the Essential Commodities Act, migrant workers, labour codes, coal and mining, power distribution, defence production, employment generation, civil aviation, PSU rationalisation, insolvency and bankruptcy code, among other things. Are these measures going to be enough to tide over the crisis facing the economy at present? What will be their short-term and long-term impact? Financially speaking, what will all this mean for the government? Let’s take a Deep Dive with AKB to understand these and more

Clash erupts between police, migrant workers in Ahmedabad.

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), May 18 (ANI): A clash between police and migrant labourers took place in Ahmedabad on May 18. Migrant labourers pelted stones at police and vandalised their two vehicles allegedly over their demand to go back to their home states. Two police personnel injured got injured. While talking about the incident, PL Mal DCP of Zone-1 in Ahmedabad said, "When police stopped them they pelted stones, went to Vastrapur and vandalised two police vehicles. They also vandalized the office at a construction site. 250 people have been rounded up. Action will be taken against culprits. Situation is under control".

Gang-rape survivor from Pakistan occupied Kashmir seeks justice

Bhimber (PoK), May18 (ANI): A gang rape survivor from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) is running pillar to post seeking harsh punishment for those involved in the heinous crime. Maria Tahir said in a video message that she is being denied justice while her rapists are out on the loose. Refusing to bog down and be silenced, Maria Tahir is relentlessly pursuing her case. she has written several letters to local authorities including Chief Justice of Azad Kashmir. She got a humiliating response from AJK Chief Justice that Maria Tahir is a married woman and there is nothing serious in her kidnapping and gang rape. Many rape survivors and their families in Pakistan occupied Kashmir are afraid to come forward to publicly confront perpetrators because they fear being shunned by their community.

Chidambaram calls Centre's 'stimulus package' an eye wash

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Indian former finance minister P Chidambaram on May 18 slammed the announcement of stimulus package made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and said that stimulus package is an eyewash and nothing will go to the poor. "This package should be rejected as inadequate and the govt should come out with a revised and comprehensive package. We express our thorough disappointment over the stimulus package announced by the Centre. This is complete eyewash. We request govt to announce a revised fiscal stimulus package of not less than Rs 10 lakh crore of real additional expenditure," said Chidambaram.

Air Force ready 24x7 to attack terrorist camps across LoC in PoK if need arises: IAF Chief

Mumbai, May 18 (ANI): Indian Air Force Chief Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria on May 18 said, "If the situation demands so, of course, Indian Air Force is ready 24x7." He was replying to a question that if his force is ready to take out any terrorist camp or launchpad across the Line of Control in Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

Watch: Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray takes oath as MLC

Mumbai, May 18 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on May 18 took oath as a Member of Legislative Council. This is the first time that Thackeray has become a member of the state legislature. Uddhav Thackeray was one of the nine candidates to be elected as MLC.

Hindus in aid of Muslims amid Ramadan in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, May 18 (ANI): Wearing masks and maintaining social distance, people in Musheerabad area of Hyderabad stood in long queues, eagerly waiting for their turn to receive the food items being distributed by a Hindu group. Headed by Edla Haribabu Yadav, who is also a local resident, the group was providing a bag of essential commodities to all the people irrespective of their religion. It has been carrying on with this activity since the first day of Ramadan, so the locals especially Muslims do not face any shortage of food items at their homes during this holy month. The people standing in a queue could be seen carrying a pink card. This card is basically a token that has date and time mentioned on it. The group members personally visit every household and provide this token to the locals so that it doesn't lead to crowding at the time of distribution. Locals are in effusive in their praises of the group for helping them during this time of crises. Adhering to social distancing no

Watch: Sea of migrants gather at Ghaziabad's Ramlila Ground for Shramik special trains registration

Ghaziabad (UP), May 18 (ANI): Thousands of migrant workers on May 18 gathered at Ramlila Ground in Ghaziabad for registering themselves for the three Shramik Special trains. The trains will leave for different parts of Uttar Pradesh later today.

Lockdown 4.0: UP Police allowing only vehicles with movement passes to enter Noida

Noida (UP), May 18 (ANI): Heavy traffic jam was witnessed at Delhi-Noida Direct (DND) flyway on May 18. This comes after some relieve was given in lockdown 4.0 by the Centre. Long queues of vehicles were seen at the check post as several people came out to attend the offices on Monday. According to Sector-20 Police Station SHO, "This is not a traffic jam, we are allowing vehicles which have valid pass and returning those vehicles which don't have passes. DND connects Noida with South Delhi. The COVID-19 lockdown has been extended till May 31.

Bengal's Pattachitra art becomes an epitome of communal harmony

Midnapur (West Bengal), May 18 (ANI): 'Pattachitra' is a pictorial folk art which comes mainly from eastern India. 'Pattachitra' involves telling stories by painting multiple panels on a cloth scroll. In the Sanskrit language, "Patta" literally means "cloth" and "Chitra" means "picture". Most of these paintings depict stories of Hindu deities. Now you might be thinking how this art has become an epitome of communal harmony in Midnapur district? So, the unique thing about 'Pattachitra' art in Midnapur is that Muslim artists are painting scrolls to tell stories about Hindu gods, Ramayana, Mahabharata and many others. The art of Pattachitra has become the main source of earning for Muslim people here. This artwork has not only become a medium of uniting different religious communities in Pingla block of West Bengal but is also strengthening the secular fabric of our country, in the way that one community is respecting the beliefs of another community. Pattachitra art has thus become a sy

Vande Bharat Mission: Stranded Indian nationals thank Centre for evacuation

Dhaka (Bangladesh), May 18 (ANI): Special repatriation flight will carry 169 passengers from Dhaka to Kolkata on May 18. The passengers include students, medical emergencies, and stranded citizens to their motherland. The stranded Indian nationals expressed their gratitude towards the Centre for evacuating them.

Amphan cyclone expected to hit North Bay of Bengal on May 20: IMD Scientist

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 18 (ANI): In view of the impending cyclone Amphan, Umashankar Das, Senior Scientist of IMD Bhubaneswar said that now Amphan cyclone is moving at the speed of 12 km per hour, but when it will cross West Bay of Bengal and enters North Bay of Bengal in Odisha, Bangladesh, West Bengal coast area, it is expected that the movement of sever cyclonic storm will increase drastically. It is expected that it will hit on May 20 after noon.

DTC starts bus shuttle services for passengers arriving at New Delhi Railway Station

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has started bus shuttle services for railway passengers arriving at New Delhi Railway Station. They are dropped off at Shivaji Stadium and Ambedkar Stadium from where they are given further changeover of transport. The Centre announced the extension of nationwide lockdown on May 17. The nationwide lockdown has been extended till May 31.

Watch: Heavy traffic jam at DND flyway amid lockdown 4.0

Noida (UP), May 18 (ANI): Heavy traffic jam was witnessed at Delhi-Noida Direct (DND) flyway on May 18. This comes after some relieve was given in lockdown 4.0 by the Centre. Long queues of vehicles were seen at the check post as several people came out to attend the offices on Monday. DND connects Noida with South Delhi. The COVID-19 lockdown has been extended till May 31.

Lockdown 4.0: Barber shops, salons reopen in Karnataka's Hubli

Hubli (Karnataka), May 18 (ANI): Barber shops and salons reopen in Karnataka's Hubli on May 18. The step came as the fourth phase of coronavirus lockdown came into effect. According to MHA guidelines, state governments will decide on opening of shops based on division of red, orange and green zones. Government on May 17 announced the extension of nationwide lockdown. The lockdown has been extended till May 31.

Despite MHA guidelines, devotees flock to temple in Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab), May 18 (ANI): People flocked at Mata Bhadrakali Mandir in Amritsar for 'darshan' of their deity, to mark beginning of a fair. The devotees are being allowed inside the temple wearing mask. Social distance was observed inside and outside of the temple premises. One of the priests said, "Had urged them to stay at home but they requested for 'darshan'. We are ensuring social distancing, two devotees coming at a time and going back soon". As per the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines for coronavirus lockdown religious congregations are strictly prohibited.

Lockdown 4.0: Vehicular movement increases in Delhi

New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), May 18: As government announced the extension of nationwide lockdown, vehicular traffic increased in the national capital. Meanwhile, vehicular movement was also seen in Thiruvananthapuram city amid coronavirus lockdown on May 18. The nationwide lockdown has been extended till May 31.

Migrant workers head towards hometown in West Bengal on cycle

Siliguri (West Bengal), May 18 (ANI): Determined to reach their homes, migrant labourers kick off their journey from West Bengal's Purulia. Workers started their journey due to inadequate resources. They were covering hundreds of miles on foot and cycle risking their lives. The nationwide lockdown has been extended till May 31.

Uttarakhand govt tightens police surveillance at inter-state border check posts

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), May 18 (ANI): State govt has tightened the police surveillance at all inter-state border check posts in Uttarakhand. The step has been taken as a precautionary measure against coronavirus. At Aasarodi inter-state border check post, police was seen checking the vehicles and thermal screening was also being done in the area. Increased movement of migrant workers from outlying states is also one of the reasons behind police surveillance. The nationwide lockdown has been extended till May 31. Total number of positive cases in Uttarakhand has mounted to 99.

Migrant labourers from Mumbai pay lakhs of rupees to reach home town in Bihar

Patna (Bihar), May 18 (ANI): Migrant labourers from Mumbai paid lakhs of rupees to a truck driver to reach their native place in Bihar. Social distancing went for a toss while boarding the truck as labourers were seen rushing to get on the truck. Government of India has extended lockdown period till May 31.