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Migrant returnees earning bread under MGNREGA in UP

Lakhimpur Kheri (UP), June 26 (ANI): Coronavirus lockdown had the worst impact on migrants and needy. Migrant labourers, who worked in Delhi and Gujarat, returned to their homes in Mohammadabad village of Lakhimpur Kheri district amid crisis. They are now earning livelihood here through jobs under MGNREGA scheme. One of the workers said, "We work under MGNREGA as labourers. We were labourers outside too."

COVID-19: Haryana govt fixes rates for treatment at private hospitals

Ambala (Haryana), June 24 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Ambala on June 23 amid coronavirus pandemic, the Health Minister of Haryana, Anil Vij spoke on COVID-19 test price. He said, "We have fixed rates for COVID-19 treatment at private hospitals. We did this so nobody gets looted by private hospitals."

Delhi's 5-star hotel turns into COVID-19 care centre for patients

New Delhi, June 24 (ANI): Five-star deluxe Hotel Suryaa of Delhi has been turned into COVID care centre amid coronavirus pandemic. All medical facilities will be made available to the patients in the five-star hotel. The Suryaa Hotel has been attached to the Holy Family Hospital to share the coronavirus caseload and to keep more hospital beds free for severe patients amid a spike in the number of cases in the national capital. Delhi is one of the worst-affected places by coronavirus. It will now have more beds for COVID-19 patients. There are 23,820 active cases of coronavirus in Delhi.

Meerut's post office selling hand sanitizers amid COVID-19 crisis

Meerut (UP), June 24 (ANI): The post office is selling hand sanitizers in UP's Meerut amid coronavirus pandemic. There are various varieties of hand sanitizers available in different rates on the counters of post office. The scheme to sell hand sanitizers in post offices were launched on June 15. There are 6152 active cases of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh.

IOS 14, IPadOS 14 allow user to set default email, browser apps

New Delhi, June 24 (ANI): Apple has rolled out a new feature that allows iPhone and iPad users to change the default email and browser applications in the new iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. According to The Verge, the company revealed the change during a WWDC keynote on Tuesday. Apple did not elaborate on the detail of the change but a new section of the iOS 14 preview page comes with an option of 'set a default web browser and email app that launch when you click a link or want to compose a new mail message.' The mobile company has confirmed to The Verge that the developers need to update the applications for the devices to support the new feature.

Arms, ammunitions recovered in JandK's Poonch under joint operation

Poonch (JandK), June 24 (ANI): Arms and ammunitions were recovered in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on June 23. One Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) gun and 212 rounds were recovered in a joint search operation of Indian Army and Special Operations Group (SOG). Arms and ammunitions were recovered in Surankote area of Poonch district. More details are awaited in this regard.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi in Moscow

Moscow (Russia), June 23 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's statue at Indian embassy in Moscow on June 23. Defence Minister is on a three-day visit to Moscow. He will attend a military parade in Russia's capital to mark the 75th anniversary of Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in Second World War. Singh will also hold talks on ways to further strengthen India-Russia defence and strategic partnership.

Repair work resumes of Gandak dam after consensus between India and Nepal

West Champaran (Bihar), Jun 23 (ANI): Labourers and team of Bihar Water Resources Department went to Nepal on June 23 to carry out repair work of Gandak dam. Nepal had earlier obstructed repair work in Lal Bakeya river and several other locations. "Around 50 labourers have been permitted, more will go if needed. We've talked about it," said Bagaha SDM.

PM Modi interacts with CMs, LGs via video conferencing

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Chief Ministers of 15 states and Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories via video conferencing on June 17. According to Prime Minister's Office (PMO), PM Modi discussed the situation post unlock 1.0 and plan for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief Ministers (CMs) thanked the PM for his leadership and briefed him about the ground situation in states and their preparedness to tackle the impact of coronavirus. They talked about health infrastructure available to meet the challenge and steps taken to strengthen it further. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that, "We have so far been quite successful in our fight against the virus under the leadership of the PM, but the battle is far from over. He underlined that as we begin to unlock, we must stay vigilant."

Respite in temperature in Delhi-NCR in upcoming days: IMD

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): Deputy Director-General, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Anand Sharma on June 16 stated that temperature in Delhi-NCR region and the northwest India are above normal which will continue in coming days. May be after 20th June, the temperature will fall, he added. "There may be respite around 20th June as we are expecting a low-pressure system to form in the Bay of Bengal which will strengthen the easterlies and that can bring rain," Sharma further said.

Sushant apparently died due to hanging, post mortem will tell exact cause: DCP

Mumbai, June 14 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput allegedly committed suicide on June 14 at his residence in Mumbai. Speaking on the matter, Abhishek Trimukhe, DCP Zone 9, Mumbai said, "Actor Sushant Singh Rajput has died apparently due to hanging but police can tell the exact cause of his death only after receiving post mortem report. So far, we have not found any suspicious object."

Govt will not keep anyone in dark over India-China standoff matter: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): Government will not keep anyone in the dark over India and China standoff matter assured Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on June 14. "Talks are underway with China at diplomatic and military level. China too expressed wish to resolve this issue via talks. I'd like to inform opposition that our government won't keep anyone in the dark. I assure you that we won't compromise with national pride in any situation," said the Defence Minister while addressing the 'Jammu Jan Samvad rally'

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput commits suicide

Mumbai, June 14 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput committed suicide on June 14. In preliminary investigation, he was found hanging at his residence. The reason behind his suicide is yet to be ascertained. Rajput has worked in films like 'Kai Po Che', 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story', 'Kedarnath', 'Chhichhore'. His upcoming film 'Dil Bechara' was yet to release.

India should be known as exporting country not as importing one: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): Union Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that India should be known as exporting country not as importing country. "Our Government has decided that the import of goods from abroad should be stopped. Our country should not be known as an importing country in the world, but India should be known as an exporting country, India should be known as exporting country not as importing country"said Rajnath Singh while addressing the 'Jammu Jan Samvad rally'.

COVID-19: HM Shah, Harsh Vardhan hold meeting with CM Kejriwal as Delhi cases surge

New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan held a crucial meeting with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Union Territory Health Minister Satyendar Jain regarding the galloping cases in the national capital. Delhi LG Anil Baijal and State Disaster Management Authority were also present in the meeting. During the meeting, dignitaries review the situation in Delhi regarding dreadful COVID-19. The cases in Delhi and Maharashtra are rocketing everyday, Delhi has recorded 2,134 active cases and 57 deaths in last 24 hours.

Fuel price hits new high across country amid COVID-19

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Mumbai (Maharashtra), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Kolkata (West Bengal), Ludhiana (Punjab), New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): The hike in fuel price has severely hit the already 'broken back bone' of the common man in the country amid the pandemic. The cornavirus infection and lockdown imposed due to this pandemic many people had lost their jobs. Amid this unemployment crisis, where people are roaming around to get a job for living the fuel price has become another challenge for them. The commuters said that the coronavirus lockdown has already broken their back bone and now the continuous increase in fuel hikes pushing their lives into hell.

Patanjali's clinical case study on COVID-19 patients got 100% favourable results: CEO

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), June 13 (ANI): Patanjali Ayurved, CEO, Acharya Balkrishna, on June 13 claimed that cure for COVID-19 is possible through Ayurveda, adding that company's clinical trials on positive patients got 100% favourable results. He said, "We appointed a team of scientists after COVID-19 outbreak. Firstly, simulation was done and compounds were identified which can fight the virus. Then, we conducted clinical case study on many positive patients and we've got 100% favourable results." "After taking our medicine, COVID patients recovered in 5-14 days and then tested negative. So, we can say cure for COVID is possible through Ayurveda. We're performing controlled clinical trials only. In next 4-5 days, evidence and data will be released by us," he added.

Need of the hour is to increase number of coronavirus testing: AAP's Sanjay Singh

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and MP, Sanjay Singh said that need of the hour is to increase number of testing of coronavirus. Singh said, "Need of the hour is to increase number of testing. ICMR guideline for testing should be changed for that. I have written to Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan for the same, anyone who suspects they are infected should be allowed to go to pathology labs and get tested. More and more pathology labs across the country should be given license and more and more testing kits should be made available to states. It should be known that who is infected and who isn't. Otherwise, we would be sitting on a ball of fire, waiting for an explosion."

COVID-19: Ask ICMR to change guidelines to increase number of tests, says Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, Jun 13 (ANI): While speaking on the increment in the number of tests being conducted for COVID-19 in the national capital, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said, "If you want the number of tests conducted for COVID-19 to increase, then ask ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) to change its guidelines. We cannot flout ICMR guidelines that state certain conditions which are prerequisite for tests".

MP Govt imposes corona tax on petrol, diesel

Bhopal (MP), Jun 13 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh government revised the price of petrol and diesel in state. With the levying of corona tax of Re 1, price of petrol has increased to Rs 82.64/litre and diesel to Rs 73.14/litre. The revised prices came into effect from 12 am of June 13, 2020. There are 2802 active cases of COVID-19 in Madhya Pradesh and death toll stands at 440.