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Nationwide lockdown extended till May 31

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): In the wake of rising cases of coronavirus, nationwide lockdown extended till May 31. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued new guidelines for lockdown 4.0. According to new guidelines, all cinema halls, shopping malls, gymnasiums, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars and auditoriums, assembly halls and similar places, shall continue to remain closed throughout the country till 31st May. However, the delineation of red, green, and orange zones will be decided by the respective State/Union Territory governments, after taking into consideration the parameters shared by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. All domestic and international air travel of passengers, except for domestic medical services, domestic air ambulance and for security purposes or purposes as permitted by MHA to remain prohibited throughout the country. District authorities have been asked to advise individuals to install the Aarogya Setu application on compatible mobile ph

COVID-19: Small-time actor Solanki Diwakar returns to selling fruits to earn living

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Solanki Diwakar, who has acted in Bollywood films like 'Titli' and 'Dream Girl' now back to streets due to COVID-19 lockdown. The actor fallen back as a fruit vendor to earn money and manage a living. The actor and a father of two, says no work is big or small.Diwakar said he cannot wait to face the camera again once normalcy returns. Till then, he says he is happy for what he has and celebrates the little victories of life.

COVID-19: Over 16 lakh people have come to state so far, informs UP govt

Lucknow (UP), May 17 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish K Awasthi on May 17 briefed migrants, who came in the state till date. He said, "Till yesterday, 15 lakh people had come in UP, more than 1.5 lakh people have come in UP in one day, in total, more than 16.5 lakh people have come to the state so far." "More than 522 trains have arrived in the state till 2 pm today, about 6,65,369 people have come by train so far, 87 trains are coming in the state today," added Awasth.

Congress' buses ferrying migrant workers from Rajasthan stuck at UP border, awaits CM Yogi's permission

Bahaj (Rajasthan), May 17 (ANI): As many as 135 buses, arranged by Congress to ferry migrant workers from Alwar in Rajasthan to Uttar Pradesh, are stranded at the Bahaj inter-state border as UP government didn't give permission to enter the state. On this, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra requested UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to allow the buses so that the migrants can go home. On May 16, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arranged 500 buses from several districts of Rajasthan to take migrant workers of Uttar Pradesh to their home towns.

Migrant workers ransack vehicles after cancellation of 2 'Shramik Special' trains in Gujarat

Rajkot (Gujarat), May 17 (ANI): The migrant workers ransacked vehicles in Shapar industrial area in Gujarat's Rajkot after cancellation of two 'Shramik Special' trains to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Rajkot's Superintendent of Police (Rural) Balram Meena said, "Action will be taken against those involved in the incident".

Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Tahir Ahmad Bhat neutralized in Doda encounter: IGP Jammu

Jammu, May 17 (ANI): The security forces neutralized terrorist Tahir Ahmad Bhat in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda on May 17. Bhat was controlling terror activities in the area after the Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Haroon. Haroon was killed by security forces in January 2020. "Last night, we got information about presence of terrorist Tahir Ahmad Bhat in Khotra village of Doda. We were on lookout for this terrorist since January 2020 when we killed Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) terrorist Haroon. After Haroon, Bhat was controlling terror activities here," said the Inspector General of Police of Jammu, Mukesh Singh while addressing the press conference.

Watch: Migrant workers break police barricades at UP-MP border

Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), May 17 (ANI): The migrant workers broke police barricading at Uttar Pradesh-Madhya Pradesh border in Chakghat area of Rewa to enter in Uttar Pradesh. Thousands of workers are returning to their native places amid coronavirus outbreak.

Cyclone 'Amphan' likely to intensify into severe cyclonic storm in Odisha's Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 17 (ANI): The cyclone 'Amphan' is likely to intensify into very severe cyclonic storm in next 12 hours, according to Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre. "In the next 12 hours, Cyclone 'Amphan' is likely to intensify. Fishermen advised not to venture into sea and return to coast till night. From tomorrow no fishermen will be allowed," said Director of Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre Director, HR Biswas. Heavy rainfall is also likely to occur after 24 hours in the coast area.

140 stranded Afghan nationals to return home

Pune (Maharashtra), May 17 (ANI): As many as 140 Afghan nationals to return home on May 17 from a special flight for Kabul from Pune airport. Stranded Afghan nationals included cadets at the National Defence Academy (NDA). A special flight was arranged by Afghan government to take their citizens back home. These Afghan nationals were stuck in India during the time of lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Vande Bharat Mission: 8-months pregnant woman thanks Indian govt for her repatriation

Muscat (Oman), May 17 (ANI): Under India's Vande Bharat Mission to bring back stranded Indians, several stranded passengers departed from Oman to return home on May 17. Flight IX 554 departed for Trivandrum with total 183 Indians and 1 mortal remains. Passengers include urgent medical cases, workers, stranded visitors and people having family emergencies. Anjali, an 8-months pregnant woman who is returning from Muscat said, "I would like to thank the government of India for extending help to us at this time".

Doda encounter: Security forces neutralize 1 terrorist

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir), May 17 (ANI): One terrorist has been neutralized in the ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda by security forces. The encounter took place in Doda's Gundna Village on May 17. According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, the operation was launched late last night. However, the operation is still underway.

Stimulus of Rs 1,92,800 crore given before PM's new economic package announcement: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 17 while announcing fifth and final tranche of stimulus package, said the stimulus of Rs 1,92,800 crores was given even before the Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of the new economic package.

Borrowing limit of states increased from 3% to 5% of GSDP: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 17 while announcing fifth and final tranche of stimulus package, said Centre has decided to increase borrowing limit of states from 3 per cent to 5 per cent of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) for 2020-21. She said, "States have so far borrowed only 14 per cent of the limit which is authorised to them. 86 per cent of the limit remains unutilised. Centre has decided to increase borrowing limit of states from 3 per cent to 5 per cent of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) for 2020-21."

FM Sitharaman gives break-up of Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus package

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 17 announced the details of all five tranches under stimulus package of Rs 20 lakh crore announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The overall stimulus package under the Atmanirbhar (self-reliant) Bharat amounts to Rs 20,97,053 crore," said FM Sitharaman after giving the break-up.

Op Samudra Setu: INS Jalashwa arrives at Kochi port from Male

Kochi (Kerala), May 17 (ANI): INS Jalashwa arrived at Kochi port from Male carrying 588 Indian nationals. Disembarkation process began after INS Jalashwa was docked. Naval ship anchored off Male on May 14 for second phase of repatriation operation.

Top universities permitted to automatically start online courses: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 17 while announcing fifth and final tranche of stimulus package, said that top 100 universities will be permitted to automatically start online courses by 30th May 2020. She said, "Technology-driven education to be the focus- PM eVIDYa programme for multi-mode access to digital/online education to be launched immediately. Top 100 universities will be permitted to automatically start online courses by 30th May 2020."

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India's special flight arrives in Hyderabad from Chicago

Hyderabad (Telangana), May 17 (ANI): An Air India special flight landed at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. The flight carrying around 168 passengers came from Chicago. It was the ninth evacuation flight of Air India which came via Delhi on May 17. The stranded Indian nationals across the globe are being brought back to home country under Vande Bharat Mission.

85% cost of Shramik Special trains borne by Centre: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): While addressing a press conference on stimulus package in Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 17 said that 85% cost of Shramik Special trains for migrant workers was borne by the Central government. She said, "Shramik special trains were started when it was possible for workers to move, states were requested to bring workers to stations, 85% cost was borne by the Central government."

Additional Rs 40,000 crore allocated for MGNREGA to boost employment

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 17 while unveiling fifth and final tranche of stimulus package, announced additional allocation of Rs 40,000 crore for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to boost employment. "The government will now allocate an additional Rs 40,000 crores to MGNREGS to provide employment boost," said FM Sitharaman.

Migrant workers create ruckus in Saharanpur, demand special trains

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), May 17 (ANI): Migrant workers gathered on Saharanpur-Ambala highway in large numbers on May 17. They created ruckus at the highway and demanded a special train to return to Bihar. Police officials and Rapid Action Force (RAF) were deployed at the site in order to maintain the law and order situation in Saharanpur. There are total 4057 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 53,035 with 2752 deaths in India. While speaking to ANI, the Divisional Commissioner of Saharanpur, Sanjay Kumar said, "We are sending them by buses till Bihar border. We are also coordinating with different district authorities there for their return."