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Will become super economic power: Nitin Gadkari on PM Modi's package

Nagpur (Maharashtra), May 13 (ANI): While speaking to ANI amid coronavirus pandemic on May 12, the Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Nitin Gadkari spoke on economic package announced by PM Narendra Modi. He said, "Industry can never forget this support given by the PM to small industries, cottage industries and rural industries. Over 11 crore workers, who work in these, have been given relief." "We will become a super economic power, come out of this crisis and walk towards development," Gadkari added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs 20 lakh crore special economic package on Tuesday for India to be 'self reliant' and deal with COVID-19.

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India Express flight from Qatar lands in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), May 13 (ANI): Air India Express flight from Doha in Qatar landed at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. Repatriation process of stranded Indian nationals from abroad is underway. Indian citizens are being evacuated from across the globe under Centre's Vande Bharat Mission.

Vande Bharat Mission: 2nd flight from Bangladesh arrives in Srinagar with medical students

Srinagar (JandK), May 13 (ANI): A second flight landed in Srinagar with around 169 medical students from Bangladesh. The students were stranded in Bangladesh after the lockdown was imposed in wake of coronavirus outbreak. All students expressed their gratitude towards the Government of India for evacuating them. The stranded Indian nationals across the globe are being brought back to their home country under Centre's Vande Bharat Mission. While speaking to ANI, the DC of Srinagar, Dr Shahid Choudhary said, "Around 700 students were in Bangladesh and today second flight came with 169 students. Tomorrow, another flight is scheduled and 169 more students will come in that. We had already requested for fourth flight and have made good facilities for students in the quarantine centers inside hotels. Their test and sampling will also be conducted here and 14 days quarantine is mandatory as it was an international travel. Once their test results will come then we will send them to their homes

FICCI on PM Modi's package

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): While speaking to ANI amid coronavirus pandemic on May 12, the Secretary General of FICCI, Dilip Chenoy spoke on economic package announced by PM Narendra Modi. He said, "PM's announcement of the Rs 20 Lakh crore package in his address to the nation was very significant. What he said about it covering all sections of society, all sectors of industry and really looking for a self-reliant India was a very positive message." "We all need to collaborate and work together to make that happen and make Indian economy revive again," FICCI's Secretary General added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs 20 lakh crore special economic package on Tuesday for India to be 'self reliant' and deal with COVID-19.

Instagram rolls out new feature to support small scale businesses

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Photo and video-sharing social networking application Instagram has announced a new feature to help small businesses that are badly affected due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Facebook-owned company launched a 'Support Small Business' sticker in stories so that a user could see the small scale business around them. "Today we're launching a "Support Small Business" sticker in stories so you can show love to your favorite small businesses," Instagram tweeted. "Use it and your photo or video will be added to a shared story where friends can see which businesses you support," it added.

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India flight carrying 225 passengers arrives in Mumbai from Malaysia

Mumbai, May 13 (ANI): Air India special flight carrying 225 passengers arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport of Mumbai from Malaysia. The repatriation flight Air India AI-1377 came on May 13 from Kuala Lumpur. The stranded Indian nationals across the globe are being brought back to their home country under Centre's Vande Bharat Mission.

PHIA Foundation donates PPEs kits worth Rs 1.5 crore to Jharkhand for COVID-19 fight

Ranchi (Jharkhand), May 12 (ANI): Partnering Hope into Action (PHIA) Foundation donated PPEs kit worth over Rs 1.5 crore to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on May 12. Medical safety kits donated by PHIA in the war against coronavirus will help the state government to control the spread of the deadly virus. On this occasion, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude towards PHIA.

Watch: INS Magar with 202 Indian nationals enters Kochi harbor

Kochi (Kerala), May 12 (ANI): On May 12th, INS Magar of Indian Navy which is carrying 202 Indian nationals entered Kochi harbour in Kerala as part of Operation Samudra Setu. SNC (Southern Naval Command) ships were seen welcoming them to Kochi harbour. INS Magar had left Male on May 10 and among the returnees are 24 women and a patient suffering leg fracture. Indian Navy launched 'Operation Samudra Setu' to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas.

COVID-19 patient violated home quarantine norms, infected 2-year-old daughter: Himachal DGP

Shimla (HP), May 12 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh DGP Sita Ram Mardi on May 12 said an FIR has been registered against a COVID-19 positive man who broke home quarantine rules and infected his two-year-old daughter. He also warned people, who are in home quarantine, of stringent action against them if they violate the guidelines given to them. Himachal Pradesh has recorded 59 confirmed cases and 2 deaths from COVID-19 till now.

57 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Nepal, bringing total to 191

Kathmandu (Nepal), May 12 (ANI): Nepal on Tuesday confirmed 57 new cases of COVID-19, highest single-day rise taking the number of positive cases 191, Health and Population Ministry confirmed. Swab samples tested at National Public Health Laboratory has confirmed 57 new cases in the Himalayan nation, more than double the cases registered a day earlier. On Monday, a total of 24 cases were registered. Among the new registered cases, 39 are from Parsa, 9 from Rupandehi, 8 from Kapilvastu and One from Bara District. Buffered in between India and China, the Himalayan Nation- Nepal till date has recorded 33 successful recoveries with zero mortality. Nepal earlier on February had confirmed its first case of SARS-CoV-2 and second case on March after which it has been placed under nationwide lockdown since 24 March extended for 4 times.

International Nurses Day: Chennai nurses remember Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing

Chennai, May 12 (ANI): Nurses at Omandurar Medical College in Chennai paid tribute to Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, on International Nurses Day on May 12. Tamil Nadu Health Minister C Vijayabaskar also visited the hospital and expressed his gratitude to the nurses and nursing staff there. Nightingale was born on May 12, 1820 and people across the world are celebrating her 200th birthday anniversary amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Train leaves for Dibrugarh from Delhi after services resumed on select routes amid lockdown

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): On May 12 a special train left from New Delhi Railway Station for Dibrugarh, Assam. Railways has resumed services of 15 pairs of special air-conditioned passenger trains from today. Railways has got tremendous response in regards to ticket booking. Railways will follow all precautions and social distancing norms which it made in consultation with Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Health for the safety of the passengers. Train services were stopped since March 22 in view of the coronavirus.

India's COVID-19 mortality rate at 3.2 percent is one of the lowest in world: Health Minister

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan on May 12 informed that country's recovery rate from dreadful COVID-19 is getting better every day. "Today our recovery rate is at 31.7 percent ," said Harsh Vardhan. Emphasizing on mortality rate of India being one of the lowest in the world, he added, "Today, the mortality rate is around 3.2 percent . In several states it is even less than this. Global fatality rate is around 7-7.5 percent ."

India's COVID-19 doubling rate improved to 12.2 days in last 3 days: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan on May 12 informed that country's doubling rate of COVID-19 has increased to 12.2 days in last three days as compared to the rate of last 14 days which was 10.9 days. Meanwhile, total number of coronavirus cases in India rose to 70756 as of May 12 with Maharashtra being the worst affected as it has over 23,000 infections.

Vande Bharat Mission: Indians to board special flight from Kuala Lumpur to Mumbai

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), May 12 (ANI): Indian nationals were at Kuala Lumpur International Airport to board special Air India repatriation flight to Mumbai on May 12. The evacuation flight is being operated under the government's Vande Bharat Mission. Stranded Indians are being brought from abroad through Vande Bharat Mission.

On May 11, number of cured patients higher than active COVID-19 cases in UP: Govt

Lucknow (UP), May 12 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Principal Health Secretary Amit Mohan Prasad on May 12 informed that for the first time the state has higher number of discharged people than active cases of COVID-19 on May 11. "1758 people were discharged and 1735 active cases were reported in the state till yesterday," said Prasad. UP has recorded 3573 confirmed cases and 80 deaths from COVID-19 till now. Lockdown has been extended till May 17.

Over 2.80 lakh migrants returned to UP through 233 trains: Govt

Lucknow (UP), May 12 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish K Awasthi on May 12 informed about the latest developments of the state in regards to migrants who have returned amid the COVID-19 lockdown. While briefing the media persons, he said that 233 trains have brought 2,81,408 migrant workers to the state till date. "Today 12 trains have arrived till now and more will come in the coming days. All the passengers will be screened and medical checkups will be conducted," said Awasthi.

Equity indices fall, Reliance tumbles 5.7 pc on profit-booking

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices recovered from an intraday low point on Tuesday but remained in the negative zone ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address the nation later in the evening. A day earlier, Prime Minister Modi had told Chief Ministers that lockdown to contain the COVID-19 outbreak must be gradually lifted to allow economic activities. But some reports said that when coronavirus cases are rising, the nationwide lockdown could be extended beyond May 17 with eased restrictions for businesses. At the closing bell, the BSE S-P Sensex was down by 190 points or 0.6 per cent at 31,371 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 43 points or 0.4 per cent at 9,197.

Vande Bharat Mission: Special flight carrying Indian citizens to take off from Muscat airport

Muscat (Oman), May 12 (ANI): Indians queued at Muscat International Airport to board the 2nd repatriation flight IX 350 to Chennai on May 12. Passengers included urgent medical officers, workers, stranded visitors and people having family emergencies.

Passengers onboard special train to leave for Bilaspur from NDLS

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Passengers onboard special train that will leave for Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur from New Delhi Railway Station on May 12. Adequate arrangements have been made for the passengers to contain the spread of coronavirus. Indian Railways has resumed services of 15 pairs of special air-conditioned trains from May 12. Booking for the reservation started on May 11 from 4 pm onwards through IRCTC website only.