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KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday declared extension of the lockdown till April 30, soon after a video-conference Prime Minister Narendra Modi had with CMs of different states where a broad consensus emerged about expanding the duration of the shutdown amid spurting COVID-19 cases. Banerjee said the…

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that India Brazil partnership is stronger than ever in these challenging times. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi replied to the tweet from the President of Brazil Jair M. Bolsonaro, who expressed his gratitude for India’s decision to supply Hydroxychloroquine to Brazil. “India is committed…

(Bloomberg) -- India has further tightened lockdown measures and enhanced surveillance at hundreds of areas designated as virus hotspots, with officials saying the epidemic is now concentrated in 78 districts across the nation.The lockdown had reduced virus transmission, with Indian Council of Medical Research estimating the country may have had…

In a letter to Narendra Modi, the PMK youthwing leader said that the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) should conduct intensive studies on the spread of the disease for future action. PMK youthwing leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend the 21- day lockdown…

At a videoconferencing on Wednesday with parties’ floor leaders in Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it won’t be possible to lift the 21-day nationwide lockdown in one go as scheduled on April 14. He, however, noted that he would consult the Chief Ministers before deciding the exit strategy.Speaking briefly…

At a videoconferencing on Wednesday with parties’ floor leaders in Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it won’t be possible to lift the 21-day nationwide lockdown in one go as scheduled on April 14. He, however, noted that he would consult the Chief Ministers before deciding the exit strategy.Speaking briefly…

By: PTI | Washington | Updated: April 8, 2020 1:38:20 pm For several years, Kanchibotla was New York and UN correspondent of the United News of India. (Courtesy: Twitter)The Indian-American community mourned the death of veteran journalist Brahm Kanchibotla, who died of coronavirus in the US. Kanchibotla, 66, was admitted…

India has lifted its partial ban on the export of hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malarial drug that President Donald Trump has repeatedly touted as a coronavirus prevention and cure.Only hours earlier Trump had warned of "retaliation" if India, one of the world's largest pharmaceuticals producers, did not reconsider the export ban.India had…

Sougata Roy. File   | Photo Credit: LSTV The Union Cabinet and Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the decision without consulting all the parties, senior TMC leader and MP Sougata Roy said. Trinamool Congress on April 6 lashed out at the BJP-led Central government claiming that its decision to temporarily…

By: Lifestyle Desk | Updated: April 1, 2020 3:07:44 pm Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed he practises Yoga Nidra once or twice a week. (Source: Getty Images, image designed by Gargi Singh)Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently tweeted, “Whenever I get time, I practice Yoga Nidra once or twice a week.”…