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Lockdown extended till May 31 across the country

To prevent the spread of coronavirus, the lockdown has been extended till May 31 across the country.

India surpasses China in COVID tally, total nears 86K

With India's total tally rising to 85,940, the world's largest democracy has now surpassed China with a total of 53,035 active cases and 2,752 deaths while 30,152 people have recovered so far, the union health ministry said on Saturday.

COVID Rescue: India to operate 64 flights, bring home 14K Indians

India will operate 64 flights to bring back 14,000 stranded Indians from abroad. Majority of these flights are expected to be operated by Air India, while some might also be flown by private airlines and the IAF.

Amidst COVID-19, HDFC Bank releases song to keep hopes alive

HDFC Bank today released "Hum Haar Nahi Maanenge (We Will Not Give Up)," a collaborative song of hope. The song is a tribute to the indomitable spirit of India and millions of Indians who are standing together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: Lockdown extended by two weeks across the country

The Union government today decided to extend the lockdown period by two more weeks in a bid to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, official sources said.

India’s COVID-19 tally reaches 35,043

With 1993 new cases and 73 new fatalities in 24 hours, the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country climbed to 35,043 on Friday morning, the Union Health Ministry said.

Mother sends son to buy groceries, he returns with wife

Tasked to ensure the enforcement of lockdown in view of the coronavirus pandemic, the district's Sahibabad Police were on Wednesday surprised when a mother came to the police station complaining that she had sent her son to buy groceries but he returned with his wife.

Rishi Kapoor no more, confirms Amitabh Bachchan

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has passed away, confirmed Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan on social media.

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Corporate records show continued Russian expansion by business linked to FIDE candidate Rosenstein

Rosenstein is currently competing for the presidency of FIDE. His Russian company, VR Rus LLC, is controlled through Germany-based WR Group Holding GmbH.

Dal Lake records just eight fish species in six-month survey, study flags decline

A 2026 study found only eight fish species in Dal Lake, down from more than 14 reported earlier, and called for urgent conservation measures.

AIMSA flags disparity in postgraduate stipends across J&K medical institutions

AIMSA has urged J&K to review disparities in postgraduate stipends between SKIMS and government medical colleges and ensure equitable compensation.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.

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