New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Supreme Court, while hearing a suo moto case on the guidelines for the functioning of court via video-conferencing, on Monday said that it is necessary to ensure that court premises do not contribute to the spread of coronavirus.
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The countrywide lockdown is likely to have a sizeable impact on the economy, most significantly on consumption which is the biggest component of GDP, KPMG India said on Monday.
Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 6 (ANI): In order to ensure that the guidelines of social distancing are adhered to so that the coronavirus infection is avoided, villagers of Bachrouta in Hapur district have decided to impose a fine of Rs 5,000 on the outsider entering the village.
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D Raja on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to hold consultations with the heads of all recognised political parties on the issue of COVID-19 pandemic.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 6 (ANI): The nationwide lockdown imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus has made life difficult for sex workers in Kamathipura, a red-light area, in Mumbai.
Alappuzha (Kerala) [India], April 6 (ANI): An ambulance driver and a truck driver from Alappuzha distributed free food to drivers on the National Highway during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Chandigarh [India], April 6 (ANI): Cattle owners in Chandigarh have said they are facing difficulties due to lockdown in the wake of coronavirus outbreak as the price of fodder has "doubled" in the Union Territory.
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved its order on the interim bail plea of Christian Michel, an alleged middleman in the Agusta Westland VVIP chopper scam case, in the view of the risk of him contracting coronavirus in prison.
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Tourism on Monday said that 769 foreign tourists from various parts of the country have registered on the 'Stranded in India' portal in the first five days of its operations amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): AirAsia India has announced a waiver of all rescheduling fees on current and future bookings for travel until May 31.
Washington D.C. [USA], April 6 (ANI): Having your birthday during the lockdown period would, indeed, spoil your plans! However, a fire department in Pennsylvania is making efforts to bring cheer to the families who are unable to celebrate their children's birthday during these trying times.
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 6 (ANI): The Chinese doctors visting Lahore urged the provincial government of Punjab to extend the current lockdown for another 28 days to save it from the havoc that COVID-19 can cause.