New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday said that under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) package, State governments have lifted 62 lakhs tonnes of wheat and rice from Food Corporation of India (FCI) during the lockdown to combat COVID-19.
Christchurch [New Zealand], May 1 (ANI): Veteran Kiwi batsman Ross Taylor on Friday claimed the top honour on the final day of the 2020 New Zealand Cricket Awards, winning the prestigious Sir Richard Hadlee Medal for the third time while Tim Southee was named Test Player of the Year.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 (ANI): With a priceless throwback photo featuring baby Rishi Kapoor in her arms, veteran playback singer Lata Mangeshkar paid rich tributes to the actor and said his departure is a huge loss to the film industry.
New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): With charming lover boy looks and commanding screen presence, Rishi Kapoor, a member of the illustrious Kapoor clan, set hearts aflutter in his first lead role in the blockbuster film 'Bobby' (1973). He has left behind a rich legacy of cinematic marvels spa
Puducherry [India], April 30 (ANI): Puducherry Chief Minister Velu Narayanasamy on Wednesday said that it would not be possible to implement the entire curfew in Puducherry and the government is ready to gradually lift the restrictions.
London/New York [UK/US], April 27 (ANI): The Pakistani expatriate community residing in the United Kingdom has rejected Prime Minister Imran Khan's appeal for funds to fight coronavirus infection, telling the world that the government is "stealing from the poor by cutting their salaries and
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 27 (ANI): Janata Dal-Secular leader and former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy on Monday said that the government should work towards lowering the cost of living as the spending power of the consumer has weakened, and it should impose COVID ces
New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): Delhi Capitals pacer Mohit Sharma believes that it will be a 'golden opportunity' to learn from former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting during the Indian Premier League (IPL).
New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): It was on April 26, 2003, when former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming registered his highest score in Test cricket.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 25 (ANI): In the wake of nationwide lockdown, the Maharashtra government has started distributing 3 kg of wheat at Rs 8 per kg and 2 kg rice at Rs 12 per kg to 3 crore saffron ration card holders.