Sources said the Prime Minister reviewed the situation and directed officials to ensure that any surge in international oil prices does not burden the common people.
Amid rumours of a lockdown in India, Hardeep Puri asked citizens to "remain calm, responsible, and united".
Amid global tensions and fuel concerns, smarter driving habits like smooth acceleration, reduced idling, and proper maintenance can help maximise mileage and cut fuel costs.
The custodial torture dates back to June 19, 2020, when Jayaraj and Benicks, who ran a mobile shop, were arrested for allegedly keeping their shop open beyond permitted hours during the lockdown, a claim later found to be false.
The directors of Dihadi shared a reel on Instagram comparing several frames of their movie with Homebound
Two people were killed early Tuesday in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills after police opened fire while dispersing an unlawful assembly during night-curfew hours.
Restrictions are being imposed in Srinagar and several other parts of Kashmir to prevent the spread of protests against the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Nike announced the launch of the Nike Domain 3 in India on Thursday as the latest addition to the Domain series. As per the company, the new India-exclusive cricket footwear is designed to deliver agility, ground connection, and impact cushioning while maintaining a secure lockdown fit during high-intensity movements. Nike said that Domain 3 has been engineered as a m...
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UK's government-level response to the COVID pandemic was often a case of "too little, too late", and a week's delay in imposing a mandatory lockdown during first wave in 2020 led to approximately 23,000 excess deaths, an official inquiry concluded.
The Muhammad Yunus regime in Bangladesh is not happy with New Delhi permitting the former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, to freely interact with the media.
Qantas decided to sack the workers and outsource their jobs in August 2020, a period of lockdowns and border closures when no Covid-19 vaccine existed.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed anguish over the missing media coverage in local newspapers on the issue of "the entire elected government being locked up".
During lockdowns, drills, or geopolitical tensions, access to fresh food may become limited. That's when nutritious, preserved foods play a crucial role in maintaining energy, immunity, and overall wellness.
Apple is seeking to import most of the iPhones it sells in the US from India by the end of next year. The plans are the latest sign of Apple and its suppliers accelerating a pivot away from China, a process that began when harsh Covid lockdowns hurt production at its largest plant.
Three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been detected in India - two in Bengaluru and one in Ahmedabad. The cases were detected in babies and one of them has been discharged from the hospital.
Life-threatening winds and storm lashed Barbados and nearby islands on Monday. The country, with a population of close to three lakh, has been in a lockdown since Sunday evening.
During the Covid-19 lockdown, ISRO utilised the services of Garuda Aerospace in 2021 for sanitising its premises using drones.
The Kerala police on Friday arrested a man who allegedly spread false propaganda on social media that a lockdown would be declared in the country for three weeks to tamper with electronic voting machines.
Delhi has recorded 200 days of "good to moderate" air quality this year so far, a first since 2015 excluding 2020 which saw a strict lockdown due to COVID-19, the Centre's Commission for Air Quality Management said on Monday.
G20 Summit Full Dress Rehearsal: Delhi Police are conducting a full dress rehearsal today for the G20 Summit, escorting motorcades from different parts of the national capital towards the New Delhi district, officials said.
The clip opens with a background voice asking, “Will there be a lockdown kind of situation in Delhi during the G20 Summit?” In response to this, the background voice said, “No way.”
G20 Summit Traffic Advisory: On Thursday, the Delhi traffic police tweeted to reveal that "full dress rehearsals for the G20 Summit" will begin at 08:00 A.M on Sunday.
Maharashtra Women's Commission chief Rupali Chakankar has said the number of child marriages in the state increased after lockdown was imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
1. Support the most vulnerable families with Food Items/Unconditional Cash Transfer to ensure their survival during the days of maintaining ‘Physical Distance'.
2. Distribution of the ‘Safety Kit for Service Providers’ with Protective Gears/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among the frontline health workers and caregivers to protect them from infection. (N- 95 Masks, Hand Sanitisers, Gloves, Medical Aprons, Disposable Goggles, Handwashing Liquid).
3. Distribution of ‘Safety Kit for Community’ among the community members to help them protect from spread of the infection and installation of ‘Portable Hand Wash Stations’ at important places like Hospital, Panchayat, Health Centres, and at important places at community level also. (Hand Washing soaps, Liquid soaps, N- 95 Mask).
4. Help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among the vulnerable communities by creating awareness and sharing verified information about adopting prescribed protection measures through awareness vans, local media and digital messages.
5. Engage with the government and raise the issue of providing immediate economic assistance to the informal sector workforce and strengthening the public healthcare system by allocating more funds to it.

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