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2nd tranche of eco package to focus on migrant workers, small farmers: FM

2nd tranche of eco package to focus on migrant workers, small farmers: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the second tranche of economic stimulus package will be for the benefit of migrant workers, street vendors and small farmers At a press conference, she said 3 crore marginal farmers have already availed Rs 4 lakh crore of loans on concessional rates Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Tuesday announced a cumulative package of Rs 20 lakh crore (nearly 10 per cent of GDP) to provide relief to various segments of the economy. This included Rs 1.7 lakh crore package…
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Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists at Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam

Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists at Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists at Yamrach village of South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday (May 13) night. According to details, the encounter started after a joint team of Jammu and Kashmir police, Army's 34 Rashtriya Rifles and CRPF launched cordon and search operation in Yamrach after receiving a specific input about the presence of terrorists in the area. As the security forces approached towards the hideout of the terrorists, the terrorists opened fire upon them, triggering an encounter. More reinforcements have been…
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Rs 20 lakh crore relief package, 5 pillars and lockdown 4.0: Highlight of PM Narendra Modi’s speech

Rs 20 lakh crore relief package, 5 pillars and lockdown 4.0: Highlight of PM Narendra Modi’s speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (May 12) while addressing the nation on the COVID-19 crisis said that we are in a state of war against the coronavirus. Here are some of the top quotes of PM Narendra Modi from today's address:  One virus has destroyed the world.This is an unprecedented crisis; we have to protect ourselves and move ahead as well.Making India self-reliant is only way to make 21st century belong to India.India didn't produce any PPE before COVID-19 crisis and manufactured very few N-95 masks;…
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Coronavirus COVID-19: PM Narendra Modi gave us a headline and a blank page, says Chidambaram on 20 lakh crore economic package

Coronavirus COVID-19: PM Narendra Modi gave us a headline and a blank page, says Chidambaram on 20 lakh crore economic package

Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an economic package of Rs 20 lakh crore to help the economy tackle the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday (May 13) said that the prime minister has given a headline and a blank page. Chidambaram, however, expressed hope that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman will fill the blank page on Wednesday. "Yesterday, PM gave us a headline and a blank page.  Naturally, my reaction was a blank! Today, we look forward to the FM filling…
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54000 passengers buy tickets worth Rs 10 crore through IRCTC as Indian Railways starts special trains

54000 passengers buy tickets worth Rs 10 crore through IRCTC as Indian Railways starts special trains

As Indian Railways resumed ticket booking on Monday (May 11, 2020) it sold tickets worth ₹10 crore to 54,000 passengers within hours of opening the portal. The Indian railway has allotted 30 special trains as it resumes operation after almost two months due to the coronavirus scare. The IRCTC website began booking tickets for travel on special trains after 6 pm, two hours behind the schedule due to a technical glitch but all AC-1 and AC-3 tickets for the Howrah-New Delhi train were sold within the first 10 minutes. Fifteen…
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Manmohan Singh stable, developed reaction to medication: Hospital sources

Manmohan Singh stable, developed reaction to medication: Hospital sources

The 87-year-old Congress leader was admitted to the hospital on Sunday evening after he complained of uneasiness and chest pain. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is stable and under observation at the AIIMS in New Delhi after suffering a reaction to a new medication and developing fever, hospital sources said on Monday (May 11). The 87-year-old Congress leader was admitted to the hospital on Sunday evening after he complained of uneasiness and chest pain. Singh developed a reaction to a new medication and further investigation is being carried on him…
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Indian, Chinese soldiers face-off in Naku La sector of Sikkim

Indian, Chinese soldiers face-off in Naku La sector of Sikkim

Clashes erupted between Indian and Chinese forces in Naku La sector of North Sikkim on Saturday (May 9). The area has no road connectivity and is maintained by helicopeter.  Clashes erupted between Indian and Chinese forces in Naku La sector of North Sikkim on Saturday (May 9). The area has no road connectivity and is maintained by helicopeter.  The clashes took place during regular patrolling by the forces from the two countries and the matter has been resolved at local level as of now. Some reports claimed…
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