Shia leaders demand ban on Tablighi Jamaat

Lucknow (IANS) After the Dargah Ala Hazrat in Bareilly, it is now the Shia clerics who are demanding a ban on the Tablighi Jamaat in the country.

The controversy over holding of Tablighi Jamaat at Nizamuddin in Delhi, during the coronavirus…

Utter Nonsense: Cong on Modi's 9 mins-9 pm coronavirus appeal

New Delhi (IANS) Reacting strongly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal on Friday to the people to light lamps, torches, candles or even use mobile phone's flashlights for 9 minutes at 9 p.m. on April 5 to mark India's fight against…

Coronavirus: Tally reaches over 1900 in India, 50 deaths

New Delhi (IANS) Total tally of novel coronavirus cases in India reached to 1966 on Thursday, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.

Of this, 1764 people are presently suffering from the COVID-19 disease, 150 people have recovered…

Address the grievances of migrant labourers: Govt to states

New Delhi (IANS) The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has directed all states and union territories to take appropriate action to address the grievances of migrant labourers as directed by the Supreme Court and to submit a compliance report…

Lockdown necessary but is unplanned, says Sonia

New Delhi (IANS) The Congress working committee met on the backdrop of country facing the coronavirus pandemic and took feedback from the congress-ruled states, as party has been suggesting various measures to help the marginalised sections and daily…

India blacklists 960 foreigners, cancels visas for Tablighi links

New Delhi (IANS) India on Thursday blacklisted 960 foreigners involved in Tablighi Jamaat activities and also cancelled their tourist visas for violating the lockdown measures imposed nationwide to break the chain of novel coronavirus pandemic.

Yogi gets strict as COVID-19 tally in UP reaches 103

Lucknow (IANS) The coronavirus tally in Uttar Pradesh crossed the 100 mark to reach 103 by Tuesday night.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in a late night meeting on Tuesday, also asked officials to strictly enforce the lockdown in the state…

Complete mapping of markaz attendees on war footing: Govt

New Delhi (IANS) In a frantic search of thousands of people who were participants of Tablighi Jamaat congregation here in Nizamuddin area, the government on Wednesday directed the states and Union Territories (UTs) and police chiefs to complete the…

Perks and privileges of ex-J&K CMs withdrawn

Srinagar (IANS) The perks and privileges of former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir have been withdrawn thereby repealing the long list of privileges enjoyed by former Chief Ministers since 1984.

According to a late evening notification…

Migrating labourers disrupt production; retailers fear shortage of essential items

New Delhi (IANS) As grocery stores, across the country, are grappling with panic buying and dwindling supplies of fresh stocks, the exodus of labourers have added more fuel to the fire by affecting the entire supply chain of essential commodities,…