Tag: INDIA
Follow Lockdown, Says PM Modi In 'Mann Ki Baat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday during his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' appealed to people not to violate nationwide lockdown imposed to fight against coronavirus pandemic and follow the norms even as he apologised for taking harsh steps to contain the spread of the virus and stressed upon "increasing social distancing but reducing emotional distancing." ....
On This Day In 2011: India Beat Pakistan To March Into World Cup Final
On this day in 2011, India continued their supremacy over Pakistan in ICC tournaments and stormed into the final of the World Cup by beating the arch-rivals by 29 runs here. ....
Coronavirus: 30 Indians Return From Afghanistan
As coronavirus spreads across the globe, consequently 30 Indians have returned from Afghanistan on Monday on board a Kam Air flight.....
India Not At Community Transmission Level, Says Health Ministry
Coronavirus outbreak in India is, technically, still in local transmission stage, and there has been no community transmission so far, the Union Health Ministry announced on Monday. ....
Penguin Releases 'Cricket 2.0: Inside The T20 Revolution'
Why is Royal Challengers Bangalore one of the worst-performing teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), despite having batsman like AB de Villiers and being captained by Virat Kohli?....
Lockdown: Home Delivery Of Liquor In Kerala Announced
Even as the Kerala Government Medical Officers Association (KGMOA) on Tuesday said that they will observe a statewide black day on Wednesday, the Kerala government has come out with guidelines that they will supply three litres of liquor every week to those showing withdrawal symptoms, to their homes. ....
Govt Sharply Cuts Small Savings Rates, PPF To Get Just 7.1% Now
The government on Tuesday steeply cut interest rates on various small savings schemes in line with sharp cut in policy rates announced by the Reserve Bank of India on Friday where it reduced repo rate by 75 basis points.....
Within 20 Days, Despite Lockdown In Iran, 1,142 Indians Returned: Centre To SC
The Centre on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court it has already facilitated the return of 1,142 Indians; 787 pilgrims, 219 students, 136 others "under intense operational constraints after restrictions were instituted for public health reasons in Iran, where it was difficult to organize transport, accommodation and other logistics". ....
Star Sports To Bring Back Memories Of India's 2011 WC Win
It's been 9 years since Mahendra Singh Dhoni smashed that six in the 2011 World Cup final against Sri Lanka which changed the face of Indian cricket. That epic moment, coupled with Ravi Shastris fervent commentary, will reverberate forever in the hearts of every Indian cricket fan. ....
Hockey India Contributes Rs 25 Lakhs Towards Corona Fight
Hockey India on Wednesday pledged to contribute Rs 25 lakhs towards the PM Cares Fund in a bid to join country's fight against the coronavirus pandemic. ....
