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Allow relaxation with reasonable safeguards for industries; MHA receives suggestions

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce and Industry gave suggestions to the Govt of India to allow some industries to function with added safeguards for smooth production and delivery of essential services.

Apr 12, 2020

Raveena Tandon and Salman Khan's hilarious fight over bubblegum [Throwback]

Raveena Tandon and Salman Khan share a strong friendship, and like all friends, they too have fought and made fun of each other. One time the two fought over bubblegum.

Apr 11, 2020

Karisma Kapoor to Malaika Arora: What was the alimony these celebs received?

What was the alimony these celebs received after parting ways with their celebrity husbands.

Apr 10, 2020

Govt launches 'iGOT' training module for COVID-19 management, to enhance capacity of front line workers

Government of India has launched a training module for management of Covid-19 named 'Integrated Govt. Online training' (iGOT) portal on Ministry of HRD's DIKSHA platform for the capacity building of frontline workers.

Apr 9, 2020

Odisha extends lockdown till April 30, first Indian state to do so

The move comes in the wake of multiple chief ministers, as well as experts, requesting the central government to extend the lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 9, 2020

J&K Govt thought joinery mills can 'manufacture' oxygen; order fixed

Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Government of J&K issued directives allowing a joinery mill and furniture factory the right to manufacture oxygen. But it was later revoked in the day today by Director Mahmood Ahmad Shah on account of heavy criticism received.

Apr 8, 2020

Nithiin meets Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao

Telangana lockdown not extended: CM Chandrashekhar Rao suggested extension till June 3

Earlier, it was reported that Telangana CM Chandrashekhar Rao has extended the lockdown from April 14 to June 3.

Apr 6, 2020

Statue of Unity for 'sale': FIR lodged against Gujarat man trying to sell statue on OLX at Rs 30,000 cr

The memorial to Sardar Patel, at 182 metres, is the world's tallest such structure and has attracted several lakh people since it was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018.

Apr 6, 2020

PM Modi's '9 minutes At 9 pm' appeal: Is this what India needs right now?

PM Narendra Modi has appealed to his 1.3 billion countrymen to show a joint resolve in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic by switching off all lights at home and holding a candle, lamp, torch or flash mobile lights at 9 pm local time for nine minutes on Sunday. Dr. Somdutta Singh, the former vice-chairperson of NASSCOM Product Council, shares her opinion about PM Modi's announcement based on the current scenario.

Apr 3, 2020

State of Siege: 26/11 director Mathew Leutwyler: 'I don't see a siege like that lasting four days in the US'

During an exclusive conversation with International Business Times, American director Mathew Leutwyler shared his experience about shooting the web-series, State of Siege: 26/11.

Apr 3, 2020

Wipro, Azim Premji Foundation commit Rs 1125 crore to tackle coronavirus crisis

The foundation was joined by Wipro Ltd with Rs 100 crore and Wipro Enterprises Ltd with Rs 25 crore for this humanitarian endeavour, totalling a donation of Rs 1,125 crore.

Apr 1, 2020

Coronavirus testing procedure in India: Cost, sampling process, results, test labs

All your questions about how the coronavirus testing is done in India are answered right here.

Apr 1, 2020

Lockdown Diaries: This is what Deepika Padukone plans to do after lockdown is lifted

In a recent interview, Deepika Padukone revealed that the first thing she will do after the lockdown is lifted is she will head to Bangalore to meet her parents!

Mar 31, 2020

Ola Cabs supports drivers during Covid-19

Indian startups pull out all stops to make a difference amid Coronavirus crisis

As the coronavirus spreads across global frontiers, startups are forced to deal with nationwide lockdown, working capital issues and liquidity crunch challenging their continuity plans and short-term growth goals. Despite these, Indian startups leave no stone unturned to extend their funding support and collaborative efforts to root out coronavirus pandemic from the system. Here's a sneak peek on few startup contributions:

Mar 28, 2020

India Inc. set to increase its CSR spends to combat Covid-19

With the Ministry of Corporate Affairs approving funds spent by organisations on preventative care, medicines, medical equipment, disaster management and provision of infrastructure as an eligible CSR activity, India Inc. seems to have pulled out all stops to reach out to the needy and those at the frontline by increasing their CSR spends in fight against Covid-19.