The court said it appeared that the petitioner is not aware of the COVID-19 situation (Representational) New Delhi: On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court refused to interfere with the AAP government’s decision to ban Chhath Puja celebrations in public places such as ponds and riverbanks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invited investors to invest in India’s urban centers as the country aims to rebuild the economy after the coronavirus pandemic halted activity. Speaking today at Bloomberg’s 3rd Annual New Economy Forum via video conference, PM Modi said: “If you are looking to invest in …
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Fireworks and cookies, an integral part of Diwali and Kali Puja, all but disappeared on Saturday night from the West Bengal capital as a large majority of residents followed the recent order from the Calcutta high court. Barring a handful of incidents in a few pockets, the festival was marked …
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MUMBAI: Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra on Saturday with fervor, but in a moderate way under the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, Laxmi Pujan, the main day of Diwali, and Naraka Chaturdashi, are celebrated on the same day on …
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NEW DELHI: Firecrackers exploding in and around Delhi could be heard on Diwali night despite a ban on their sale and use in the national capital region in light of increased air pollution and the Covid-19 pandemic. Sparklers were seen lighting up the night sky as cookies exploded on the …
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With the festival of lights, Diwali, just around the corner, millennials look forward to dressing up in their best outfit on the auspicious occasion. However, amid the coronavirus pandemic, social gatherings and family gatherings would be less, but people still participate in the festivities, and adjust to the new normal, …
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Swimming polls, yoga institutes can also operate from November 5 outside the containment zones As you progress further into Unlock 6, the Maharashtra government allowed Wednesday cinemas in the state to reopen as of (Thursday) November 5 with 50 percent of its seating capacity. They will only be allowed to …
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The government said on Tuesday that India’s growth story is intact despite the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. The announcement was made by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), which reports to the Ministry of Finance. “India continues to see a rebound in the economy over the last few months since …
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NEW DELHI: The Covid-19 pandemic in India is trending down, except in two or three states, the government said Tuesday, noting that it is “particularly notable” compared to some Northern Hemisphere countries where a A severe increase in the intensity of the spread of the virus is observed. The situation …
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday suspended Madhya Pradesh’s high court order imposing various conditions for holding physical meetings by political parties to campaign in general assembly elections in the state. The Electoral Commission (EC) had proposed to the SC challenging the order, saying that the holding of elections …
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