Rumita Patel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement on March 24 to subject India to a national blockade was followed by a notice containing a list of essential services that could operate. A notable exception to this list was legal services. However, the events of the first two weeks under closure have made it clear that the courts…
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The coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) has engulfed the world in just a few weeks, sending billions to close. Amid the confusion and fright, “patient zero” dates back to a wildlife market in Wuhan, China. Preliminary studies indicate that the bat coronavirus infected humans, via a wild animal, the Malaysian pangolins. The genomic similarity between the Pangolin…
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It is now evident that the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) is a systemic global event, which will have significant consequences for the well-being and lifestyle of people, national economies, and political leaders on all continents. It is natural for people to consider the secondary implications of the pandemic. Some of the repercussions will be unexpected and…
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India’s 21-day national shutdown has been a difficult time for all residents, to varying degrees. However, what went almost unnoticed is the plight of people with disabilities (PWD) in India. Reports of the difficulties faced by people with disabilities during the blockade forced the government to act to provide access to essential information and services,…
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On April 7, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MEA) “discouraged” speculation or politicization, Among others, of the government’s decision to allow exports of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and paracetamol through licenses. Specifically, he said, “With respect to paracetamol and hydroxychloroquine, they will remain in an authorized category and their demand position will be…
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JAIPUR: Covid-19’s “ruthless” containment model adopted by Bhilwara from Rajasthan since it detected the first of its 27 positive cases on March 19 has been recognized by the Center as a potential template for states fighting an outbreak of infections. In a video conference with top secretaries from all states on Sunday, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv…
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NEW DELHI: The Association of News Broadcasters (NBA) on Tuesday “deeply regretted” Sonia Gandhi’s suggestion to impose a ban on media announcements by the government and PSUs for two years, saying the call from the President of Congress was “highly demoralizing” for media personnel. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of Congress…
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HYDERABAD: Andhra Pradesh police officers have helped put out an exact number of people who attended the Tablighi Jamaat 10-day gathering in Delhi in mid-March. According to a detailed analysis of the mobile tower, up to 13,702 people from all over the country attended the event and all of them are now considered risk-prone. Authorities…
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NEW DELHI: The situation in the country is similar to a “social emergency” and has required difficult decisions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi He told political leaders about the COVID-19 outbreak when he stated that his government’s priority is “to save each and every life.” Interacting with opposition leaders and other parties in Parliament via videoconference…
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NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani soccer player Shoaib Akhtar on Wednesday proposed a three-game ODI series made on television against archrival India to raise funds for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in both countries. The two nations have not played a full series since 2007 due to terrorist attacks in India by Pakistan-based teams and…
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