The Himachal Pradesh assembly passed a bill on Friday against conversion by force, inducement or through marriages solemnised for the "sole purpose" of adopting a new r

Himachal assembly passes law on religious conversion

The Himachal Pradesh assembly passed a bill on Friday against conversion by force, inducement or through marriages solemnised for the "sole purpose" of adopting a new religion. The Opposition also supported the Himachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Bill, 2019, which was passed unanimously with a voice vote. The bill prohibits conversion by misrepresentation, force, undue influence, coercion, inducement, marriage or any fraudulent means. Any marriage for the sole purpose of conversion will also be declared null and void. The new bill proposes stringent punishments, up to seven years in jail compared to three years under the existing law.

The Himachal Pradesh assembly passed a bill on Friday against conversion by force, inducement or through marriages solemnised for the "sole purpose" of adopting a new religion. The Opposition also supported the Himachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Bill, 2019, which was passed unanimously with a voice vote. The bill prohibits conversion by misrepresentation, force, undue influence, coercion, inducement, marriage or any fraudulent means. Any marriage for the sole purpose of conversion will also be declared null and void. The new bill proposes stringent punishments, up to seven years in jail compared to three years under the existing law.

The Bengal Imams Association on Sunday urged members of the Muslim community not to hold Eid prayers in large groups in view of the spike in Covid-19 cases. Chairman o

The Bengal Imams Association on Sunday urged members of the Muslim community not to hold Eid prayers in large groups in view of the spike in Covid-19 cases.
Chairman of the association, which represents over 26,000 mosques in Bengal, Mohammed Yahiya, told reporters that prayers should be held in very small groups and in adherence to Covid-19 protocols.
"As the entire healthcare system in the country is under severe stress due to the emerging situation, we should be careful not to allow assembly of people during prayers.
"If we can exercise restraint and follow every necessary restriction required to stop the spread, we will avert the third wave," he said.
Eid-ul-Fitr is likely to be celebrated on May 13 or May 14 depending on the sighting of the moon.

Uttar Pradesh Medical Education Minister Suresh Khanna on Sunday said that people who test positive for Covid-19 are spreading fear of the disease and that is also caus

Uttar Pradesh Medical Education Minister Suresh Khanna on Sunday said that people who test positive for Covid-19 are spreading fear of the disease and that is also causing many deaths.
It is everyone's responsibility not to spread fear, he told reporters after visiting the Shahjahanpur medical college.
"After testing positive for Covid-19, people are spreading fear of the disease from inside their homes to outside. Deaths are also taking place due to this fear. In such a scenario, it is our responsibility not to spread fear of Covid," Khanna said.
For days now, Uttar Pradesh has figured among the biggest contributors to India's Covid-19 tally, according to Union health ministry data.
According to an official statement, the state recorded 23,333 fresh Covid-19 cases on Sunday that pushed its tally to 15,03,490 while 296 more fatalities took the death toll to 15,464.

US-based aircraft maker Boeing has proposed to construct a 200-bed ICU hospital at Vir Bahadur Singh Sports College in Gorakhpur, the Uttar Pradesh government said on S

US-based aircraft maker Boeing has proposed to construct a 200-bed ICU hospital at Vir Bahadur Singh Sports College in Gorakhpur, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Sunday.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected the site of the proposed hospital, it said.
The chief minister also inspected the integrated Covid command centre through which work like sending Covid patients to hospitals, providing medical counselling to them in home isolation and distributing medical kits etc., is carried out, the government said.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has requested the Centre to provide the national capital with 83 lakh doses every month to vaccinate the age groups of 18-45 and ab

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has requested the Centre to provide the national capital with 83 lakh doses every month to vaccinate all adults within the next three months.
The CM in a letter to the Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan&nbsp;urged the government to direct Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech to increase their monthly supplies to Delhi to 60 lakh doses per month during this time period.
Kejriwal said that Delhi was currently vaccinating 1 lakh people a day, which is to be increased to 3 lakhs.
Amid warning of a third wave, he&nbsp;also advocated for equal pricing of vaccine.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that his government can vaccinate the entire national capital in three months if he gets nearly 85 lakh doses a mo

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that his government can vaccinate the entire national capital in three months if he gets nearly 85 lakh doses a month. The CM added that about 1 lakh vaccine doses are being administered in the city every day presently. He appealed to the Centre to increase the number of doses for Delhi as the govt needs to increase the daily vaccination figures to 3 lakh. "As we anticipate a third wave, it becomes all the more necessary to speed up the vaccine drive,"Kejriwal said.

A war of words has ensued between BJP MP Rajeev Pratap Rudy and Jan Adhikar Party chief Pappu Yadav over unused ambulances parked at Rudy premises at the time of Covid

A war of words has ensued between BJP MP Rajeev Pratap Rudy and Jan Adhikar Party chief Pappu Yadav over unused ambulances parked at Rudy premises at the time of Covid pandemic.
Yadav, who is also a former MP tweeted a video of a fleet of ambulances parked covered with tarpaulin at a land owned by Rudy in Bihar's Saran.
The ambulances are marked with phrase MPLADS 2019, meaning they have been bought from MP's fund.
Rudy, who is MP from Saran, has hit back saying the ambulances were stationary because of a lack of drivers. He asked Pappu Yadav to take all the ambulances if he can arrange drivers to help the people of Saran.
Rudy claimed that on Thursday he had written to the District Magistrate of Chhapra to ask for doctors who can drive the ambulances.

The Tamil Nadu government has announced a two week lockdown from May 10 amid a surge in Covid-19 cases. The order was issued a day after the state recorded its biggest

The Tamil Nadu government has announced a two-week lockdown from May 10 amid a surge in Covid-19 cases. The order was issued a day after the state recorded its biggest day spike of 26,465 new infections.
Tamil Nadu is among the 12 states that has over one lakh active Covid-19 cases each at present, according to the central government.
Tamil Nadu has joined the growing list of states going for stricter lockdowns to curb the rising Covid cases. MP, Karnataka, Kerala and Rajasthan have announced total lockdowns.

Miracles do happen. Parents of 5-month-old Dhairya had lost all hopes of saving their child after they were told the cost of treatment. The child, who was diagnosed wi

Miracles do happen. Parents of 5-month-old Dhairya had lost all hopes of saving their child after they were told the cost of treatment.
The child, who was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type I, needed a drug called 'Zolgensma' which costs ₹ 16 crore for one dose and is labelled as the world's most expensive drug.
But the unimaginable&nbsp;has happened. With the generosity of over 2 lakh people, there is hope that Dhairya will live. The parents have raised 16 crores in small donations from over 2.6 lakh people in just 42 days hanks to the crowdfunding platform ImpactGuru, NDTV has reported.
Doctors at Mumbai's PD Hinduja Hospital, who are treating Dhairya, said, "The disease is found in one child out of 8-10,000 children. If not treated in time, there is a great risk to the life of the child."

Shimla police has registered an FIR after it came to light that two e-passes, which are mandatory for anyone seeking to enter Himachal Pradesh, have been issued in the

Shimla police has registered an FIR after it came to light that two e-passes, which are mandatory for anyone seeking to enter Himachal Pradesh, have been issued in the names of former US president Donald Trump and Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan.
Both the e-passes have the same mobile number and Aadhar number, police said on Friday.
E-passes were made mandatory for anyone looking to enter the state in view of the rising Covid-19 cases from April 27.

Even six days after the BJP's clear victory in Assam polls, there is still suspense over who will be the chief minister. The BJP central leadership has now summoned inc

Even six days after the BJP's clear victory in Assam polls, there is still suspense over who will be the chief minister. The BJP central leadership has now summoned the incumbent CM Sarbananda Sonowal and its most powerful leader in the state Himanta Biswa Sarma to Delhi to discuss the issue.
Both leaders are claimant to the top job with Sarma, the party's troubleshooter in the northeast, reportedly wanting the prize this time. But it will be difficult for the BJP to replace Sonowal who has a clean image and belongs to Assam's indigenous Sonowal-Kachari tribal community. The BJP is also yet to hold a meeting of its parliamentary board, which normally decides key issues like who will be the chief minister of a state.
The BJP had not announced a chief ministerial candidate before the March-April polls in Assam.

As Covid-19 cases surge in the state, the Karnataka govt has announced a complete lockdown from May 10 6 am to May 24 6 am. Chief Minister BS Yediyu

As Covid-19 cases surge in the state, the&nbsp;Karnataka&nbsp;govt has announced a&nbsp;complete lockdown&nbsp;from May 10 6 am to May 24 6 am. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa&nbsp;said that the&nbsp;corona curfew that was imposed earlier had failed.
All hotels, pubs and bars will remain closed.&nbsp;Eateries, meat shops &amp; vegetable shops can operate from 6-10 am, authorities have said.&nbsp;All social, political, sports, academic, cultural, religious functions, gatherings and large congregations will be prohibited.
Adding that this lockdown&nbsp;will be temporary, Yeddiyurappa&nbsp;urged&nbsp;migrant labourers to not leave the state. However he added that police officers have been ordered to take stringent action, and not even a single person will be allowed after 10 am during the lockdown.

Farmer unions have said they will stage a street protest in Punjab on Saturday against the imposition of coronavirus-induced curbs, despite a warning issued by exp

Farmer unions have said they will stage a street protest in Punjab on Saturday against the imposition of coronavirus-induced curbs,&nbsp;despite a warning issued by experts that daily Covid-19 caseload could soon touch 10,000-mark in the state.
The decision has left the state administration into a tizzy.&nbsp;Moreover, several shopkeeper associations in Punjab have also decided to defy the Punjab government&rsquo;s order to shut down shops selling non-essential goods.
Farmer leaders claim that the Punjab government has enforced lockdown to hide its failure in handling coronavirus crisis in the state.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin hit the ground running on Friday. In first decision after taking over as CM, Stalin announced a Covid pandemic relief of Rs 4,000 to

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin hit the ground running on Friday. In the first decision after taking over as CM, Stalin announced a Covid pandemic relief of Rs 4,000 to each family in the state. The chief minister signed the order to provide the first instalment of Rs 2,000 in May itself at Rs 4,153 crore, covering over 2 crore ration card holders. Issuing his first set of orders after taking over as CM, Stalin also announced bringing Covid treatment in private hospitals under a government insurance scheme. Apart from these measures, the new CM also announced&nbsp;a cut in Aavin milk rate and free travel for women in state-run buses, all promises made by his DMK ahead of the Assembly elections.

Tamil Nadu’s new cabinet has a Gandhi, a Nehru, and well, Stalin. DMK chief MK Stalin, who took oath as CM on Friday, had submitted a list of 34 ministers who wou

Tamil Nadu&rsquo;s new cabinet has a Gandhi, a Nehru, and well, Stalin. DMK chief MK Stalin, who took oath as CM on Friday, had submitted a list of 34 ministers who would be appointed in the state cabinet to the Tamil Nadu Governor. The new Tamil Nadu Cabinet will have some unusual names banded together as MK Stalin has proposed KN Nehru&rsquo;s name for the portfolio of Minister for Municipal Administration in charge of Urban and Water Supply and R Gandhi's name for Handlooms and Textiles ministry. While R Gandhi was elected to the Tamil Nadu Assembly from Ranipet constituency, KN Nehru won his fifth straight elections from the Tiruchi West constituency.

DMK president MK Stalin, who led his party to a huge victory in the Assembly polls, was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Friday. Governor Banwarilal Purohit

DMK president MK Stalin, who led his party to a huge victory in the Assembly polls, was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Friday.
Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to 68-year old Stalin, for whom this would be the first stint as CM.
AIADMK top leader O Panneerselvam, leaders from alliance parties including Congress's P Chidambaram, MDMK chief Vaiko and top state officials took part in the ceremony.
A simple ceremony adhering to Covid-19 guidelines was organised at the Raj Bhavan.

With Delhi running short of ambulances, authorities have turned some of the city's three-wheeled autorickshaws into makeshift ambulances to ferry Covid-19 patients. A

With Delhi running short of ambulances, authorities have turned some of the city's three-wheeled autorickshaws into makeshift ambulances to ferry Covid-19 patients.
A massive surge on Covid cases has left Delhi's heatch care system overwhelmed and there is a shortage of ambulances among other facilities.
The Delhi government, in association with a non-profit organization, has fitted more than a dozen autorickshaws with hand sanitizers and face masks, while oxygen cylinders are provided on a need basis. The service, which began officially on Tuesday, is free.
The AAP govt has said that more autos will be added to the service soon.

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the Rajasthan government has announced a strict lockdown in the state from May 10 to 24. During this period, marriage functions, intr

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the Rajasthan government has announced a strict lockdown in the state from May 10 to 24. During this period, marriage functions, intrastate movement and MGNREGA works have also been suspended.
Marriage functions will be allowed only after May 31. The advance booking amount given to marriage gardens, bands etc. will be either returned or adjusted later, the government said.
Barring emergency vehicles, no other vehicle, both private and public transport, will be permitted. Places of worship will be closed and movement from one city/village to another city/village within the state will be prohibited.
Those coming from outside the state will have to produce a negative RT-PCR test report or the person will be quarantined for 15 days.

An air ambulance made an emergency landing at the Mumbai airport on Thursday after losing a wheel during take-off from Nagpur. The aircraft on its way from Nagpur to H

An air ambulance made an emergency landing at the Mumbai airport on Thursday after losing a wheel during take-off from Nagpur.
The aircraft on its way from Nagpur to Hyderabad when it declared a full emergency and made a belly-landing at 9:09 pm, authorities said.
The flight carrying two crew members, a patient, a relative and a doctor was diverted to Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport after it reported the technical snag.
All passengers were evacuated safely and flights operating in and out of the Mumbai airport remain on schedule.
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Days after its disastrous show in the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiyam seems to be unravelling. Party's vice president R Mahendran quit on

Days after its disastrous show in the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiyam seems to be unravelling. Party's vice president R Mahendran quit on Thursday alleging lack of "democracy" in the organisation.
Mahendran's exit came on a day when the MNM announced that six other senior functionaries have also gave their "resignations".
Calling Mahendran a "traitor", MNM chief Kamal Haasan said the former was about to be sacked from the party anyway and expressed joy that "a weed" has weeded itself out from the MNM.
The actor-turned-politician's party failed to win even a single seat in the 234-seat assembly.

The Delhi Police has arrested three persons for allegedly painting fire extinguishers and selling them as oxygen cylinders, officials said on Wednesday.

The Delhi Police has arrested three persons for allegedly painting&nbsp;fire extinguishers&nbsp; and selling them as oxygen cylinders, officials said on Wednesday.&nbsp;Police said the matter came to light Tuesday after a person named Mukesh Khanna, who runs Radha Vallabh Sewa Sangh NGO which serves free oxygen cylinders to Covid patients, filed a complaint at the Farsh Bazar police station.
Police seized 532 fire extinguishers of different sizes, 26 oxygen gas cylinder nozzles, two electric grinders used to remove the red paint of the cylinders, three silver color spray-paint cans, one black paint box, one paint-brush, one pipe-wrench and Rs 49,500 cash were recovered from their possession, police said.

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