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The authorities have imposed a complete lockdown in Madurai till June 29 as a measure to limit the spread of COVID-19. Delivery of milk, hospitals, pharmacies, and othe

TN: Total Sunday lockdown in Madurai as cases rise

The authorities have imposed a complete lockdown in Madurai till June 29 as a measure to limit the spread of COVID-19. Delivery of milk, hospitals, pharmacies, and other emergency services will be allowed, stated the order. As many as 68 deaths and 3,713 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Tamil Nadu on Saturday, as per the state health department. The total number of Covid-19 cases has gone up to 78,335 in the state.

The authorities have imposed a complete lockdown in Madurai till June 29 as a measure to limit the spread of COVID-19. Delivery of milk, hospitals, pharmacies, and other emergency services will be allowed, stated the order. As many as 68 deaths and 3,713 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Tamil Nadu on Saturday, as per the state health department. The total number of Covid-19 cases has gone up to 78,335 in the state.

Amid a Covid surge in Maharashtra, 190 cases have emerged from a single hostel in a school in Washim district. The affected include students and teachers. The school pr

Amid a Covid surge in Maharashtra, 225 cases have emerged from a single hostel in a school in Washim district. The affected include students and teachers. The school premises have been declared a containment zone. The students are mostly from Amravati and Yavatmal, two districts that have contributed to a spike in virus cases in recent weeks, the report added. Maharashtra has reported over 8,000 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours.

A previously self-proclaimed fan of Mahatma Gandhi's killer Nathuram Godse has joined the Congress in Madhya Pradesh ahead of civic polls. Babulal Chaurasia, a former m

A previously self-proclaimed fan of Mahatma Gandhi's killer Nathuram Godse has joined the Congress in Madhya Pradesh ahead of civic polls. Babulal Chaurasia, a former municipal corporator, joined the party in the presence of former Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Wednesday. Chaurasia had earlier quit the Congress and won civic polls as a member of the Hindu Mahasabha. Chaurasia claimed that he had been "pushed to attend" Godse tributes. "I've been associated with the Congress in the past, so it's a return to the family," he told reporters.

Tamil Nadu Government has showered sops on students and government staff ahead of the elections in the state. Chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday announce

Tamil Nadu Government has showered sops on students and government staff ahead of the elections in the state. Chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday announced in the state legislative assembly that the retirement age of government employees has been increased from 59 to 60 years. The chief minister also announced that students of standard 9th, 10th and 11th won't have to take exams this years and will be promoted to the next class in the light of the Covid pandemic. Tamil is slated to go to polls in April-May.

JP Nadda launched a campaign to source suggestions from the people for the party's manifesto for West Bengal elections.

BJP&nbsp;President JP Nadda&nbsp;on Thursday launched a&nbsp;campaign to source suggestions from the people for the party's manifesto for West Bengal assembly elections. Called 'Lokkho&nbsp;Sonar Bangla' or 'Aim Sonar Bangla', the campaign will be held from March 3 to March 20 in all assembly constituencies in the state.
JP Nadda&nbsp;said that the BJP&nbsp;will accept over 2 crore&nbsp;suggestions from the people and nearly 30,000 suggestions boxes will be placed across West Bengal.
Around 100 boxes will be kept in each of the 294 assembly seats; 50 of those boxes will be taken door to door by BJP&nbsp;workers and the remaining 50 will be placed at strategic locations.&nbsp;
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Images show a smiling Rahul Gandhi swimming with fishermen in Kollam on Wednesday.

As the political heat rises in Kerala&nbsp;ahead of the assembly elections, Congress leader&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/north-vs-south-bjp-hits-back-at-rahul-with-an-amethi-taunt-1614137180811" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rahul&nbsp;Gandhi</a> decided to cool off a little with a dip in the sea.
Images show a smiling Rahul&nbsp;Gandhi swimming with fishermen in Kollam&nbsp;on Wednesday.&nbsp;The Wayanad&nbsp;MP, was in Kollam&nbsp;to interact with fishing community, even <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/watch-rahul-gandhi-goes-fishing-for-votes-in-kerala-1614151651064" target="_blank" rel="noopener">went fishing with them</a>.
He has been camping in Kerala as he tries to navigate Congress' ship through choppy waters of electoral politics.&nbsp;
Look's&nbsp;like Rahul&nbsp;Gandhi feels quite at home in 'God's own country'.&nbsp;
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According to the Ministry of Health, as on Wednesday morning, there are 1,10,30,176 confirmed coronavirus cases in India, of which 1,46,907 are active cases.

According to the Ministry of Health, as on Thrusday morning, there are 1,10,46,914 confirmed <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">coronavirus&nbsp;cases in India</a>, of which 1,51,708 are active cases. 1,26,71,163 people have been vaccinated so far.&nbsp;
While 1,07,38,501 people have recovered, 1,56,705 deaths have been reported.&nbsp;
Among the states, Kerala&nbsp;has the most active cases, followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.&nbsp;
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Prime minister Narendra Modi had a surprise question for BJP UP chief at a meeting of party's national office bearers.

Prime minister Narendra Modi had a surprise question for BJP UP chief at a meeting of party's national office bearers. News agency ANI has reported that the PM inquired about the performance and well being of Kashi (Varanasi) MP from UP chief Swatantra Dev Singh.
Sources present in the meeting stated that the prime minister, during the BJP's meeting of national office bearers, jokingly inquired about the well being of the Kashi MP, the report said.
"The Prime minister's sudden comment also took the state BJP chief by surprise. Who reacted with a smile and folded hands to the PM Modi's gentle query," a senior leader said.
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Delhi on Wednesday recorded February's warmest day in the last 15 years, with the maximum temperature at 32.5 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Dep

Delhi on Wednesday recorded February's warmest day in the last 15 years, with the maximum temperature at 32.5 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Delhiites woke up to a warm and humid morning with the humidity levels shooting up to 100 per cent and the minimum temperature settling at a notch above normal.
The maximum temperature on Tuesday was 31.5 degrees Celsius.
As per the data provided by the MeT department, the last highest temperature in the month of February was recorded in the year 2006 at 34.1 degrees Celsius.

If you are above 45 years and have comorbidities, you will be eligible for Covid-19 vaccine from March 1.

If you are above 45 years and have comorbidities, you will be eligible for <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Covid-19 vaccine</a> from <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/govt-says-people-above-60-those-above-45-with-illnesses-to-be-vaccinated-from-march-1-1614163035212" target="_blank" rel="noopener">March 1</a>. Here's your guide on how to get it.
<h2>45-yrs-old and ill? Here's how to get Covid-19 vaccine</h2>
1. Need a signed medical certificate, attesting to the severity of the illness
2. Will need to show the form at the vaccination centre to get the shots
3. Co-morbidities yet to be finalised. Likely to include heart, lung, kidney and liver ailments, as well as diabetes &amp; cancer
4. Will have to register on the CoWin app when govt opens it for public
5. Will have to give Aadhaar ID, upload photo ID and medical certificate on CoWin
6. Shots to be free at govt centres, price likely to be capped at ₹300 at pvt clinics
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its judgement on Facebook India Vice President Ajit Mohan’s petition, challenging the summons issued by the 'Peace and Har

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its judgement on Facebook India Vice President Ajit Mohan&rsquo;s petition, challenging the summons issued by the 'Peace and Harmony committee' of the Delhi assembly for failing to appear before it as a witness in connection with the Delhi riots case. Facebook India Vice President and MD Ajit Mohan Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the "right to silence" is a virtue in present "noisy times" and the legislature had no authority to examine him in a law and order case. Senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for Facebook official, argued that setting up of the panel was not the core function of the Delhi assembly. Salve also said these kinds of "expansion of power through the backdoor" should not be allowed.

Amid a spike in coronavirus infections in Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka and Telangana, the West Bengal government on Wednesday made it mandatory for passengers travell

Amid a spike in coronavirus infections in Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka and Telangana, the West Bengal government on Wednesday made it mandatory for passengers travelling in flights from these states to produce negative Covid-19 reports. According to a notification issued by the health department, passengers should undergo RT-PCR tests within 72 hours of the flight departure. Necessary instructions to all the airlines would be issued in this connection, the govt order added. The Bengal govt move came after Delhi put a similar restriction on people coming in from 5 worst affected states.

Army Chief Gen Naravane while addressing a webinar said China is in the habit of creeping forward and making very small incremental changes and because these moves are

Army Chief Gen Naravane while addressing a webinar said China is in the habit of creeping forward and making very small incremental changes and because these moves are never contested, China has been able to achieve its aims without firing a shot. The Army Chief has warned China&rsquo;s strategy will not work with India. Referring to China's aggressive and expansionist moves he further said &lsquo;every such move will be met resolutely&rsquo;. Calling the recent disengagement in Pangong Tso a "win-win situation", he cautioned about other areas in Eastern Ladakh.

“Government has no business to be in business” that was the clear and concise message from PM Modi as the govt batted aggressively for privatisation.

&ldquo;Government has no business to be in business&rdquo; that was the clear&nbsp; and concise message from PM Modi as the govt batted aggressively for privatisation. Putting the focus back onto development PM Modi reiterated that being in businesses distracts the govt from its main goals.
With over 100 assets identified in its asset monetisation pipeline the Prime Minister reminded India Inc that the Rs 2.5 lakh crore that they are hoping to raise via divestment will be dedicated to development goals. PM Modi added that the government will be&nbsp;having&nbsp;public sector companies only in key strategic sectors and that too only minimum companies. &nbsp;
 There were about 249 PSUs in 2018-19. Of these, 70 were loss-making, with combined losses to the tune of Rs 31,000 cr.&nbsp;

Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal, while commenting on Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on Keral voters said the "wisdom of the electors" should be respected for "they kno

Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal, while commenting on Rahul Gandhi&rsquo;s remarks on Keral voters said the "wisdom of the electors" should be respected for "they know who to vote for and why". Gandhi had said that he had gotten used to a different kind of politics when he was MP in the north for 15 years, and added &lsquo;Kerala is different because people are interested in issues&rsquo;. Sibal said only Rahul Gandhi can explain in what context he had passed the remark. Sibal also slammed BJP for accusing the Congress of trying to divide the country. Calling it laughable, Sibal said that the government has divided people since it came to power in 2014.

The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed by voice vote a bill aimed at curbing religious conversions by fraudulent or any other undue means, including

The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed by voice vote a bill aimed at curbing religious conversions by fraudulent or any other undue means, including through marriage even as opposition protested. Under the bill, a marriage will be declared "null and void" if the conversion is solely for the purpose. The onus to prove that the conversion has not been done forcibly will lie on the person accused of the act and the convert, it said. BJP leaders had said the legislation intends to counter alleged attempts to convert Hindu women to Islam in the guise of marriage.&nbsp;Congress Legislative Party leader,&nbsp;Aradhana Misra, and Lalji Verma, the leader of BSP&nbsp;lodged their protests in the assembly.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at PM Modi for renaming Ahmedabad’s Sardar Patel Stadium as Narendra Modi stadium. Gandhi who has repeatedly criticised

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the BJP for renaming Ahmedabad&rsquo;s Sardar Patel Stadium as Narendra Modi stadium. Gandhi in a not-so-subtle tweet said that it is &lsquo;beautiful how the truth reveals itself&rsquo;. Gandhi, pointing out how the two stands in the stadium are named after Reliance and Adani groups, once again alleged the BJP for being partisan towards the two industrialists.&nbsp;Congress leaders alleged that renaming the sports complex in Ahmedabad to Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium is an insult to Sardar Patel. Hardik Patel, president of the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committees said that the BJP, which seeks votes in the name of Sardar Patel is now insulting India's first Union Home Minister.&nbsp; Congress MP Shashi Tharoor&nbsp;took a jibe too as he tweeted against the renaming of the stadium.

While the Congress has criticized renaming of Sardar Patel Cricket Stadium to Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad's Motera, saying it is an insult to India’s first

While the Congress has criticized renaming of Sardar Patel Cricket Stadium to Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad's Motera, saying it is an insult to India&rsquo;s first Home Minister, the BJP has come out in defence of its move. Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad responded to criticism saying "Sonia Gandhi and others never visited Kevedia to pay respect to Sardar Patel statue and now they are talking about insulting Sardar Patel," Union Minister Prakash Javedkar issued a clarification saying, "Only the name of the stadium has been changed but the entire complex will still be known as Sardar Patel Cricket Stadium."

After the central government has roped in 20,000 private hospitals for the next round of covid-19 vaccination programme. Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that he

After Centre's announcement that the second phase of coronavirus vaccine inoculation will begin on March 1, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that he hoped most ministers will pay for their jabs. The central government roped in 20,000 private hospitals for the next round of covid-19 vaccination programme. "While the vaccine will be given for free at government centres, it will be available for a charge, to be decided later, at many private hospitals," Prakash Javadekar said on Wednesday.&nbsp;

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday wrote to PM Narendra Modi, seeking his help in procurement of COVID-19 vaccines by the state government to vaccinate everyon

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow her government to procure adequate number of Covid-19 vaccines so that the entire state can be vaccinated before polls are held. Mamata&nbsp;Banerjee&nbsp;wrote a letter to the PM stating&nbsp;&lsquo;West Bengal Govt has decided to procure adequate number of vaccines for members of public at large&rsquo;. The CM claimed West Bengal has carried out the vaccination programme "in right earnest" and added that it is important to make the vaccines available on an urgent basis to ensure&nbsp; the upcoming elections are safe.&nbsp;Currently, there are 3399 active cases in the state.&nbsp;

Sasikala who returned to poll bound Tamil paid after being lodged in Bengaluru jail for 4 years, on Wednesday paid floral tributes to ‘amma’ Jayalalithaa on

Sasikala who returned to poll bound Tamil Nadu&nbsp;after having spent four years in&nbsp;Bengaluru jail, on Wednesday paid floral tributes to Jayalalithaa on her birth anniversary.&nbsp; Sasikala who has been expelled from AIADMK urged Amma's followers to come together and fight against the &lsquo;common enemy&rsquo; DMK in the forthcoming assembly election. &lsquo;Let's work together to make Amma's government win the election,&rdquo; Sasikala, also known as Chinnamma said.&nbsp;She added&nbsp;that she would soon meet the cadre and the public.&nbsp;

Tamil Nadu:&nbsp;The authorities have imposed a complete lockdown in Madurai on Sunday as a measure to limit the spread of COVID-19.

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