What does India aspire ‘Satyameva Jayate’ or ‘Simhameva Jayate’ ? – Nepal Prime Minister takes a dig
“Is ‘Satyameva Jayate’ or ‘Simhameva Jayate’ inscribed on the National emblem of India ?” asked Nepalese Prime Minister, K.P.Olisharma.
Supreme Court stays order issued by the Centre to companies to pay full salary during the lockdown
The order issued by the Central Government to companies to pay full salary to employees was stayed by the Supreme Court. “No action should be taken against companies unable to pay full salary,” ordered the Supreme Court.
Two militants killed in Srinagar
Two militants were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Kani Mazar Nawakadal area, whereas 3 soldiers were injured.
Online portal by Central Government to obtain ‘e-pass’ for inter-state travel amidst lockdown
It is possible to travel across the country during the lockdown. The National Informatics Centre (NIC) of the Central Government has introduced a new online portal serviceonline.gov.in/epass/ to obtain the ‘e-pass’ required for the same.
First COVID-19 vaccine tested on humans in the US shows promise
The first COVID-19 vaccine to be tested on people in the USA appears to be safe and is able to stimulate an immune response against the virus’, its manufacturer, Moderna announced on 18th May. Th
COVID-19 cases in India cross 1 lakh mark
The Union Health Ministry has informed on 19th May that there are 1,01,139 COVID-19 cases in India. 4,970 new COVID-19 cases and 135 fatalities were reported across the country during the last 24 hours.
India deploys additional troops in Ladakh to curb China’s growing mischief
India has deployed additional troops in Demchok, Chumar, Daulat Beg Oldi and Galwan Valley areas of Ladakh.
Nepal claims Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani in India
Nepal has claim over parts of Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani in India. Nepal will publish a map claiming these three parts of India. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting in Nepal.
Is Karnataka becoming an Islamic country ? – Questions BJP MP Shobha Karandlaje
Twitter trend ‘Arrest Shobha’ was carried out against BJP MP Shobha Karandlaje, who had alleged that the coronavirus had spread in Shivamogga due to Tablighi community.
WHO should seek the source of coronavirus – Resolution of 62 member countries of the World Health Organisation, including India
India is among 62 countries that have moved a proposal at the World Health Assembly to “identify the zoonotic source” of the coronavirus and asked for an “impartial, independent and comprehensive evaluation” of the WHO’s response to Covid-19.