Modi & the virus: Criminal confusion on Covid flows from the top
What Modi s tweets and actions reveal about his seriousness on COVID-19 and the protocol , point by point, rally by rally. Remember, he is the PM.
By News Desk| Updated: 12th April 2021 2:29 pm IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi adjusts his face mask at BJP HQ, a day after National Democratic Alliance (NDA) garnered majority in the Bihar Assembly polls, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. (PTI File Photo)
This story is about a virus and a major problem.
Let’s start simple. It is popularly believed that a strong leader is always clear about what he is doing. He is never confused nor does he confuse his followers. But Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India is a different type of strong. His strength is about impunity, with which he can beat the hell out of common sense and sensibility.
Covid-19: Night curfew imposed in Delhi till April 30
Delhi reported 3,548 new Covid-19 cases, 2,936 recoveries, and 15 deaths on Monday.
By ANI| Updated: 6th April 2021 1:18 pm IST
New Delhi: In view of rising Covid-19 cases, the Delhi government of Tuesday imposed a night curfew in the national capital from 10 pm to 5 am.
The order will be imposed with immediate effect till April 30. However, the government said, “there will be no restrictions on traffic movement during the night curfew”.
“People who want to get Covid-19 vaccination will be exempted but will have to get an e-pass. Shopkeepers selling essential goods like groceries, fruits, vegetables, milk, and medicine will be allowed to move after getting an e-pass. Print and electronic media will also be allowed to move only through e-pass,” the Delhi government’s order stated.
Who is Narsinghanand Saraswati, the hate-spewing priest?
Narsinghanand Saraswati is presently under fire for his recently made derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad and the Muslim community.
By Nikita Venkatesh| Updated: 5th April 2021 6:28 pm IST Yati Narasinghanand Saraswati (Photo-Twitter)
Hyderabad: Dasna Devi Temple head priest Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati, known for his hate-spewing remarks, recently courted controversy by making derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). In a video that was doing rounds on social media, the religious leader can be heard attacking Prophet Muhammad and the Muslim community. The video was purportedly shot during an event at the Press Club of India.
Rafale deal: Cong attacks Centre after report claims of € 1.1 million ‘commission’
A French media report on Sunday claimed that Dassault Aviation, which manufactures the Rafale jet, paid 1.1 million euros to a person, described as a “middleman” in connection with the Rafale deal
By Usama Hazari| Updated: 5th April 2021 8:29 pm IST File photo of Rafale fighter aircraft at Ambala Air Force Station, Haryana.
(Photo/ANI)
Hyderabad: The Rafale deal has yet again hit headlines after a French media report claimed that 1.1 million Euros was paid to a “middleman” by the aircraft manufacturer. On Sunday, French publication MediaPart shared a report revealing the existence of a middleman, payment of commission and concerns raised by the French Anti-Corruption Agency (AFA).
For Afghan students, Hyderabad is more home than foreign
Out of the 900 or so Afghan students studying across India, about 200 are believed to be living in Telangana alone, mostly in Hyderabad.
By Falguni Lalwani| Updated: 3rd April 2021 2:59 pm IST Afghan students taking part in a fashion show during the inaugural day of the 10-day Afghan food and cultural festival that kicked off in Hyderabad on April 1, 2021. (Photo: Siasat.com)
Hyderabad: India is home to many cultures that coexist together and many foreign nationals have also made the sub-continent their home over decades. Afghanistan, which lies on our north-west, is one such country wherein its citizens have been coming to India for many years, given that people on both sides love Bollywood and even cricket.