According to MHA guidelines, the fifth phase of the nationwide lockdown was announced which would last in the containment zones from June 8-30.

India's Lockdown turns into 'Unlock 1'; Here what allowed and what's not

The Indian government clarified no conversation has taken place between PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump after the latter said he spoke to PM on India-China tensions, according to sources. Sources in New Delhi said the late conversation between the 2 took place on 4th April and that was on the issue of hydroxychloroquine.&nbsp;

US President on Thursday said, he "did speak to Prime Minister Modi. He's not -- he's not in a good mood about what's going on with China."

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-not-in-a-good-mood-trump-says-about-indo-china-border-dispute-301676">PM Modi not in a good mood: Trump says about Indo-China border dispute</a>

Calling the India China standoff as a "big conflict", President said, "Two countries with 1.4 billion people. Two countries with very powerful militaries. And India is not happy, and probably China is not happy."

Meanwhile, govt sources again reiterated that have made it "clear that we are directly in touch with the Chinese through established mechanisms and diplomatic contacts".

Trump earlier said, "If they -- if they thought it would help if I were the mediator or the arbiter, I would do that".

Earlier on Wednesday, he tweeted, "We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute. Thank you!"

In the past, the US President has offered to mediate between India and Pakistan with New Delhi rejecting it saying all issues can be resolved bilaterally.&nbsp;

 
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The Indian government clarified no conversation has taken place between PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump after the latter said he spoke to PM on India-China tensions, according to sources.

The Indian government clarified no conversation has taken place between PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump after the latter said he spoke to PM on India-China tensions, according to sources. Sources in New Delhi said the late conversation between the 2 took place on 4th April and that was on the issue of hydroxychloroquine. US President on Thursday said, he "did speak to Prime Minister Modi. He's not -- he's not in a good mood about what's going on with China." Also read | PM Modi not in a good mood: Trump says about Indo-China border dispute Calling the India China standoff as a "big conflict", President said, "Two countries with 1.4 billion people. Two countries with very powerful militaries. And India is not happy, and probably China is not happy." Meanwhile, govt sources again reiterated that have made it "clear that we are directly in touch with the Chinese through established mechanisms and diplomatic contacts". Trump earlier said, "If they -- if they thought it would help if I were the mediator or the arbiter, I would do that". Earlier on Wednesday, he tweeted, "We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute. Thank you!" In the past, the US President has offered to mediate between India and Pakistan with New Delhi rejecting it saying all issues can be resolved bilaterally.

No recent conversation between PM Narendra Modi and President Trump: Sources

Reiterating the comments made by the foreign ministry few days ago, the Chinese defence ministry in Thursday also said that the situation at the India-China border is "stable and controllable".&nbsp;

This was the first time a statement over the border crisis in Sikkim and Ladakh was issued by Beijing's defence ministry.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/beijing-rejects-trumps-offer-to-mediate-in-india-china-border-standoff-301794">Beijing rejects Trump's offer to mediate in India-China border standoff</a>

Earlier today, China rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian saying the two countries did not want "intervention" from a third party to resolve the current military dispute. &nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/engaged-with-china-to-resolve-border-issue-peacefully-india-on-trumps-offer-to-mediate-301633">Engaged with China to resolve border issue peacefully: India on Trump's offer to mediate</a>

"China’s position on the China-India border is clear. The Chinese border troops are committed to maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas," defence ministry spokesperson, Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang said on Thursday at the monthly ministry briefing.

He further said that the overall situation is "stable and controllable", adding that India and China are capable to resolve the issue through "established border-related mechanisms and diplomatic channels".&nbsp;

On Thursday, India rejected Trump's offer to mediate and Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava saying that the country is already engaged with Beijing to "peacefully resolve this issue".&nbsp;

The standoff between the militaries of both countries started earlier this month in Line of Actual Control (LaC), the 3,500 de facto border separating the two sides.&nbsp; 
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Reiterating the comments made by the foreign ministry few days ago, the Chinese defence ministry in Thursday also said that the situation at the India-China border is "stable and controllable".

Reiterating the comments made by the foreign ministry few days ago, the Chinese defence ministry in Thursday also said that the situation at the India-China border is "stable and controllable". This was the first time a statement over the border crisis in Sikkim and Ladakh was issued by Beijing's defence ministry. Also read | Beijing rejects Trump's offer to mediate in India-China border standoff Earlier today, China rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian saying the two countries did not want "intervention" from a third party to resolve the current military dispute. Also read | Engaged with China to resolve border issue peacefully: India on Trump's offer to mediate "China’s position on the China-India border is clear. The Chinese border troops are committed to maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas," defence ministry spokesperson, Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang said on Thursday at the monthly ministry briefing. He further said that the overall situation is "stable and controllable", adding that India and China are capable to resolve the issue through "established border-related mechanisms and diplomatic channels". On Thursday, India rejected Trump's offer to mediate and Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava saying that the country is already engaged with Beijing to "peacefully resolve this issue". The standoff between the militaries of both countries started earlier this month in Line of Actual Control (LaC), the 3,500 de facto border separating the two sides.

Chinese defence ministry reiterates India border issue 'stable and controllable'

SS Rajamouli's 'Baahubali: The Conclusion' may have been made in India back in 2017, but the film still has universal appeal. The film is now being shown in Russia on TV. 
 
On Thursday, the Russian Embassy shared that the film has gained immense popularity in its televised, dubbed version in Russia. 
 
The film has been dubbed in Russian language and telecast on a channel in that country. 
 
"Indian cinema gains popularity in Russia. Look what Russian TV is broadcasting right now: the Baahubali with Russian voiceover!" tweeted @RusEmbIndia, the official Twitter account of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of India, along with a dubbed clip of the film.

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The film, which is the final of the two-part film broke all box office records and starred Prabhas and Rana Daggubati in lead roles. Made in Telugu, the film was dubbed in Hindi for a wider audience. 
 
Fans in India were overjoyed with the news, and the dubbed Russian clip of the film has gone viral. Fans in India are thanking Russia and Russians for receiving the blockbuster mythological action drama with such warmth. 
 
"Thank you from Telugu film industry and from Telugu speaking people.. Another addition to the list along with Pasivadi Pranam (1987) got dubbed into Russian language," tweeted a fan. 
 
The film opened to full houses in its original Telugu version, as well as several dubbed languages including Hindi. 
While 'Baahubali 2', released in 2017 has done a global business to the tune of Rs 1810 crore, the first film, 'Baahubali: The Beginning' opened in 2015 and earned over Rs 685 crore. 
 
The cast also includes Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia and Ramya Krishnan. 
 
A fan, commenting on the Russian Embassy`s tweet, quipped: "I wonder how song will be sung in Russian.. please upload that video having song or background song." 
 
To this, the embassy replied: "They just put subtitles." 
 
Most users hailed it as a sign of the strong bond that India and Russia have shared traditionally, with some pointing out how Indian films and filmstars have found favour in Russia even back in the day when the country used to be USSR. 
Indian stars who have made an impact in Russia in the past include Raj Kapoor and Mithun Chakraborty.

SS Rajamouli's 'Baahubali: The Conclusion' may have been made in India back in 2017, but the film still has universal appeal. The film is now being shown in Russia on TV.

SS Rajamouli's 'Baahubali: The Conclusion' may have been made in India back in 2017, but the film still has universal appeal. The film is now being shown in Russia on TV. On Thursday, the Russian Embassy shared that the film has gained immense popularity in its televised, dubbed version in Russia. The film has been dubbed in Russian language and telecast on a channel in that country. "Indian cinema gains popularity in Russia. Look what Russian TV is broadcasting right now: the Baahubali with Russian voiceover!" tweeted @RusEmbIndia, the official Twitter account of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of India, along with a dubbed clip of the film. 🎬 Indian cinema gains popularity in Russia. Look what Russian TV is broadcasting right now: the Baahubali with Russian voiceover! pic.twitter.com/VrIgwVIl3b — Russia in India (@RusEmbIndia) May 28, 2020 × The film, which is the final of the two-part film broke all box office records and starred Prabhas and Rana Daggubati in lead roles. Made in Telugu, the film was dubbed in Hindi for a wider audience. Fans in India were overjoyed with the news, and the dubbed Russian clip of the film has gone viral. Fans in India are thanking Russia and Russians for receiving the blockbuster mythological action drama with such warmth. "Thank you from Telugu film industry and from Telugu speaking people.. Another addition to the list along with Pasivadi Pranam (1987) got dubbed into Russian language," tweeted a fan. The film opened to full houses in its original Telugu version, as well as several dubbed languages including Hindi. While 'Baahubali 2', released in 2017 has done a global business to the tune of Rs 1810 crore, the first film, 'Baahubali: The Beginning' opened in 2015 and earned over Rs 685 crore. The cast also includes Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia and Ramya Krishnan. A fan, commenting on the Russian Embassy`s tweet, quipped: "I wonder how song will be sung in Russian.. please upload that video having song or background song." To this, the embassy replied: "They just put subtitles." Most users hailed it as a sign of the strong bond that India and Russia have shared traditionally, with some pointing out how Indian films and filmstars have found favour in Russia even back in the day when the country used to be USSR. Indian stars who have made an impact in Russia in the past include Raj Kapoor and Mithun Chakraborty.

Prabhas starrer 'Baahubali 2' in dubbed version is a hit on Russian TV

At a time when the US President is being criticised for his response to the Coronavirus outbreak - Donald Trump has offered to mediate, again. President Trump says the US is ready to 'mediate or arbitrate' in the India- China border dispute. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Trump keeps making mediation offers.

Gravitas: Donald Trump offers to mediate, again

In a major conversation and an official statement from Chinese ambassador to India Sun Weidong states that 'India and China are not a threat to each other' and both respect each others integrity and sovereignty which is paramount.

Chinese Envoy to India: We are not a threat to each other

China's new "muscular" policy will have an impact on its ties with India and other nations, a senior US diplomat has said, underlining that the world is finally recognising that Beijing is "pushing" a form of "problematic" governance.

The US is currently involved in a tense showdown with China on the issue of trade, the origins of the novel coronavirus pandemic, Beijing's new security crackdown in Hong Kong and the communist nation's aggressive military moves in the disputed South China Sea.

The actions China is taking "are going to have an impact, and not just in - across the Straits", Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Stilwell told reporters at a news conference on Wednesday.

"It's going to have an impact in Southeast Asia, it's going to have an impact with its neighbour India, and others. This newly muscular and aggressive approach is going to make the defence minister's job a lot harder," he said.

Mr Stiwell was responding to a question on the statement made by the Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe over the weekend that the China-US strategic confrontation has entered "a period of high risk" and "we must strengthen our fighting spirit... and use fighting to promote stability".

Mr Fenghe's remarks came amid rising tensions between China and the US and souring ties between Beijing and Taipei.

China views Taiwan as a rebel province that must be reunified with the mainland, even by force. China claims nearly all of the South China Sea, though Taiwan, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam claim parts of it.

Mr Stilwell said the world is finally recognising that China is "pushing" a form of government that "many only now are beginning to recognise as problematic".

"This most recent step from the National People's Congress in walking away from its obligations concerning Hong Kong only demonstrates that more clearly," he said.

China on Friday last introduced the draft of controversial national security law in Hong Kong in its Parliament to tighten Beijing's control over the former British colony, in what could be the biggest blow to the territory's autonomy and personal freedoms since 1997 when it came under Chinese rule.

Hong Kong, an economic powerhouse, is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China. It has observed a "one country, two systems" policy since Britain returned sovereignty to China on July 1, 1997, which has allowed it certain freedoms the rest of China does not have.

"The way they've done that is they are the Chinese Communist Party, but they know what that communist word – the baggage it brings, and so you hear them speaking a lot about socialism with Chinese characteristics. It just sounds nicer. But we need to get past the nice language and face what we're up against," Mr Stilwell said.

"This is an authoritarian system. It prefers to negotiate with others on a position of strength using a might makes right stance both domestically with its people and internationally, as I mentioned before, with economic levers and other things," he added.

The diplomat said the recent events have shown that Beijing seeks more global prominence and they want that to go with their newfound wealth and economic help that they've been using.

"In the process, though, they've gained additional scrutiny," he said.

In October 2017, the 19th Party Congress Work Report said China will move closer to the centre of the global stage. This process has moved their authoritarian system closer to the limelight as well, where many now have come to see what Xi Jinping's, quote, governance idea looks like, and increasingly people don't like what they're seeing, Mr Stilwell said.

"So we're all faced with an authoritarian government that we thought had been relegated to history," he said.

China's new "muscular" policy will have an impact on its ties with India and other nations, a senior US diplomat has said, underlining that the world is finally recognising that Beijing is "pushing" a form of "problematic" governance.

China's new "muscular" policy will have an impact on its ties with India and other nations, a senior US diplomat has said, underlining that the world is finally recognising that Beijing is "pushing" a form of "problematic" governance. The US is currently involved in a tense showdown with China on the issue of trade, the origins of the novel coronavirus pandemic, Beijing's new security crackdown in Hong Kong and the communist nation's aggressive military moves in the disputed South China Sea. The actions China is taking "are going to have an impact, and not just in - across the Straits", Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Stilwell told reporters at a news conference on Wednesday. "It's going to have an impact in Southeast Asia, it's going to have an impact with its neighbour India, and others. This newly muscular and aggressive approach is going to make the defence minister's job a lot harder," he said. Mr Stiwell was responding to a question on the statement made by the Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe over the weekend that the China-US strategic confrontation has entered "a period of high risk" and "we must strengthen our fighting spirit... and use fighting to promote stability". Mr Fenghe's remarks came amid rising tensions between China and the US and souring ties between Beijing and Taipei. China views Taiwan as a rebel province that must be reunified with the mainland, even by force. China claims nearly all of the South China Sea, though Taiwan, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam claim parts of it. Mr Stilwell said the world is finally recognising that China is "pushing" a form of government that "many only now are beginning to recognise as problematic". "This most recent step from the National People's Congress in walking away from its obligations concerning Hong Kong only demonstrates that more clearly," he said. China on Friday last introduced the draft of controversial national security law in Hong Kong in its Parliament to tighten Beijing's control over the former British colony, in what could be the biggest blow to the territory's autonomy and personal freedoms since 1997 when it came under Chinese rule. Hong Kong, an economic powerhouse, is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China. It has observed a "one country, two systems" policy since Britain returned sovereignty to China on July 1, 1997, which has allowed it certain freedoms the rest of China does not have. "The way they've done that is they are the Chinese Communist Party, but they know what that communist word – the baggage it brings, and so you hear them speaking a lot about socialism with Chinese characteristics. It just sounds nicer. But we need to get past the nice language and face what we're up against," Mr Stilwell said. "This is an authoritarian system. It prefers to negotiate with others on a position of strength using a might makes right stance both domestically with its people and internationally, as I mentioned before, with economic levers and other things," he added. The diplomat said the recent events have shown that Beijing seeks more global prominence and they want that to go with their newfound wealth and economic help that they've been using. "In the process, though, they've gained additional scrutiny," he said. In October 2017, the 19th Party Congress Work Report said China will move closer to the centre of the global stage. This process has moved their authoritarian system closer to the limelight as well, where many now have come to see what Xi Jinping's, quote, governance idea looks like, and increasingly people don't like what they're seeing, Mr Stilwell said. "So we're all faced with an authoritarian government that we thought had been relegated to history," he said.

China's 'muscular' policy will impact its ties with India, others: US diplomat 

'India-China should be good neighbours' says Sun Weidong | Chinese Envoy to India

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the country’s apex body in the field, has found that consuming the drug hydroxychloroquine reduces the chances of getting infected with Covid-19.

ICMR : India to continue using hydroxychloroquine to battle against COVID-19

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday alleged that the Indian government's "arrogant expansionist policies" is becoming "a threat" to its neighbours as he tried to curry favour with Islamabad's all-weather ally, China.

The Indian government "with its arrogant expansionist policies, akin to Nazi's Lebensraum (Living Space), is becoming a threat to India's neighbours. Bangladesh through Citizenship Act, border disputes with Nepal &amp; China, &amp; Pak threatened with false flag operation,"&nbsp;Khan said in a series of tweets.

Several areas along the 3,500-km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and North Sikkim have witnessed major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies recently, in a clear signal of escalating tension and hardening of respective positions by the two sides even two weeks after they were engaged in two separate face-offs.

The LAC is the de-facto border between India and China.

Pakistan and China consider their relations as all-weather friends and their leaders often express support to each other on matters of core interests. Khan further alleged that India had "illegally annexed" Kashmir and dubbed it as "a war crime".

Pakistan has been unsuccessfully trying to drum up international support against India for withdrawing Jammu and Kashmir's special status on August 5 and bifurcating it into two Union territories.

India has categorically told the international community that the scrapping of Article 370 was its internal matter. It also advised Pakistan to accept the reality and stop all anti-India propaganda.

Khan in his tweet said that the Indian government is "not only a threat to the country's minorities, but also a threat to regional peace." 
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi also alleged that India's "aggressive policy towards its neighbours is putting at stake the regional peace and security."

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday alleged that the Indian government's "arrogant expansionist policies" is becoming "a threat" to its neighbours as he tried to curry favour with Islamabad's all-weather ally, China.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday alleged that the Indian government's "arrogant expansionist policies" is becoming "a threat" to its neighbours as he tried to curry favour with Islamabad's all-weather ally, China. The Indian government "with its arrogant expansionist policies, akin to Nazi's Lebensraum (Living Space), is becoming a threat to India's neighbours. Bangladesh through Citizenship Act, border disputes with Nepal & China, & Pak threatened with false flag operation," Khan said in a series of tweets. Several areas along the 3,500-km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and North Sikkim have witnessed major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies recently, in a clear signal of escalating tension and hardening of respective positions by the two sides even two weeks after they were engaged in two separate face-offs. The LAC is the de-facto border between India and China. Pakistan and China consider their relations as all-weather friends and their leaders often express support to each other on matters of core interests. Khan further alleged that India had "illegally annexed" Kashmir and dubbed it as "a war crime". Pakistan has been unsuccessfully trying to drum up international support against India for withdrawing Jammu and Kashmir's special status on August 5 and bifurcating it into two Union territories. India has categorically told the international community that the scrapping of Article 370 was its internal matter. It also advised Pakistan to accept the reality and stop all anti-India propaganda. Khan in his tweet said that the Indian government is "not only a threat to the country's minorities, but also a threat to regional peace." Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi also alleged that India's "aggressive policy towards its neighbours is putting at stake the regional peace and security."

Pak PM Imran Khan tries to fuel tension between India and China, passes offensive remark

'China and India are not a threat to each other' says Chinese envoy to India

Nokia last week suspended operations at a telecoms gear manufacturing plant in southern India, the company said on Tuesday, after some employees tested positive for COVID-19.

Nokia shuts India Plant after COVID-19 cases

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh today held a meeting with the chiefs of India's Army, Navy, and Air Force along with CDS chief Bipin Rawat to review the situation in Ladakh. The Prime Minister's Office also held a meeting to discuss the India-China standoff.

Global times blames India for Standoff in Galwan

WION Dispatch: ICMR finds HCQ effective in preventing COVID-19

The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection in India crossed the 1.45 lakh-mark on Tuesday, while the death toll has topped the 4,100-mark as well.

Government Looks To Ease Lockdown.

India Suggested HCQ For Frontline Healthcare Workers.

City of Mumbai has more COVID-19 patients than any other state

The Northern part of India will continue to feel the scorching sun till May 29 as the temperature is likely to be above 45 degrees Celsius in most of the places for the next few days, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

WION Dispatch: Temperature in parts of North India surpass 45 degrees

After a company owned by the Bank of China grabbed a stake in Norway's biggest airline, reports say India might step up checks on Foreign Portfolio Investors from China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: India steps up scrutiny of Chinese cash

While India battles the coronavirus pandemic, four Indian states — Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat — are also confronting another challenge — a desert locust attack.

Desert Locust attack threaten India's food security

A five-year-old boy travelled alone from Delhi to meet his mother in Bengaluru after three months.&nbsp;A few domestic flight routes started plying across the country, and Vihaan Sharma was one of these fights.

Bearing a “special category” ticket, the boy met his mother after three months at the Kempegowda International Airport, ANI reported.

Flights resumed operation today after two months owing to the lockdown induced by the COVID-19 pandemic which continues to wreak havoc across the country.

"My five-year-old son Vihaan has travelled alone from Delhi, he has come back to Bengaluru after three months," his mother told ANI, holding Vihaan, donning protective gear.

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The last flights plied in the end of March, after which the country was put under a strict lockdown to slow down the spread of COVID-19. However, this rendered many unable to go back to their homes, just like the young boy.

Many states were reluctant to reopen airports, especially in light of the record-breaking new cases everyday across the country, especially in the hard hit states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Delhi.

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The Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the flights restarted operating after a long of “hard negotiations” owing to disagreements from many states that feared a rise in the number of infections.

International flights could start plying as early as June, depending on the global condition of coronavirus.

However, people are required to follow strict protocols that include wearing protective gear to maintaining social distance to prevent cross-transmission of the virus.

"Today morning onwards, processes have been working very well. All processes have been made contactless. We are screening all passengers. All the surfaces are being sanitised every 20-30 minutes",&nbsp;Hari Marar, Managing Director &amp; CEO, Bangalore International Airport Ltd told ANI.

A five-year-old boy travelled alone from Delhi to meet his mother in Bengaluru after three months. A few domestic flight routes started plying across the country, and Vihaan Sharma was one of these fights.

A five-year-old boy travelled alone from Delhi to meet his mother in Bengaluru after three months. A few domestic flight routes started plying across the country, and Vihaan Sharma was one of these fights. Bearing a “special category” ticket, the boy met his mother after three months at the Kempegowda International Airport, ANI reported. Flights resumed operation today after two months owing to the lockdown induced by the COVID-19 pandemic which continues to wreak havoc across the country. "My five-year-old son Vihaan has travelled alone from Delhi, he has come back to Bengaluru after three months," his mother told ANI, holding Vihaan, donning protective gear. The last flights plied in the end of March, after which the country was put under a strict lockdown to slow down the spread of COVID-19. However, this rendered many unable to go back to their homes, just like the young boy. Many states were reluctant to reopen airports, especially in light of the record-breaking new cases everyday across the country, especially in the hard hit states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Delhi. Karnataka:Passengers leave from Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, as two flights have landed till now at the airport. A mother who came to receive her son says,"My 5-yr-old son Vihaan Sharma has travelled alone from Delhi,he has come back to Bengaluru after 3 months" pic.twitter.com/oAOsLCi7v9 — ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2020 × The Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the flights restarted operating after a long of “hard negotiations” owing to disagreements from many states that feared a rise in the number of infections. International flights could start plying as early as June, depending on the global condition of coronavirus. However, people are required to follow strict protocols that include wearing protective gear to maintaining social distance to prevent cross-transmission of the virus. "Today morning onwards, processes have been working very well. All processes have been made contactless. We are screening all passengers. All the surfaces are being sanitised every 20-30 minutes", Hari Marar, Managing Director & CEO, Bangalore International Airport Ltd told ANI.

As flights restart operation, 5 year-old-boy flies alone to meet his mother after three months

The Nepalese army is developing in their territory a track route parallel to the Indian border to reach their high-altitude villages of Tinkar and Changru to minimise their citizens' dependence on an Indian track route, said an Indian official.

"The track route to Changru from Sunsera village of Nepal is being developed by the Nepalese army. The route will be used by residents of high-altitude Nepalese villages of Tinkar and Changru who till date used Indian track routes to migrate to lower valleys in winter and vice versa in summer months, " said SDM Dharchula A K Shukla.

The official added that there is no tension in the border area over Nepal Cabinet's approval of a new map, claiming Kalapani, Limpiadhurs and Lipulekh within their territory.

"The border is calm and peaceful and no anti-India activities have been witnessed by our intelligence agencies, who are keeping a strict vigil on posts at the Indo-Nepal border," the SDM said.

The Nepalese army is developing in their territory a track route parallel to the Indian border to reach their high-altitude villages of Tinkar and Changru to minimise their citizens' dependence on an Indian track route, said an Indian official.

The Nepalese army is developing in their territory a track route parallel to the Indian border to reach their high-altitude villages of Tinkar and Changru to minimise their citizens' dependence on an Indian track route, said an Indian official. "The track route to Changru from Sunsera village of Nepal is being developed by the Nepalese army. The route will be used by residents of high-altitude Nepalese villages of Tinkar and Changru who till date used Indian track routes to migrate to lower valleys in winter and vice versa in summer months, " said SDM Dharchula A K Shukla. The official added that there is no tension in the border area over Nepal Cabinet's approval of a new map, claiming Kalapani, Limpiadhurs and Lipulekh within their territory. "The border is calm and peaceful and no anti-India activities have been witnessed by our intelligence agencies, who are keeping a strict vigil on posts at the Indo-Nepal border," the SDM said.

Nepal army developing own track route

Hunar Haat, the Centre's minority outreach programme, is soon going to make a comeback -- amid the growing clamour for being "vocal" about "local".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Hunar Haat in February this year&nbsp;at the India Gate and relished 'litti-chokha', the signature dish from Bihar.

Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday said the Indian artisans and craftsmen have prepared their indigenous and exquisite products on a large scale during the coronavirus lockdown and would bring them for display and sale in the next Hunar Haat.

The government push for a self-reliant India in PM Modi's last address to the nation.

It's also being said that in the coming days, Hunar Haat will be organised across India, including identified venues like Chandigarh, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Dehradun, Patna, Nagpur, Raipur, and Jammu.

Keeping social distancing norms into consideration, people will be able to buy handicraft products not just at the mela but also through digital means. The ministry has started a process to register these artisans and their indigenous products on "GeM" (Government e-Marketplace).

In addition, social distancing, hygiene, sanitisation and use of masks will be ensured at Hunar Haat. There will be a special "Jaan Bhi, Jahaan Bhi" pavilion to spread health awareness among the people with the theme of "say no to panic, yes to precautions".

Hunar Haat, the Centre's minority outreach programme, is soon going to make a comeback -- amid the growing clamour for being "vocal" about "local". Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Hunar Haat in February this year at the India Gate and relished 'litti-chokha', the signature dish from Bihar.

Hunar Haat, the Centre's minority outreach programme, is soon going to make a comeback -- amid the growing clamour for being "vocal" about "local". Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Hunar Haat in February this year at the India Gate and relished 'litti-chokha', the signature dish from Bihar. Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday said the Indian artisans and craftsmen have prepared their indigenous and exquisite products on a large scale during the coronavirus lockdown and would bring them for display and sale in the next Hunar Haat. The government push for a self-reliant India in PM Modi's last address to the nation. It's also being said that in the coming days, Hunar Haat will be organised across India, including identified venues like Chandigarh, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Dehradun, Patna, Nagpur, Raipur, and Jammu. Keeping social distancing norms into consideration, people will be able to buy handicraft products not just at the mela but also through digital means. The ministry has started a process to register these artisans and their indigenous products on "GeM" (Government e-Marketplace). In addition, social distancing, hygiene, sanitisation and use of masks will be ensured at Hunar Haat. There will be a special "Jaan Bhi, Jahaan Bhi" pavilion to spread health awareness among the people with the theme of "say no to panic, yes to precautions".

Hunar Haat to make a comeback this September amid Vocal for Local clamour

A high-level committee of experts has been formed by the government to recommend reforms in India's drug regulatory system so that approval processes can be fast-tracked.

Faced with the ominous threat of the coronavirus infection, a number of steps such as fast-tracking the approval process for drugs, research and vaccine development were taken. A health ministry official said the aim of the panel is to identify and institutionalise these measures.

According to a recent Union Health Ministry order, the committee will study the current drug regulatory system and submit recommendations for reforms, so as to bring the system in line with global standards and make it more efficient.

"The issue of reforms in the Drug Regulatory System has been engaging the attention of the government for quite some time now.

"Although requisite procedural changes have been carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic and have worked quite well, it is felt that comprehensive changes in the drug regulatory regime should be carried out to reflect global best practices as well as domestic requirements, and to streamline Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) to make it more effective," the order issued on May 11 stated.

The committee chaired by Rajesh Bhushan, the OSD to the Union health minister, comprises top drug and vaccine entrepreneurs of

India along with officers nominated from the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance, ICMR along with public health expert from AIIMS.

The order stated, "While nominating a member, the ministries/ departments/ institutions should keep in mind that the officer being nominated should have a flexible approach and willing to consider far-reaching reforms with an open mind."

India's Joint Drug Controller Dr Eswara Reddy will assist the committee in their work on adopting global best practices. The committee, which has met twice till now, will submit its report within one month from the date of its formation.

The committee has been asked by the ministry to also study earlier reports given by the department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on clinical trials and working of the CDSCO and address the unimplemented recommendations of the previous panels.&nbsp;

A high-level committee of experts has been formed by the government to recommend reforms in India's drug regulatory system so that approval processes can be fast-tracked.

A high-level committee of experts has been formed by the government to recommend reforms in India's drug regulatory system so that approval processes can be fast-tracked. Faced with the ominous threat of the coronavirus infection, a number of steps such as fast-tracking the approval process for drugs, research and vaccine development were taken. A health ministry official said the aim of the panel is to identify and institutionalise these measures. According to a recent Union Health Ministry order, the committee will study the current drug regulatory system and submit recommendations for reforms, so as to bring the system in line with global standards and make it more efficient. "The issue of reforms in the Drug Regulatory System has been engaging the attention of the government for quite some time now. "Although requisite procedural changes have been carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic and have worked quite well, it is felt that comprehensive changes in the drug regulatory regime should be carried out to reflect global best practices as well as domestic requirements, and to streamline Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) to make it more effective," the order issued on May 11 stated. The committee chaired by Rajesh Bhushan, the OSD to the Union health minister, comprises top drug and vaccine entrepreneurs of India along with officers nominated from the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance, ICMR along with public health expert from AIIMS. The order stated, "While nominating a member, the ministries/ departments/ institutions should keep in mind that the officer being nominated should have a flexible approach and willing to consider far-reaching reforms with an open mind." India's Joint Drug Controller Dr Eswara Reddy will assist the committee in their work on adopting global best practices. The committee, which has met twice till now, will submit its report within one month from the date of its formation. The committee has been asked by the ministry to also study earlier reports given by the department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on clinical trials and working of the CDSCO and address the unimplemented recommendations of the previous panels.

High-level panel formed to recommend reforms in India's drug regulatory system

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