Lockdown Violaters Attack Policemen in ‘Red Zone’ Howrah in West Bengal

Lockdown Violaters Attack Policemen in ‘Red Zone’ Howrah in West Bengal Kolkata: A mob attacked several policemen who were enforcing the lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus at Tikiapara in Howrah district, a red zone, on Tuesday, said an official. The incident took place in the evening when a police patrol reached Tikiapara after receiving…

Here’s what lockdown 3.0 may look like for India

Here’s what lockdown 3.0 may look like for India Irrespective of the relaxations, social distancing norms and wearing masks will continue to remain in place in the coming months. The second phase of the lockdown will end on Sunday, and everybody is waiting to step out of their houses to resume their daily activities prior…

Lockdown post May 3 – 11 states want it extended

Lockdown post May 3 – 11 states want it extended New Delhi, Apr 28: The lockdown in India could be further extended. At least 11 states are in favour of extending the lockdown beyond May 3. Sources in the Ministry of Home Affairs tell OneIndia that the lockdown could be extended further, but it would be…

Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro Taps Family Friend as Top Cop amid Probes into Sons

Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro Taps Family Friend as Top Cop amid Probes into Sons Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro named a family friend to head the federal police on Tuesday amid investigations into his sons and just days after his justice minister quit and alleged political meddling in law enforcement. The government’s official gazette confirmed the appointment…

Jamal Khashoggi’s Fiancee Urges Premier League to Block Saudi Arabia-backed Newcastle United Takeover

Jamal Khashoggi’s Fiancee Urges Premier League to Block Saudi Arabia-backed Newcastle United Takeover London: The fiancee of murdered dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi wrote on Tuesday to the Premier League warning that a Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United would “tarnish” the reputation of the competition. Khashoggi, a Washington Post contributor and US resident, was killed in 2018…

Pope says obey rules during exit from coronavirus lockdowns

Pope says obey rules during exit from coronavirus lockdowns Reuters, Pope Francis on Tuesday urged people to obey rules aimed at preventing a devastating second wave of infections as their leaders begin to ease coronavirus lockdowns. Francis spoke at the start of his daily private morning Mass, where he has been dedicating brief opening comments…

Crammed, corrupted and scary – Coronavirus spreads fear through South America’s unruly prisons

Crammed, corrupted and scary – Coronavirus spreads fear through South America’s unruly prisons SANTIAGO: The spreading specter of the new coronavirus is shaking Latin America’s notoriously overcrowded, unruly prisons, threatening to turn them into infernos. The Puente Alto prison in downtown Santiago, Chile, had the largest of Latin America’s largest prison virus outbreaks so far,…

India leading fight, must keep guard up, says Modi

India leading fight, must keep guard up, says Modi While warning against any complacency over the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed citizens for going beyond their call of duty and leading the battle against the disease as he underlined that the health crisis will bring about radical changes in…

Maharashtra’s Alphonso aftershock

Maharashtra’s Alphonso aftershock In one of Sachin Lanjekar’s sprawling mango orchards, spread over a total of 80 acres in Ratnagiri in Maharashtra’s Konkan region, monkeys screech intermittently from trees as four men go about picking ripe fruits in baskets. As the sun sets, leopards on the prowl feast on semi-ripe mangoes that have fallen on…

Rajasthan man beaten to death on suspicion of theft – eight arrested

Rajasthan man beaten to death on suspicion of theft – eight arrested Eight persons from Rajasthan’s Udaipur district were arrested on charges of beating a man to death on suspicion of theft, police said on Sunday. Udaipur superintendent of police (SP) Kailash Bishnoi said that the deceased was identified as Mohan Lal, 30, native of…