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Bihar: Spitting of tobacco in public to be penalised, can lead to a fine and 6-months imprisonment

OpIndia Staff - 14 April, 2020

Given that 25.9% of the population in Bihar consumes tobacco, it will be an uphill task to prohibit them from spiting in public places.

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Did you know that the concept of ‘quarantine’ emerged from Italy? Here is what it means

OpIndia Staff - 14 April, 2020

To find the origin and meaning of the term 'quarantine', we would have to look back to mid-14th century Europe

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Tablighi Jamaat members paid money to the Nizamuddin Markaz organisers, claims Delhi Police

OpIndia Staff - 14 April, 2020

The Delhi Police is now scrutinising the account books to ascertain the amount received by the organisers from the Tablighi Jamaat members..

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Mumbai’s civic-run Kasturba Hospital takes action against medical staff for exposing lack of PPEs

OpIndia Staff - 14 April, 2020

Mumbai's civic-run Kasturba Hospital has initiated action against its staff for highlighting the issue of alleged lack of PPEs for medical staff.

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Troubled by the reports of food aid being denied to Hindu, Christian minorities of Pakistan, says USCIRF

OpIndia Staff - 14 April, 2020

Religious minorities constitute 3 percent of total population of the islamic country who are living under constant fear.

Trains, Flights suspended May 3 as PM Modi announces extension of nationwide lockdown

OpIndia Staff - 14 April, 2020

All passenger trains and flights except those approved by the respective ministries have suspended their operations till May 3.

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1-week test: PM Modi extends nationwide lockdown, hints conditional relaxations may be allowed in some places after April 20

OpIndia Staff - 14 April, 2020

While the restriction will be stricter for nationwide lockdown for the upcoming week, some areas may get conditional relaxation if infections are contained.

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West Bengal: Hospital employee ostracised by villagers and denied meeting with mother over fears of coronavirus infection

OpIndia Staff - 14 April, 2020

A group of 100 villagers stopped the car provided by the hospital and told her that she could not visit her house. Chitra had to spend the night at a relative's place.

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PM Modi announces nationwide lockdown extension till May 3, here are the details of the PM’s address

OpIndia Staff - 14 April, 2020

"Many states have already announced extension of lockdown. Hence, after weighing all options, it has been decided that the lockdown should be extended till 3rd May," PM Modi announced.

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