Rama Navami is a spring Hindu festival that celebrates the birthday of God Rama. He is particularly important to the Vaishnavism tradition of Hinduism, as the seventh avatar of God Vishnu.
India has so far registered 560 positive cases of coronavirus, while the death toll stands at 8. The ministry in its updated figures on Wednesday morning stated the second death reported in Delhi was COVID-19 negative, thus bringing down the death toll to nine in India.
India is under complete lockdown as Coronavirus cases in the country crossed 500-mark with 11 deaths. In his second national broadcast in a week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a nationwide lockdown, which he said, should be considered as a curfew.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday requested people to join the 'Janata curfew' to make the fight against the coronavirus a success. Modi had proposed a 'Janata curfew' on Sunday between 7 am and 9 pm as part of social distancing to check the spread of the deadly virus.
Janata Curfew today: Following Prime Minister's appeal, India will observe a 'Janata Curfew' today, on March 22, against the spread of novel coronavirus. People, other than those working for essential services will remain indoors today from 7 am to 9 pm. Nearly all states across the country have ordered the suspension of their transportation in view of the adherence to the Janata Curfew.
PM Modi emphasised the need for coordinated efforts to adequately address the global challenge which has impacted not only the health and well-being of several hundred thousand people but also threatens to adversely affect the economy in many parts of the world.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision comes as experts have advised against mass gatherings, to avoid the spread of coronavirus.
PM honours 'Women Who Inspire' on March 8, 2020, International Women's Day. And all you ladies, you have the chance to take over his social media accounts for a day. #SheInspiresUs
A.R. Rahman and chef Vikas Khanna attended the special dinner hosted by President Ram Nath Kovind for US President Donald Trump at the Rashtra Pati Bhavan.
President Ram Nath Kovind will host US counterpart Donald Trump and his family for a dinner at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
PM Narendra Modi's 'hug-plomacy' with US President Donald Trump attracted a lot of media attention from all over the world.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India awaits the arrival of US President Donald Trump, asserting that his visit will further strengthen the friendship between the two countries.
PM Narendra Modi in his surprise visit to Hunar Haat at India Gate tried Bihar's favourite dish Litt Chokha.
US First Lady Melania Trump has said that she is "excited" for her trip to India along President Donald Trump later this month. In a tweet, Melania Trump said her maiden trip to India as the First Lady is an occasion to celebrate the close ties between the two countries
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 05 inaugurated the Defence Expo 2020 in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow.
Rajinikanth landed in Mysuru and headed to Bandipur Tiger Reserve to shoot for an episode of Man Vs Wild with Bear Grylls
Sunday witnessed a massive police-students face-off in Delhi after residents and commuters in the heart of the national capital ran for their lives as a raging mob of almost 1,000 people protested against the Citizenship Act.
Curfew was imposed in Assam's Guwahati and Dibrugarh for an indefinite period amid violent protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. The curfew in Guwahati, which was imposed at 6.15 pm, has been extended till indefinite period, Assam Police Additional Director General (Law and Order) Mukesh Agrawal said.
The contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill is set to be introduced in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The bill piloted by Union Home Minister Amit Shah was comfortably passed in the Lok Sabha on late Monday night.
After being passed in the Lok Sabha, the Citizenship Amendment Bill will be taken up in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The Bharatiya Janata Party, meanwhile, has exuded confidence of support by parties for the passage of the Bill.
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