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Nirbhaya Convicts: SC Responds To PIL, Says Organ Donation Should Be Voluntary
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a PIL by former Bombay High Court judge Michael Saldanha, seeking directions for donation of organs by four convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case, saying "death is the saddest part and the organ donation has to be voluntary." ....
Parted Ways With BJP, Not Hindutva, Says Uddhav
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said he parted ways with the BJP, and not Hindutva even as he announced a donation of Rs 1 crore for the construction of Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh. ....
India Declares Coronavirus A National 'disaster'
The central government on Saturday declared coronavirus as a national 'disaster' and announced to provide ex-gratia relief of Rs 4 lakh to the families who died of the virus. ....
SC Too Declares Complete Lockdown After PM's Call
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a three week nationwide lockdown, the Supreme Court too declared an indefinite complete lockdown, also cancelling hearing of urgent matters even through video conferencing.....
PV Sindhu Donates Rs 10 Lakh In Fight Against Coronavirus
Ace Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu on Thursday donated a sum of Rs 10 lakh to combat the spread of coronavirus. Sindhu has donated Rs 5 lakh each to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Chief Minister Relief Funds in fight against COVID-19 pandemic. ....
Anushka, Virat Donate To Coronavirusrelief, Source Pegs Amount At Rs 3 Crore
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and he husband, cricketer superstar Virat Kohli, have pledged to support the Prime Minister's Relief Fund and Chief Minister's (Maharashtra) Relief Fund in the ongoing battle against the coronavirus pandemic. A source in the industry close to the couple told IANS that Virat and Anushka have jointly donated Rs. 3 crore towards the cause. ....
Kartik Aaryan Donates Rs 1 Crore To PM-Cares Fund
Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has donated Rs 1 crore to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's PM-Cares fund in support of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.....
Coronavirus Lockdown: Doordarshan Set To Bring Back Golden Era Of Television
Doordarshan is all set to make staying at home more enjoyable for people during the lockdown by bringing its Golden Era shows back on television. The following shows are scheduled for re-telecast :-....
Coronavirus: SBI Employees Pledge Rs 100 Crore To PM CARES Fund
In the fight against coronavirus, around 2,56,000 employees of the country's largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), have decided to contribute two days' salary to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.....
Vicky Kaushal Donates 1 Crore To Coronavirus Relief Funds
Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal is donating Rs 1 crore to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's relief fund and Chief Minister's (Maharashtra) relief fund, to lend support to the ongoing battle with coronavirus pandemic. ....
