PM Modi announces free rations for 80 crore people till November

As India's COVID-19 count crossed the grim milestone of 5.5-lakh today, Prime Minster Narendra Modi urged all to maintain the social-distancing norms to curb the virus spread. In his address to nation, Modi requested the local authorities to take more responsibilities for the strict implementation of Unlock 2.0 guidelines.

Prime Minister also extended the benefits of Garib Kalyan Yojana till November 30. Around 80 crore Indian will get free rations till Diwali, says Narendra Modi during his address.

The Union ministry of home affairs also extended the lockdown in the containment zones till July 31. Fresh guidelines for Unlock 2.0 were issued. Schools, colleges, cinema halls, gyms will remain shut to curb the spread of the virus.

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80 crore people to get free ration for five more months: Modi

PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojna extended till November end; 80 crore people to get free ration for five more months, says PM Narendra Modi.

Garib Kalyan Yojana extended

Under PM Garib Kalyan Yojana, we announced a package of Rs. 1.75 lakh crore. In the last 3 months, ₹31,000 crore deposited in bank accounts of 20 crore poor families. Also, ₹18,000 crore deposited in bank accounts of more than 9 crore farmers: PM Modi

Gareeb Kalyan Anna Yojana will be extended till the end of November

PM Gareeb Kalyan Anna Yojana will be extended till the end of November, extension to cost over ₹90 thousand crore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PM Modi thanks taxpayers, farmers

PM Modi thanks the taxpayers and farmers of the country for helping the nation to fight against the COVID-19.

If you see someone flouting norms, tell them to not do so: PM Modi

During lockdown, rules were strictly abided by. Now, governments, local administration and citizens again have to show similar caution. We need to have a special focus on containment zones. If you see someone flouting norms, tell them to not do so: PM Modi

31,000 crore people benefited from PMGKY: Modi

Under PMGKY - Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, 20 crore accounts have received 31,000 crore in their Jan Dhan Accounts: PM

Unlock 1 saw some people drop their guard: PM Modi

Unlock 1 saw some people drop their guard. This is the time we need to be even more careful. Please don’t drop your guard: PM Modi

Local authorities should take care of rules: PM Modi

Be it prime minister or local netas, nobody is above the law, says PM Modi. The local authorities must ensure that rules are followed everywhere.

People should be more careful, especially in the containment zones: PM Modi

This is the high time we follow the rules, especially in the containment zones, says PM Modi.

PM Modi's 6th address to the nation

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Minister Narendra Modi's sixth address to the nation since coronavirus outbreak.

We ought to ensure ourselves as well as other people against coronavirus: PM Modi 

On the lifting of limitations forced to contain the spread of coronavirus, Modi said individuals should avoid potential risk as it is the best way to battle covid-19. "We need to consistently recall that in the event that we don't wear covers, keep up social separating, and avoid potential risk, we will imperil ourselves and the individuals around us. It is a solicitation to the whole nation that we ought not be indiscreet and ought to ensure ourselves as well as other people against coronavirus," he said during his Mann Ki Baat. 

India bows to our daring saints who lost their lives in Ladakh: Modi 

"India bows to our valiant saints who lost their lives in Ladakh. Their valor will consistently be recollected. Families who lost their children despite everything need to send their other kids to the resistance powers. The quality and penance of the groups of saints is revered," said the head administrator during Mann Ki Baat.

International flight services will resume in a phased manner, says govt

The international passenger flight services in the country will resume in a phased manner during 'Unlock 2.0', the ministry of home affairs said in a statement on Monday. Read here

China 'concerned' over India banning 59 Chinese apps

China said today it was concerned about India's decision to ban mobile apps and was making checks to verify the situation. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters during a daily briefing that India has a responsibility to uphold the rights of Chinese businesses.

Ahead of his address to nation, PM Modi reviews COVID-19 vaccine status

Narendra Modi today chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparations being undertaken for vaccination against novel coronavirus, as and when a vaccine is available.

Armed forces gave a befitting reply to external threats: Modi

“Our forces have given a befitting reply to those who looked towards India with threatening intensions. India knows how to maintain friendly relations, but it can also look the aggressor in the eye and give a strong reply. Our forces have shown that they will never let any harm come to the honour of India," Modi said during his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat.

Why did the Indian government ban the 59 apps?

The government said the 59 China-linked applications are engaged in activities "prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order."

India bans 59 Chinese mobile application:

Amid the rising tension between India and China following the clashes at the borders two weeks ago, India bans 59 Chinese mobile applications on Monday. The list includes TikTok, ShareIT, UC Browser, SHEIN, Club Factory among several popular applications.