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The Unarist Political Manifesto: Chapter I: The Existential Struggle as Cornerstone of The Political

Life, at its root, is a matter of struggle. A cell struggles to obtain nutrients by which it can feed its continued existence and split anew, squirrels struggle over territory to amalgamate the most food in order to survive and procreate, and human beings marshal forces to extract resources in vast economies by which to secure their sustenance and continued thriving of their people. Two drives define life- that of a will to live- to breathe, exist from one moment to another which consists inherently of a struggle between the individual and the forces of contingency which life has arrayed against him- and that of a will to immortality. As Schopenhauer posited, human beings achieve the closest to immortality within the confines of material existence through the act of procreation; offspring bear the genetic imprint of the progenitor and in them so they live, and so forth. These two instincts, taken together, ensure the continued existence of all organisms on earth, and are the two vital mechanisms of life. Therefore, the worldview of the Iran-Bidar movement is scientific and necessarily biological. It follows that as biology, rooted in raw physics and materialism, is the foundation of human functioning, that it also provides us the key to understanding the working of human societies.

Just as the anthill- with all of its functions for its members- is a biologically ordained system, so too is the human society. However, because of the human race's advanced reasoning capacities, people bear the capacity to self-delude; they posit that they are above vulgar mechanisms that they readily admit are observable in other lifeforms. They are more apt to devise psychological and social explanations which rest on concepts that are a-priori or even metaphysical in nature; but devoid of their necessary biological, flesh and bone root. Thus, they believe things are a matter of "social construction" and in the same breath fail to recognize that the human brain has evolved to create constructs as modes of operationalizing the biological. Ants do not have words or concepts for "soldier", "queen" and "worker"- they are driven by raw, unconscious instinct to perform the way they do. Humans, too, are driven by primitive instinct. But our capacities for reasoning operate by the language of symbolism and concepts, and we use these frameworks to provide us the illusion of will and choice. Thus, we sincerely believe that our behaviors and codes of conduct are governed by repeated social intercourse, economic necessities, command, logic and tradition, and fail to see that these matters are all the superstructure built atop an evolved, biological system of drives, the will to live and the will to procreate.

It also follows that human societies are organic developments. Humans are not exactly hive-minds, but they are collective organisms when in tribes, and for the administration of a unit greater than a tribe, which requires the organization of resources, the acquisition of further means of survival, and mutual defense, the state is necessary. The state is thus an organic outgrowth of human cooperation as it is a tool for management of human survival. Much like the anthill has its queen, the human society has its governing body. Much like ants pay tribute to their queens, we humans pay taxes and sacrifice our lives for the state, who serves to adjudicate, administer, and protect the interests of the whole body. And on the micro-level, the human being is driven biologically, but on the macro-level, the human social being, the collective organism, functions as a biological unit as well. A living, breathing hive, but one that requires good government, good administration, stability and functionality. To this end, societies undergo revolutions- when contradictions become so large that a society ceases to function, it corrects itself by way of revolution such that the organism can continue lest it cease to exist. Thus, in a biological, unconscious movement, the hive replaces its head with one that works better, a system with less contradictions that allows for seamless movement of the machine. Those societies that fail to do this suffer, until the necessary deprivations drive them by necessity to promoting those within their ranks that would constitute a new governing class, with a better system that can ensure the continuation of the organism. This promotion is rarely seamless or bloodless, but in examining biologically-ordained human politics it is necessary to see past the bombast of historical events to elucidate the underlying truths, the underlying movements, patterns and the taking shape of new forms. Humans are biological, societies are biological, and our worldview's initial, foundational tenet is that the human society is an organism no different from collective organisms of other species, ruled by the same laws of nature.

Therefore, we have the dual instincts of life- preservation and procreation, and we have humans driven by these instincts on the individual level and the group level. We arrive at the conclusion that social groupings are organisms, with the largest one thus far being the large-scale society, with its ruling class and governing body, which serves to organize its affairs and ensure survival, the organic state. In our propensity to self delude, we imagine this was a Leviathan that we conceded to, that we consented to, but it was an organic, unconscious process. Humans, if they live and procreate long enough, will naturally, organically evolve into societies, and the state will naturally come to be. This means the more a society needs organization, the more roles its members come to acquire, the more the division of labor mitigates the relationship between resources and time constraints, the more necessary classes and strata become. And each class, is ideally given its role, and each class, is ideally, part of a greater whole that ensures survival of the entire organism- the treatment, power and privilege that a class has at any given time would ideally be that which it deserves by virtue of its role in the survival of the organism. When it loses this deservingness, when it accrues, takes and hoards more than its due, the seeds of social upheaval are planted, which erupt in revolution, until the self-correction is employed and the organism heals itself. In some cases, this process is deliberately blocked, and no class with power relinquishes power. It only does so in the face of a greater power, which presents a strong argument for empowering the state as the ultimate unit in a society. The key to remember is, incorrect systems do not last long. Just as the human individual, the animal, has an instinctual drive for self-preservation, the collective organism does as well. Societies have regular purges, upheavals, revolutions and reactions as corrective measures much the same way as a body runs a fever to flush out a germ.

This is a general framework of the biological basis of politics, the theory of the collective organism. This lies at the foundation of our worldview, and our worldview strives to be accurate as possible. Inaccurate worldviews- those who conceive of reality incorrectly, such as Marxism- fall apart under the weight of their own contradictions. Thus, any successful grasping of politics would require a sound understanding of the biological laws that govern life and animal existence. From this accurate appreciation of and willingness to surrender to nature, we can build a lasting framework of political conduct and human understanding that will allow us to build systems that last and can address pressing issues. It will give us the mature understanding necessary to know what is an issue and what is not.

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Explore the Hyderabad city by hiring convenient cabs.

Hiring convenient cab service in Hyderabad will ensure that your journey is memorable and comfortable. The cab will provide you lots of features and benefits. India has many historical cities and Hyderabad is one of them. Many kings and rulers developed this city and now this city is full of towering buildings, architectural monuments, beautifully crafted temples, many festivals etc. tourist form each city of India dream about coming to this place and the outstation places like Bidar and Gulbarga fort are also heaven for the travelers in Hyderabad.

Uses of outstation cabs in Hyderabad

Convenience in traveling

The main advantage of a taxi is that you don’t need to worry about the vehicle because the cab driver and the company will take care of the traveling in Hyderabad city. This will help you I focusing o the places that you want to explore. The second benefit of a cab is that you will have to pay very minimal amount of money for traveling the City such as Hyderabad.

Safety

Safety is the prime focus of a leading service provider in Hyderabad. Safety comes before in the list of all the other need while traveling in the city. For ensuring the city, you should make sure that the driver who is driving you to the destination is a professional diver. The driver must have the experience of driving the outstation taxi service in Hyderabad to multiple routes including the highways and the local routes both.

Outstation places in Hyderabad

Bidar

This is a glorious place which has the rich history for witnessing the fall and rise of many dynasties in the southern India. At present this place has just the remaining of the past but that too is a wonder for many architects and the visitors. You will love the south Indian street foods in Bidar, so hire the outstation cabs from Hyderabad to come to Bidar for exploring the rich history of the place.

Gulbarga fort

Gulbarga is mainly famous for its forts and the Gulbarga fort is known for its structure. The structure of this fort is like the great monuments in the western world. People from each part of this nation come to see this fort and they also know about the history of this place too.

Conclusion

All the above points ensure the tourists that booking an outstation cab in Hyderabad is always a right decision. The cab will help the tourist as their true friends in every requirement that they will need. The professional driver will help the traveler in interacting with the native person in order to understand the lifestyle and culture of the real Hyderabad. So search for a genuine cab service provider in Hyderabad and hire the cab for getting the most benefits. The journey will be unforgettable and smooth, if you have booked the taxi form an authentic service provider.

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5 Soups for the Soul to Enjoy this Winters

One thing that you cannot miss during winter is comfort food. And what better way to warm your soul and keep your health in check than indulging in a bowl full of hot soup? It’s got everything that you are looking for: vitamins, minerals, high fiber, low calories, and most important of all…taste. 

The benefits of soup are not unknown -they are great starters as they induce a feeling of fullness, which reduces your intake of other courses in the meal; they are easy to digest and keep your gut healthy; its preparation preserves the nutritional value of vegetables when compared to other dishes. 

On that note, let’s take a look at different types of soups that you can order from Mobob these winters. Read ahead…

Tomato Basil Soup

First of all, we recommend you to add tomato basil soup to your cart. Why, you ask? Well, for starters, you can never go wrong with a classic. Additionally, this creamy, tangy, and sweet bowl of comfort will provide your body with much-needed antioxidants, and might promote weight loss. It is also said that since tomato soup is rich in Vitamin C, it keeps cardiovascular health in check. Speaking of Basil, the herb has anti-inflammatory and skin benefits.  

Carrot Ginger Soup

Among several vegetables that winter brings are carrots, so you must cherish this in the best healthy way possible. Packed with the goodness of juicy and tender carrots and ginger, this bowl of soup may boost your immunity and keep seasonal infections at bay. 

Chicken Sweet Corn Soup 

High in fiber and protein, this bowl of comfort feels like a warm hug on chilly winter nights. Order it on Mobob and boost your immunity with chicken sweetcorn soup this season. For those who love chicken, this is a perfect option to pick if you are looking for something nourishing, low fat, filling, and satisfying. 

Spinach Soup

The benefits of spinach are endless, and not unknown. From keeping those eyes and bones healthy, preventing iron deficiency, supporting cardiovascular health, to keeping those calories in check, and providing antioxidants to repair cells; a bowl of spinach soup is a blessing for your body. While a spinach soup might sound bland, when paired with the right ingredients, it caters to a punch of flavors that’ll leave a lasting effect on those taste buds. 

Mixed Vegetable Soup

Packed with the goddess of vegetables, this bowl of soup will be rich in flavors and essential nutrients. From onions, cabbage, carrots, beetroot, ginger, garlic, sweet corn, peas, capsicum, beans, and spring onion, this soup can include any and every vegetable that the season has to offer. Paired with the right amount of herbs and spices, this one is a hell of a scrumptious pick.  

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Nirmala Sitharaman on Economic Package LIVE Updates: FM begins presser to announce third tranche of Rs 20-lakh-crore stimulus; agriculture, allied activities to be in focus

16:14 (IST)

Nirmala Sitharaman on Economic Package Latest Updates:

FM to announce 11 steps to boost agro and agro-allied sectors

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman started off her presser by praising the Indian farmers, who she said have endured all odds but propelled India on the global stage. She said that she will lay out 11 pointers in total, of which eight will be dedicated to strengthening of infrastructure and logistical needs of the sector. The last three points will be about governance reforms. 

16:09 (IST)

Nirmala Sitharaman on Economic Package Latest Updates:

FM's third tranche of Rs 20-lakh-crore stimulus aimed at agriculture, allied activities

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced at the outset that today's focus will be on agriculture and allied sectors. The FM was announcing the third tranche of Rs 20-lakh-crore stimulus package. 

16:05 (IST)

EPFO not charging penalty from cos for delay in payment of provident fund dues

15:56 (IST)

Markets slips ahead of announcement of Sitharaman's third tranche of economic package 

Benchmark indices closed marginally lower after staging a sharp recovery from the intraday losses and the Nifty ended above 9,100-mark. Sensex fell 25.16 points or 0.08 percent to 31,097.73, while Nifty was down 5.90 points or 0.06 percent at 9,136.85 at close amid a volatile session. 

15:52 (IST)

Nirmala Sitharaman on Economic Package Latest Updates:

FM to announce third tranche of Rs 20-lakh-crore economic package shortly

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will announce the third tranche of the mega economic package announced by the prime minister on Tuesday

15:35 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Govt data says doubling rate, case fatality rate improved since lockdown

A press release on meeting of the Group of Ministers or the central government revealed that doubling rate has improved from 3.4 days in the pre-lockdown week to 12.9 days in the last week. The Case Fatality Rate (CFR) has come down from 3.2 percent in the pre-lockdown period to 2.1 percent during the last week.  

15:33 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

SC declines plea seeking relief for migrants, says 'can’t stop or monitor their movement on roads'

Rejecting the plea seeking direction to the Centre on transportation of migrant workers stuck in various states due to the nationwide lockdown, the Supreme Court observed that it was impossible for courts to track or stop the movement. 

The plea sought a direction to the Centre to ask all District Magistrates to identify stranded migrant walking on the roads and provide shelter and food to them before ensuring their free transportation to native places.

"How can we stop it?", the bench, headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao, said that it is up to states to take action. 

15:20 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Manipur Latest Updates

Quarantine centre in Manipur sealed after patients tests positive 

A community quarantine centre in Manipur's Imphal East district was sealed after a man who was lodged in the facility tested positive for COVID-19, an official said on Friday.

Imphal East Deputy Commissioner Rangitabali Waikhom said the Jamia Galina Aziz Girls School which was a designated quarantine centre was declared a "containment zone" and the building "completely sealed" as per the Manipur Epidemic Diseases COVID-19 Regulations 2020.

15:00 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Karnataka Latest Updates

Dakshina Kannada reports 16 of total 45 new COVID-19 cases in Karnataka alone

Of the 45 new coronavirus cases in Karnataka, 16 were reported in Dakshina Kannada, 13 in Bengaluru Urban, five in Udapi, three each in Bidar and Hassan, two in Chitradurga, and one each in Kolar, Shivamogga and Bagalkote districts.

  Twenty of the new patients have travel history to Dubai, four to Mumbai and three have returned from Chennai. One patient has a history of severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) and another was from containment zone in Bidar.

  14:56 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Karnataka Latest Updates

Karnataka's COVID-19 mortality rate at 3.4%, recovery at 46.12%

With 35 COVID-19 deaths in Karnataka so far, the state has registered a mortality rate of 3.4 percent. On the other hand, as many as 476 patients have been cured of the viral infection, taking the recovery rate to 46.12 percent. 

"Of the total 1,032 confirmed cases, there were 520 active cases in the state," the health department said in its mid-day situation update.

14:36 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Karnataka Latest Updates

Confirmed cases in Karnataka surges 1,000 after 45 more test positive

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Karnataka surged past 1,000, with 45 people testing positive, the state health department said on Friday. Total number of positive cases in the state stood at 1,032.

14:25 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Assam Latest Updates

Assam CM urges Centre to extend lockdown in state by two more weeks from 17 May 

Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said the state has written to the Centre urging it to extend the ongoing lockdown by two more weeks from 18 May. The third phase of the coronavirus lockdown is scheduled to end on 17 May.

Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Sonowal said all states were supposed to give their feedback on the extension of the lockdown by Friday, and the Assam government has already conveyed its stand to the Centre.

14:22 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

Supreme Court stays Madras HC order asking Tamil Nadu govt to close liquor shops in state

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Madras High Court order which had asked the Tamil Nadu government to close state-run liquor vends. Following the stay on the high court order by the apex court, the state-owned liquor shops may reopen in the state.

A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao, SK Kaul and BR Gavai stayed the 8 May order of the High Court after taking note of the appeal of government firm Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) which sells alcoholic beverages in the state. 

14:11 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates

Suggestions sent to Centre on resumption of public transport in Delhi during lockdown 4: Satyendar Jain 

Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Friday said that the Delhi government has submitted the proposals to the Centre for the relaxations that people are expecting from the government for the next phase of coronavirus lockdown 4.

The Minister emphasized that people are stressing for the resumption of public transportation in limited manner.

"We have sent proposals to the Centre. Most people have given a proposal to wear mask in public space and maintain social distancing," said Jain while speaking to reporters.

He added: "The people have suggested that movement of buses and metro rails may be started in limited numbers to maintain social distancing."

13:51 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

'There's no plan for this sort of photography': PTI's Atul Yadav on the migrant crisis' most defining image so far

"His name was Rampukar — but he didn't tell me that. I only found out a few days later in a newspaper report. At the time, I couldn't even ask him his name," recalls Press Trust of India's chief photo correspondent Atul Yadav, "He was unable to say very much beyond 'udhar (there)' — which is where he was trying to go."

On Monday, Yadav was driving through Delhi's Nizamuddin area, when he spotted Rampukar Pandit (as identified by Hindi daily Hindustan). "It was at around 5.15 pm when I saw him sitting by the side of the road a little before the Yamuna bridge. I stopped my car and pulled over near him," he tells Firstpost, adding, "I then rolled down my window and photographed the man before getting out to go and check on him."

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Image coutersy: Atul Yadav's photograph of Rampukar Pandit. PTI

13:31 (IST)

Sena Bhavan closed after soldier tests positive

A portion of the Sena Bhavan was sealed off for sanitation today after one soldier tested positive for COVID.Contact tracing of the affected personnel is underway as per protocol, an official release said.

13:21 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

SP, BSP express concern over plight of migrant labourers returning home

Amid reports of accidents involving migrant labourers on their way back home, the opposition Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party expressed concern over their plight.

SP president Akhilesh Yadav in a tweet said, "The government is giving passes to industrialists to bring workers to work but there is no arrangement for the helpless labourers returning home who are forced to die of hunger and thirst on the road." "By now, all have come to know that this government is with the rich and against the labourers, farmers and poor. The BJP has been exposed."

  BSP supremo Mayawati said in a tweet, "Videos of millions of migrants labourers, their helpless families on the streets returning home, their hunger and deaths on the way shown on TV are heartbreaking and sad. In such a situation, effective arrangements should be immediately made by central, state governments to help them in their life-and-death battles."

13:16 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra govt forms two coordination panels on COVID-19

The Maharashtra government has  set up two committees at state and district level for better​ coordinationbetween public and private hospitals in tackling the spread of COVID-19. The decision to constitute the coordination panels was taken on Thursday after a meeting between representatives of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Maharashtra Chief secretary Ajoy Mehta, according to the government.

12:59 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Himachal Pradesh Latest Updates

Man tests positive in Himachal Pradesh's Una

A 33-year-old man in Una has tested positive for COVID-19. "The man arrived from Maharashtra and was under institutional quarantine. He is now being sent to Haroli COVID-19 hospital," Dr Raman Kumar, CMO, Una said.

A total of 74 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been reported from Himachal Pradesh as of Thursday.

12:38 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

At least 1,061 Maharashtra Police personnel test positive

As many as 1,061 personnel of Maharashtra Police including 112 police officers have tested positive for COVID-19 so far. Of the total infected police personnel, 174 have been cured while nine have lost their lives, said the Maharashtra Police.

12:36 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Two infants recover from COVID-19 in Kalyan 

Two infants were among 51 COVID-19 patients who recovered from the viral infection at Kalyan taluka in Maharashtra's Thane district, Madhuri Phopale, public relations officer of Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation told news agency PTI​.

As many as 51 COVID-19 patients, including a one-month-old girl and a two-month-old boy, were discharged from different hospitals, following their recovery, said the official.

12:26 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

GoM meeting over COVID-19 underway at Health Ministry

A Union Group of Ministers (GoM) meeting over COVID-19 is underway at the Health and Family Welfare Ministry. Senior Ministers present in the meeting include Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai.

With an increase of 3,967 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the number of coronavirus cases reached 81,970 cases, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday.

12:13 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Over 2 lakh migrant labourers ferried in 145 Shramik trains on Thursday: Railways 

The Indian Railways operated 145 'Shramik Special' trains on Thursday and ferried home close to 2.10 lakh migrants stranded in various parts of the country amid the lockdown enforced in view of the novel coronavirus. 

12:05 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Bangladesh Latest Updates

First COVID-19 case detected in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh 

Authorities have reported the first positive coronavirus case in the crowded camps for Rohingya refugees in southern Bangladesh, where more than 1 million refugees are sheltered.

The person from the Rohingya community and a local person who lives in the Cox's Bazar district who also tested positive have been isolated, Mahbub Alam Talukder, said the country's refugee commissioner.

11:54 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Yogi Adityanath holds COVID-19 review meeting with senior officials

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a meeting with 'COVID-19 management Team - 11' and other senior officials to review the situation in the state, ANI reported. 

11:35 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Kerala Latest Updates

Plea filed in Kerala HC seeking COVID-19 testing of all expatriates returning to India

A plea was filed in the Kerala High Court seeking COVID-19 testing of all expatriates and other additional safety protocol for those Indians returning from other countries to India, Bar and Bench reported. 

According to the petitioner, currently only those returning from UAE are subjected to rapid antibody test. 

Plea in Kerala HC urging for COVID-19 testing of all expatriates and other additional safety protocol for those Indians returning from other countries to India amid #COVID19 Petitioner says that at present only those returning from UAE are being subjected to rapid antibody test

— Bar & Bench (@barandbench) May 15, 2020

11:19 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Narendra Modi discusses COVID-19 situation with Bill Gates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and philanthropist Bill Gates on Thursday discussed the global response to COVID-19, and the importance of global coordination in scientific innovation and research to combat the pandemic.

During a video conference, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation co-chair Bill Gates and Modi agreed that given India's willingness and capacity to contribute to global efforts, it was important for New Delhi to be included in the global discussions for coordinating responses to the pandemic.

11:03 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

World Bank approves $1 bn for India as social security fund for urban poor, migrants

The World Bank has approved $1 billion for India as social security technology fund for country’s urban poor and migrant workers. The focus will be to enable India to integrate all of its 400-plus social security schemes at a technology level, the bank said.

Hindustan Times quoted Junaid Ahmad, country director, World Bank, as saying, "The project will be crucial to rebalance social security towards urban poor, as much as rural."

10:57 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

FM to announce third tranche of Centre's economic stimulus package

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will address a press conference at 4 pm on Friday. The details of the third tranche of the Centre’s economic rescue package of Rs 20 lakh crore will be announced.

The second tranche, announced on Thursday, focussed on migrant workers, street vendors, small traders, the self-employed and small farmers.

10:49 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates

Odisha reports 672 COVID-19 cases

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Odisha climbed to 672 after 48 more individuals tested positive for the viral infection on Friday, said the state health department. 

10:47 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Nitin Gadkari to hold webinar on impact of higher education amid pandemic

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will address a webinar on 'Impact of Higher Education in the post COVID-19 economy' on Friday from 12.30 pm till 1.30 pm, News18 reported. 

10:34 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Badrinath temple opens, devotees restricted to enter

The gates of the Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand were opened at 4.30 am on Friday, news agency ANI reported. Officials said only 27 people, including the head priest, will be allowed at the temple.

"Devotees will not be allowed entry into the temple during that time. The decision has been taken in view of the guidelines issued by the centre amid the COVID-19 pandemic," Anil Chanyal, sub-divisional magistrate of Joshimath, said in a statement.

#WATCH Uttarakhand: The portals of Badrinath Temple opened at 4:30 am today. 28 people including the Chief Priest was present at the temple when its portals opened. (Video Source: ITBP) pic.twitter.com/Yr6pamv7Kk

— ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2020

10:12 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

India's COVID-19 recovery rate at 34%

The COVID-19 recovery rate in India stood at 34 percent after 27,920 patients were discharged as of Friday, according to the recent data released by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 

10:07 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

India's confirmed cases swell to 81,970 after 3,995 more test positive

India registered 81,970 confirmed COVID-19 cases on Friday after 3,995 more tested positive across the nation in the past 24 hours. The COVID-19 toll stood at 2,649 with 100 more patients succumbing to the infectious disease. 

Of the total 81,970, there are 51,401 active cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 

09:41 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Three migrant workers killed, four injured in road accident in UP's Barabanki

Three migrants were killed, while four injured in a road accident in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh around 2.30 am on Friday. The incident took place when the labourers were coming Surat in Gujarat and were heading towards Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh.

Those injured have been admitted to Trauma Centre in Lucknow. 

09:23 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Two migrant workers, including a woman, killed in road accident in UP's Jalaun dist 

At least two migrant workers were killed, 14 seriously injured in a road accident in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday night, according to media reports. The incident took place when a DCM carrying migrant labourers was hit by by a vehicle in Girthan village located in NH-27 of Etah police station area, TV9 reported. 

The report also mentioned, that a woman was among the two killed of the total 46 migrant workers in the DCM vehicle. All the injured have been admitted to the Government Medical College Orai.

09:07 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

INS Jalashwa to sail again from Male to repatriate at least 700 Indians

Indian navy ship INS Jalashwa will sail again from Maldives capital of Male on Friday to repatriate around 700 residents of Kerala and Lakshadweep under the Samudra setu mission. 

The pre-embarkation activities have begun and people are being ferried from different points of Male to the airport where emigration and medical checkup etc. are to be carried out. The ship will depart in the afternoon. 

08:51 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra set to extend lockdown till end of May, will send report to this effect to Centre today 

The Maharashtra government has called for an extension of lockdown in the State till 31 May, and is likely to send a report to this effect to the Centre by Friday. 

On Thursday, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray held a meeting with State Cabinet ministers to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the state and the measures needed to be implemented to contain the fast-spreading virus. 

According to a senior minister, a consensus was reached on that the lockdown has to be extended in certain parts of the State, especially in red zones such as the Mumbai and Pune metropolitan regions, Malegaon and Solapur.

The Hindu quoted the minister as saying, "It was also agreed upon that the lockdown from now on has to be strictly implemented in red zones, especially in containment areas. At the same time, further relaxations could be given in orange and green zones," adding that the recommendation will be sent to the Centre on Friday.

08:36 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Bihar Latest Updates

Bihar registers 999 COVID-19 cases as 46 more test positive

With 46 more people testing positive for the novel coronavirus in Bihar, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state climbed to 999 on Thursday, a senior official said.

08:26 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Air India to open bookings for select repatriation flights from Delhi 

Air India is taking bookings for about 30 outbound flights — mainly from Delhi — for some destinations in the US, Canada, UK, Paris, Frankfurt, Singapore and Australia. 

These flights will operate from 17-28 May as part of the Vande Bharat Mission-II to fly back Indians stranded abroad.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

In Photos: Delhi migrant workers walk home to different parts in UP 

Delhi: Migrant workers reach Delhi-Ghazipur border to return to their homes in different parts of Uttar Pradesh. One of them,Rita,says "My home is in Hardoi. My landlord has kicked me out as I couldn't pay rent. My children are young but there's no other option but to walk home." pic.twitter.com/2dPw1Gh5ZJ

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Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates

Flight attendants to wear face shield, gown and mask when airlines resume ops

Cabin crew members of Indian airlines will have personal protective equipment (PPE) like face shields, gowns and masks as part of their attire on commercial passenger flights when they resume operations, industry sources said.

Airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, Vistara and AirAsia India have decided to go with the new attire in order to ensure safety of cabin crew members as they are in close proximity to passengers during flights, the sources said.

"While AirAsia India will have face shields, masks, gowns, aprons and gloves as a part of their PPE attire for cabin crew members, Vistara would have a lap gown, face mask and face shield as the new dress code," a source said.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

25 new COVID-19 deaths in Mumbai 

Of the 44 deaths recorded in Maharashtra, 25 COVID-19 patients succumbed to the infection in financial capital Mumbai, 10 in Navi Mumbai, five in Pune, two in Aurangabad and one person each died in Panvel and Kalyan.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra registers highest single-day jump with 1,602 new COVID-19 cases

Maharashtra on Thursday reported 1,602 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day spike so far, taking the state’s overall count to 27,524, according to state health department data.

With 44 deaths registered today, the death toll in Maharashtra due to the contagious coronavirus disease has now breached the 1000-mark and stands at 1019.

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India reports second-highest spike in COVID-19 cases with total inching towards 80,000

In the biggest surge in COVID-19 infections in Delhi, 472 people tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Thursday, as India's total neared 80,000 with 3,995 fresh cases reported, the second-highest rise in a day.

While this was the fifth consecutive day of over 3,500 cases being added to the country's overall count, the growth rate of the infection has gradually decreased during this period. 

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Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates 

Centre to provide free food grain to migrants, concessional credit to farmers 

The government on Thursday announced a Rs 3.16 lakh crore package of free foodgrains for migrant workers, concessional credit to farmers and working capital loan for street vendors as part of the second tranche of fiscal stimulus to heal an economy hit hard by coronavirus lockdown.

At a news conference, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said 8 crore migrant workers will get 5 kgs of grains and 1 kg of pulses free for two months, while 50 lakh street vendors rendered jobless by the lockdown would be given a working capital loan of Rs 10,000 each.

Nirmala Sitharaman on Economic Package Latest Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will announce the third tranche of the mega economic package announced by the prime minister on Tuesday

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Karnataka surged past 1,000, with 45 people testing positive, the state health department said on Friday. Total number of positive cases in the state stood at 1,032.

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Madras High Court order which had asked the Tamil Nadu government to close state-run liquor vends. Following the stay on the high court order by the apex court, the state-owned liquor shops may reopen in the state.

A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao, SK Kaul and BR Gavai stayed the 8 May order of the High Court after taking note of the appeal of government firm Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) which sells alcoholic beverages in the state

Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said the state has written to the Centre urging it to extend the ongoing lockdown by two more weeks from 18 May. The third phase of the coronavirus lockdown is scheduled to end on 17 May.

Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Sonowal said all states were supposed to give their feedback on the extension of the lockdown by Friday, and the Assam government has already conveyed its stand to the Centre.

As many as 1,061 personnel of Maharashtra Police including 112 police officers have tested positive for COVID-19 so far. Of the total infected police personnel, 174 have been cured while nine have lost their lives, said the Maharashtra Police.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will address a press conference at 4 pm on Friday. The details of the third tranche of the Centre’s economic rescue package of Rs 20 lakh crore will be announced.

The second tranche, announced on Thursday, focussed on migrant workers, street vendors, small traders, the self-employed and small farmers.

The World Bank has approved $1 billion for India as social security technology fund for country’s urban poor and migrant workers. The focus will be to enable India to integrate all of its 400-plus social security schemes at a technology level, the bank said.

Hindustan Times quoted Junaid Ahmad, country director, World Bank, as saying, "The project will be crucial to rebalance social security towards urban poor, as much as rural."

India registered 81,970 confirmed COVID-19 cases on Friday after 3,995 more tested positive across the nation in the past 24 hours. The COVID-19 toll stood at 2,649 with 100 more patients succumbing to the infectious disease.

Of the total 81,970, there are 51,401 active cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Indian navy ship INS Jalashwa will sail again from Maldives capital of Male on Friday to repatriate around 700 residents of Kerala and Lakshadweep under the Samudra setu mission.

The pre-embarkation activities have begun and people are being ferried from different points of Male to the airport where emigration and medical checkup etc. are to be carried out. The ship will depart in the afternoon.

At least two migrant workers were killed, 14 seriously injured in a road accident in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday night, according to media reports. The incident took place when a DCM carrying migrant labourers was hit by a vehicle in Girthan village located in NH-27 of Etah police station area, TV9 reported.

The report also mentioned, that a woman was among the two killed of the total 46 migrant workers in the DCM vehicle. All the injured have been admitted to the Government Medical College Orai.

The Maharashtra government has called for an extension of lockdown in the State till 31 May, and is likely to send a report to this effect to the Centre by Friday.

On Thursday, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray held a meeting with State Cabinet ministers to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the state and the measures needed to be implemented to contain the fast-spreading virus.

According to a senior minister, a consensus was reached on that the lockdown has to be extended in certain parts of the State, especially in red zones such as the Mumbai and Pune metropolitan regions, Malegaon and Solapur.

The Hindu quoted the minister as saying, "It was also agreed upon that the lockdown from now on has to be strictly implemented in red zones, especially in containment areas. At the same time, further relaxations could be given in orange and green zones," adding that the recommendation will be sent to the Centre on Friday.

Maharashtra on Thursday reported 1,602 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day spike so far, taking the state’s overall count to 27,524, according to state health department data.

With 44 deaths registered today, the death toll in Maharashtra due to the contagious coronavirus disease has now breached the 1000-mark and stands at 1019.

The number of deaths from COVID-19 disease rose to 2,549 and the number of cases climbed to 78,003 on Thursday, registering an increase of 134 fatalities and 3,722 infections in the last 24 hours since Wednesday 8 am, according to the Union Health Ministry.

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 49,219 while 26,234 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.

Meanwhile, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the media for the second day in a row, and spelt out more details of the Centre's Rs 20-lakh-crore special economic package. She said the second tranche of economic stimulus package will be for the benefit of migrant workers, street vendors and small farmers.

FM announces concessional credit for farmers, free food grains for migrants

Sitharaman on Thursday announced a Rs 3.16 lakh crore package comprising free food grains for migrant workers, Rs 2 lakh crore concessional credit to small farmers and working capital loan for street vendors in a bid to help those hit hard by the nationwide lockdown.

Together with the Wednesday's Rs 5.94 lakh crore package that mostly comprised off-budget credit line and support to small businesses, shadow banks and electricity distribution companies, the government has unveiled over Rs 9 lakh crore plans out of the Rs 20 lakh crore package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to heal Asia's third-largest economy that was seen hurtling towards its first full-year contraction in four decades.

Sitharaman said each of the eight crore migrant workers, who had to leave their workplaces after imposition of the lockdown on 25 March, will get 5 kg grains and 1 kg pulses free for two months.

Also, 50 lakh street vendors who were rendered jobless as the government ordered stay-at-home would be given a working capital loan of Rs 10,000 each to restart their businesses.

For farmers, the finance minister announced a Rs 2 lakh crore concessional credit through Kisan Credits Cards, benefiting as many as 2.5 crore farmers.

However, the Congress criticised the economic package as a "jumla" saying it has so far been way short of what Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised and the entire press conference of the finance minister was classic display of "arrogance, ignorance and insensitivity".

Senior spokesperson of the party Anand Sharma said the country believed that Modi was serious when he made the "dramatic" announcement of giving 10 percent of the GDP as a package to revive the economy and support workers and migrant labourers and that expectations had soared.

"The finance minister's announcement dashed all hopes," he said.

State-wise deaths and cases

India has reported a total 134 deaths deaths since Wednesday morning, of which 54 were in Maharashtra, 29 in Gujarat, 20 in Delhi, 9 in West Bengal, seven in Madhya Pradesh, four in Rajasthan, three in Tamil Nadu, two each in Telangana and Karnataka and one each in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh.

Of the 2,549 fatalities, Maharashtra tops the tally with 975 fatalities, Gujarat comes second with 566 deaths, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 232, West Bengal at 207, Rajasthan at 121, Delhi at 106, Uttar Pradesh at 83, Tamil Nadu at 64 and Andhra Pradesh at 47.

The toll reached 34 in Telangana, 33 in Karnataka and 32 in Punjab on Thursday. Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir have reported 11 fatalities each due to the respiratory disease while Bihar has registered seven and Kerala has reported four deaths.

Jharkhand, Chandigarh and Odisha have recorded three COVID-19 fatalities each while Himachal Pradesh and Assam have reported two deaths each. Meghalaya, Uttarakhand and Puducherry have reported one fatality each, according to the ministry data.

According to the ministry's website, more than 70 percent of the deaths are due to comorbidities.

According to the health ministry data updated in the morning, the highest number of confirmed cases in the country is from Maharashtra at 25,922, followed by Gujarat at 9,267, Tamil Nadu at 9,227, Delhi at 7,998, Rajasthan at 4,328, Madhya Pradesh at 4,173 and Uttar Pradesh at 3,729.

The number of COVID-19 cases has gone up to 2,290 in West Bengal, 2,137 in Andhra Pradesh and 1,924 in Punjab. It has risen to 1,367 in Telangana, 971 in Jammu and Kashmir, 959 in Karnataka, 940 in Bihar and 793 in Haryana.

Kerala has reported 534 coronavirus cases so far, while Odisha has 538 cases. A total of 187 people have been infected with the virus in Chandigarh and 173 in Jharkhand.

Tripura has reported 155 cases, Assam has 80 cases, Uttarakhand has 72, Himachal Pradesh has 66 cases, Chhattisgarh has 59 and Ladakh has registered 43 cases so far.

Thirty-three COVID-19 cases have been reported from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Meghalaya and Puducherry have registered 13 cases each while Goa has seven COVID-19 cases.

Manipur has two cases. Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Dadra and Nagar Haveli have reported a case each till now.

Doubling time has slowed to 13.9 days, says health minister

The doubling time of novel coronavirus cases has slowed to 13.9 days in the last three days and India now has a capacity of 1,00,000 COVID-19 tests per day with nearly 20 lakh carried out till now, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

Vardhan, who visited the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in Delhi and dedicated a COBAS 6800 testing machine to the nation, said 14 states and Union territories have not reported any case of the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

These states and UTs are Gujarat, Telangana, Jharkhand, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Goa, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Puducherry.

Also, Daman and Diu, Sikkim, Nagaland and Lakshadweep have not reported any cases so far.

Meanwhile, the government has decided to use one time RT-PCR based pooled sampling for COVID-19 screening of migrant workers and returnees from abroad kept in quarantine facilities.

The same testing technique would also be used for monitoring in green zone districts which have reported no cases till now or in the last 21 days, the health ministry said while issuing "Guidelines for RT-PCR based pooled sampling for migrants/returnees from abroad/green zones".

806 shramik special trains brought into operation till now, says Railways

The Railways has operated 806 shramik special trains since 1 May, ferrying home 10 lakh migrant workers who were stranded in various parts of the country due to the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, officials said on Thursday. Of these, Uttar Pradesh received the maximum number of trains followed by Bihar, they said.

"As on 14 May, 2020, a total of 806 'shramik special' trains have been operationalised from various states across the country. More than 10 lakh passengers have reached their home state.

"Trains are being run by the Railways only after concurrence is given both by the state which is sending the passengers and the state which is receiving them," the railways said.

Out of the 806 trains which have been operated so far, 166 are in transit while 640 have terminated at various stations. Sixty-three more are in the pipeline, an official said.

These 806 trains were terminated in various states like Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Mizoram, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.

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Synonymous to Indian cuisine, Biryani is available on the menus of almost every multicuisine restaurants. Proudly owning its section in these menus, biryanis are made differently depending on the region it is being made. Even though it was made famous in India, it hails from the west of Asia, specifically from Persia. It is said that the word originates from the Persian word “birinj” that translates to rice. Although the original recipe has been tweaked and perfected to match the ever-changing tastebuds, the basis of the dish has not been changed too much. A dish that is celebrated and loved by many is bound to be commercialized by biryani delivery restaurants and outlets. While the journey of the biryani from Persia to India via the Mughals is an incredible one, the way it was Indianized into different variants across the subcontinent is equally amazing. Many believe the Hyderabadi Dum biryani to be the original recipe that has been passed through regions and is thus one of the most famous styles of biryani preparation. A lesser-known biryani from the same city is equally as delicious and is only slowly picking up traction as people are looking to be more educated about the food they are eating.

The other biryani is known as Kalyani Biryani or the poor man’s biryani. This has been originated in Bidar in North Karnataka during the reign of the Kalyani Nawabs, who migrated to Hyderabad after Nawab Ghazanfur Jang married into the Asaf Jahi family. The Kalyani biryani was served by the Kalyani nawabs to guests who came from Bidar and visited their house in Hyderabad. The Kalyani biryani is characterized by small cubes of buffalo meat flavoured with ginger, garlic, turmeric, red chilli, cumin, coriander powder, lots of onion and tomato, made into a thick curry and then cooked in dum style along with rice. Visually the biryani is very different from the others as the tomato paste casts a unique red tint to the rice. This may not be easily available to everyone as not every biryani delivery outlet will have this on their menu as it is only just beginning to be known by people as more than just food for the poor. Kalyani Biryani is slowly but surely making it onto the lists of must-try biryanis!

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3 Best Places to Visit near Hyderabad

The place of Nawabs (royal background people), called Hyderabad, is the capital city of Telangana state. There are numerous exotic weekend getaways from Hyderabad to give the visitors an amazing time. With several locations in the line, where the rich and authentic cultural heritage gets highlighted in Hyderabad; local street food to relish your taste buds, and much more, Hyderabad has a never-ending list of beautiful places, which will surely make your weekend a perfect one. 

Travel Choice: Buses are always a highly recommendable option of travel in order to reach any destinations in India of your choice. Booking online bus tickets on redbus saves your time, moreover allows you to choose from the vast list of bus operators and bus types. Most of the places are well connected by roadways from Hyderabad. Select the one that suits all your requirements and make journeys unforgettable.

Bidar: Forts and long stretches of ruins are the main attractions in Bidar which is located at distance of about 147 km from Hyderabad. A less crowded little place that is away from the deafening clamour of city life, at Bidar you can enjoy a walk down rich Indian history. 

Nagarjunasagar: Located approximately at 164 kms from the city of Hyderabad, Nagarjunasagar is where all the travellers head towards, during the weekend! Nagarjunasagar is ideal for one-day trip and is the best getaway from Hyderabad, unless you are willing to spend some lonely time here.

Adilabad: This is a small town well poised in Andhra Pradesh and is home to a multicultural society. One of the main attractions here is the Mavala Lake, built during the Nizam dynasty, is just on the outskirts of Adilabad and has a park next to it. Another being the Shivaram Wildlife Sanctuary here where one can spot marsh crocodiles in the flowing Godavari River.

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15 Best South Indian Food You Can Eat For Your Next Meal

North-Indian food is delicious, but have you tried South-Indian cuisine yet?

The five southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh make up the south of India, a vegan's paradise. Rice, lentils, chilies, and coconut are staples of South Indian food, which is quite diverse. Curry leaves, tamarind, and Sambar powder are frequently used in Indian cuisine. A southern meal would not be complete without espresso, of course.

South Indian food is undoubtedly a treat to the senses thanks to its intense aroma, sputtering mustard seeds, piping-hot sambar made with fresh tamarind, and feather-light, soft idlis.Food Delivery services in bidar

Here are 15 must try South-Indian dishes you can order from the MOBOB App,

1. Masala Dosa

These are made from fermented rice and black gram batter and are found in many varieties. The thin and crispy dosas are accompanied by Sambar, a spicy soup that can be dipped, and chutneys (sauces), including coconut, tomato, and mints. Traditionally, masala dosas are filled with fried onion and potato.

2. Uttapam

The same type of batter is used for dosa and idli, but onion, tomato, and cilantro (coriander) are added. They tend to be thicker than dosas and resemble savory pancakes.

3. Idli

Steamed black lentils and rice are used to make idlis. In some cases, semolina is used in place of rice and lentils. Coconut chutney and sambar are usually served with it.

4. Vada

A savory donut from India. It is available in a variety of flavors, both sweet and savory. Ground legumes are mixed with cumin, onion, curry leaves, and chilies or spices to make vada, a dish made from soaked lentils. The mixture is given the shape of a donut and deep-fried, leaving them crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.

5. Upma

This thick porridge is made with roasted semolina or coarse rice flour and served as breakfast and dinner. Many variations are made by adding vegetables, spices, curry leaves, and ground nuts.

6. Appam

In Kerala, these pancakes are made from fermented rice batter and are bowl-shaped. Coconut milk or korma (curry), a vegetarian and yogurt dish, is served with this dish.

7. Rasam

This light spicy soup contains vegetables and spices, including tomatoes, tamarind, and black pepper, and is a common home remedy for sore throats and colds.

8. Sambar

It is usually made from lentils, tamarind, vegetables, often okra, radish, or eggplant, in a lentil, tamarind, and vegetable broth. With dosas, idlis, and rice, this is served as a condiment.

9. Payasam

It is a south Indian dessert made on various festivals and special occasions like Onam, a creamy rice and milk pudding with cashews and raisins. Featuring nuts and milk, it is a simple and delicious recipe.

10. Chicken Chettinad

A fiery chicken dish with onions, tomatoes, cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger, garlic, cumin, fennel, peppercorns, cumin and cumin marinated in ginger, garlic, cumin, fennel, and fennel seeds. Cooked rice or chapati can be served with this dish. Tamil Nadu's Chettinad region is famous for this dish.

11. Curd rice

South Indian curd rice is served with a thali or meal as part of a South Indian meal. When curd is mixed with cooked rice, herbs, curry leaves and mustard seeds, it is tempered with yogurt and salt before being served.

12. Chicken Curry

An Andhra curry made with ginger, garlic, curry leaves, cinnamon, chicken masala, and cashew and poppy seed paste. Chicken is stewed with pepper powder, coconut paste, cloves, and lemon to create a fragrant, flavorful dish.

13. Kerala Prawn Curry

Curry made from juicy prawns and coconut milk. There's no doubt that this Malabar curry will knock your senses out! You will know what we mean when you combine this delicious curry with steaming hot rice.

14. Pulihora

It is a delicious combination of rice, tomatoes, onions, red chilly, lemon juice, and curry leaf if you are looking for a light lunch at lunch time. A most distinguished taste can be achieved by infusing turmeric with lemon into rice and serving it with chutney.

15. South Indian Filter Coffee

Sugar and hot, boiled milk are added to South Indian style coffee after it's made using a coffee filter. Froth forms at the top of the stainless steel tumbler and bowl after mixing coffee with milk and sugar.

Is your mouth watering already then why wait - download the MOBOB app and order any of the above with great discounts and benefits.Order food in gulbarga

Mobob invite all residents of Bidar and Gulbarga to try the app now - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobob.food

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10 Favourite Indian Vegeterian Dishes of All Time

With the MOBOB app, one can order delicious and healthy vegetarian Indian food at any time of the day. There is nothing better than eating Indian vegetarian dishes with hot chapatis, parathas, or naan and delicious Indian spices.

The following is a list of the most popular vegetarian dishes in India.

Dal Tadka

One of the most popular recipes uses yellow lentils and oil or ghee along with simple spices. Indians love eating Dal Tadka and Dal Fry in Dhaba style.

Malai Kofta

Served with naans and Jeera Rice, this dish is very rich in tomato cream sauce. In addition to lauki ke kofte, Kele ke kofte, and kathal ke kofte, Malai Kofta comes in different versions.

Navaratan Korma

An aromatic Mughlai dish, Navrattan Korma is made with nine vegetables, fruit, yogurt, and creamy sauce. Across the country, there are a variety of preparation methods and flavours to choose from.

Mutter Paneer

Mutter and paneer are combined with tomato-based gravy to create this North Indian curry. It is the most popular vegetarian dish and is usually served with naan, roti, chapati, and paratha.

Baingan Bharta

Chargrilled brinjals, also known as eggplants, are infused with spice and herbs to form Baingan Bharta. In addition to being highly flavorful and easy to prepare, baingan ka bhurtha also tastes delicious.

Chana Masala

Punjabi cuisine is known for its chana masala and chole masala. A famous street food in Delhi is chole bhature, a type of fried bread that pairs well with chole masala.

Aloo Gobi

The dish is made with potatoes and cauliflower and is seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices. Different variations and similar types of dishes are served in different regions of India, but they all carry the same name.

Methi Saag

Traditionally prepared with fenugreek greens, methi saag is a very nutritious and simple vegetable dish. As well as also methi dish, methi paratha is made with methi leaves. Food Delivery App in Bidar

Kadhi Pakoda

Served with rice or chapatis, this lip-smacking Punjabi recipe combines yogurt and besan. There is nothing better than eating this delicious North Indian dish at any time of the day.

Mixed Vegetable

Mixed Vegetables is a recipe consisting of green vegetables that is delicious, easy to prepare, and full of nutrients. You can enjoy this dish with plain rice, hot chapatis, or parathas.

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Are you a vegetarian? Then check outthe multiple vegetarian options from your favorite restaurants in the MOBOB app now!

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Why Do We Indians Love Eating Food So Much?

There is nothing more glorious than food! We all need food, regardless if we are sneaky snack lovers or foodies, and let’s face it, it’s a necessity. What drives us to seek out mouth-watering delights?

A spice blend

Indian cooks know all about spices! The use of spices and cooking techniques creates delicacies of the highest quality. Colors are too creative for an Indian cook, as he or she has grown very comfortable with them.

2. It’s tradition

Throughout history, recipes have been handed down from generation to generation, improvised and adapted according to personal taste and availability of ingredients. It is possible to get a recipe right by practicing it for several years and maybe even make it even better.

3. Diverse

Debating about the ‘love of food in India’ was influenced by the huge diversity. Besides the diversity of cultures in India, we have a variety of climates, languages, styles, and more. The list goes on and on.

4. Historical overview

Our cuisine has been influenced by a wide range of different factors over the last couple of centuries. It could be the British, Mughals, or Chinese regime! Our appetite has been influenced by all of them. A heavenly combination of delicacies awaits us.

5. Keeping healthy

As Indians, we prepare food with healthfulness in mind. It is generally safe and tasty to use the spices that are used. Besides the coconut, beans, rice and many nutritious vegetables, the other ingredients are also used in a balanced manner and generally are healthy. As they say, healthy food tastes better than junk when it is prepared by an artist.

6. You Can Get Food Fast And Easy!

You can get food quite easily and sometimes at lower costs no matter where you are in India.

When it comes to fast food, it’s always the best and easiest way to satisfy your food craving.

7. You can cook in a way that suits you

The process of making food can be done in thousands of different ways. Knowing how to cook always has its perks! When proper arrangements are in place, one can make any food they desire in India due to the diversity of spices and ingredients.

8. Occasions are completed by food

The best way to complement any occasion, whether it is a wedding, birth ceremony, major festival or minor festival, is with good food. Food makes Thanksgiving, in our opinion.

9. Colors

Indian food is both fragrant and colourful, which makes it more attractive to the eye and nose before it can be eaten with the mouth. Chilli powder is available in a variety of heat levels and colours. Follow the lines if you need more reasons.

10. There’s more to it than what’s behind closed doors

Food tastes better outdoors, as we all know. There is no doubt that the weather plays a role in it, however. An outdoor meal is a social event, a celebration and a way to meet new people. A good time spent together while eating is really goodfor mental health. Those who are foodies roam the country tasting the regional cuisines, which is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

11. Affordably priced

Even roadside stalls provide dishes that will have you licking your fingers, and the shops and restaurants don’t need any introduction. Since this country is a foodie’s paradise, even food provided in a mediocre shop doesn’t compromise on taste.

12. Cleanliness And Hygiene

Among the most important topics regarding food is hygiene. India has a good reputation for maintaining cleanliness, so most restaurants and fast food stalls are able to attract a proper number of customers. Food and environments that are clean are naturally tastier and healthier.

13. Publications

Television and advertising constantly remind us of food and nutrition, which makes us more aware. Anyone can learn to cook from scratch with channels that offer top recipes from around the world.

14. A Khatimeethi elation

Although Indian food is known for its spice and heat, what is lacking is its clever use of sourness and sweetness. Many regions, especially in the south, eat curd as a staple food. In Mangalore or Konkan cuisine, yoghurt, lemon juice, and vinegar are not the only ingredients, but also tamarind, mango and dried mango.

15. Having experience

Many people would remember Indian food for the rest of their lives if they didn’t eat it regularly.

16. Authentic Spices, Not Just Spicy

In addition to its heat alone, Indian cuisine is praised by the west for its combination of spices. Spices used to matter and you got the best food when the whole set was used.

17. Feeling good about food

We feel satisfied when we have a full stomach, and certain foods also comfort us. Warmth and comfort can be provided by food in the winter, and coolness and refreshment can be provided by it in the summer.

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18. It’s good to eat Indian food

The reason Indian food is loved is that it is delicious, and we are all grateful for that. Everyone enjoys eating certain foods, and there are some that taste better than others and some that don’t.

19. It is possible to become addicted to food

In addition to making us feel good, some food can also become addictive. Foods with refined fats and sugars, in particular, are particularly prone to this problem. They have a way of making us feel good about ourselves by unnaturally making us addicted to their taste. Keeping yourself from becoming addicted to anything is the key.

20. Complicated

The majority of Indian dishes are not simple like sandwiches or hamburgers; they are a mixture of somewhat difficult methods and some even require extensive experience to achieve the critical perfection that distinguishes them from others. Nevertheless, one can make the tastiest food by achieving this perfection.

India is the best place for foodies because of its diverse cultures and habits. There is a greater emphasis on cooking and feeding here. The Indian people are huge food lovers. You already know this, so all these lines are simply a reminder or applause. Order food in bidar

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10 Indian Dishes Everyone Drools Over

Food holds a special place in the hearts of Indians. In our culture, food is always a comforting companion, whether we are celebrating or grieving.

Idlis for breakfast, biryanis for lunch, momos for dinner, and garam samosas for snacks, we Indians always seem to find a way to eat delicious food. Order food in bidar

Despite the fact that India has been divided into states and union territories, food keeps us all together.

No matter where an Indian lives or what language they speak, there are few cuisines that every Indian loves. Food delivery services in gulbarga

It’s time to explore the top ten Indian dishes that are loved by people all over this beautiful country.

Pani Puri

Pushkar, Golgappas, and Pani puris, there are many names given to this exquisite dish. Often, people refer to pani puri as their soul food due to its spicy, sour, and sweet flavors. There is something about round puris, aloo masala, and pudina water that attracts everyone who loves pani puris.

Desi Indians prefer eating Pani puri from roadside stalls, but because of unsafe conditions outside, ordering pani puri to your home and eating it with ease is also a great option.

Dosa

Well, who doesn’t know about this beauty from the south of India? A typical Indian breakfast usually consists of a dosa accompanied by a spicy chutney made with peanuts and sambar.

As a matter of fact, the dosa is not just served in the southern region of India, but in every part of the country as well.

Many restaurants offer an extensive dosa menu, with over 99 different varieties such as masala dosa, rava dosa, onion dosa, cheese dosa, paneer dosa, chicken dosa, etc. Among the hottest varieties in the limelight recently is the chocolate dosa.

Biryani

Biryani is a classic Indian dish that originated in Persia under the Mughals.

A “dry dish” (no creamy gravy-like sauce) is created by cooking rice, meat, or vegetables separately, then combining them and slow cooking them in the oven.

Typically, basmati rice is used, and meat (chicken, goat, or mutton) is marinated first in yogurt. Its delicate flavor is enhanced by spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom.

If you order biryani, you can’t go wrong!

Momos

Is there anyone who doesn’t love momo?

Almost every street corner in every Indian metropolis sells them. They are cheap, healthy, tasty, and easy to find. There is a reasonable chance that you know more than 20 momo hotspots if you live in Delhi, Mumbai, or Kolkata.

It is likely that Momo originated from Tibet. The name “momo” comes from the Tibetan word “mog mog”. These South Asian dumplings are very popular throughout the region. The momo consists of dough wrapped around meat or vegetables stuffed inside. It is generally steamed, but can be cooked in a variety of ways.

Butter Chicken

In India, butter chicken (or murgh makhani) is one of the most popular dishes.

It is typically a mild curry with onions, butter, and cream in a velvety smooth tomato sauce with chunks of chicken.

The most popular curry in an Indian household is butter chicken; we never get bored of it!

This is one of the most popular Indian food dishes for people who prefer something lightly spiced and low in heat.

If you’re trying Indian food for the first time, butter chicken is a delicious choice.

Rajma Chawal

The connection between Rajma and Chawal is similar to that between Heer and Ranjha, and Romeo and Juliet are incomplete without their love.

There is no doubt that rajma chawal is not just a dish, but rather an experience for most parts of North India. In times of low spirits, it brought smiles to the faces of tons of people and is known as the comfort food of many.

In case you are uninformed about the phenomenon of rajma chawal, it can be described as a combination of flavorful kidney beans cooked in a curry-like sauce with steamed rice as a side dish.

Masala Chai

Chai is love!

Masala Chai is one of the most traditional and classic dishes in Indian cuisine. Unlike the traditional British or American teas most people are familiar with, masala chai has a distinctive flavor.

Traditionally, masala chai is prepared using fresh tea leaves from Assam or West Bengal.

To hint at spiciness, the black tea leaves are steeped in hot water and mixed with ginger and cardamom seeds. As soon as the coffee is brewed, milk is added, and it is served hot and fresh.

Roll/Shawarma

In the Middle East, Shawarma is a meal that is made from marinated meat, such as lamb, beef, chicken, and comes in a variety of different combinations.

Most Middle Eastern restaurants serve it as a staple, especially in Egypt, where it is one of the world’s most popular street foods. A mouth-watering meal like Shawarma is sure to please meat and food lovers alike.

Various spices and seasonings are used to marinate shawarma, including cumin, turmeric, and paprika. Thin slices of meat, usually lamb, beef, or chicken, are stacked on a rotating skewer or cone.

Extra fat is sometimes added to the meat to make it juicier. As the outer layer of the shawarma stack roasts continuously, it is rotated slowly for hours in front of a heat source.

Kulfi

In our country, kulfi — the favorite desi ice-cream — is a sure hit with foodies. An afternoon siesta is the perfect accompaniment to a kulfi on a hot summer afternoon after a decadent lunch.

The origins of Kulfi can be traced back to the 16th century during the Mughal period.

There are a variety of flavors available for this frozen dessert, which is generally served with falooda.

There is no doubt that kulfi is the coolest dessert ever, whether it’s served on a stick or in a matka.

Gulab Jamun

In addition to being popular in India, this dessert is also known as gulab jamun (which means red jamun berries, similar in color to blueberries) which is based on two different flavors.

It is a sweet dish prepared by using milk solids and flour and soaked in rose water and green cardamom and consists of small doughy balls.

It’s like Indian doughnuts dipped in a mouth-watering syrup and topped with a sugary glaze! There is no doubt in my mind that you will never be able to taste ordinary doughnuts as tasty after you have tried gulab jamuns.

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Foodies will find India a real paradise, filled with all kinds of delicacies that will tantalize their taste buds.

Are you a foodie? Then order your favorite Indian food from the MOBOB app now! http://www.mobob.in/

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Food delivery apps are a big hit with Indians for these 5 reasons

It would be difficult to find a person living in India who does not use a food delivery app. Food delivery apps have replaced dining out at any time of the day in India. 

Covid 19 had a significant impact on the restaurant business. It was then that food delivery apps came into play. There can be no denying the fact that post-Covid, apps are gaining immense popularity. 

As far as food delivery is concerned, nothing has changed in 2022. Everyone loves it when their food is delivered right to their door. 

Food apps are incredibly popular and addictive, so what makes them so appealing? Let's learn from this blog. 

5 advantages of food delivery apps 

● A simple approach

Due to its simplicity and transparency, online food delivery is admired by many people. Orders are placed by customers, whether they are taken to a specific location, how they are paid for, and when they are delivered. Ingredients don't need to be remembered or last-minute grocery shopping is unnecessary. 

● Convenience 

There are many advantages to using an app, including its speed, ease of use, and comfort. There are no confusions when ordering online. Simply put, people love using apps to order food because it's convenient. 

● Options galore 

In addition to providing customers with virtually limitless dining options, online ordering also allows them to explore restaurants and cuisines they may not have been familiar with before. By browsing a digital menu with appealing, aesthetically pleasing food photos, customers can discover various dishes and menu options. Users' food-loving journey can be made easier with online ordering, as eating is fun and exciting. 

● Multiple Payment Methods 

In spite of the fact that Cash on Delivery payments remain commonplace, people would like to have the option of paying for their food in the way that is most convenient to them. With a food delivery service, customers can choose from a variety of fast and secure payment methods. 

● Budget-friendly 

The convenience and reliability of food delivery services are complemented by limited-time offers and promotions. Customers likely continue to order from that app or platform if they are able to save on delivery fees and get good discounts on each order. A business owner can also increase their revenue by providing the service to more and more customers, thus increasing revenue.

All the above mentioned features food delivery apps have become heroes for the food industry. With such wonderful features there is a new app that's stealing everybody’s attention - MOBOB 

Food industry newcomer MOBOB 

Founded by food enthusiasts, Mobob is an incredibly convenient and unique food delivery app. Why does it stand out from the rest? Special discounts! Providing high-quality food and convenience is the goal of this food delivery app. Food delivery online can now be made as seamless as possible with the app, which provides multiple features. Having established itself in Bidar and Gulbarga, Mobob plans to expand its presence across the country. 

Mobob invite all residents of Bidar and Gulbarga to try the app now - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobob.food

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"While AirAsia India will have face shields, masks, gowns, aprons and gloves as a part of their PPE attire for cabin crew members, Vistara would have a lap gown, face mask and face shield as the new dress code," a source said. 07:44 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates 25 new COVID-19 deaths in Mumbai  Of the 44 deaths recorded in Maharashtra, 25 COVID-19 patients succumbed to the infection in financial capital Mumbai, 10 in Navi Mumbai, five in Pune, two in Aurangabad and one person each died in Panvel and Kalyan. 07:36 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates Maharashtra registers highest single-day jump with 1,602 new COVID-19 cases Maharashtra on Thursday reported 1,602 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day spike so far, taking the state’s overall count to 27,524, according to state health department data. With 44 deaths registered today, the death toll in Maharashtra due to the contagious coronavirus disease has now breached the 1000-mark and stands at 1019. 07:32 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates India reports second-highest spike in COVID-19 cases with total inching towards 80,000 In the biggest surge in COVID-19 infections in Delhi, 472 people tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Thursday, as India's total neared 80,000 with 3,995 fresh cases reported, the second-highest rise in a day. While this was the fifth consecutive day of over 3,500 cases being added to the country's overall count, the growth rate of the infection has gradually decreased during this period.  07:23 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates  Centre to provide free food grain to migrants, concessional credit to farmers  The government on Thursday announced a Rs 3.16 lakh crore package of free foodgrains for migrant workers, concessional credit to farmers and working capital loan for street vendors as part of the second tranche of fiscal stimulus to heal an economy hit hard by coronavirus lockdown. At a news conference, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said 8 crore migrant workers will get 5 kgs of grains and 1 kg of pulses free for two months, while 50 lakh street vendors rendered jobless by the lockdown would be given a working capital loan of Rs 10,000 each. Nirmala Sitharaman on Economic Package Latest Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will announce the third tranche of the mega economic package announced by the prime minister on Tuesday The total number of COVID-19 cases in Karnataka surged past 1,000, with 45 people testing positive, the state health department said on Friday. Total number of positive cases in the state stood at 1,032. The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Madras High Court order which had asked the Tamil Nadu government to close state-run liquor vends. Following the stay on the high court order by the apex court, the state-owned liquor shops may reopen in the state. A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao, SK Kaul and BR Gavai stayed the 8 May order of the High Court after taking note of the appeal of government firm Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) which sells alcoholic beverages in the state Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said the state has written to the Centre urging it to extend the ongoing lockdown by two more weeks from 18 May. The third phase of the coronavirus lockdown is scheduled to end on 17 May. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Sonowal said all states were supposed to give their feedback on the extension of the lockdown by Friday, and the Assam government has already conveyed its stand to the Centre. As many as 1,061 personnel of Maharashtra Police including 112 police officers have tested positive for COVID-19 so far. Of the total infected police personnel, 174 have been cured while nine have lost their lives, said the Maharashtra Police. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will address a press conference at 4 pm on Friday. The details of the third tranche of the Centre’s economic rescue package of Rs 20 lakh crore will be announced. The second tranche, announced on Thursday, focussed on migrant workers, street vendors, small traders, the self-employed and small farmers. The World Bank has approved $1 billion for India as social security technology fund for country’s urban poor and migrant workers. The focus will be to enable India to integrate all of its 400-plus social security schemes at a technology level, the bank said. Hindustan Times quoted Junaid Ahmad, country director, World Bank, as saying, "The project will be crucial to rebalance social security towards urban poor, as much as rural." India registered 81,970 confirmed COVID-19 cases on Friday after 3,995 more tested positive across the nation in the past 24 hours. The COVID-19 toll stood at 2,649 with 100 more patients succumbing to the infectious disease. Of the total 81,970, there are 51,401 active cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Indian navy ship INS Jalashwa will sail again from Maldives capital of Male on Friday to repatriate around 700 residents of Kerala and Lakshadweep under the Samudra setu mission. The pre-embarkation activities have begun and people are being ferried from different points of Male to the airport where emigration and medical checkup etc. are to be carried out. The ship will depart in the afternoon. At least two migrant workers were killed, 14 seriously injured in a road accident in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday night, according to media reports. The incident took place when a DCM carrying migrant labourers was hit by a vehicle in Girthan village located in NH-27 of Etah police station area, TV9 reported. The report also mentioned, that a woman was among the two killed of the total 46 migrant workers in the DCM vehicle. All the injured have been admitted to the Government Medical College Orai. The Maharashtra government has called for an extension of lockdown in the State till 31 May, and is likely to send a report to this effect to the Centre by Friday. On Thursday, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray held a meeting with State Cabinet ministers to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the state and the measures needed to be implemented to contain the fast-spreading virus. According to a senior minister, a consensus was reached on that the lockdown has to be extended in certain parts of the State, especially in red zones such as the Mumbai and Pune metropolitan regions, Malegaon and Solapur. The Hindu quoted the minister as saying, "It was also agreed upon that the lockdown from now on has to be strictly implemented in red zones, especially in containment areas. At the same time, further relaxations could be given in orange and green zones," adding that the recommendation will be sent to the Centre on Friday. Maharashtra on Thursday reported 1,602 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day spike so far, taking the state’s overall count to 27,524, according to state health department data. With 44 deaths registered today, the death toll in Maharashtra due to the contagious coronavirus disease has now breached the 1000-mark and stands at 1019. The number of deaths from COVID-19 disease rose to 2,549 and the number of cases climbed to 78,003 on Thursday, registering an increase of 134 fatalities and 3,722 infections in the last 24 hours since Wednesday 8 am, according to the Union Health Ministry. The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 49,219 while 26,234 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said. Meanwhile, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the media for the second day in a row, and spelt out more details of the Centre's Rs 20-lakh-crore special economic package. She said the second tranche of economic stimulus package will be for the benefit of migrant workers, street vendors and small farmers. FM announces concessional credit for farmers, free food grains for migrants Sitharaman on Thursday announced a Rs 3.16 lakh crore package comprising free food grains for migrant workers, Rs 2 lakh crore concessional credit to small farmers and working capital loan for street vendors in a bid to help those hit hard by the nationwide lockdown. Together with the Wednesday's Rs 5.94 lakh crore package that mostly comprised off-budget credit line and support to small businesses, shadow banks and electricity distribution companies, the government has unveiled over Rs 9 lakh crore plans out of the Rs 20 lakh crore package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to heal Asia's third-largest economy that was seen hurtling towards its first full-year contraction in four decades. Sitharaman said each of the eight crore migrant workers, who had to leave their workplaces after imposition of the lockdown on 25 March, will get 5 kg grains and 1 kg pulses free for two months. Also, 50 lakh street vendors who were rendered jobless as the government ordered stay-at-home would be given a working capital loan of Rs 10,000 each to restart their businesses. For farmers, the finance minister announced a Rs 2 lakh crore concessional credit through Kisan Credits Cards, benefiting as many as 2.5 crore farmers. However, the Congress criticised the economic package as a "jumla" saying it has so far been way short of what Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised and the entire press conference of the finance minister was classic display of "arrogance, ignorance and insensitivity". Senior spokesperson of the party Anand Sharma said the country believed that Modi was serious when he made the "dramatic" announcement of giving 10 percent of the GDP as a package to revive the economy and support workers and migrant labourers and that expectations had soared. "The finance minister's announcement dashed all hopes," he said. State-wise deaths and cases India has reported a total 134 deaths deaths since Wednesday morning, of which 54 were in Maharashtra, 29 in Gujarat, 20 in Delhi, 9 in West Bengal, seven in Madhya Pradesh, four in Rajasthan, three in Tamil Nadu, two each in Telangana and Karnataka and one each in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh. Of the 2,549 fatalities, Maharashtra tops the tally with 975 fatalities, Gujarat comes second with 566 deaths, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 232, West Bengal at 207, Rajasthan at 121, Delhi at 106, Uttar Pradesh at 83, Tamil Nadu at 64 and Andhra Pradesh at 47. The toll reached 34 in Telangana, 33 in Karnataka and 32 in Punjab on Thursday. Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir have reported 11 fatalities each due to the respiratory disease while Bihar has registered seven and Kerala has reported four deaths. Jharkhand, Chandigarh and Odisha have recorded three COVID-19 fatalities each while Himachal Pradesh and Assam have reported two deaths each. Meghalaya, Uttarakhand and Puducherry have reported one fatality each, according to the ministry data. According to the ministry's website, more than 70 percent of the deaths are due to comorbidities. According to the health ministry data updated in the morning, the highest number of confirmed cases in the country is from Maharashtra at 25,922, followed by Gujarat at 9,267, Tamil Nadu at 9,227, Delhi at 7,998, Rajasthan at 4,328, Madhya Pradesh at 4,173 and Uttar Pradesh at 3,729. The number of COVID-19 cases has gone up to 2,290 in West Bengal, 2,137 in Andhra Pradesh and 1,924 in Punjab. It has risen to 1,367 in Telangana, 971 in Jammu and Kashmir, 959 in Karnataka, 940 in Bihar and 793 in Haryana. Kerala has reported 534 coronavirus cases so far, while Odisha has 538 cases. A total of 187 people have been infected with the virus in Chandigarh and 173 in Jharkhand. Tripura has reported 155 cases, Assam has 80 cases, Uttarakhand has 72, Himachal Pradesh has 66 cases, Chhattisgarh has 59 and Ladakh has registered 43 cases so far. Thirty-three COVID-19 cases have been reported from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Meghalaya and Puducherry have registered 13 cases each while Goa has seven COVID-19 cases. Manipur has two cases. Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Dadra and Nagar Haveli have reported a case each till now. Doubling time has slowed to 13.9 days, says health minister The doubling time of novel coronavirus cases has slowed to 13.9 days in the last three days and India now has a capacity of 1,00,000 COVID-19 tests per day with nearly 20 lakh carried out till now, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said. Vardhan, who visited the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in Delhi and dedicated a COBAS 6800 testing machine to the nation, said 14 states and Union territories have not reported any case of the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours. These states and UTs are Gujarat, Telangana, Jharkhand, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Goa, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Puducherry. Also, Daman and Diu, Sikkim, Nagaland and Lakshadweep have not reported any cases so far. Meanwhile, the government has decided to use one time RT-PCR based pooled sampling for COVID-19 screening of migrant workers and returnees from abroad kept in quarantine facilities. The same testing technique would also be used for monitoring in green zone districts which have reported no cases till now or in the last 21 days, the health ministry said while issuing "Guidelines for RT-PCR based pooled sampling for migrants/returnees from abroad/green zones". 806 shramik special trains brought into operation till now, says Railways The Railways has operated 806 shramik special trains since 1 May, ferrying home 10 lakh migrant workers who were stranded in various parts of the country due to the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, officials said on Thursday. Of these, Uttar Pradesh received the maximum number of trains followed by Bihar, they said. "As on 14 May, 2020, a total of 806 'shramik special' trains have been operationalised from various states across the country. More than 10 lakh passengers have reached their home state. "Trains are being run by the Railways only after concurrence is given both by the state which is sending the passengers and the state which is receiving them," the railways said. Out of the 806 trains which have been operated so far, 166 are in transit while 640 have terminated at various stations. Sixty-three more are in the pipeline, an official said. These 806 trains were terminated in various states like Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Mizoram, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal. With inputs from PTI

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