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PM Narendra Modi
Modi was raised in a small town in northern Gujarat, and he completed an M.A. degree in political science from Gujarat University in Ahmadabad. He joined the pro-Hindu Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) organization in the early 1970s and set up a unit of the RSS’s students’ wing, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, in his area. Modi rose steadily in the RSS
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Covid-19 impact: Fruit, veggie exports to fall 30-40% on global lockdown
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of a lockdown (a measure similar to curfew) for three weeks beginning March 24 has brought the entire value of fruits and vegetables to a standstill
 "Covid-19 impact: Fruit, veggie exports to fall 30-40% on global lockdown")
Covid-19: Railways to donate Rs 151 cr to PM-CARES Fund, says Piyush Goyal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the chairman of the trust and its members include Defence minister, Home minister and Finance Minister
 "Covid-19: Railways to donate Rs 151 cr to PM-CARES Fund, says Piyush Goyal")
Covid-19: Contribution by firms to PM-CARES Fund to qualify as CSR spending
The corporate affairs ministry, which is implementing the companies law, has issued a memorandum clarifying that money donated by corporates to the fund would be considered as CSR expenditure
 "Covid-19: Contribution by firms to PM-CARES Fund to qualify as CSR spending")
Shekhar Gupta: Because, tomorrow always comes
There are many scary scenarios about how badly we Indians may be affected or how many killed by COVID-19. But they presume 1.36 billion people will do nothing to influence their fates
 "Shekhar Gupta: Because, tomorrow always comes")
Doling out compassion
COVID-19 pandemic is going to send an unprecedented number of low-income households deep into poverty
Namaste is the new "Hello!"
The bear hug in which the Prime Minister loves to smother Western VIPs might strike as theatrical, boastful and, above all, unhygienic, in these stricken times
Coronavirus: Here's what TV actors are catching up on amid lockdown
To tackle the pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced a complete lockdown for 21 days beginning March 25
 "Coronavirus: Here's what TV actors are catching up on amid lockdown")
Mother Dairy offers to set up additional kiosks amid coronavirus lockdown
Mother Dairy has also taken measures to ensure social distancing is practiced by the buyers who come to purchase essentials at its stores
 "Mother Dairy offers to set up additional kiosks amid coronavirus lockdown")
From Kohli to Tendulkar: Cricket fraternity backs PM's 21-day lockdown
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly also urged all to stay at home and said that citizens across the world should listen to what their government says
 "From Kohli to Tendulkar: Cricket fraternity backs PM's 21-day lockdown")
Best of BS Opinion: Coronavirus confusion, Vivad se Vishwas, and more
What are the likely economic costs of an extended lockdown, especially for the poor? Why do startup leaders give priority to creativity over processes? Alokananda Chakraborty sums up
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'Gods in white coats': Modi condemns doctors' harassment over coronavirus
Doctors treating coronavirus patients are 'gods in white coats, the PM said
 "'Gods in white coats': Modi condemns doctors' harassment over coronavirus")
Covid-19 lockdown: Capital, debt service providers to stay open, says Sebi
It further added that "the head office/ regional offices/ local offices of Sebi shall also function with minimum number of employee."
 "Covid-19 lockdown: Capital, debt service providers to stay open, says Sebi")
Top headlines: Nationwide lockdown, Flipkart halts new orders, and more
From telcos facing connectivity challenge, medicine supply hit to govt mulling OBC suspension, Business Standard brings top headlines of the day
 "Top headlines: Nationwide lockdown, Flipkart halts new orders, and more")
Forget about stepping outside for 21 days: Modi on coronavirus lockdown
"We are making efforts to not only give priority to what is essential but also what is required for protecting life"
 "Forget about stepping outside for 21 days: Modi on coronavirus lockdown")
Top headlines: India Inc m-cap shrinks, internet speed may slow, and more
From supply of essentials hit due to Covid-19 to Centre to hike excise duty on petrol and diesel, Business Standard brings to you top headlines of the day
 "Top headlines: India Inc m-cap shrinks, internet speed may slow, and more")
People are valued soldiers in fight against coronavirus in India: PM
The Prime Minister also pitched for use of digital payments to prevent the spread of the virus through currency notes.
 "People are valued soldiers in fight against coronavirus in India: PM")
Connectivity for corona crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for COVID-19 Solution Challenge on MyGov is a welcome effort towards involving private sector in times of a national crisis
 "Connectivity for corona crisis")
West Bengal restricts movement as coronavirus infection climbs to four
The decision follows the state's chief minister raising concern over the spread of the coronavirus owing to migratory pattern of the population
 "West Bengal restricts movement as coronavirus infection climbs to four")
Best of BS Opinion: Quarantined lives, journalism in time of corona & more
From rising number of Covid-19 cases in India to PM Modi's attempt for social mobilisation, Business Standard brings you top opinion pieces of the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Quarantined lives, journalism in time of corona & more")
No passenger train to begin journey from midnight to 10 pm on Sunday
As of now, the Indian Railways has cancelled 245 trains in order to restrict unnecessary travel following the coronavirus outbreak
 "No passenger train to begin journey from midnight to 10 pm on Sunday")
