1,000 birds found dead under mysterious circumstances in Rajasthan
More than 1,000 migratory birds were found dead at Rajasthan's Sambhar Salt Lake earlier this week. The forest department is currently investigating the matter and has been unable to determine the cause of this mass death. So far they have not detected any signs of bird flu. Some scientists suspect that water pollution may be the cause.
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Nepal blames India over coronavirus outbreak
Prime Minister of Nepal, KP Sharma Oli criticized India over the coronavirus outbreak in the country. "Those who are coming from India through illegal channels are spreading the virus in the country and some local representatives and party leaders are responsible for bringing in people from India without proper testing," Mr. Oli said
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Indian PM announces $260 billion economic relief package
Indian Prime Minister Modi announced a massive $260 billion economic relief package to support the economy after a major hit from coronavirus. The amount is nearly 10% of the country's total GDP. "The package's main aim is to build a self-reliant India," Modi said in a televised speech on Tuesday adding that it will help the country compete globally
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India's coronavirus lockdown hurts the poor, weakens Modi support
India has enforced a strict lockdown in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but this has led to thousands of laborers being stranded far away from their homes without any work. Homeless shelters are overflowing across the country and large numbers of families are running low on food. Many have accused Modi of poorly planning the lockdown.
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Indian Prime Minister asks the poor for forgiveness
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly asked the poor people of India for forgiveness as his nationwide lockdown continues. Many are criticizing the government for not planning enough for the lockdown as a large number of jobless or migrant workers are unable to support themselves. The government has announced a $22.6 billion economic stimulus plan, but many claims it will not be enough.
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