UK Court rejects Vijay Mallya’s appeal against extradition to India

April 20th: Former liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya lost his appeal against extradition order to India. Vijay Mallya earlier had appealed in UK High Court against his extradition to India hearing in February this years.

Oil Price Sink To Two-Decade Low In US

April 20th: US Oil price sinks to 20 year low on Monday as trade grow worried on storage space of crude oil. West Texas Intermediate futures for May drop $15 a barrel, falling by more than a fifth to hit their lowest price since 1999.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's Father Passes Away In Delhi

April 20th: Uttar Prasdesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's father Anand Singh Bisht, breath his last in Delhi today morning (April 20th 2020). Yogi Adityanath's father Anand Singh Bisht was undergoing treatment at AIIMS hospital in New Delhi and passed away at 10.44am.

Yogi Adityanath's father was former forest ranger and was undergoing treatment his condition was critical. The hospital officials said that Anand Singh Bisht was in ventilator before he breath his last and had been in AIIMS from March 13.  

Former KA CM HD Kumaraswamy criticized for his son's wedding

April 18: Former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy was criticized for being irresponsible for conducting his son’s wedding during the time when the country is battling a pandemic. The former CM said that he had taken all necessary precautionary measures before hosting the wedding.
Kumaraswamy’s son, Nikhil wed Revathi, the grand niece of Congress leader, M Krishnappa yesterday in a private ceremony. Prior to the wedding, Kumaraswamy had tweeted, “ heartfelt thanks to the millions of activists and well-wishers. Let us sit down and have a meal together when this situation that the world is facing gets over.”

Kumaraswamy also told India Today that he felt hurt when there were demands for the arrest of his father and former prime minister of India, H D Deve Gowda. When asked about the social distancing norms, he said that all precautions were taken. He also questioned Karnataka Chief Minister, B S Yediyurappa for flouting social distancing norms. The wedding was attended only by blood relatives, he said.

I challenge the CM to take any action, if we did anything wrong. The wedding was permitted by the district magistrate and every case was issued a pass for the function. On why none were wearing face masks, the former CM said that the WHO said it is not necessary for everyone to wear face masks.

Zoom meeting app is not safe for video conference say govt

April 16th: Indian Government today said that Zoom meeting app is not safe for video conference. Government also said it will issue set of guideline for safety of users, who still wish to use Zoom.   

Actor Vijay Is Worried About His Son. Know Why?

April 15th: Kollywood actor Vijay is worried about his son, Jason who stuck in Canada. His son is studying filmmaking at a university there. Coronavirus Pandemic has brought the Nation to standstill due to which domestic and International travel had been banned. All the people including celebrities are staying at home.

Jason has already released a short film, which was directed by him and also starred him. He was also seen in few of the film's which featured his Dad (Vijay).    

Central Govt Bans Sales Of Liquor During The Lockdown Extension

April 15th: Central Government bans sale of liquor and tobacco during the extension of lockdown which was called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14th April. This is to ensure that social distancing is maintained to fight COVID-19 in the Country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the decision after PM held meeting with Chief Minister's of the states and the lockdown was extended till May 3rd.

PM also announced the states will have a close watch on hotpots till April 20th. Post which, decision of lifting the lockdown in corona free districts in the country will be implemented.