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Uddhav Thackeray is winning over even his critics with calm demeanour and strong decisions

Dismissed as a ‘puppet in the hands of Sharad Pawar’, Uddhav Thackeray is now earning praise from critics as the ‘best head’ to run Maharashtra in these times.

India begins work on 100-day emergency plan to fight Covid-19

The plan will forecast emergency requirements that may arise in the next three months, depending on how much the coronavirus outbreak intensified.

More financial services, manufacturing units exempted from coronavirus lockdown

Govt has decided to expand the list of ‘essential services’ to ensure manufacturing of goods like medicines and food material, and their smooth delivery.

Delhi govt to give e-passes to private employees in essential services, those stuck outside

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said people can apply for passes through WhatsApp, or at district magistrate offices.

Coronavirus lockdown: What states are doing to help the poor and unorganised workers

From Kerala’s Rs 20,000 crore package to free rations and allowance for labourers, many states are taking steps to mitigate the economic effects of Covid-19.

Rail coach as ICU — how Modi govt plans to beat healthcare gaps in remote areas

The Modi govt has been thinking of innovative ways to expand its medical capacity in order to address the rising incidence of COVID-19 in India.

Modi cabinet practises social distancing at meeting, Amit Shah asks, ‘Are you?’

A photo showing cabinet ministers sitting spread out in a room at a meeting chaired by PM Modi was shared Wednesday.

Exams or exercise, it’s all happening inside hostel rooms for IAS and IPS trainees

The steps come amid greater govt push for social distancing, which is seen as the most effective way to check spread of COVID-19.  

What stays open, restrictions, other guidelines to know about nationwide Covid-19 lockdown

ThePrint breaks down the government's guidelines on the 21-day lockdown announced by PM Modi, which began Wednesday.

Home Ministry issues 21-day lockdown guidelines, essential services to remain functional

The govt has also invoked Sections 51 to 60 of Disaster Management of Act which mandates up to 2 years of imprisonment if the guidelines are violated.

On Camera

Idol worship an eyesore to Bangladeshi islamists. Durga Puja to be toned down this year

Manindra Kumar Nath, vice president of the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad, said Hindus are afraid of celebrating Durga Puja as they did before.

How Modi govt’s Atmanirbhar policy could have hobbled BSNL’s efforts to catch up in 4G race

Restrictions on use of equipment from global vendors have necessitated new indigenous technology being developed, tested & deployed—further delaying BSNL's 4G & 5G launch.

IAF chief AP Singh red-flags Tejas delay, says China ahead in technology & production capacity

Air force chief says HAL needs to churn out 24 aircraft per year. It is important for IAF to have indigenous weapons systems to deal with any security challenges, he says.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?