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Modi focuses on reviving economy in chat with CMs, but warns Covid cases will spike in June

Prime Minister Modi held his fourth video conference with chief ministers as the govt plans for easing restrictions to boost the economy.

Stranded Indians could be brought back after lockdown, no ‘concrete plan’ for now

The decision to bring back the stranded Indians will depend on the states’ capacity to absorb these people.

Health secretary Preeti Sudan gets 3-month extension amid big-ticket IAS reshuffle

The extension for Sudan is significant because the health ministry is at the forefront of India's battle against coronavirus.

Are India’s poor social distancing? Niti Aayog to survey over 100 districts to find out

Niti Aayog will conduct surveys every 2-3 weeks and collate results to see if govt messaging on Covid has reached districts and if govt machinery is working at that level.

Delhi ‘forced to agree’, Maharashtra says no — states split on MHA order easing lockdown

In a late-night order Friday, MHA allowed all shops registered under ‘Shops & Establishment Act’ to open. The final decision was left to states.

How Bengal’s Covid-19 toll went up nearly 4 times in 24 hours after Modi govt probe

The West Bengal govt said Friday that 57 Covid-19 patients had died in the state, but clarified that most of these were the result of ‘comorbid conditions’.

Social security net could be Modi govt’s route to protect unorganised workers

The labour and finance ministries are working on the proposal, even as RSS’ labour wing BMS is asking govt to formulate a new national policy on labourers.

MP goes on PR overdrive, discharges 44 Covid patients with national anthem, rose petals

Police personnel chanted 'Bharat Mata ki jai' as 44 Covid-19 patients were released from a private medical facility in Bhopal. Some patients were garlanded too.

IAS, IRS, IIS associations ask officers to contribute to PM CARES after Modi govt ‘nudge’

Govt informally asked associations to tweet cabinet secretary’s 16 April letter, but officers say there is constant pressure to donate to PM CARES.

Up to 7 yrs in jail, Rs 5 lakh fine if you injure a health worker treating Covid-19 patients

Modi govt promulgates ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, increasing punishment and fast-tracking investigation and judgments.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?