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War against Covid-19 cannot be won only by lighting lamps, need proper planning: Congress

Through video conferencing, Congress spokesperson Sushmita Dev raised issues of absence of protective gear, safety of health workers and economic relief for the poor.

PM Modi speaks to Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi & Pranab Mukherjee on Covid-19 concerns

Prime Minister Modi also called up state leaders Akhilesh Yadav, Mamata Banerjee, Naveen Patnaik and M. Stalin to discuss issues regarding the coronavirus pandemic.

BJP’s Karnataka MP calls Delhi’s Tablighi Jamaat event ‘corona jihad’

Udupi Chikmagalur MP Shobha Karandlaje said 'efforts to spread coronavirus' throughout the country began at the Tablighi Jamaat event at Delhi's Nizamuddin.

Those who can’t manage a pet without a maid are criticising PM Modi: BJP general secretary

After Congress leaders Chidamabaram, Sibal and Tharoor criticise Modi's light-a-lamp plan, B.L. Santhosh tweets it's the 'usual suspects' who are disappointed.

Arvind Kejriwal confused migrants to trigger exodus from Delhi: Bihar deputy CM Sushil Modi

In an interview, Sushil Kumar Modi defended the Bihar govt on charges of poor infrastructure, delayed decisions, and absence of Nitish Kumar from public eye.

Congress, Akalis, JJP call each other out over CM photos on hand sanitisers and ration bags

While Congress slammed BJP-led Haryana govt for photos of CM Khattar and his deputy Chautala, its govt in Punjab is under fire for the same reason.

Power struggle between two top ministers adds to Karnataka’s coronavirus troubles

Health Minister Sriramulu & Medical Education Minister Sudhakar are locked in a tussle. Their different statements on Covid-19 crisis are leading to confusion.

‘New domicile rules an insult’ — J&K parties slam Modi govt move amid Covid-19 outbreak

PDP says the new rules are akin to rubbing salt into wounds, while the National Conference described the orders as hollow.

‘Nitish dumped Bihari workers’ — allies, opposition slam Bihar CM over coronavirus response

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar accused of being slow in his response to coronavirus crisis — be it helping migrant workers or improving healthcare infra. 

Rahul Gandhi questions lockdown impact on economy, but expresses solidarity with PM Modi

In a letter to Modi, Rahul Gandhi said number of poor Indians dependent on a daily income is simply too large to unilaterally shut down all economic activity.

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Bengal once had arenas for identity battles—stadiums, football, jerseys. Now it’s polling booths

From Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to Mohammedan Sporting, footbclubs once shaped identity, pride and belonging across Bengal’s social fabric. Now, the political field has taken over.

As govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking, new report flags economic & operational bottlenecks

Koan Advisory report warns that infra gaps could hurt small businesses and artisans, recommends transition period of 3-5 yrs for industry to adapt.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.