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Topic: lockdown

What’s ‘Lockdown Mode’ on Apple devices — ‘extreme protection’ against sophisticated cyber attacks

Alerts sent out by tech major to some Opposition leaders in India about possible 'state-sponsored' attack has put spotlight on 'Lockdown Mode', released in 2022 as a part of new iOS 16 launch.

Chinese worry about elderly as WHO warns of Covid surge during Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year holiday, which starts from 21 January, comes after China last month abandoned a strict anti-virus regime of mass lockdowns.

As China abruptly eases Covid policy, queues outside emergency wards, fever clinics grow longer

A head of a team of experts in Shanghai, said the current outbreak could peak in a month, though the end of the pandemic might take three to six months.

First, Beijing failed to prevent Covid in Shanghai. Now, it’s struggling to censor criticism

The Shanghai lockdown isn’t just about the Covid-19 pandemic but also about the elite politics between the Shanghai and Beijing regions.

Lockdowns doubled risk of mental health symptoms. We can still learn from it

Social restrictions saw the odds of people experiencing depression by over 4.5 times, stress by nearly 1.5 times, and the odds of loneliness doubled.

Lockdown, 2nd Covid wave — new book chronicles India’s story covering two years of pandemic

Published by HarperCollins India, 'The Great Shutdown' by Jyoti Mukul will be released on 25 March on ThePrint's Softcover.

Many unorganised workers’ accounts not Aadhar-linked, e-SHRAM shows, may not be getting subsidies

Of the 5.29 crore informal sector workers registered on e-SHRAM portal so far, the bank accounts of 74.78% aren’t linked to Aadhaar.

Off The Cuff with Ajay Bijli

In the latest edition of ThePrint 'Off The Cuff', Ajay Bijli, chairman and managing director, PVR Limited, was in conversation with our Editor-in-Chief Shekhar...

Demand down, revenue down but costs up: Pandemic takes shine away from UP’s ‘peetal nagri’

Uttar Pradesh's brass, scissors and locks industries all hit by lockdowns, rising input costs & inflation. Small business owners complain of being denied loans under govt schemes for MSMEs. 

55% people feared police would beat them during lockdown but trust has grown now, says survey

The CSDS report on policing in India during lockdown also says the poor, Dalits, tribals and Muslims 'faced greater disadvantages generally due to the lockdown'.

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.