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‘At least Modi is feeding us’ — migrants, poor say lockdown is tough but give PM a thumbs up

The outrage among labourers and those most affected by the lockdown across India seems to have diminished. They credit Modi for doing what he can for them.

Punjab to relax lockdown measures from 20 April & declare more goods as essential

The sale of air-conditioners, air-coolers, fans & their repair shops have been brought will be declared essential goods or services in Punjab amid approaching summer.

Tanmay Bhat, Kaneez Surka to Vir Das: How stand-up comics are helping fund Covid-19 fight

India's stand-up comedians are using humour and tech to help healthcare workers and marginalised communities during lockdown.

African cities are struggling with food supply chain in coronavirus lockdowns

Before the Covid-crisis, food was already expensive in African cities. Now with the pandemic, supply chains are struggling to function.

I Gotta Wash My Hands: World turning to The Beatles in Covid crisis, 50 yrs after it broke up

Beatles’ songs are being sung by those in lockdown from their windows and being played for those coming out of hospitals. It’s a band that never dies.

Pink Floyd will stream free concerts every Friday for fans to ‘get through’ quarantine

Pink Floyd’s 1994 concert film ‘Pulse’, which was recorded at the Earls Court in London during the band’s 'Division Bell Tour', will be the first one to be streamed.

Prince William, Kate Middleton say pandemic will change how world sees frontline health staff

In an interview to BBC, the British royals spoke about their life under lockdown and concerns for Prince Charles who has tested positive for coronavirus.

Factories set to open in some areas, states scramble to figure out how to transport workers

Modi govt has allowed select industries to reopen on 20 April, but not given guidelines about how they would commute or where they would be put up.

Private schools can’t hike fees, can charge only monthly tuition: Delhi govt

Delhi govt order also says schools can’t exclude children from online classes due to unpaid fees, and have to continue paying full salary to staff.

Gowda wedding in Covid crisis reeks of entitlement, reflects badly on BJP govt for allowing it

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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?