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TopicLockdown

Topic: lockdown

In the year of Covid, TV news appealed more to Indians than entertainment channels

BARC report shows TV news grew at the highest, at 27%, while the viewership for general entertainment channels and movies rose by 9% and 10%, respectively.

4 move Delhi HC against FIRs filed for keeping women Tablighi members at homes during lockdown

The four petitioners gave shelter to 12 women Tablighi Jamaat members, who came to India to attend the event at its headquarters in Nizamuddin in March 2020.

Covid-appropriate behaviour must, violators to be punished, says CM Uddhav as cases rise in state

In his televised address, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said the pandemic is raising its head, but whether it is another wave will be known in 8-15 days.

Why resumption of Mumbai local trains marks return to normal for city, not just its commute

On 1 February, the Maharashtra government allowed the general population to board Mumbai's local trains, with some caps.

60% IAS officers in CPR survey say India’s Covid numbers reflect low testing, underreporting

Respondents commend civil servants’ actions to deal with pandemic, express low regard for political executive’s ability to effectively communicate with people.

How govt portal Diksha with ‘3 cr hits/day’ has become key tool for teachers during Covid

Diksha offers textbooks for students, and training modules for teachers on subjects that go beyond the curriculum, such as mental well-being.

Sugar binge during lockdown, India to see consumption rebound by a million tons

India is among the top sugar consumer, which will see consumption rebound by as much as a million tons this season, according to experts

1 year since Wuhan locked down — how the first Covid-19 epicentre tackled the pandemic

The 76-day lockdown in Wuhan was imposed on 23 January 2020, two days before the Chinese New Year. While it tackled the virus spread, the approach received criticism too.

UK considers paying people to stay home if they test Covid positive

The policy proposes paying $685 to everyone who tests positive for Covid. It would be designed to overcome people’s fear of losing income if forced to self-isolate.

Boris Johnson hints at Covid lockdown in UK extending through summer

Home Secretary Priti Patel said it was too early to say or even speculate when the govt could lift restrictions, given that the UK remains in the 'grip of a pandemic'.

On Camera

India doesn’t want to rely solely on HAL for fighter jets. AMCA project is the first step

India has long spoken of self-reliance, yet delays have repeatedly necessitated stopgap imports, including Jaguars, Mirages, Su-30MKIs, MiG-29Ks, and Rafales.

Vietnam & China cutting into India’s footwear exports, NITI Aayog calls for tariff cuts, R&D push

With non-leather products driving global footwear demand between 2020 and 2024, India’s global market share stood at 1.85% in 2024, says a NITI Aayog report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.