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Saturday, October 4, 2025
TopicNationwide lockdown

Topic: Nationwide lockdown

Only one state, 2 UTs have taken foodgrains meant for migrants under PM Atmanirbhar scheme

Modi govt had announced free foodgrains for an estimated 8 crore migrant workers for May and June at a cost of Rs 3,500 crore.

The night curfew in unlock 1.0 is outdated. Indians still think ‘bad things’ happen in the dark

The virality of Covid-19 remains the same, be it night or day. Centre imposing futile night curfew disregards professionals who work through the night.

How a Kerala mill shipped Rs 5-crore worth edible oil to Middle East despite lockdown 

The family-owned Mezhukkattil Mill, which manufactures edible coconut oil, stuck in through logistical and procurement issues to meet demand across the globe. 

‘New class of poor’ emerging after job losses in lockdown, 95.8% BPL slum families hit: Study

Covid lockdown affected primary source of income and led to job losses among poor, finds a survey by National Institute of Urban Affairs in slums in 12 cities.

These 5 Indian states are leading the economy to recovery after lockdown, study shows

The states have seen pickup in activity such as power consumption, traffic movement, arrival of farm products at wholesale markets & Google mobility data.

Face masks for all can help contain virus and end lockdowns, new global study says

Risk of transmission is lower in households & among contacts of infected people when masks are worn, according to the study published in The Lancet.

First day of Unlock 1.0 – Delhi shuts its border, street food vendors back in Chhattisgarh

Kerala’s borders are sealed, Maharashtra largely remains locked down, and Punjab has reopened its spas.

You can get a haircut, but no spa yet — what Delhi will allow in ‘Unlock 1’

Delhi govt Monday released its guidelines for the first phase of the unlock plan, but it will not allow all activities permitted by the MHA.

If Modi govt had followed this 2018 SC order, migrants wouldn’t have had to flee the cities

SC had in 2018 order asked Modi govt to implement two laws aimed at welfare of construction workers. If the govt had, the migrant crisis could have been mitigated, experts claim.

Cotton farmers stare at over Rs 4,700-cr loss this season, lockdown and locusts to blame

Cotton Association of India has cut production estimates for the current season by 24 lakh bales — down from 354 lakh bales to 330 lakh bales.

On Camera

Manohar Kahaniyan was Crime Patrol of pre-TV era. Now IAF Chief’s metaphor for Pakistani tales

The magazine was a product of its time—when newsprint was cheap, imagination was free, and the hunger for suspense could drive circulation numbers into the tens of thousands.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

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.