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Saturday, October 4, 2025
TopicNationwide lockdown

Topic: Nationwide lockdown

Govt issues guidelines for lockdown 5.0, almost everything to open

The guidelines will come into effect from 1 June & will be effective till 30 June. The current phase of re-opening, Unlock 1, will have an economic focus.

India’s largest wholesale medicine market closed until 4 June due to sudden Covid outbreak

At least 12 people from Bhagirath Palace in Delhi's Chandni Chowk have tested positive for Covid after India entered the fourth phase of lockdown on 18 May.

Train journeys to the south an eye-opener, scramble for hospital beds in Mumbai turns fatal

A recap of some of the best on-ground reporting of the Covid-19 pandemic from ThePrint’s reporters and photojournalists.

Fiscal deficit zooms to 4.6% in 2019-20, up from 3.8% estimate. Tax hit, lockdown to blame

A sharp fall in tax revenues and lower-than-estimated nominal GDP has pushed the fiscal deficit ratio to levels last seen in 2012-13.

West Bengal will allow shrines, govt offices to reopen with 70% staff by 8 June

Hinting that lockdown might continue, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a slew of relaxations Friday which faced criticism from the BJP and CPI(M).

Lockdown has overstayed its welcome. States may resist but Modi govt must put its foot down

As lockdown 4.0 comes to an end, India has to recognise the costs that come with it. We cannot keep different parts of our economy shut until the vaccine arrives.

Lockdown to slow stressed asset deals in India, says Vedanta’s M&A head

India intends to suspend new bankruptcy filings for a year while it cushions companies from fallout of Covid & lockdown further imperils sale of Air India.

Modi govt finally clarifies it’s not paying Shramik Express fare, says states footing bill

Modi govt made the clarification in Supreme Court following much confusion over its role in payment of migrant workers’ fares.

States bat for ‘very targeted’ lockdown in worst-hit cities after fourth phase ends Sunday

A key demand from states is to resume public transport, but discussions continue on exactly how this should be done with the Covid-19 pandemic yet to recede.

Don’t charge train or bus fare, provide walking migrants food & shelter, SC tells govts

Supreme Court noted there were lapses in the Centre and state govts' responses to the migrant workers crisis, and was concerned for those wanting to go back home.

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.