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Sunday, October 5, 2025
TopicNationwide lockdown

Topic: Nationwide lockdown

‘How will we pay? There will be job losses’ — Restaurateurs hope govt will bail them out

High rentals and covering basic overheads have been some of the biggest challenges for restaurant owners, with some eateries forced to go for home deliveries to cover costs.

Home Ministry issues SOP for return of Indians stranded abroad due to lockdown

Union Home Ministry said that it will be a paid service & preference will be given to those who are in distress, lost their jobs or pregnant women.

Ivanka Trump thinks Jyoti Kumari’s story will inspire Indians, but it should shame us

When 15-year-old Jyoti Kumari took her ailing father on her bicycle and drove 1,200 kms over seven days, she didn’t know she would become a global celebrity.

‘Many avoiding cold food for Covid fear’: No summer relief for ice cream trade, sales dip 50%

While lockdown restrictions hit business to an extent, sales also affected by 'misconception' that ice cream makes one susceptible to Covid because one can catch cold, say stakeholders.

UV luggage cleaners, shoe disinfectants — how Delhi’s T3 airport is preparing for fliers

Safety precautions at Delhi’s IGI Airport include ultraviolet rays, screening of passengers, and contact-less security checks.

Self-styled ‘godman’ Daati Maharaj booked for holding religious event in south Delhi temple

The event was attended by over 30 people, most of whom were not even wearing masks. Daati Maharaj is also an accused in a case of rape and unnatural sex.

Judiciary has left citizens to fend for themselves, says Supreme Court lawyer Dushyant Dave

Senior advocate Dushyant Dave also pulled up lawyers, saying it fell to them to stir the conscience of the judiciary if it was not acting.

Ivanka Trump, BBC, NYT hail Bihar migrant’s cycling ‘feat’, but not all in India agree

Ivanka Trump calls the young woman’s efforts a ‘beautiful feat of endurance’ even as Omar Abdullah says the government ‘failed her’.

Activists dump ‘property nationalisation’ after Ram Guha says that wasn’t what he endorsed

The controversial suggestion was deleted after Ramachandra Guha, one of the signatories, claimed he wasn't shown it in this form.

E-bhakti in techie land: Karnataka’s temples to livestream pujas, home deliver prasad

Karnataka plans to officially launch the service on 27 May, and the first phase will include 50 major temples across the state.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

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.