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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
TopicNationwide lockdown

Topic: Nationwide lockdown

Tata Trusts commits Rs 500 cr for Covid-19 crisis as positive cases rise in India

The funds from the philanthropic organisation will be utilised to provide protective equipment, respiratory systems, testing kits and train health workers. 

Government takes ‘steps’ as migrant workers walk miles of panic

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Relax taxes, tariffs say American firms to Indian government, amid lockdown over Covid-19

US business lobby groups have also recommended expansion on essential services list, clarity on movement of employees as fears of ‘serious disruption’ grows. 

Bengaluru police chief took kickbacks from e-commerce firm, alleges Karnataka deputy CM 

High-level meeting chaired by CM leaves commissioner Bhaskar Rao in tears after deputy CM alleges he received kickbacks for curfew passes offered to a few e-commerce firms.  

Potted plants, sofas —the ‘jugaad’ dumbbells for fitness freaks during coronavirus lockdown

Social media is flooded with videos of celebrities and Instagram influencers exercising in their homes during coronavirus quarantine.

India hitting period of exponential growth in Covid-19 cases, can see 30,000 deaths by May

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Why Modi, Trump & others are angry at WHO’s handling of Covid-19 crisis 

In episode 429 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains how WHO’s reputation has been damaged by its handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Work on 5-yr vision plan during lockdown, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar tells officials

In an audio interaction with nearly 400 ministry officials, Javadekar called for suggestions to increase efficiency and asked them to remain positive.

India didn’t create Covid-19 problem, but a better system would’ve helped us cope better

Covid-19 has exposed India’s strengths, which lie at various levels, and weaknesses, such as the medicare system and fiscal constraints.

‘Better to die with families’ — no food or money, Delhi migrants prefer the long walk home

The govt’s announcement of relief measures for 3 months triggered fear among migrant workers that the lockdown may get extended. This led to more rounds of migration.

On Camera

That one sentence from US central bank changed gold prices

Central bank communication now holds as much significance as central bank action. A single clause in a press conference can move markets more than a 25-basis-point adjustment.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.