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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

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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.

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Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.