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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicNationwide lockdown

Topic: Nationwide lockdown

3 critical steps Modi govt must take to protect people and economy during Covid-19 lockdown

Lockdown will help health system be better prepared, but there’ll be many jobless & destitute. The Rs 1.7 lakh crore package announced Thursday is a start.

Release of NEET admit cards delayed, but no decision yet on rescheduling exam

The National Testing Agency was supposed to release admit cards on 27 March. It has now been delayed until 14 April, when the 21-day lockdown ends, and beyond.

Relief for poor should’ve come 2 days ago. Panic, exodus of migrants could’ve been avoided

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Punjab CM seeks help from Centre to clear pending wage liabilities of MGNREGA workers

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh said that with Rs. 84 crores pending wages for upto 1.30 lakh workers, families would find it hard to sustain during the 21-day lockdown.

‘Lakshman Rekha’ doesn’t apply to Ram, and a fortress of essential goods

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

‘Let media play its role’ — Editors Guild urges police not to impede journalists’ work

Editors Guild has also urged the government to put in place a system of regular media ministerial-level briefings.

Man allegedly kills brother for stepping out during COVID-19 lockdown

The deceased was allegedly attacked with a sharp object by his elder brother when he got back home from his outing during the lockdown Wednesday.

Front page: ‘Scramble for supplies’, Covid-19 in Mumbai chawls, govt economic package

A round-up of the most important reports in major newspapers around the country – from TOI and HT, Express and The Hindu to The Telegraph, Mumbai Mirror and The Tribune, as well as top financial dailies.

Covid-19: ABP’s mad at Yogi, Zee’s ‘vishwa champion’, BBC on Prince Charles condition

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

More financial services, manufacturing units exempted from coronavirus lockdown

Govt has decided to expand the list of ‘essential services’ to ensure manufacturing of goods like medicines and food material, and their smooth delivery.

On Camera

The real impact of reviving Chushul airfield is psychological

China has not specifically protested about the revival of advanced landing grounds. However, given the historical and tactical significance of Chushul, it may make an exception.

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.