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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicNationwide lockdown

Topic: Nationwide lockdown

Mahabharata war won in 18 days, but fight against coronavirus will take 21 days, says Modi

In his interaction with the people of his parliamentary constituency Varanasi through video conference, Modi urged people to strictly follow the rules of the lockdown.

How to lock down 2.6 billion people without killing the economy

A Sector-by-sector approach can be utilised to see how offices can be re-tooled during social distancing, along with a ramp-up in resources like masks and medical equipment.

Delhi, Gurugram police promise ‘seamless’ delivery from Amazon, Big Basket, Zomato, Flipkart

Online retailers offering essentials like groceries, food are exempt from Covid-19 lockdown, but there have been allegations of police intercepting delivery agents.

US, UK, Germany, France scramble to fly out their citizens as India enters lockdown mode

Germany has already obtained permission from Modi govt to send back its citizens stuck in the country, while others are still working to get the necessary approvals.

21-day lockdown: Yogi flouts, Gehlot supports, Gul Panag questions, Anurag Kashyap `thanks’ PM

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

Delhi govt to give e-passes to private employees in essential services, those stuck outside

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said people can apply for passes through WhatsApp, or at district magistrate offices.

Labour shortage amid coronavirus may hamper agricultural production & hit supply chain

As people flock home during the 21-day Covid-19 lockdown, dearth of labourers at cold storages & godowns in West Bengal signal a potential crisis in supply chain.

Chidambaram proposes cash transfers to urban, rural poor to help them during lockdown

Former finance minister P. Chidambaram presents 10-point plan to cope with lockdown, while stressing on the need to support PM Modi in this hour of crisis.

‘Lakshman Rekha’ for corona ‘Ravan’, and playing kabaddi with Covid-19

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

No need to panic, shops selling essentials, medicines to stay open in lockdown: Javadekar

Union minister Prakash Javadekar said the Central & the state governments were working to effectively implement the 21-day lockdown and ensure people do not suffer.

On Camera

Mumbai fashion weeks need a revamp. Not Dharavi & Girgaon

Bless Mr Adani’s kind heart. So glad his view from the private jet will improve by 2032.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.