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Tuesday, December 2, 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

Desi weddings are now fake, vapid, meaningless extravaganzas. Billionaires pop out of nowhere

Once you sign up for a celebrity-driven destination ‘event’, you are held hostage for three days that test your sanity and stamina, unless you are Ranveer Singh, who always looks like he is having the best time.

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.