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TopicNationwide lockdown

Topic: Nationwide lockdown

To cut costs, Indian Railways to axe thousands of retired staff it had re-hired

Railways’ finances have taken a further hit in light of the Covid lockdown, which brought passenger trains to a complete halt until the Shramik operations were launched in May. 

These 7 states make up 80% of India’s Covid cases and deaths, govt study finds

An analysis by the govt has revealed a mixed picture vis-a-vis India’s Covid response. While the case fatality ratio is ‘flat’, there are other factors of worry. 

Masked pilgrims, barbers in PPE and shorter queues as Tirupati temple reopens after 80 days

The crowds were noticeably thinner as the famous Tirupati shrine, the world’s richest temple, reopened with Covid-related precautions in place.

Gujarat HC orders release of man detained as ‘dangerous’ after he asked about migrant trains

An FIR was registered against the man, who is a Congress worker, on 10 May after a commotion broke out between migrants and police at Vavdi checkpost.

First trial flight of India’s Gaganyaan mission may face delay due to lockdown

ISRO had earlier said it has planned two trial flights without crew ahead of Gaganyaan -- the first one around December 2020 and the second around July 2021.

Indians are shopping only for essentials even though economy is reopening

Consumption, which accounts for 60% of the economy, has been the driver of growth during previous stress periods, but a survey shows consumers are no longer confident.

Indian startups step in with jobs for IIT grads who lost big offers after Covid

Indian startups have become a campus recruitment constant, but they seem to be playing a bigger role in job offers as more established firms deal with Covid fallout.

Mixed ‘online-offline’ Parliament session discussed as legislature eyes comeback amid Covid

A completely virtual session, as demanded by some parliamentarians, is unlikely because of technical constraints and other factors.

Tie-up with industries, skill training, job schemes — plans states are making for migrants

UP has already sent list of over 3.5 lakh workers to industry associations while Jharkhand is planning an urban wage employment scheme.

Endless queues & funerals, scared staff — Delhi’s Covid crisis unravels in chaos at crematoria

Delhi govt reported 509 Covid deaths between 27 May and 7 June. But data from five Covid-designated crematoria suggests 1,019 patients were cremated in the same period.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

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.