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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicUnlock 5.0

Topic: Unlock 5.0

Unlock 5 guidelines to remain applicable till 30 November

The Centre has also given state and UT governments the flexibility to decide on reopening of schools and coaching institutions in a graded manner.

Delhi govt allows restaurants to operate round-the-clock, says tourism license not required

The government also announced the initiation of a process to abolish police licenses and health trade licenses from local bodies for restaurants.

Delhi govt allows cinema halls to reopen from 15 October with 50% seating capacity

Apart from cinema halls, the Delhi government also allowed functioning of all weekly markets outside containment zones, with immediate effect.

Mumbai’s local trains now open for dabbawalas, consulates & high commissions staff

Mumbai's 5,000 dabbawalas last month appealed to be allowed to use the trains, saying the six-month break was the first in the '130 -year-old history of the tiffin services'.

Only UP is ready to reopen schools, other big states delay move until October-end

In ‘Unlock 5’ guidelines, home ministry has left it up to individual states & UTs to decide on re-opening schools & colleges from 15 October.

In Unlock 5, govt allows cinemas with 50% seating, gathering of over 100 people

The new guidelines for opening up of activities are for areas outside Containment Zones only. For schools, states have been given flexibility to take a decision in a graded manner.

On Camera

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.