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Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Maha govt starts review and planning for easing Covid-19-related restrictions from June 1
With just four days for lockdown 4.0 to end on May 31, the Maharashtra government has started a review and planning for easing Covid-19-related restrictions from June 1. Maharashtra imposed a lockdown from the midnight of March 23, a day before the nationwide lockdown began. Read more
In rural Lucknow, boys join sisters in making sanitary pads
In much of India, the word ‘menstruation’ is taboo and a large part of the population, particularly women, shies away from talking about menstrual products out of embarrassment. But in rural Malihabad (Lucknow) two girls Aneesha and Deeksha are enlisting their brothers’ help to sew sanitary pads. Read more
Are Covid-19 testing facilities available in all districts, HC asks State
The Bombay high court has directed the Maharashtra government to disclose whether testing facilities for detecting Covid-19 infections are available in every district of the state. Read more
50% of people infected with Covid may experience altered sense of taste: Study
Nearly 50 per cent of people who contract Covid-19 may experience altered or lost sense of taste, according to a review of studies.The review, published in the journal Gastroenterology, could provide diagnostic hint for clinicians who suspect their patients might have the deadly disease. Read more
Finding sponsors a problem for T20 World Cup
There are many reasons why hosting the Twenty20 World Cup amid the pandemic this year could be a fraught affair. The biggest concern is, of course the players—even if one member gets infected, a team will be knocked out as all players will have to go into quarantine. Read more
Hema Malini issues clarification for ‘classist’ Kent RO ad that showed house helps as disease carriers
Actor and politician Hema Malini has issued a clarification after an advertisement featuring her was slammed for being classist. The ad, for a dough kneading machine, has been taken down by Kent RO. Read more
Donald Trump vs Twitter: Jack Dorsey says they will continue to point out incorrect information
After Twitter decided to prompt users, for the first time ever, to fact check US President Donald Trump’s tweets warning that his claims about “mail-in ballots were false” and “has been debunked by factcheckers”, White House has said that Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies on Thursday. Read more
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2020: To attain menstrual health, we require community involvement
Menstruation is a normal biological process, which is the key in maintaining the reproductive well being of a woman. Myths and taboos in the society have resulted in a high level of secrecy about the basic menstruation facts -- leading to shame and exclusion for women and girls. Read more
Predator waits to strike its prey in this picture. Can you spot it?
Pictures of wildlife in their natural habitat usually leave people impressed and often surprised. Sometimes, such pictures also end up posing a challenge when they feature animals hiding in plain sight. Read more
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