Vikram Chandra on when India should end lockdown, & other top news

Updated on Apr 08, 2020 07:42 pm IST

India is debating a strategy on whether to end the nationwide lockdown or extend it. PM Modi will take a final decision after a video call with CMs on April 11, but in an all-party meeting, he has 'hinted' at an extention beyond April 14, as most states favour it. Many are suggesting a staggered lockdown, but with a country this huge, can a phase-wise lockdown really be sustainable?

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