Editorji Espresso: Covid cases updates; Bihar lockdown & Rajasthan potboiler

India posted another record spike in Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours with 32,600+ fresh cases taking the tally to over 9.68 lakh, while a 16-day lockdown starts in Bihar from today. Meanwhile, the Rajasthan potboiler continues to simmer with the Congress making last ditch attempts to retain Sachin Pilot in the party. Reports say 10 of 13 Independent MLAs in the state are likely to back CM Ashok Gehlot. All this and much more in editorji's Thursday morning news wrap.