Despair for bamboo weavers

With lockdown in force and jatras in villages cancelled, they are unable to sell their products and make a living
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Watch | How does the Aarogya Setu app work?

A video explainer on why advocacy groups argue that there should be more transparency on the inner workings of the Aarogya Setu app
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Relatives of deceased allege foul play by private hospital in Indore

Four patients were declared dead ahead of sanitation drive at COVID-19 facility
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Madurai Kamaraj University registrar to continue in his post until lockdown ends

The registrar (in charge), N. Sankar, had submitted his resignation on May 1, but will continue for the interim period until a replacement is found
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JNV Mudipu students reach their campus

They were stuck in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, because of the lockdown
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Visakhapatnam gas leak | UN calls for full investigation

Gas leak from a chemical plant killed at least 11 people on Thursday
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Social distancing measures can’t continue forever, says Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

Given the diversity of a country like India, it becomes essential to use the lockdown strategy very judiciously, he says
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IndiGo reinstates pay cut for senior employees from May

India has been under lockdown since March 25 to curb the coronavirus pandemic. The aviation industry is in a complete lockdown with bookings being cancelled until any further orders. As a result, revenues of the Indian aviation industry have been hit hard.
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UN chief says pandemic is unleashing a ‘tsunami of hate’

The U.N. chief said “anti-foreigner sentiment has surged online and in the streets, anti-Semitic conspiracy theories have spread, and COVID-19-related anti-Muslim attacks have occurred.”
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Self-immolation bid by woman, daughter

The trepidation of many a woman that re-opening of liquor shops will rob the new-found peace at home rang true when a woman and her daughter resorted
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Watch | Visakhapatnam: people spent the night on road side and beach after gas leak

A video on people spending the night on road side and beach after the gas leak
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Trump asks newspapers to give up Pulitzer Prize for Russia coverage

He said this after the Department of Justice said it was dropping its prosecution of his former National Security Advisor Gen. (retd) Michael Flynn.
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Minors deported from Mexico to Guatemala positive for virus

The three boys and one girl — all teenagers — arrived by bus Monday, said Anaeli Torres, director of Special Protection and Non-Residential Attention for Guatemala’s social welfare agency.
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Door delivery of mangoes evokes positive response in twin cities

Orders placed for 40 tonnes of mangoes and two tonnes of sweet lime so far
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Indian medical students in Bangladesh to be evacuated in special flight on May 8

They were stranded in the neighbouring country because of lockdown
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Pakistan coronavirus cases surge past 25,000, pace quickens: Reuters tally

Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced plans to begin lifting Pakistan's poorly enforced lockdown from Saturday, amid fears for the country's economy as it sinks into recession.
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Former Japan diplomat Yukio Okamoto, adviser to premiers, dies from coronavirus

“This is a shock. And from the coronavirus!” said Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike in a tweet.
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Coronavirus India lockdown Day 45 live updates | At 28.83%, India's recovery rate better than most countries, says Health Minister

The COVID-19 cases in India are likely to peak in June-July according to data released by experts and going by the current trend, said All India Insti
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14 migrant workers run over by goods train in Maharashtra

The migrants were walking to Bhusawal from Jalna.
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Morning Digest: Visakhapatnam gas leak claims 11 lives, over 350 hospitalised; AIIMS director says COVID-19 cases likely to peak in June-July, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day
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Visakhapatnam gas leak: Situation normal, people return to homes around factory

On Thursday midnight, rumours spread that the police are reportedly asking residents within 5 km radius of the LG Polymers plant to evacuate due to another gas leak.
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U.S. President Trump says will be tested for coronavirus daily

A military aide of Mr. Trump, whom officials described as a personal valet, tested positive for coronavirus
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U.S. Senators urge Trump to temporarily suspend H-1B, other guest workers visas

The unemployment figures in the U.S. have reached an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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