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Between extending lockdown and lifting it, India must walk the middle path

The lockdown has worked. But an overdose of it could kill through long-lasting side-effects. It should be systematically loosened or de-escalated

Best of BS Opinion: Covid-19, creating fiscal space for states, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

Ball in Centre's court: States for lockdown extension as India sits tight

PM Modi to hold meeting with chief ministers on April 11

Openness and leadership

By allowing time for preparation by individuals, companies and local governments, the many issues with the lockdown could have been avoided

The writ of the RWAs

Many RWAs and associations of urban dwellers across the country are assuming powers they do not possess and behaving like tinpot dictators

Covid-19: PM to interact with CMs tomorrow; extension of lockdown on agenda

According to an official statement, he said states, district administrations and experts have suggested the extension of the lockdown to flatten the Covid-19 curve

Covid-19: India to export HCQ to foreign govts, not private firms: Report

In a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, US President Donald Trump had sought supply of hydroxychloroquine to the US

Letter to BS: The economic costs of the lockdown need to be considered

The Prime Minister needs to take a considered call on this

Letter to BS: Exporting hydroxychloroquine does not seem like a good idea

Although India is helping the SAARC nations with supplies, exporting the medicine to 30 other nations does not seem like a good idea

PM hints at lockdown extension, says situation like 'social emergency'

Final decision may be taken after meeting with CMs on Saturday; UP seals hotspots

End lockdown or not?

Extending the lockdown could lead to more deaths

Donald Trump hints at retaliation if India doesn't export key Covid-19 drug

Trump said that during his recent phone call with Modi, the latter had said he will consider the request of releasing the order to the US

PM, President and MPs take 30% pay cut to help combat coronavirus

Suspension of MPLAD funds in FY21-22 to boost fund by Rs 8,000 cr

Exuberant irrationality

Discourage non-scientific ideas of fighting Covid-19

PM Modi addresses party workers virtually on BJP's 40th foundation day

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed party workers through video-conference, others like BJP chief J P Nadda unfurled the party flag at their residence

Letter to BS: The need of hour is scientific information, not 'infodemic'

What needs to be understood here is the virus cannot be fought by unscientific and irrational methods like lighting lamps

Rajan calls Covid-19 'economic emergency', advises govt to invite experts

Raghuram Rajan also cautioned that driving everything from the Prime Minister's Office, with the same overworked people, may not be a suitable idea

Covid-19: BJP, RSS nudged to act when faced with mass exodus of migrants

The BJP's penchant for numbers tempted Nadda to fix a target: Mobilising 10 million party workers to feed 50 million people of the country every day

Medical supply & Ayurveda: Modi, Trump talk ways to tackle Covid-19 crisis

The telephonic discussion came at a time when both the countries are in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic

Maharashtra govt may lift Covid-19 lockdown in phases, says health minister

The minister also urged people to take steps to boost immunity. "Eat well and exercise indoors," he said