Page 9 - Latest Updates on PM Narendra Modi

Covid in India and the world

The growth in cases in India is high compared with other nations

Letter to BS: PM address a let down for those expecting concrete steps

His exhortation to people to strictly abide by the lockdown rules and the rhetoric, laced with positivity, is nothing new

Best of BS Opinion: Unify the labour market, coronavirus outbreak, and more

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

Prolonged coronavirus lockdown could make India's summer water crisis worse

For municipal and panchayat administrators in India, April is the month when bad news begins to pour in

Mr Modi's mojo

Coronavirus has occasioned us to see how copious Mr Modi's mojo bag is

Economy needs more govt support

Lockdown was a brave decision. Now, policy-making requires a similar display of boldness

Focus on gradual resumption

Govt should consider the suggestions made by DPIIT

The Chakravyuh challenge

Exiting from the lockdown will be as tricky and challenging as imposing it

Covid-19: Ease fiscal policy, let states borrow from RBI, says Kerala FM

On Tuesday, Kerala had to offer an interest rate of 8.96 per cent for Rs 6,000 crore market borrowing for state development loan for a 15-year period

Modi asks states to alter mandi rules for direct delivery to reduce crowd

Agriculture is a state subject and the Central government has limited powers to ensure implementation of the guidelines

India all set to ship HCQ sought by Trump as key drug against coronavirus

This week India allowed some exports of the drug and Trump has thanked New Delhi for the decision

Covid-19 lockdown to be extended, Centre to issue guidelines: Yediyurappa

Modi held a video conference with all state chief ministers to discuss the situation arising due to the Covid-19 pandemic and to take their feedback on whether the 21-day shutdown should be extended

PM spoke about lockdown extension till April 30, Bengal in favour: Mamata

Banerjee said West Bengal, too, is in favour of continuing the restrictions till the end of April

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