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PM says, lockdown has yielded positive results

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a video conference with Chief Ministers to discuss the Coronavirus situation and indicated that the lockdown would continue in hotspot areas and other places hit badly by the coronavirus.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a video conference with Chief Ministers to discuss the Coronavirus situation and indicated that the lockdown would continue in hotspot areas and other places hit badly by the coronavirus. However, he said a final decision on the way forward can be taken only after May 3. He asked Chief Ministers to keep an action plan ready after considering the gravity of the situation in their respective states. During the video conference, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance for states to enforce guidelines strictly in the hotspots, that is, the Red Zone areas. He said efforts of the states should be directed towards converting the Red Zones into Orange and thereafter to Green Zones. Quoting experts, he said the impact of coronavirus will remain visible in the coming months. The Prime Minister said lockdown has yielded positive results and the country managed to save thousands of lives in the past one and a half months. The PM also said that the economy cannot be ignored as “we continue the fight against COVID-19”. Most of the Chief Ministers said the lockdown should end, but Naveen Patnaik of Odisha and Conrad Sangma of Meghalaya suggested that lockdown be extended.

The west Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee was also present at the meeting but the Kerala chief minister P Vijayan was respresented by his chief secretary.

This was Modi’s third such interaction with state chief ministers since March 22 when he discussed coronavirus situation and steps taken – both by the Centre and the states – to contain the pandemic. Two days later on March 24, Modi announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown. He extended the lockdown by 19 days on April 14, the last day of the initial three week shutdown, till May 3.

It has been learnt that the Centre has prepared a mega plan to deal with the pandemic. The government has decided to focus on 27 distrcits spread across 11 states which have almost 70 per cent of corona cases. Till May 3 strict restrictions will be imposed in these districts while some relaxation will be given in less affected districts. The government is hopeful that by thye first week of May the corona cases will stabilise in the country.

The government is especially worried about Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara in Gujarat and Mumbai, Than and Pune districts in Maharashtra where situation is getting out of hand.

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Nishant Kumar’s induction comes weeks after he formally entered active politics. His entry into the Bihar cabinet is being viewed as a significant development for JD(U), which had long projected an anti-dynasty image under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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PM Modi marks Operation Sindoor anniversary, calls it India’s firm stand against terrorism

PM Modi said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s firm response against terrorism while paying tribute to the armed forces on the operation’s first anniversary.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s firm response against terrorism and highlighted the country’s commitment to national security.

Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces. He said the military action was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that had claimed the lives of 26 civilians in 2025.

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, as a calibrated tri-services operation targeting terror infrastructure linked to cross-border terrorism. Reports said the operation showcased coordinated action by the armed forces and was seen as a major counter-terror response by India.

On the anniversary of the operation, PM Modi also changed the display pictures across his social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The image carried the text “Operation Sindoor” along with the Indian tricolour design.

The Indian Air Force also shared visuals and messages recalling the operation and highlighting India’s military response. A video released by the force described the operation as a strong message against terrorism and referred to the precision strikes carried out during the mission.

Operation Sindoor was launched following the Pahalgam terror attack, after which India carried out strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to official statements and reports published at the time.

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Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor again as TVK pushes to prove majority

TVK chief Vijay held another meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the party intensified efforts to secure majority support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections.

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued efforts to prove it has enough support to form the next government in the state.

TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats, but it remains short of the majority mark of 118.

The Congress has extended support to TVK, adding five MLAs to Vijay’s side. However, the alliance still needs additional backing from other parties or independents to comfortably cross the halfway mark.

According to reports, the Governor has not yet been fully convinced that TVK currently has the required numbers to form a stable government. This has delayed clarity over the swearing-in ceremony and the formal invitation to form the government.

Political activity intensified after reports emerged that some AIADMK legislators were moved to a resort in Puducherry amid speculation over possible support to TVK. AIADMK leaders, however, publicly denied any internal crisis.

TVK sources have expressed confidence that the party will be able to demonstrate majority support during discussions with the Governor.

The Tamil Nadu election results marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in its first Assembly election contest.

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