This phase of the nationwide lockdown will be in effect till May 31 and focuses on a gradual revival of economic activities while keeping in mind the rising number of novel coronavirus cases across the country.

India extends lockdown till 31st May; Here are the new guidelines

The Centre has allowed liquor sale across all the country, excluding containment areas, from today. As per the government order, only standalone shops will be allowed to sell liquor; malls or liquor shops in shopping complexes will remain closed

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Phase 3 of India's lockdown is officially underway which means non-essential stores are now free to open including certain liquor stores. As the liquor shops opened across the country long queues of people gathered. The police had to shut down some outlets in some parts of the country.

COVID-19 India: Long queues as liquor shops reopen, Police forced to shut down some outlets

The coronavirus cases in India have surpassed 33,000 mark and reached 33,050. The death toll is 1,074. Meanwhile, the government has allowed inter-state movement of stranded people. Watch report.

Govt allows inter-state movement: Stranded workers allowed to return home, India COVID-19

The state of Maharashtra has now become the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in India. The number of cases is surging. Watch report.

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The number of coronavirus cases in India now stands at more than 21,000. This is a sharp jump of 1409 cases in the last 24-hours and the death toll now stands at 681.

1409 new COVID-19 cases, 41 fatalities in last 24-hours in India

The Indian Council of Medical Research has said that the rapid testing kits distributed to different states in India by the center will have to be validated before they could be put to use. Watch report.

ICMR: COVID-19 rapid testing kits needs validation first

Nearly 100 people at the Rashtrapati Bhavan complex have been quarantined after a sanitation worker there tested positive for coronavirus. The secretary-level officials and their families have been asked to be under home quarantine, workers were taken to a quarantine facility in central Delhi.

COVID-19 case in Rashtrapati Bhavan: 100 staffers asked to quarantine

The number of coronavirus cases in India is now 17,656 with more than 1500 cases recorded in the last 24-hours. The death toll has been recorded to 559. Watch report.

COVID-19 situation report India: 17,656 cases | 559 fatalities

In India, the coronavirus cases are doubling much slower than before. The doubling rate has improved from 7.5 days to 3.5 days. Watch report.

India's COVID-19 spread slows down: Kerala and Odisha best performing states

The number of coronavirus cases in India is now 18,601 with more than 1336 cases recorded in the last 24-hours. The death toll has been recorded to 590. Watch report.

COVID-19 situation report India: 18,601 cases and 590 fatalities

In India, the number of positive coronavirus cases has risen to 16116 and 590 people have lost their lives. Watch report.

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Social Media has become India's favourite lockdown pass time.

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The lockdown in India has brought most modes of transportation to a standstill but few exceptions remain. Authorities have ensured that international flights are evacuating foreign nationals and cargo flights are bringing essential equipment to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

All flights suspended due to lockdown: Special flights evacuate foreign citizens

The central government has come out with a list of economic activities that will be permitted after April 20, 2020, in certain areas keeping in view the interests of farmers and daily wage earners.

Indian Home Ministry issues new guidelines for lockdown: COVID-19 cases rise to 11,439

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in his speech further extends the lockdown period in India till 3rd May. In his 24 minute speech he addressed nation over the current situation of COVID-19 cases in India.

India Coronavirus: PM Modi extends nationwide lockdown till 3rd May

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14 in his speech further extended the lockdown period in India till 3rd May. In his 24 minute speech, he addressed the nation over the current situation of COVID-19 cases in India.

Nationwide lockdown in India extended till May 3: Evaluation of lockdown on April 20

Despite 21-days lockdown in India the coronavirus continues to spread. This has forced the government to extend the lockdown for more than 19 days. Watch report.

India continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic: Lockdown extended

To fight against deadly coronavirus outbreak in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended the nationwide lockdown till May 3.

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