Between April 19 and May 14, a total of 807,032 migrant workers left Delhi for their home states in buses, out of which 379,604 left during the first week of the lockdown itself.
In language reminiscent of the Trump administration’s threats against Twitter last year, the Centre says Twitter’s legal status as an intermediary might be called into question if it does not accede to official demands.
Tejpal, former Tehelka editor-in-chief, was accused of sexually assaulting a junior colleague. In an email to her soon after the incident, he had admitted acting despite her "clear reluctance".
In an open letter to the prime minister, the signatories have urged Modi to take immediate steps including free universal vaccination for all, ramp up testing, and stop expenditures on Central Vista.
SKM spokesperson and farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal appealed to supporters and others to raise black flags at their houses, vehicles and shops on May 26.
While the BJP has accused the Congress of using the pandemic to defame Modi and India, the Congress has disassociated itself from the 'toolkit' and said it is actually the handiwork of the BJP.