‘Lockdowns are a last resort’: Modi appeals to Indian states to avoid harsh Covid restrictions amid variant-fueled infection surge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a stark appeal for India’s regional authorities not to impose state lockdowns, as the country reported more than 200,000 new Covid-19 cases for the sixth straight day on Tuesday. … Read More >‘Lockdowns are a last resort’: Modi appeals to Indian states to avoid harsh Covid restrictions amid variant-fueled infection surge