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COVID 19 / CORONAVIRUS TIMELINE |
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MAY |
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| 1-May-20 |
Curbs extended for 2 weeks till May 17 with some easing. Offices to open in all zones and Arogya Setu App to be mandatory. RIL reports a 37% drop in Q4 profit. States rush for special trains to bring migrants back home as transport by buses not feasible. UP braces for return of 15 lakh migrant workers. Protest force Covid patient body to be buried in dumpyard secretly in AP. Hospital cleaner dies of Covid in Indore causing panic among patients and doctors. Virus transmission in womb unlikely say experts. Man dies after walking from Bangalore to Chitoor. Infections cross 10K in Maharashtra. Print media looking at loss of 15K crore. Maharashtra asks EC to conduct polls for vacant LC seats. Maharshtra 1st Plasma recipient dies 4 days after transfusion. Raghuram Rajan suggests 65K crore needed to help poor. Covid death toll crosses 200 in Gujarat. Share of under 60 in Covid deaths rises to almost 50%.Shramik special trains launched for first time to ferry people home. In 1 day there is record 2333+ cases In Bangaqlore, BBMP makes masks mandatory with 1K fine. Minister K Sudhakar faces flak for violating quarantine norms. News of private bus operators charging exorbitant rates for May 4 tickets. Social experts say that Govt lockdown strategies have stripped poor of their dignity. Salaries of transport staff may be delayed. Cops to release vehicles seized during past one and half months from today. Auto driver stabbed in fight for free milk. 14K migrant workers sent home in 518 KSRTC buses. Newly weds and 30 family members sent to home quarantine following wedding with more than sanctioned guest limit which was 14. CM appeals for migrant workers to stay back. |
India |
| 1-May-20 |
Steepest fall in demand for energy since WW2. Top US spy agency says coronavirus ‘not man-made’. US Toll passes Trumps 60K marker. No new local infections in Skorea. Russian PM tests positive. Zuckerberg backs Corona lockdowns while Musk sees ‘fascism’. WW2 veteran has 100th birthday with 140K greeting cards and flypast salute. Trump says China wants him to lose election. In US unemployment claims surge to over 30 million in 6 weeks. |
Global |
| 2-May-20 |
More Shramik special trains operated to ferry people home. 20 Lakh migrants waiting to escape Gujarat to their homes. Violence reported at various places as buses were turned away from the borders. Workers on 1st train which reached Jharkhand relieved to be back home. Labourer cycling from Delhi to Bihar dies. 65 year old ambulance driver in Bareilly has slept in ambulance for 42 days. Lockdown brings auto industry’s April sales to zero. Army bands perform across locations amid lockdown. Reports comes of 35 labourers are living in two containers for more than a month in Bangalore. Doctors get salary cut as few patients are coming to hospitals. |
India |
| 2-May-20 |
Pandemic to be around for 2 years say experts. To fizzle out when 2/3rd of population is infected. More than 1 million recovered as per WHO data. But WHO extends ‘global emergency’ alert. Australia not to allow sweat or saliva on balls when training resumes. 2021 badminton World championships rescheduled for Olympics 2021 |
Global |
| 3-May-20 |
India crosses 1 million tests landmark. India case fatality of 3.3% is one of the lowest in the world. India to import Ebola drug remdesivir to start local trials. Nine migrants to UP from Maharashtra test positive. Gujarat cases cross 5000. Punjab and Maharshtra trade barbs over cases in Nanded. Huge fight over Arogya Setu App between Govt and opposition over privacy and security. 18 found crammed inside Cement mixer in a bid to escape from Mumbai to UP near Indore. 60 year old jumps to death suspecting Corona but tests were negative. Old immunomodulatory drug at 60K per pop tried in experimental trial in Mumbai sponsored by Biocon. Air Force holds fly pasts and drops flowers in show of salute to Covid warriors including Doctors and nurses. 135 from 1 CRPF battalion test positive Lokpal member who tested +ve dies. Private colleges in Karnataka state expect drop in enrollment of non-K’taka students. Migrant workers in state desperate to go home. Thousands walk 20 km to reach Majestic for train home but unaware to them trains leave from other stations. Domestic helps allowed but puts apartment dwellers in quandary. CM BSY assures Odisha CM that no one will go hungry. KSRTC drops double fare policy after outcry. Bannerghatta park chief stays at zoo for months to keep animals happy |
India |
| 3-May-20 |
Malaysia cracks down on paperless migrants and 5000 Indians detained among others. World TT body scraps all competitions until end-July. England March tour to Lanka rescheduled to January next year. F1 hopes to restart races from Austria by mid-July. UK PM Johnson names son after grandfather and Doctor who saved his life. Spain eases lockdown people can now venture out of their homes. Elon Musk tweet wipes $13 billion of Tesla. President Kim of N Korea surfaces after 20 days and speculation around the world. US grants 60 day breather to H1-B visa holders and Green card applicants. Canada bans assault rifles after shooting in rural community. Remdesivir gets nod from FDA for trials |
Global |
| 4-May-20 |
Lockdown dries up companies cash flows. Many tech companies extend WFH for 4-6 months. State Govts face huge revenue shortfalls. NPAs could double due to Covid crisis say top bankers. 54% of consumers face income loss, 67% to cut spendings. Sports camps may resume by May end says Sports minister Rijiju. Workers want to go home but do not have the money to return in a story repeating across the nation. 13 urban sprawls account for 2/3rd of India cases and deaths. Col, Major among 5 martyred while rescuing hostages in J&K. Liquor shops open nationwide as part of relaxation of lockdown rules. Salman Khan helps people to villagers in Panvel in addition to helping 32000 daily wagers of the industry. Record sale of Rs 100 cr sale of liquor in UP. Sensex drops by 2002 points on global cues. Factory activity slips to record low in April. Karnataka relaxes lockdown norms. 90% of Bangalore wards reopens. Govt gives free rides to migrants after Congress offers to foot the bill. Reports of railways asking migrants to foot the bill back home comes. Bangalore Metro workers want to go home after not being paid for months and not being provided ration and water. Hundreds of workers begin walking to their homes after Lockdown 3.0 when policeman demand Rs 2000+ to let them through. 12.4 lakh litres of alcohol sold in state. Excise revenue of Rs 45 cr received. 5 days stock sold in 1 day. Cops attacked in Tumkur Road during protests by thousands of migrants. |
India |
| 4-May-20 |
Texas varsity to start human testing of BCG to fight Covid. Experts suggest spike in death toll to 233K if US reopens now. Russia sees single day rise of 10K. Kiwi rugby team lands in Australia to quarantine before playing on May 28. Random tests of 500 in Kabul shows 1/3rd positive. Kids in Israel return to school. Iran plans to reopen mosques in 132 areas. US wants to hasten Green cards to Doctors and nurses. Musk and wife welcome child. Curbs eased, 4.4. million Italians back at work. Trump warns toll in US could hit 100,000. |
Global |
| 5-May-20 |
Three Naval dispatched to Maldives and UAE to evacuate Indians. Telangana to run 40 trains per day to ferry migrants. Corona cases breach 15K in Maharashtra. SC refuses to step in for resolving State-Center spat on bearing migrant trip costs. Telangana extends Covid lockdown until May 29. Jamshedpur is biggest Covid-free urban cluster. Pigs are dying in Meghalaya due to African swine fever (ASF). UPSC defers Civils prelims. Maharashtra blames UP and Karnataka for not taking back migrants. 5 L auto drivers in Karnataka face financial crisis. CM urges migrants to stay back. 5K workers gather at BIEC from Yeshwanthpur and Majestic before being sent to different camps. Gang corners six and steals liquor worth 80K. 2.4 lakh migrants want to move out of state. Bison runs amok in M’luru, dies later. Booze queues are long but no collection for school fees. Fine revised to Rs 200 for no mask. |
India |
| 5-May-20 |
France becomes fifth country with 25K deaths from Covid after US, Britain, Italy and Spain. France early case of Covid in December 2019 may hold clues to pandemic start. WHO asks nations to prove 2019 infections. China launches newly designed spacecraft. Israel announces that it has made significant breakthrough in Covid cure research. |
Global |
| 6-May-20 |
Virus infects 548 doctors, nurses in India. ICMR gives nod to use AIDS drugs on Covid patients. India tally hits 50K. 30 BSF Jawans test +ve in Rajasthan. 125 Shramik trains carried 1.2 L migrants home says Railways. Epic dramas have led to increase in eye injuries in kids who play with makeshift bow and arrows. Service sector crashes to record low in April. Despite record sales on Day 1 & 2, Mumbai halts liquor sales. India cases approach 50K. Number of rural internet users surpass urban users in a first. Traffic on NH’s are 35% of normal levels. Migrant woman going on truck to Chhatisgarh delivers baby on roadside in Telangana. Over 250 paramilitary personnel are infected. 25 in Delhi Army hospital test positive. In Karnataka, Oppn criticises Govt move to withdraw migrant special trains in state. Excise duty on liquor increased in state for more revenue. Labourers and Police clash on issue of non-operation of trains. 56K apply for passes to return to state but only 5K get passes. 4.9 Lakh have registered in state to move out. 2K animals in Bannerghatta zoo under watch. Reports of high electricity bills comes, no error says Bescom. Pandemic derails State sports awards. CM announces Rs 1610 cr package Day 2 of liquor sales sees sales of Rs 197 crore. State Govt puts on hold inter state train movement for migrants |
India |
| 6-May-20 |
Lives vs Livelihood debate grips the world. Study suggests Covid-19 was spreading around the world in late 2019 |
Global |
| 7-May-20 |
India begins Vande Bharat mission to evacuate 1.9 Lakh citizens stranded abroad who have registered. Gas leak in Vizag plant kills 11 people. 487 Maharashtra cops infected since lockdown began. 9K+ returnees from West Asia are pregnant says data says Kerala Govt. Met Department begins adding PoK areas in its bulletins. In Karnataka, 63K from state apply for passes to return home. Many people from UP and AP begin walking home after trains cancelled. 2.1 Lakh people waiting to go home. 13 people spread the Virus to 328 in state. State migrants go on hunger strike in Navi Mumbai |
India |
| 7-May-20 |
PIOs twice as likely to die from Covid than whites in UK. Trump valet infected but President is -ve |
Global |
| 8-May-20 |
48 hours later Karnataka state does U-turn and allows migrant trains to run. 16 die as train runs over tired migrants sleeping on tracks in Aurangabad. Karnataka sends back 3.6 K migrants in 3 trains as train services resume after 3 days. Commercial Street in Bangalore shuts down over distancing norms. NGT slaps Rs50 crore fine on South Korean firm over Vizag gas leak. |
India |
| 9-May-20 |
Mild cases can be discharged without test says Health Ministry in revised guidelines. Industry demands Govt permission for reverse migration of migrants. Partitions introduced in cabs and autos. Welcome indicator shows only 2% of Covid beds occupied in Karnataka |
India |
| 9-May-20 |
Corona in White house, 3 Aides test positive but President says Virus will go away without Vaccine. Global cases near 4 million. Little Richard, rock n’ roll pioneer dies |
Global |
| 10-May-20 |
Indian Railways announces commencement of passenger trains (15 pairs of trains connecting Delhi with other cities) from May 12. Dr Manmohan Singh admitted to hospital at Delhi after health issues. After FDI, now Chinese portfolio investors under lens. Arogya Setu App poised to cross 100 million downloads. Tirupati shrine loses Rs400 crore during lockdown. Karnataka to pay for returnee tickets. Admission costs, surgeries get costlier in pvt hospitals. Govt decides to quarantine all state returnees. |
India |
| 10-May-20 |
Iran missile strike during drill kills 19 soldiers in ‘friendly fire’. Saudi triples taxes, cuts state allowances. Disney theme park reopens in Shanghai. South Korea shuts down nightlife district after positive case. French academy says Covid is feminine. Chinese-Indian troops clash at borders. Singapore-Mumbai plane comes with people wearing face shields plus masks. Dr Fauci among three White House staff who are to self isolate. UK changes slogan from “Stay at Home” to “Stay Alert”. |
Global |
| 11-May-20 |
Hyd seminary fatwa appeals for no congregational prayers this Eid. PM meets CM once more through video conference mode. Nationwide tally crosses 70000 with toll over 2200. Dr Manmohan Singh tests negative for Coronavirus. Many auto and taxi drivers have fled Mumbai with their vehicles due to loss of livelihoods. 75% Shramik trains are to UP and Bihar. Uncertain future stares migrants who have made it home. 15 migrants who rioted in Surat test Covid positive. Though factories and jobs open still many migrants want to go home. Mumbai casualty figure due to Covid crosses 500. man bites off Doctor’s ear in Berhampur when denied entry to labour ward of hotel. In Karnataka, UK techie from Hubli who committed suicide on March 13 cremated in BLR. After Rs 1400 crore hit, hospitality sector may shed 1.5L jobs. Woman gives birth in auto after four hour search for hospital fails. Passenger tickets sold out in 30 minutes for BLR-Delhi train. Finally several state govts agree to bear the cost of tickets in Shramik special trains. State makes 14 day quarantine mandatory for those coming from other states. |
India |
| 11-May-20 |
Global cases cross 4 million. Russian cases cross 200K. 3 key US virus officials self-isolate after exposure. Musk threatens to move Tesla out of California over restrictions. |
Global |
| 12-May-20 |
PM Modi announces on TV at 8 PM that Rs 20L Crore relief package would be announced. Passenger trains in Rajdhani pattern begin to and from Delhi. Shramik special trains to now carry passengers in full capacity. 50% rural households eating less due to lockdown. 2.7 cr youngsters in 20’s lost jobs in April. Stranded NRI’s in Bengaluru want to fly back. 326 stranded in Uk land in BLR. To undergo compulsory quarantine. Cabbies and auto drivers can apply for 5K compensation. Fully AC trains worry experts and passengers |
India |
| 12-May-20 |
Gunmen attack maternity ward in Kabul in worst terror attack. Wuhan to test entire population of 11 million. Jobless immigrants in US rise 455% to 4.3 million in April. |
Global |
| 13-May-20 |
First announcement by FM Sitharaman after PM address on TV. Announcements will come in four more instalments. Army plans to to recruit youngsters for 3 year tour of duty. CISF unit in Kolkata has 37 cases. Migrants get ticket to ride, give away grains but train gets cancelled. For some in abroad 1L price for ticket plus hotel quarantine too high. Karnataka CET to be held from July 30 & 31. Migrants protest for passes for special trains to go back to their hometowns. Passes being sold for money says reports. |
India |
| 14-May-20 |
Corona may never go away says WHO. EU nations offer more relief in their respective countries. No doubles events in TT this year. No spitting or kissing the ball says South American football organisers. |
Global |
| 14-May-20 |
Covid Tally in India 80K. Toll is 2500. Almost 1 Lakh foreigners flew out of India since March. 2nd Announcement of relief. Center claims to have operated 800 special trains and carried 10L migrants home since May 1. Leopard spotted resting on road to Hyderabad. Prez takes salary cut of 30% and 20% expense cut for the year. Unimpressed with relief Sensex slides 886 points. Train arrives in BLR from DEL. People protest compulsory quarantine. 19 opt to return back to Delhi on same train |
India |
| 15-May-20 |
Exports fall 60% in April. Woman delivers after 900km journey on foot and truck from Noida till UP-Bihar border. Reports come of stale food and filthy toilets from paid quarantine hotels. ILO praises MGNREGA as social protection to mitigate Covid crisis. SC asks not to prosecute employers who are unable to pay wages. As migrants hit the highways, states roll out buses and shelters. Tourist bus operators ask for relief |
India |
| 15-May-20 |
China marks 1 month with no Coronavirus death. T20 World Cup may be shifted to 2022 |
Global |
| 16-May-20 |
Wipro and TVS chiefs Premji and Venu bat for direct cash transfer to the poor. FM Sitharaman announces to open defence, power and space to private sector. 26 migrants killed in truck accident in UP. 128 prisoners and jail officials test positive in Jaipur. Coal sector opened for private sector. Rahul Gandhi meets about 20 MP migrant workers facilitates their travel till their home. Migrants waiting for train at Jabalpur station ransack food vending machine. 700 members of religious congregation at Delhi sent back to their native at TN by special train. India crosses China in total number of cases. |
India |
| 16-May-20 |
Amid anti-immigration cries, Trump lauds Indian-Americans. Diamond Princess ship leaves Japan after 3 months. France and Italy open up considerably while Spain wants 2-week more extension of lockdown. Formula 1 orgainsers say that closed door races are not feasible. Closed door action resumes at Bundesliga. Tennis action suspended till July 31 by ATP. Pakistan to tour England in “bio-secure” environment in July. Canada relaxes rules for international students, those taking online classes will still be eligible to work in Canada post their courses. Pakistan starts domestic flights in phases. |
Global |
| 17-May-20 |
States freed to fix zones and make everyday life easier. Fifth address by FM regarding various packages. Govt opens all sectors to private players. No claimants for 2052 seized vehicles in Bangalore. Govt announces to suspend new bankruptcy filings. In desperation to leave, migrants form queues in Palace Grounds Bangalore since 3 AM. Only a handful of 5500 get tickets to leave. |
India |
| 17-May-20 |
US slaps more sanctions on China’s Huawei. China envoy to Israel found dead. Obama rebukes Trump indirectly upon handling of pandemic. |
Global |
| 18-May-20 |
In video conference Kohli admits initially did not pay bribe to get selection. Sunil Chhetri gets racist remark in same VC. IAF presses ‘reset’ button on modernisation plans. Surveillance testing pay off as Bhubaneshwar has no cases left. Fatwa by supreme body to pray at home, Muslims reconcile to unusual Eid. CBSE exams announced from July 1 to 15. Yogi accepts Priyanka offer of running 1000 buses. Just 7 cases per lakh in India while world average is 60 per lakh. Top officials to attend office on all working days. Rahul arranges SUV to help Bihar woman reach home. Karnataka PCC arranges to send stranded Keralites by bus. Sensex tanks by 1K points as markets unimpressed by stimulus. Swiggy to lay off 1100 employees. Infy to hold virtual AGM on June 27. Biocon test kits may hot market soon. Karnataka bans entry from TN, Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat till May 31. In state on 2 out of 10 infected show symptoms. 70 state residents stranded in Dhaka for more than 50 days. Govt does away with colour coded zones. Private buses with 30 passengers not viable say operators. Online classes resume for 9-12. Carrom sales were brisk in lockdown. Cholera cases dip during lockdown. Medicos rejoice as stipends hiked in state |
India |
| 18-May-20 |
India and China fortify their positions in Ladakh and Sikkim amid conflict. EU nations open widely for summer including Italy, Ireland, Greece, parts of Germany, Belgium. Officially Japan is in recession. ICC panel mulls ban on use of saliva. |
Global |
| 19-May-20 |
Nepal claims three areas from India as own. Trump threatens to pull out of WHO completely. Russia cases edge towards 300,000. Brazil cases cross 2,50,000. Trump admits to taking HCQ amongst doubts by experts |
Global |
| 19-May-20 |
Kerala hosts Assam migrants perfectly who have preferred to stay back. Esales gets boost due to sale of non-essentials. Govt package announced earlier is on 1% of GDP say experts. Karnataka mulling return to home quarantine for foreign returnees due to logistical nightmare. Migrants going hungry as netas hijack ration kits. Full service in hotels to open soon as per CM. Covid warrior program disbanded from May 17. Tennis courts and golf courses can open. Parks open and people begin morning walks. Saloons also open. Traffic resumes and so does fines. 8 people who cycled 1000 km reached their home in MP after 5 days |
India |
| 20-May-20 |
Cyclone Amphan makes landfall in Odisha and West Bengal. Ola to lay off 1300 employees. Nepal-India conflict Nepal PM says Indian virus more deadly than China’s or Italy. 2K migrants cross Yamuna every night using rubber tubes due to restrictions. 5 worst hit nations have 34x cases and 83x deaths than India. No training in NIS Patiala following death of cook in SAI centre at Bengaluru. Govt says cases with mild symptoms and no fever can’t spread infection. India death rate is 0.2 per lakh compared to world average of 4.1 per lakh. Govt announces domestic flights from May 25. Sonic boom in Bengaluru due to supersonic aircraft. 3K migrants wait for 10 hours for special trains. Liquor sales dip by 60% following duty increase. Under proposal is to train athletes with mask on which is absurd say athletes. 35 sleeping in bus at Maharashtra-Karnataka border for past five days as Govt not allowing entry. |
India |
| 20-May-20 |
China’s new outbreak shows virus may be changing. J&J stops selling talcum powder in US and Canada. Oscars in 2021 may be postponed says report. Trump targets China for Virus outbreak. Global cases top 5 million. |
Global |
| 21-May-20 |
Govt issues SOPs for flights commencing from May 25. Cyclone damage becomes more clear widespread devastation caused in two states of WB and Odisha. At 3%, India Covid mortality is lower than world average of 6.6%. Govt extends project to evacuate Indians from abroad till June 13. 24 women give birth aboard Shramik trains between May 1 and 21. Alternating lockdown and relaxation is a flawed concept say Indian experts. Many beds made ready for patients in Mumbai in Mehboob Studios amongst others. States asked to continue routine immunisation. Kolkata loses 5000 trees to Cyclone Amphan. 6 weeks of lockdown see deposits rise by Rs 2.8 Lakh cr. Cleartrip lays off 400 employees. 85 yr old Woman defeats virus while 47 yr old son dies at Prayagraj. SAI asks athletes to train at own risk. In Karnataka, migrants rights being violated says High court as they are unable to buy tickets and look to State for food which is not being provided. State says migrants have no legal rights to demand the same. 3.5 L migrants still waiting to go back home. State’s paid quarantine rule keeps train passengers away at Delhi. State temple revenues have fallen to zero. Returnees from Maharashtra stranded at border. |
India |
| 21-May-20 |
US Senate passes bill to delist Chinese companies from exchange. Four Indian astronauts in Russia resume training. US announces to exit Open Skies Treaty. China pushes laws to tighten grip over HK. UK to extend residency permits of overseas medical workers. US to sell $180 million worth of arms to Taiwan angers China. Lana Del Ray hits back at critics who say she glamorises abuse. No Olympic postponement beyond 2021 says chief Thomas Bach |
Global |
| 22-May-20 |
PM Modi to tour WB and Odisha to survey cyclone damage. Railway booking counters to open today. Modi approves 1500 cr as cyclone relief to WB and Odisha. Govt allows OCI cardholders to travel to India. 80% Covid cases from 5 states and 60% from 5 cities suggests data. Congress spokesperson Sanjay Jha tests positive for Coronavirus and will self-isolate. UP sugar mills defy lockdown trends with record output. Reports come of pregnancy being affected in first trimester due to Covid19. Data suggests India averted 29L cases and upto 78K deaths due to lockdown. By WHO norms, 7 states and UT’s should remain locked down. RBI chief in Press meet admits that economy will shrink this year. Railway to reconvert 3200 Covid coaches for Shramik Service. 100 women booked among 150 for grand funeral of cow in Aligarh. Badminton set to start from Aug 11 in India. Anil Ambani asked by Court to pay 5K cr to three Chinese banks. Karnataka State changes rule of institutional quarantine now limited to just 7 days for returnees from 6 states, the rest can opt for home quarantine. Intra state passenger trains flagged off. State agrees to bear 15% of ticket cost in Shramik trains if home state is unable or unwilling to bear. WFH, closure of hotels have hit washermen hard. State in dilemna over opening schools, hotels and eateries. Cytokine therapy trials to be used to treat Covid patients on experimental basis |
India |
| 22-May-20 |
Plane with 107 crashes in Karachi,Pakistan just 1 km before landing. Nationals People Congress held in China after months, new security law for Hong Kong was passed. Biden overtakes Trump in Fox News poll. World cup of T20 would be cancelled. |
Global |
| 23-May-20 |
Bengal asks Railways not to send Shramik trains till May 26. India deploys more troops to Ladakh to counter China. Train from Bangalore to Gorakhpur goes to Delhi for 20 hours more journey. Distress sale and poor demand bring down veggie prices. Coronavirus has killed more than 100 from Kerala in West Asia. 2600 Shramik specials to ferry 36L in next 10 days. Karnataka State changes rule for containment zone and buffer zone. Reduced the area. Thousands from Manipur and Odisha gather at Palace Grounds expecting trains but there are only two which can only take 1500 at a time. Two civil defence staff go rogue and attack residents in zeal to enforce lockdown. |
India |
| 23-May-20 |
Immunity to Coronavirus lasts only six months says study. US adds several Chinese firms to its blacklist. |
Global |
| 24-May-20 |
Govt extends validity of vehicle documents till July 31. Maharashtra cases cross 50K and toll crosses 1600. JioMart goes live in 200 cities after Mumbai pilot. India getting ready for long standoff over Ladakh. Bangalore Metro to cut 165 rare and old trees. Guest workers living in slum return to Blr to find their homes gutted. First Sunday of complete lockdown in Karnataka. Ration kits shipped to Dharavi Mumbai for Kannadigas. Authorities in state struggle as 7L in queue to go home. Lack of water, locked loos make many flee Mumbai. 4000 litres of milk dumped down the drain by village which is sealed due to Covid patient |
India |
| 24-May-20 |
Pope blesses people from window at Vatican after three months. Trump plays golf as US toll approaches 100K. Protest in HK over new security laws. |
Global |
| 25-May-20 |
India resumes flights amid cancellations and restrictions by states. AP court orders seizure of plant which had gas leak. India tally crosses 1.4 Lakh. UP CM says other states need permission from him to employ UP residents. Covid triggered reverse migration within Gujarat. Hockey legend Balbir Singh passes away at 96. Shooting of Kannada serials to resume from June 1. 10% restaurants up for sale in city of BLR. 5 yr old travels alone reunites with mother after 3 months. Isolation coaches to be reconverted to normal trains. Border curbs in forest check points to prevent entry from Tamil Nadu. |
India |
| 25-May-20 |
WHO suspends use of HCQ for Covid patients. China wants to evacuate its citizens amid Pandemic and border tensions. Muslims around the world celebrate Eid amid pandemic. US bans entry from Brazil as cases rise. Moderate earthquake strikes New Zealand. |
Global |
| 26-May-20 |
Rahul Gandhi addresses Press Conference appeals Govt to outline future steps. Govt makes Aarogya Setu App open source. ICMR continues recommendation of use of HCQ as preventive medicine. Floods hit 2 Lakh in Assam and displaces 9K. Cognizant may ask 400 Executives to leave. After Ola, Uber lays off 1/4th of its staff. Launches go digital in lockdown including Sony, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Mercedes-Benz, Skoda. FY21 GDP to shrink 5% says CRISIL. Locusts descend on Jaipur among other places. Central Minister DVS says he did not violate any SOP by not undergoing quarantine. Heavy rains cause extensive damage in Bangalore. Karnataka plans to open temples by June 1. Families offer prayers at home, Eidi goes digital |
India |
| 26-May-20 |
WHO warns that First wave of Covid is not over. US toll approaches 1 Lakh. CDC says 50% of antibody tests may be wrong. |
Global |
| 27-May-20 |
Trump offers to mediate between India and China. France, Belgium and Italy halt use of HCQ for Covid. Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact checks him. HK Police arrest 300 as thousands protest new security laws. S.Korea may reimpose social distancing rules after new cases prop up. Mutations are not making the virus more deadly or contagious. CA tells difficult to hold T20 WC this year. |
Global |
| 27-May-20 |
Heavy floods in Assam. More rains forecasted. For many women it is back to cloth as supply of pads hit. West Bengal tighten rules for people returning from five states. 18 states GDP to be hit more than 10%. Chinese envoy reaches out says both countries are no threat to each other. Locust swarms attack crops in Maharashtra and other states. Three men from Karnataka are trapped in Nepal unable to move. CM says temples, churches and mosques can open from June 1. Ready to open malls, hotels and theatres also. Last minute cancellation of trains leave migrant workers on the streets. Karnataka spared of Locust swarm which head North. |
India |
| 28-May-20 |
More than 11 Lakh register on portal to leave Karnataka state, 80% of them are labourers. SIPs save the day after FPIs sell big in lockdown period. India uses special copters and sprayers from UK to control locust swarms. |
India |
| 28-May-20 |
China passes broad powers to rein in Hong Kong dissenters approving plan to suppress subversion, secession, terrorism and acts that threaten national security. US toll crosses 100,000 as layoffs climb to 41 million. Violent protests rock Minneapolis over death of George Floyd in police custody. WHO says extra 159,000 people died in Europe due to Covid-19 since March. |
Global |
| 29-May-20 |
Ajit Jogi passes away. Bejan Daruwalla passes away. 150th Shramik train leaves city of Bangalore after being flagged off by two migrant workers. |
India |
| 30-May-20 |
GDP grown rate slows to 3.1% in Q4’20. Railways urges sick people to avoid travel. Monkey runs away with Covid samples in Meerut. Salman Khan releases song on Eid as no new movie was released due to Covid. India’s virus tally hits 1.68 Lakh. Modi releases letter to India praising the country’s resilience. Railway says only 71 trains were diverted out of 3840 trains. Eight core sector output drops by 38% in April. Fiscal deficit jumps to 7 year high of 4.6% of GDP. Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra to be held without general public is the decision of the Managing Committee. Haryana uses state’s contact tracing App. Outbreak has taken huge toll on investments in State |
India |
| 30-May-20 |
Seven shot in Louisville in race riots. Civil unrest spreads across America. Arsonists burn down police stations. CA says India series likely to happen in one venue. FA Cup, EPL, La Liga, Serie A to resume in June. Boston Marathon cancelled after being postponed once from April to September. Mahathir ousted from own party amid power struggle. Pompeo discloses that US planning to act against Chinese students. FDA warns against use of metformin for treating Diabetes. 100+ scientists question study that gave green signal to HCQ. Trumps Tweet flagged for glorifying violence. Moscow revises death toll due to Covid. Only one active case in New Zealand |
Global |
| 31-May-20 |
Govt announces unclockdown in 3 phases. Malls, religious places and hotels to open on June 8. States to have a big say. Karnataka bans spitting of tobacco in public spaces. Govt announces 200 special trains to run across the country starting June 1, 2020. Cap on number of flights service to be withdrawn from June 1. Air India Delhi-Moscow flight recalled after pilot turns out to be Covid positive. Maharashtra makes spitting, smoking in public places punishable offence. Farmers unlock growth amid lockdown with bumper crops and agri reforms in number of states. Kohli only Indian athlete in Forbes list with total earnings of $26 million in 2020. |
India |
| 31-May-20 |
Violent protests engulf US where military is on standby. Twitter and Facebook differ on treating President’s controversial posts. While Twitter posts warning, Facebook choses to remove the posts. US removes special status granted to Hong Kong for long which is criticised by Hong Kong and China. Brazil surpasses Spain’s virus toll. US faces international backlash after Trump severs ties with WHO. |
Global |
