Left, Right & Centre

In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Chattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel talks about how his state has been preparing to fight COVID-19 since February and is currently probing symptomatic cases.

COVID-19 special envoy Dr David Nabarro talks to NDTV about the coronavirus pandemic. "I want to thank all the people of India for really taking this seriously. I am delighted is that India has reacted quickly as soon as cases of coronavirus have appeared by resolute action to inform people. India has a chance of really getting on top of this virus and getting ahead of it. Other countries were slow when it started - that wasn't any blame to them but in India you imposed the strong measures quite quickly," he said.

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's conference with Chief Ministers across India, where he said the focus for next few weeks should be on testing, tracing and isolating patients, on Left, Right and Centre, we discuss whether states and the centre can work together and ensure that each state has enough finances, testing kits and medical equipment to battle COVID-19.

As the coronavirus advances in India, a mass of evidence points to how crucial delays by the government in placing orders for safety wear may have exacerbated the shortage in India, potentially placing at risk thousands of healthcare professionals. Further, when these contracts finally went out, they seem to have gone to a dozen small domestic companies, with barely the output needed for India's massive requirements.

What impact is COVID-19 going to have on 2020? Small investors have been hit hard; there has been interest in saving scheme which has been slashed. Provident fund was earlier 7.9%, now its 7.1%. National saving certificate was earlier 7.9%, now its 6.8%. Sukanya Samriddhi scheme was earlier 8.4%, now 7.6%. This is one part of the story we are staring at a situation where there could be possibly job losses in an already difficult situation of unemployment. At a time when we had a prevailing situation of slowdown, what impact is COVID-19 going to have on 2020 in terms of economy? We discuss.

A massive religious gathering at Delhi's Nizamuddin mosque earlier this month has caused a huge coronavirus scare. "The fact that when any gathering beyond 200 wasn't allowed, and there were 200 people there in Markaz, then the responsibility lies on the organisers to cancel the event," Aam Aadmi Party spokesperson Ajoy Kumar said.

Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals Dr Sangita Reddy talks about the coronavirus crisis and says infections can be minimised if proper care is taken. "It is very important to equip medical workers and to give them protective gears and to ensure there isn't too much pressure on them," she said.

In a recent incident, workers were sprayed with disinfectants and chemicals in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly. Many were herded together and arrested for wanting to go back to their homes. We ask, is this the reflection of the society that we live in?

In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh talks about the challenges that Punjab has been facing in terms of having not enough coronavirus testing kits available yet how people have been cooperating with the government in avoiding the spread of the virus.

In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Pankaj Munjal, Chairman of Hero Cycles talks about how painful it is to see a demographic of our country struggle so much and not being able to eat or go back to their homes.

The Centre on Thursday declared there has been a slight decline in progression rate of Covid-19.Is India flattening the curve when it comes to the Coronavirus or is there more to this than meets the eye?

The number of coronavirus cases in the country is about to touch 700, with a big jump of 88, shows data from the health ministry. The total is now 694 -- including 47 foreigners, 42 people who have been cured or discharged and 16 people who died. Two days into the 21-day lockdown, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a Rs1.7 lakh crore package for the people, promising food security and money to buy the essentials. Concerned about their migrant labourers residing in other states, the Chief Ministers of Bengal and Bihar have written to chief ministers of other states, requesting them to extend help.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today announced a Rs 1.75-lakh-crore scheme to help the economically weaker sections survive the loss of jobs and income that would be the inevitable fallout of the coronavirus outbreak. On the second day of the 21-day lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Finance Minister outlined a bailout package for them.

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide lockdown, we look at the common problems that citizens are facing. On the show, some of the biggest names in digital commerce in India, the Kerala Finance Minister on how they have already been doing direct cash transfers and top police officials maintaining the quarantine.

In an effort to combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus, PM Modi announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown on Tuesday evening. In a hard hitting speech, PM Modi said "misguided" people are endangering friends, family and ultimately the entire nation.