In this week's report:
With over 325,000 coronavirus cases, India now the fourth-highest number of positive cases in the world. the capital city New Delhi has seen a massive spike in the number of cases, and testing will be increased by six-fold within a few days;
Stricter restrictions on people entering Punjab from other states of India, especially from Delhi, under Chief Minister Amarinder Singh’s instructions;
In newer measures introduced on Saturday last week, there will be complete lockdown in the state on Sundays and public holidays;
Shormani Akali Dal releases list of new office bearers;
Nitin Gadkari’s comment about price for harvested crops creates furore;
and
Journalist Vinod Dua gets a temporary reprieve from the Supreme Court.
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