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Economics vs. Virus: Why India won’t enter a lockdown

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5 years ago

May 3, 2021

Authorities in India are hesitant to declare a national lockdown despite COVID-19 cases rising, with hundreds of thousands of new cases per day.

Leading industry bodies have urged the government to curb economic activity to save lives.

The billionaire president of the Confederation of Indian Industry says a ‘maximal response measure at the highest level is called to cut the transmission links.’

The surge in cases has overwhelmed India’s healthcare system.

However, building healthcare infrastructure will take time: something the nation doesn’t have.

The Indian government is concerned that a nationwide lockdown will have a devastating impact on the economy. Indian Health Officials say they’re concerned a lockdown will lead to job losses, particularly impact migrant labor.

India has also recorded over 3700 deaths in the past 24-hours.

US Infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci recommended a lockdown for India.

“Lock down so that you wind up having less spread. No one likes to lock down the country. … But if you do it just for a few weeks, you could have a significant impact.”
U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci

“This virus has shown us that if left to its own devices, it will explode in society,” Fauci said in an interview with Indian Express newspaper. “If you don’t respect its ability to cause serious damage, you are going to get into trouble.”

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Trump weighs U.S. role in Iran as Middle East conflict escalates

Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

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14 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

President Trump is consulting with top advisers on how the U.S. should respond once the conflict in Iran subsides. Decisions on military, diplomatic, and regional strategies are reportedly being finalised amid the ongoing conflict.

Meanwhile, Iran has targeted multiple regional sites while Israel intercepted a jet fighter over Tehran, signalling a dangerously volatile situation. International concern grows as conflicts risk wider escalation.

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U.S. submarine sinks Iranian warship near Sri Lanka

U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

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14 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

A dramatic video showing the sinking of an Iranian warship has been released by the United States, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. While the exact date and full details of the footage remain unverified, the images have quickly gone viral across global platforms.

U.S. Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that a U.S. submarine was responsible for sinking the Iranian vessel off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The development marks a significant flashpoint in maritime security across the Indo-Pacific.

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister identified the ship as the IRIS Dena, raising fresh geopolitical questions about Tehran’s naval movements and Washington’s strategic response.

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