Prime Minister @narendramodi in his address to the nation: lockdown may have gone, but #Covid_19 hasn’t. We can’t squander our gains. Recovery rate high and mortality rate is v low- compares India to US and Brazil, says India doing a lot better than many countries. PM @narendramodi: We have more than enough beds, quarantine centres and testing facilities. Our strong testing numbers have been the biggest asset in our fight against #COVID.

As the @BJP4India calls #Assam’s citizenship census flawed and admits there were ‘lacunae’, it’s asking for a re-verification and says the govt will take ‘steps’ to fix the exclusion of genuine citizens. In Assam, locals tell me they are tired of this exercise and want closure For so many it’s about the fear of what comes next, the worry about the uncertainty and questions about how long their lives will be in limbo. There’s anger, disbelief and the recurring theme is that of harassment.

In just about two hours, Prime Minister @narendramodi’s government will present its last budget before elections due later this year. Experts say they’re expecting big announcements as it will be the last chance to woo voters, announce policy intent ahead of polls. Ahead of #Budget2019, markets have opened higher.