Important national events to look for today

It is expected that the first consignment of US support materials for India's Covid-19 crisis would arrive today. In addition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi would chair a meeting of the Council of Ministers amid the Covid-19 crisis. Here is a heads-up of the important national events to look for today.

1. First consignment of US Covid aid likely to reach today

First consignment of US Covid aid likely to reach today

It is expected that the first consignment of US support materials for India's Covid-19 crisis would arrive today.

2. PM Modi to chair Council of Ministers meeting

PM Modi to chair Council of Ministers meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi would chair a meeting of the Council of Ministers amid the surge in Covid-19 cases, rising number of deaths, and dearth of medical resources.

3. 11 districts of J-K go into lockdown; 'corona curfew' in remaining 9 districts

11 districts of J-K go into lockdown; 'corona curfew' in remaining 9 districts

The 84-hour lockdown began in 11 districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening in a bid to tackle the surge in COVID-19 cases. The curfew came into effect at 7 pm on Thursday and remain in force till 7 am on Monday.