PM's COVID-19 Meeting With CMs And Other Top Stories

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meet with Chief Ministers over COVID-19 situation in their states dominated the headlines on Tuesday. The Prime Minister took CMs' opinions on whether the ongoing lockdown should be extended or not. In the meeting, he said until a vaccine is developed, social distancing is the biggest weapon in the fight against COVID-19. Most leading dailies reported that PM Modi and CMs opined against complete lifting of the lockdown. In the below slides, see how The Times Of India, The Hindustan Times, Deccan Chronicle and The Telegraph covered the story.

The Times of India reported that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hinted at continuation of the lockdown with some easing of the imposed restrictions after May 18th. "Lockdown may continues with more relaxations, Modi hints at CMs meet," The Times Of India headlined its lead story.

Leading English daily Hindustan Times too published the PM Narendra Modi's meet state Chief Ministers' as its lead story. "PM, CMs not in favour of lifting lockdown in entirety," The Hindustan Times headlined its lead story.
The Deccan Chronicle published India-Nepal border dispute in Uttarakhand's Lipulekh area as its lead story. A row has erupted after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated an 80 km-long high-altitude road from Dharchula to the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand.
The Telegraph published West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's reported comments on Home Minister Amit Shah during her meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its lead story. "Mamata calls out back-seat Shah," The Telegraph headlined its lead story.