'Free food grains for poor' govt scheme extended till November end: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 4 pm today. PM Modi is likely to share his views on Unlock 2.0, which will come into force from July 1. The Prime Minister's address comes a day after the Home Ministry released the new guidelines for Unlock 2.0.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address comes in the backdrop of the growing tensions between India and China. On Monday, the Union Government had banned 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok, WeChat, UC Browser, Xiaomi’s Mi Community, ShareIt, and CamScanner, over national security concerns.

Chinese apps including TikTok and ShareIt banned in India

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) had issued a list of 59 Chinese apps that are now banned in the country. "These measures have been undertaken since there is credible information that these apps are engaged in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order," said a MeitY statement.

Home Ministry issues guidelines for 'Unlock 2'

On Monday, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued new guidelines for 'Unlock 2' which will come into force from July 1. The Home Ministry guidelines said that said that schools, colleges and coaching institutions will remain closed till July 31 and the decision was taken after extensive consultation with states.