India Top News

NEW DELHI (AP) — India's extended lockdown to curb the coronavirus outbreak has shut down schools, workplaces, industries, transport, and forced people to stay home. It also led to an unexpected bonus in the country with six out of 10 of the world's most polluted cities: cleaner air.

Lockdown reveals fresh air, cleaner rivers in India

NEW DELHI (AP) — India's extended lockdown to curb the coronavirus outbreak has shut down schools, workplaces, industries, transport, and forced people to stay home. It also led to an unexpected bonus in the country with six out of 10 of the world's most polluted cities: cleaner air. "It is a hell of a change," said Kunal Chopra, who suffers from chronic bronchitis and whose morning walks no longer begin with a shot from an inhaler.

You May Also Like
Malaysians quarantined in India: Wisma Putra in touch with Indian government

Malaysians quarantined in India: Wisma Putra in touch with Indian government

2020-04-04 14:49
Why Many Indian Women Can't Walk Out Of Abusive Marriages

Why Many Indian Women Can't Walk Out Of Abusive Marriages

2019-08-04 07:00