Jail is safer than bail: Amid pandemic, murder accused denied relief

Bombay High Court refused to grant bail to the accused, saying it could not put him at the risk of contracting coronavirus

Friendly gesture

The growing bonhomie between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) became the talk of the town (Lucknow) after BSP chief Mayawati asked her legislators to cooperate with the Uttar Pradesh government in the collective fight against coronavirus. Following her call, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called Mayawati to express his gratitude. The Dalit leader then advised the central and the state governments to take decisions keeping in mind the hardships of the poor. She suggested the central and the various state governments work hand-in-hand. Mayawati also promised to support all initiatives of the