File photo: People are seen at a market amidst the spread of the Covid-19, in the old quarters of Delhi on October 19, 2020 ReutersOn Sunday, Delhi recorded more than 6,700 new cases, the highest daily rise among major cities. On Sunday, Delhi recorded more than 6,700 new cases, the highest daily rise among major cities. The government has begun making moves to delay the winter session of parliament, which usually begins in late November, to avoid the risk of the virus spreading between the hundreds of lawmakers, their staff, visitors and security personnel. "The government will hold consultations with all the political parties and club the winter session with next year's budget session," a government official aware of the plans told Reuters. A previous session in September was cut short after dozens of lawmakers and employees in parliament caught the disease despite various preventative measures, including physical distancing.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 23, 2020 10:52 UTC