NEW DELHI - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended a free food grain scheme for over 800 million people until the end of November as the country battles a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Economy
Modi extends $20bn free ration scheme for India's poor by 5 months
More than 800 million people to benefit as the country fights spike in COVID-19 cases
Workers load sacks of wheat onto a supply truck at the Gharaunda Grains Market in Karnal district of the northern state of Haryana, India. © Reuters
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