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COVID-19 cases in India has crossed the 31 lakh mark while over 58,000 people have died so far even as the country heads towards Unlock 4 from September 1. The government is planning to resume the Metro train services that have remained suspended since March. However, schools and colleges may reopen anytime soon, even in Unlock 4. Government sources have also said that bars, which were so far not allowed to reopen, may be permitted to sell liquor over the counter for takeaway. Unlock 3, which saw the resumption of domestic flight and train movement, is nearing an end on August 31. The Unlock 4 guidelines is expected to be issued later this week. Meanwhile, coronavirus cases continue to peak in India with nearly 70,000 cases being recorded on a daily basis. On the other hand, students across the country have started protests after the education ministry said Joint Entrance Examination JEE-Main and the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) will be conducted in September as scheduled. Over 4,000 students observed a hunger strike seeking postponement of the competitive exams over the coronavirus situation.