First the US government paused H1B visas, now it will deny visas to international students whose universities shift to online classes. This is a setback to Indian engineers and students, who have acted as a strong pillar in India-US ties over decades. Such arbitrary decisions inject uncertainty between strategic allies.
Govt paper says India had community transmission in April. Truth is a casualty in pandemic
A health ministry document saying India had coronavirus community transmission in April has shredded the denials of the central government on this critical issue. The Centre and many state governments have taken liberties with facts about Covid-19. Transparency and truthfulness are as crucial as drugs and vaccines in a pandemic.