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How Bengal’s Covid-19 toll went up nearly 4 times in 24 hours after Modi govt probe

The West Bengal govt said Friday that 57 Covid-19 patients had died in the state, but clarified that most of these were the result of ‘comorbid conditions’.

Social security net could be Modi govt’s route to protect unorganised workers

The labour and finance ministries are working on the proposal, even as RSS’ labour wing BMS is asking govt to formulate a new national policy on labourers.

MP goes on PR overdrive, discharges 44 Covid patients with national anthem, rose petals

Police personnel chanted 'Bharat Mata ki jai' as 44 Covid-19 patients were released from a private medical facility in Bhopal. Some patients were garlanded too.

IAS, IRS, IIS associations ask officers to contribute to PM CARES after Modi govt ‘nudge’

Govt informally asked associations to tweet cabinet secretary’s 16 April letter, but officers say there is constant pressure to donate to PM CARES.

Up to 7 yrs in jail, Rs 5 lakh fine if you injure a health worker treating Covid-19 patients

Modi govt promulgates ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, increasing punishment and fast-tracking investigation and judgments.

Civil aviation ministry forced to shut offices again as junior staffer tests positive

Central ministry offices had resumed operations Monday with limited staff after nearly a month of lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Modi govt ‘weighs proposal’ to allow IRS, IAS officers to work from home even after lockdown

CARUNA, a platform created by civil servants to assist the Covid-19 efforts, has suggested making work from a home a formal provision for govt employees. 

Mumbai’s high Covid count due to aggressive testing but 81% cases asymptomatic: BMC chief

At ThePrint’s digital Off The Cuff, BMC Commissioner Praveen Pardeshi spoke in detail about how Mumbai is tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, including in Dharavi.

Lav Agarwal, a ‘reticent’ IIT grad, Andhra IAS officer who’s the face of India’s Covid fight

Lav Agarwal insists he’s only doing his job, but has become the 'most popular IAS officer in India now'. Colleagues say he’s the ideal man to brief the public in this crisis.

‘Hospital-like’ meetings, temp checks, making tea — Govt back in old offices but new work life

Central ministries opened Monday, with all senior officials returning to office after nearly a month of working from home during the Covid-19 lockdown.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.