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How Modi’s mantra of ‘cooperative federalism’ has unravelled under 2nd Covid wave strain

Central and state officials say ‘tsunami was staring us in the face’ before cases started spiking, and Modi govt did not map data with action required on the ground.

India registers nearly 3 lakh new Covid cases, 2,023 deaths in last 24 hours

The active cases have increased to 21,57,538, comprising 13.82 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid recovery rate has dropped to 85.01 per cent.

Fresh supply of medical oxygen sent to govt, private hospitals in Delhi amid Covid crisis

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal had Tuesday urged the Centre to provide medical oxygen to Delhi and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said there will be chaos if the stocks are not replenished.

UP’s unprepared district hospitals now frontline as Lucknow turns away Covid patients

Lack of hospital beds in Lucknow is seeing patients flock to nearby districts, where hospitals are equally burdened, if not worse off due to insufficient facilities.

Delhi’s cumulative death rate doesn’t give you the full picture of the second wave. Here’s why

As Delhi faces its worst Covid outbreak, percentage of deaths reported shows a sharp rise that is higher than the cumulative fatality rate. In Maharashtra, though, the trend dips.

Kashmir’s Covid numbers ’cause of concern’ but don’t need lockdown yet, senior official says

Kashmir Divisional Commissioner said the number of active coronavirus cases is expected to rise and asked people to observe Covid-appropriate behaviour.

Price of West Bengal poll campaign: Covid cases rise 1500% in a month

ThePrint looks at some of the worst-affected districts from different phases of West Bengal elections to see which events may have led to the steepening of the Covid curve.

New Covid lineage B.1.618 identified from Bengal, 2nd in India after ‘double mutant’ virus

CSIR-IGIB’s Vinod Scaria says lineage was found last October and is increasing in proportion in Bengal, but can’t be sure if it’s driving Covid spike.

No private facilities for Covid vaccination in 5 states & UTs, govt data shows

According to the govt's CoWIN portal, 13 small states and UTs have less than 10 private facilities for Covid vaccination drive.

Cadila looks to double its vaccine production as India battles to contain second Covid wave

The Indian drugmaker expects regulatory approval for its vaccine against Covid-19 by June. Efficacy readings from its last stage of clinical trials are expected in May.

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Oropouche virus is rapidly spreading in South America. It can cause large outbreaks

The lack of resources to test and track the OROV virus through comprehensive surveillance systems severely hampers efforts to accurately monitor outbreaks.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.