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Lowest cost or ‘L1’ no longer the only way to select bidders — why Modi govt revised policy

Under revised guidelines, govt has now allowed selection of bidders through other procurement methods like Quality-cum-Cost Based Selection (QCBS).

Modi talks to districts with low Covid vaccination, says every household needs to be reached

At an online review meeting, PM Narendra Modi also advised states to create micro strategies, rather than looking at targets at the state and district levels.

India should commit to emission cuts at COP26, says Montek Singh Ahluwalia in new paper

Montek Singh Ahluwalia says India doesn’t need to reach net zero by 2050, but it ‘cannot keep emitting without a reduction'.

Many unorganised workers’ accounts not Aadhar-linked, e-SHRAM shows, may not be getting subsidies

Of the 5.29 crore informal sector workers registered on e-SHRAM portal so far, the bank accounts of 74.78% aren’t linked to Aadhaar.

After govt notices, 6 companies withdraw ads promising ‘99% protection’ against Covid

Department of Consumer Affairs says advertisements in question did not necessarily relate to handwashes or sanitisers, but even products like wall paint and fabric.

Kolkata sees Covid spurt after Durga Puja rush, health ministry flags it to Bengal govt

Union health secretary asks state govt to ensure strict adherence to Covid-appropriate behaviour and focus on second-dose coverage amid uptick in case numbers in Kolkata.

With only 20% adults fully vaccinated, Uttar Pradesh at bottom of Covid immunisation rankings

A third of India’s approximately 94 crore adults are fully vaccinated. In UP, about 2.95 crore people in have received second shot by 24 October.

Modi govt clears empanelment of 27 IAS officers of 1990 batch for secretary-level posts

Of the total, 24 officers have been selected for secretary and secretary-level posts, while three have been cleared for posts equivalent to the level of secretaries.

Amit Shah reviews security situation, counter-terrorism measures in Kashmir

The home minister was briefed about the steps taken to eliminate terrorism from J&K. This is his first visit to the union territory since the repeal of Article 370.

Govt defends criteria for EWS quota in jobs & education, likely to urge SC not to modify system

Supreme Court had questioned methodology adopted by govt in fixing Rs 8 lakh as annual income limit to identify EWS for providing 10% quota in jobs and educational institutions.

On Camera

Is support reducing for Kolkata doctors? Mamata not the only one who has to course correct

West Bengal is ready to welcome its daughter home for Durga Puja, but the family is unable to keep the deep-rooted discord within from spilling out. At its head is Mamata Banerjee.

How Modi govt’s Atmanirbhar policy could have hobbled BSNL’s efforts to catch up in 4G race

Restrictions on use of equipment from global vendors have necessitated new indigenous technology being developed, tested & deployed—further delaying BSNL's 4G & 5G launch.

IAF chief AP Singh red-flags Tejas delay, says China ahead in technology & production capacity

Air force chief says HAL needs to churn out 24 aircraft per year. It is important for IAF to have indigenous weapons systems to deal with any security challenges, he says.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?