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HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt stand on plea for CBI probe into deaths at Jaipur Golden Hospital

The plea contends that the cause of death of 21 Covid patients at the Delhi hospital was respiratory failure due to insufficient supply of oxygen and not comorbidities.

Centre taking best efforts to build up vaccine stock, says MEA spokesperson

Govt is engaged with US vaccine manufacturers and the Biden administration to ensure all materials for domestic production in India, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.

HC seeks stand of Centre, Delhi govt on plea for adequate supply of vaccines

The plea by a lawyer contended that residents of Delhi should not suffer as a result of the 'blame game' between the two governments.

‘Intimidation tactics’ of Delhi Police a worry, we’ll continue talks with govt, Twitter says

Twitter reiterated its commitment to India as a vital market, but signaled growing concern about govt's actions & potential threats to freedom of expression.

SC seeks Centre, West Bengal replies on plea to prevent ‘exodus’ due to post-poll violence

Senior advocate Pinky Anand, appearing for petitioners, told the Supreme Court that more than one lakh people have been displaced due to the post-poll violence in West Bengal.

Final decision on Class 12 board exams to be based on ‘widest consultation process’

Central government sources made the remarks Monday, and added that the decision will be the best option keeping in mind the current situation and students' future prospects.

Vaccination of frontline, healthcare workers in Delhi below national average, says Centre

Amid Delhi govt's criticism of Centre's vaccination policy, Niti Aayog's VK Paul said the overall coverage of single-dose for healthcare workers is 89% compared to 78% in Delhi.

States, UTs to receive 7 lakh additional Covid vaccine doses within next 3 days — Centre

The Centre has so far provided over 18 crore vaccine doses to states and Union Territories free of cost. Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 17.09 crore doses.

States to receive over 9 lakh fresh vaccine doses within next 3 days, says health ministry

The ministry said nearly 18 crore vaccine doses have been provided free of cost to states and UTs and more than 1 crore doses are still available with them to be administered.

Full advance of Rs 1,732.50 cr released to SII for 11 cr Covishield doses: Health Ministry

Media reports alleging that the Centre has not placed any fresh order for Covid-19 vaccines are 'incorrect and not based on facts', the Union Health Ministry said.

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Postcards from Hyderabad—stories Europeans told about the city

For all their colonial underpinnings, postcards from Hyderabad also inadvertently preserve a trace of local memory: a glimpse of a street, a face, a forgotten name.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?