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Topic: Coronavirus

Why wealthy nations’ vaccine nationalism amid India’s Covid crisis could backfire on them

Under mounting criticism for dominating vaccine resources, the US said that it will help India by sending items needed to manufacture vaccines as part of an aid package.

PSA oxygen plants — the cleaner, cheaper tech that could help ease India’s current crisis

As India battles a dramatic rise in Covid cases & subsequent oxygen shortage that has handicapped its healthcare response, ThePrint explains what PSA plants are & why they matter.

Took steps in most professional manner, Modi govt tells SC on ‘false narrative’ over Covid

In a 200-page affidavit, the Modi government places details of multiple meetings it held with states between last year and now.

Liquid medical oxygen production being ramped up, officials inform PM Modi amid shortage

In a meeting on the prevailing Covid situation, Modi reviewed the availability of medical infrastructure and directed officials to ensure rapid upgradation of health facilities.

Arguing over fatality numbers won’t bring back dead, focus on those suffering now: Khattar

The Haryana CM was replying to questions on alleged under-reporting of Covid deaths, as the scenes at crematoriums and burial grounds did not appear to reflect the official numbers.

Committed to giving care & treatment for Covid to veterans, says Indian Army

In a statement Tuesday, the army said that the base hospital at Delhi and service hospitals at all military stations are working tirelessly to accommodate maximum veterans.

Gujarat HC expresses displeasure over state’s handling of Covid, advises against lockdown

The HC noted the entire exercise lacks ‘transparency’ and pointed to the death of patients outside hospitals due to ‘non-attendance by doctors’.

German Army working around the clock to help India with its Covid crisis, says envoy Lindner

Germany, Lindner says, is preparing comprehensive support package to enable India to tide over ongoing Covid surge, which has been marked by reports of medical oxygen shortage.

Maruti Suzuki’s net profit falls as second Covid wave hits demand

Net income fell 9.3% to Rs 11.7 billion in the three months ended March 31, Maruti Suzuki said in a statement; revenue for the fourth quarter rose 32% year-on-year to Rs 240.2 billion.

Didn’t ask for 100 beds for judges at 5-star hotel, withdraw order or we’ll quash it: Delhi HC

Delhi High Court calls order 'patently discriminatory' and says the Delhi government 'cannot create a facility exclusive for any class'.

On Camera

Rajnath Singh is discovering India-Pakistan civilisational ties

Even as India, Pakistan have seemed on the edge of war, their intelligence services have often sought to find space to de-escalate tensions and reduce risks for the two countries.

Chhattisgarh pitches state as hub for ‘specialty steel’, nets investment plans of Rs 6,321 crore

Speaking at 2nd Investor Connect, CM Vishnu Deo Sai says 'we have been able to attract a lot of investors.' The focus of the event was the steel sector. 

India eyes more S-400s with upcoming Putin visit, Su-57 likely to stay off radar

Not only did S-400 record its longest hit during India-Pakistan 88-hour conflict, ability of the system to shoot and scoot in a short time, which allows it to evade enemy fire, was also proved.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.