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TopicCovid-19. coronavirus

Topic: covid-19. coronavirus

Govt plans ‘tech-savvy’ additions to National Education Policy to adapt it to Covid reality

The NEP is set to include more online and e-learning options at both school and college levels to make it more technology-oriented. 

We know how to protect our people, accusation of low testing wrong: Telangana health minister

Telangana HC, Modi govt have slammed state for low testing rates, but Health Minister Eatala Rajender says if that was the case, it would have resulted in higher death count.

How the PPE scam in Himachal has come in handy for CM Jai Ram Thakur

While CM Jai Ram Thakur is under pressure from public & opposition, PPE scam has led to resignation of state BJP chief Rajeev Bindal, long seen as potential challenger to Thakur.

Congress targets govt using SpeakUpIndia campaign days before BJP’s mega anniversary plans

As part of the campaign, Congress urged the Modi govt to give Rs 7,500 to needy families every month for 6 months, and provide Rs 10,000 immediately.

Worst yet to come, Centre will realise nothing’s left for poor as economy reopens: Owaisi

In an exclusive interview to ThePrint, Hyderabad MP and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi says lockdown enforced by PM Modi was unplanned and unconstitutional.

After strategy, ‘injection’ is the new keyword for Rahul Gandhi to combat coronavirus

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi used the word, 'injection', at least seven times during his media interaction Tuesday when he spoke of ways to revive the economy.   

Pressure mounts on British PM Boris Johnson to fire chief aide Dominic Cummings

Johnson will face a volley of questions from senior members of Parliament over his handling of the Covid crisis as well as his relationship with Cummings.

Ahmedabad civil hospital should be ready for a surprise visit by judges: Gujarat HC

Two-judge bench also refuses to overlook claims made in an anonymous letter by a resident doctor, tells govt to form panel to probe allegations.  

Jyoti Kumari says education ‘only dream’, but she also cycles every night for proposed trials

Sister Pinky Paswan tells ThePrint that ‘cycle girl’ Jyoti Kumari never turned down the trial offer from Cycling Federation of India.

Why these 5 states shunted health secretaries during world’s worst health crisis in 100 years

In the sixth state, Gujarat, Jayanti Ravi is still the principal health secretary but she no longer handles the state’s coronavirus crisis.  

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. Zubeen’s death puts CM Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Aerial warfare analyst Tom Cooper faults India’s military PR, says Pakistan does it better

In post on social media, Cooper narrated experience of MiG-21 researcher from Germany who wanted to attend aircraft’s farewell ceremony in India, and the roadblocks he faced. 

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.