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TopicCovid crisis

Topic: Covid crisis

SubscriberWrites: The government and `we the people’ have failed in Covid’s second wave

Many other institutions have also let down India, writes Pratik Nayek.

Govt fast-tracks import of oxygen cylinders, Indian firms warn it could lead to poor quality

To mitigate the ban on use of industrial oxygen, the approval process for global manufacturers has been made completely virtual, cutting down the time from six weeks to a few days.

‘Where are our netas?’ Anger in UP over missing politicians as state buckles under Covid

Uttar Pradesh is angry with its politicians — whether from BJP, SP, BSP or Congress — as people feel their elected representatives have deserted them in their hour of need.

‘Houseful’ sign at Bengaluru crematorium as it runs out of space to cremate or even keep bodies

One open-air crematorium was opened two weeks back to take the burden off existing crematoria, and now the Karnataka government has identified land for 22 more.

India needs time for penance and prayer. Naysayers are baying for blood

While we desperately try to make amends, all the while admitting to possible lapses and inadequacies, are our leaders to be condemned as haughty or callous?

How a land grab charge saw KCR strip health minister of his portfolio and take over

Farmers from Medak district complained to CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao that Health Minister Eatala Rajender forcibly took away their land. A probe has been ordered.

States grapple with vaccine shortage, but Modi govt asks them to return ‘unutilised’ stock

In a letter written to states on 23 April, the health ministry said any unutilised vaccine stocks will have to be returned to the cold chain point from where the stocks were issued.

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UNGA was Nepal’s missed opportunity. It can’t ignore foreign policy during domestic turmoil

The decision not to send PM Sushila Karki or a high-level delegation to the UNGA reflects how foreign policy often receives the least attention in Nepal.

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.

Maharashtra Police places order for US-made sniper rifles even as MHA recommends ‘Make in India’

New Delhi: The Maharashtra Police placed an order last week for 15 US-made Barrett Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles and related accessories worth...

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.