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NDMA recommends Rs 50,000 ex-gratia to kin of Covid victims, Modi govt informs SC

The monetary assistance will be provided only if the cause of death is certified as Covid as per the guidelines issued by the Union health ministry and ICMR, the Centre says.

SubscriberWrites: Effective mechanism needed for providing ex-gratia to families of Covid victims

Ex-gratia will affect the country’s finances, therefore, it is important to come up with policies that help beneficiaries and also don’t harm economy further, writes Srimant Mishra.

NDMA ‘failed to perform duty’: SC gives it 6 weeks to decide ex gratia for Covid victims’ kin

The Supreme Court said the 'reasonable amount' to be provided to the Covid victims' families is left to the 'wisdom of the national authority'.

SC directs NDMA to issue guidelines for providing ex-gratia to kin of Covid victims

The court also asked Centre to simplify the process of issuance of death certificates for Covid fatalities and fix the minimum standard of amount to be paid to the beneficiaries.

PM has no individual powers under NDMA. Notice to Alapan Bandyopadhyay questionable

No part of the functions of the NDMA includes the giving of directions, leave alone requiring individuals to attend meetings at the cost of incarceration.

On Camera

What India can learn from Israel about atmanirbharta in defence

India’s fledgling defence industry has struggled to translate capacity into mass production or compete globally, resulting in continued reliance on imports.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.