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When data is used as a weapon against reality: Deviations in the HCES & CES, claims of poverty line
This Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) is qualitatively different in methodology (including sampling) from the earlier Household Consumer Expenditure Survey (CES) last conducted in 2011-12, and therefore the two are not comparable. So the claim that India’s poverty has declined to below 5% doesn’t hold water: Second, the NITI Aayog has made no effort to even determine an official poverty line, last defined in the Census 2001.
Deaths certificates should clearly state Covid-19 as the cause: SC
The apex court directs that death certificates properly state Covid-19 as the cause of death of infected patients to ease the process of relief for families and dependents.
Covid-19: Which Indian states failed miserably in tackling the pandemic?
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With a huge spike in Covid-19 cases and a high death rate during the 2021, second wave of the pandemic, states with poorer infrastructure and public health spending, fared the worst
How did the Kumbh Mela attendance record drop to 21 Lakh from 49 Lakh?
The numbers from the crowded events, called a ‘super spreader’ seem to be dipping faster than other figures of the pandemic.
Covid-19: Gauhati HC directs DLSA to provide immediate ration to sex workers, their family
It also asked how the State, through National AIDS Control Organisation, will identify sex workers and provide ration
MP High Court directs police to “counsel” those flouting COVID norms instead of beating them
The court was hearing a petition seeking FIR against two Indore cops who were seen in a viral video beating up a rickshaw driver even as his young son pleaded with them.
Upload information about children orphaned due to Covid: SC to Districts
District authorities across all states have been given time till May 30 to get the latest information about such children and the steps taken for their basic needs
53 Rohingyas test positive at Kathua jail facility
Kathua Chief Medical Officer Dr Ashok Choudhary said they have been isolated, and most are asymptomatic
PIL for sufficient supply of Covid-19 vaccines: Delhi HC issues notice
The petitioner submitted that while the Centre and Delhi government have been blaming each other, his concern is to protect his health
Bengaluru bed ‘scam: Man with links to BJP MLA aide, two others arrested
Accused is reportedly linked to BJP MLA, Sathish Reddy, who was with BJP MP Tejasvi Surya’s 'raid' on Covid-19 war room
Covid-19: Which Indian states tackled it effectively and how?
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We analyse how some states have fared better than other in managing the Covid crisis in the past year, and what sets them apart. In this deep dive into healthcare systems, we find out whether higher spending on healthcare by government has enabled some states to be more prepared in tackling this on-going crisis
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