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Maharashtra: Seven districts saw 14,526 child deaths in three years says Govt

In sharp contrast to other development parametres, these high infant mortality figures, reveal an institutional malaise that needs urgent addressing

Covid-19: Gauhati HC extends interim orders till June 15

Order impacts anticipatory bail, interim bails, sureties and all interim orders passed by the court and its subordinate courts and tribunals

My goal is to save lives, not vaccines: Arvind Kejriwal

In trying to taunt Delhi CM Kejriwal’s constant SoS on shortage of the Covid vaccine, Haryana's ML Khattar said vaccines should be rationed, so stocks last longer

Andhra Pradesh HC orders re-release of prisoners on Covid bail amid second wave

The court has directed this release for 90 days except those who have been charged with serious offences like rape

Can’t say you’re the Centre and you know what’s right: SC questions Centre’s vaccine strategy

The court pulled up the Centre with several questions about its policy on dual pricing, stressing that there should be one uniform price across India

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?

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

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Demand that Modi provides Rs 1 crore compensation for migrant worker, Ram Narayan Baghel killed by right wing goons in Kerala: AIKS

Apart from condemning the shocking killing, by lynching of migrant worker, Ram Narayan Baghel killed by right wing goons belonging to the Rashtriya Swyamsevak Sangh (RSS) and BJP in Palakkad, Kerala, the AIKS has demanded that the Modi Government to provide Rs. 1 crore as ex- gratia compensation to the family of the deceased

Kishore Theckedath: an exceptional Marxist intellectual and mass organiser

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Kerala: Protests erupt after RSS-BJP man’s alleged attack on children’s Christmas carol group in Palakkad

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