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Two decades on, hunger still haunts Gujarat: Survey exposes stark gap behind poverty claims
A Niti Aayog report, released about two years ago, estimated that in Gujarat — which our powers-that-be have long considered a model state — 11.66% of people are "multidimensionally...
Virologist Shahid Jameel quits INSACOG; offers no reason, but gov’t pressure suspected
The veteran scientist known to have openly criticised the central government for their poor management of the Covid-crisis in India, especially during the second wave of infection, said he had no obligation to give a reason for quitting.
Uttar Pradesh: Bodies in the river, more buried in the sands, tell tales of Govt apathy
More shallow graves continue to reveal themselves along the Ganga, after rains reveal more rushed burials
Covid-19 a virtual death sentence, new persecution tool against Bhima-Koregaon accused
Friends and families of undertrial prisoners narrate the worsening condition in Taloja and Byculla prisons, stressing a single fact – jail authorities must allow unconditional bail for all political prisoners!
Gauhati HC: Release all persons detained for more than 2 years in Assam detention camps
The court has directed authorities to forthwith release such detainees while further reducing number of sureties to just one to make it easier to secure release
Covid-19: India’s Opposition leaders suggest solutions, will PM finally listen?
Senior Opposition leaders including four CMs once again ask Centre to procure vaccines, start free mass vaccination, pause central vista project, give food to poor
Provide ration, transport, community kitchens for migrant workers: SC
The Supreme Court has directed Governments of Delhi, UP, Haryana to inform how they will address miseries of stranded migrant labourers
Uttar Pradesh: 14 doctors from rural hospitals quit citing harassment
Posted at Unnao, doctors say they are tired of being micromanaged and harassed by superiors.
Tamil Nadu’s NGOs respond to Covid anxiety, bury abandoned bodies in state
SabrangIndia talks to NGOs carrying out funeral rituals for abandoned bodies during India’s Covid-crisis.
Maharashtra: HPC directs re-release of prisoners amid Covid-19
There are 12,571 interim bail pleas pending before courts, that need to be decided within the next one week
Covid-19: Shortage of vaccines begins to pinch
Meanwhile, Union Health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan says Central Government is extending all possible support to the companies making the vaccines
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