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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...
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal tests positive for Covid-19
India records 4,08,325 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours, the highest single-day spike globally
SII provides 3 lakh doses, vaccination for 18-44 age group to begin in Maharashtra
State government now prioritising delivery of vaccines to various centers, even as people register on CoWIN portal and try to book appointments
Gujarat: 18 Covid patients killed in Bharuch hospital fire!
The hospital, run by a trust is a Covid-19 designated establishment, and is on the Bharuch-Jambusar highway, less than 200 km from Ahmedabad
Madras HC suggests considering RTI queries related to Covid be taken up everyday
The court asked the state and Central Information Commission to take this matter into consideration and communicate its decision to the petitioner
UP: Covid crisis claims at least 706 primary teachers and kin owing to election duty!
The death toll is much higher if you consider the relatives of the deceased who also died due to exposure, said members of the teachers association in a letter to the administration.
Covid-19: Scientists ask Modi gov’t to release data, increase genome sequencing
Over 300 scientists write to the PM to enable access to data for more accurate forecasting of spread of the infection; ask for more samples for genome sequencing
In India these days, it’s Darkness at Noon!
Image: AP Prime Minister Narendra Modi has limited options. Either...
Are UP hospitals facing oxygen shortage despite CM’s claims?
The government has claimed that there is no scarcity of oxygen, and people who are found to be spreading rumours will be prosecuted
How many Indian adults will manage to get the Covid-19 vaccine on May 1?
Health Minister is happy registrations happened, sms went out, but states have already alerted that they may not have enough stocks to start vaccination on May 1
Auto rickshaw turned ambulance: Javed Khan offers free service in Bhopal
An initiative inspired by the urging of family members, Khan nowadays drives around the city transporting Covid-19 patients free of cost
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