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The Deadly Deadline: “I Can’t Do This Anymore”—India’s electoral revision turns into a graveyard for BLOs/teachers
From consuming poison in Uttar Pradesh to hanging in West Bengal, the ‘Deadly Deadline’ of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) triggers a suicide wave among teachers and Anganwadi workers, employees’ unions cry 'institutional murder' while families mourn loved ones broken by state pressure
NHRC issues new advisories for bonded and migrant labourers amid Covid-19
The commission has laid down specific suggestions for prevention, identification, rescue and rehabilitation of bonded workers
Why can’t allocated budget of Rs.35,000 crores be used for vaccinating 18-44 year olds: SC asks Centre
The court has asked the Central Government to clarify how this sum of money has been spent on vaccines so far
Science and Tech Ministry introduces XraySetu as an alternative to RT-PCR for rural areas
Acknowledging the lack of Covid-test availability in villages, the Centre works with Bengaluru-based start-ups to work on a platform that helps with early intervention
Huge mismatch between Gujarat’s Covid records and data from crematoria, cemeteries
Despite ranking among the top three states in terms of vaccination drive, the state’s data in terms of Covid-deaths barely accounts for even 10 percent of the actual data presented on-ground.
Centre’s paid vaccination policy for 18 to 44 years, prima facie arbitrary and irrational: SC
Given how the second wave has impacted the younger age group, the top court has asked pertinent questions on paid vaccine and mandatory registration
Odisha CM bats for centralised procurement of vaccines
Naveen Patnaik writes to fellow Chief Ministers highlighting challenges faced by states in dealing with international manufacturers and production constraints of domestic manufacturers
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Torture of PDP leader Waheed Para by NIA accuse UN officials
The communication to the government of India has coincided with Jammu and Kashmir police filing a chargesheet against the valley leader in another militancy-related case
Kerala HC orders the release of people detained for protesting new rules in Lakshadweep
The court held that a person’s liberty is its most important concern, and that no individual will be deprived of it
No mixing of Covid vaccines allowed yet: Centre
Dr VK Paul, Member (health) Niti Aayog clarified that government has not made any change in the vaccination SoPs
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The Deadly Deadline: “I Can’t Do This Anymore”—India’s electoral revision turns into a graveyard for BLOs/teachers
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