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Rejected as Voter, also denied a Passport? Here is how ‘New India’ deals with exclusion complaints under SIR: Former editor, Telegraph, R Rajagopal
The pithy, non-indulgant factual ‘note’ by the former editor of Telehraph, Kolkatta who is revered for his unique headlines for the newspaper, generated heat and waves over the week-end even as an utterly compromised and non-responsive administration watched on. R. Rajagopal penned this even as he informed the Prem Bhatia Journalism award that he was resigning from the Jury due to his acute disenchantment with the media profession.
IUML moves SC against MHA order inviting applications for citizenship as per CAA
The plea states that the Centre has sought to implement their mala fide designs envisaged under the CAA by passing this order
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
Covid-19: What is in a name? A lot it seems!
Variants of Covid-19, the worst pandemic to hit the world in recent times will soon be named after letters of the Greek alphabet
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
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