Covid-19 crisis: Maharashtra mulls curbs on flights, trains from Delhi

Maharashtra is considering curbs on flights and train services between Mumbai and Delhi as the capital city grapples with a rise in Covid-19 infections. 

While both the railway and civil aviation ministries denied plans to suspend services, media reports on Friday said Maharashtra was considering such a move. Maharashtra Chief Secretary Sanjay Kumar was quoted saying in a report that the proposal was still under discussion. 

Kumar did not respond to calls or text messages from this paper.

Modi holds review meet for vaccination strategy  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a meeting to review the country's vaccination strategy and the way forward. The PM said in a Twitter message that issues related to progress of vaccine development, regulatory approvals, and cold chain augmentation were discussed. Prioritisation of population groups and tech platform for distribution also came up for discussion. Agencies