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Different Strokes in the Second Wave

How the second wave of Covid-19 has been different, why this has eroded states' capacity and triggered a new kind of vaccine politics, and what corrective policy steps are needed now

Amid Covid-19 second wave, Centre may not weigh in on 'essential' debate

Will let states define what kind of e-com deliveries will be allowed

Twitter takedown request not for criticism but fake news: Govt sources

While Medianama reported that Twitter complied with govt requests and censored 52 tweets, the posts have been withheld in India only

BJP will lose four of the five states that have gone to polls: Mahua Moitra

In this interview, Moitra lashes out at PM Modi and his BJP govt, asserting that these polls are not just an Assembly election but a referendum on the idea of the soul of India

Covid-19 second wave: BJP CMs favour lockdown disguised as curfew

This despite the prime minister suggesting such a move be the last resort to curb the spread of Covid-19

World's fastest recovery outlook at risk as coronavirus sweeps India

The reluctance by economists to revisit growth forecasts just yet possibly stems from expectations for the crisis to blow over soon.

We'll have to find resources for vaccination if Centre doesn't help: Mitra

'Differential pricing is absurd and will result in a huge additional outgo for the states,' Amit Mitra tells Ishita Ayan Dutt

Centre could refund costs to encourage asset monetisation by states

The NITI Aayog and DIPAM are considering a proposal to incentivise states for the costs involved in monetising and privatising assets

Centre clears the air on procurement of Covishield vaccine for states

Vaccination for those aged above 18 years could see a slow start in May

Coronavirus crisis: States hit out at Centre over pricing of vaccines

The Centre has paid Rs 150 per dose, both for the AstraZeneca vaccine Covishield, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin

Covid-19 second wave: Steel firms get state-wise quota for supply of oxygen

The Indian steel industry has the capacity to supply about 3,000 tonnes a day of medical oxygen

Endgame for relationship between farmers and commission agents in Punjab?

Commission agents say directly transferring money into farmers' accounts could put their loans in jeopardy

PM Modi to address Association of Indian Universities' annual meet today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Association of Indian Universities' 95th annual meet and National Seminar of Vice-Chancellors on Wednesday at 11 am through video conferencing

Flying with impunity

Rafale revelations demand robust govt response

BJP 41st foundation day: PM Narendra Modi to address party workers today

PM Modi will address Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers across the country on Tuesday on the occasion of the 41st foundation day of the party

Centre punishing AAP govt in Delhi for supporting farmers' stir: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday alleged that the BJP-led Centre was trying to punish his government for supporting the farmers' agitation

We condemn any use of violence: MEA on situation in Myanmar

At a media briefing, Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Arindam Bagchi said India has urged for the release of political prisoners

Top headlines: Govt likely to resume IBC filings, Tesla now accepts Bitcoin

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Gandhi Peace Prize for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, late Sultan of Oman

The Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award instituted by government of India since 1995

Detailed discussions underway to finalise e-commerce policy: Govt

The government on Friday said detailed discussions are being held to finalise a national e-commerce policy, a move aimed at promoting growth of the sector