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Mr. Modi said the country is moving ahead with new energy and enthusiasm after crossing the 100 crore COVID vaccine doses milestone. File Image.

Mann Ki Baat | COVID-19 vaccine record shows India’s capability: Modi Special Correspondent

Health workers had set a new example by achieving the milestone of 100-crore vaccine doses, he says in his ‘Mann ki Baat’ address.

India’s vaccine pace is inspirational to lower income countries, says vaccine alliance official

Private TV channels told to air messages asking people to follow COVID-19 norms during festivities

Sena, BJP spar over Centre’s 100-crore COVID-19 vaccination doses claim

COVID-19 vaccination | Gap between first and second doses starkest in India

National

In January, the Supreme Court, in a majority verdict, had given the government the go-ahead to the multi-crore Central Vista redevelopment project. File.

National

Central Vista: SC asks Govt. to file affidavit on proposed change in land use

Krishnadas Rajagopal New official residences of the Vice-President and the Prime Minister proposed to replace bus terminal and neighbourhood park.

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File photo of Mullaperiyar Dam on Kerala-Tamil Nadu border at Kumily, near Idukki

National

SC directs panel to specify maximum water level at Mullaperiyar dam

Krishnadas Rajagopal Kerala said the water level should not go above 139 feet, the same as what the court had ordered on August 24, 2018 when the State was hit by flood.

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AP Reuters Sudan has been on edge since a failed coup plot last month unleashed bitter recriminations between military and civilian groups meant to be sharing power following the 2019 ouster of former leader Omar al-Bashir.

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International

Amnesty to shut Hong Kong offices given national security law risks

Reuters Under the broadly-defined security legislation, subversion, secession, collusion with foreign forces and terrorism can be punished with up to life in jail

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Basic nutrition: A file photo of children having midday meal at a school in Vijayawada. K.V.S. Giri

Data

Data | Where does India stand on the global hunger index?

The Hindu Data Team Results of NFHS-5 (2019-20) showed that in the majority of the States for which data were released, child stunting and child wasting increased compared to 2015-16