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‘Oxygen Express’ trains set off for Maharashtra, U.P.

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Tankers filled with LMO are being transported by the Indian Railways’ roll on-roll of (Ro-Ro) service.

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A view of the ‘Oxygen Express Train’. File

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People over 18 years can register for COVID-19 vaccines from April 28

Atleast 500-600 million are expected to register for doses from Saturday

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People under observation after taking a shot of COVID-19 vaccine in North Delhi on Thursday.

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No restriction shall be imposed on the movement of medical oxygen between States, says Centre

The centre prohibited supply of oxygen for industrial purposes, except those exempted by the Government.

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Workers fill cylinders with medical oxygen at a plant, in Amaravati. File

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Offered not-for-profit price for COVID vax; to supply through government contracts in India, says Pfizer

The company, however, did not reveal the ‘not-for-profit’ price that it has suggested to the government.

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A vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine. File

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A view of the ‘Oxygen Express Train’. File

‘Oxygen Express’ trains set off for Maharashtra, U.P.

People under observation after taking a shot of COVID-19 vaccine in North Delhi on Thursday.

People over 18 years can register for COVID-19 vaccines from April 28

Workers fill cylinders with medical oxygen at a plant, in Amaravati. File

No restriction shall be imposed on the movement of medical oxygen between States, says Centre

A vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine. File

Offered not-for-profit price for COVID vax; to supply through government contracts in India, says Pfizer

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Give country solution, not hollow speeches: Rahul Gandhi to government on COVID-19 situation

Coronavirus | PM Modi cancels election rallies on Friday, to chair high-level meeting

Reconsider policy of not vaccinating at home: Bombay HC to Centre

Coronavirus | Give information on number of children infected with COVID-19 at child care homes: NCPCR to States

Centre cracks down on curbs to oxygen movement

Improve oxygen supply, stop hoarding: PM

Offered not-for-profit price for COVID vax; to supply through government contracts in India, says Pfizer

The company, however, did not reveal the ‘not-for-profit’ price that it has suggested to the government.

SC terms COVID-19 situation ‘national emergency’, agrees to hear Vedanta plea of free oxygen supply

“Vedanta wants to make its plant operational, but let Vedanta only make it operational to manufacture oxygen for health purposes,” Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said.

People over 18 years can register for COVID-19 vaccines from April 28

Atleast 500-600 million are expected to register for doses from Saturday

Indian Navy dispatches DSRV to assist Indonesian Navy’s search for missing submarine

KRI Nanggala 402 was participating in a torpedo firing exercise when it went missing and is believed to have disappeared about 60 miles north of Bali.

Decide representation for setting up commission for NRIs: Delhi High Court to Centre

With the observation, the court disposed of the plea seeking setting up of a commission at the national level for Non Resident Indians.

BSF thwarts infiltration bid of 3 Pak intruders along Punjab's Pathankot

The BSF thwarted an infiltration attempt by three Pakistani intruders along the India-Pakistan international border in Punjab's Pathankot district,

Vaccine policy discriminatory, Sonia Gandhi tells PM Modi

Congress president urges government to reverse strategy

SC wants national plan on COVID-19 situation, including on oxygen supply

The apex court appointed senior advocate Harish Salve as an amicus curiae to assist it in the suo motu proceedings.

India committed to decarbonising its economy as responsible global citizen: Dharmendra Pradhan

Observing that India’s energy demand is all set to increase in the coming years, he told a U.S. think-tank that the future of the growth of energy demand will come from India.

Over 3.14 lakh new COVID-19 cases in India, highest-ever single-day spike in any country

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,34,54,880.

High Court dismisses Facebook, WhatsApp pleas against CCI order to investigate privacy policy

WhatsApp had contended that since the issue of its privacy policy was before the Supreme Court, the Competition Commission of India did not need to order the probe.

PM Modi, Mamata, leaders condole death of Sitaram Yechury’s son

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, and several leaders condoled the demise of

Coronavirus updates | PM cancels West Bengal election rallies, to chair high-level meeting tomorrow

Meanwhile, with more than 3.14 lakh cases, India has recorded world’s highest single-day spike on April 21, 2021

Sitaram Yechury’s son Ashish passes away due to COVID-19

The 35-year-old was in the ICU since April 12 after the infection spread to his lungs.

Supreme Court paves way for ad-hoc judges in High Courts

Terming pendency of around 57 lakh cases in High Courts as “docket explosion”, the Supreme Court activated a “dormant” constitutional provision to

Four more Rafale jets arrive in India

This completes first Rafale squadron in IAF based in Ambala

Indian ads further gender stereotypes, shows study

They are more likely to be depicted as caretakers and parents than male characters

Coronavirus | Centre ramps up production capacity of Remdesivir

Amid reports of shortage of antiviral drug Remdesivir, the Centre on Wednesday announced that the production capacity of Remdesivir injections is

States assured seamless oxygen supply, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Minister Nirmala Sitharaman holds virtual meeting with industry leaders

Coronavirus | With more than 3 lakh cases, India records world’s highest single-day spike on April 21, 2021

The country reported as many 3,15,660 cases and 2,091 deaths.

PM Modi to participate in climate summit on April 22

In the virtual event, world leaders to exchange views on climate change, enhancing climate actions

Coronavirus | Over 13.22 crore vaccine doses administered till now

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 13,22,40,352 as per the 8 p.m. provisional report, it said.

High Courts in crisis situation with huge vacancies, says Supreme Court

Centre should appoint judges within 3-4 weeks if collegium reiterates its recommendations unanimously, it says.

Coronavirus | Very few post-vaccine infections, says ICMR

ICMR says such ‘breakthrough’ cases do not undermine the efficacy of shots.

Pallium India runs COVID-19 helpline

Sukh-Dukh Helpline aids people cope with losses due to the pandemic

Coronavirus | Shashi Tharoor and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury test positive

While Mr. Tharoor was actively campaigning for his party in the recently concluded Kerala election, Mr Chowdhury has been leading his party's campaign in West Bengal.

Coronavirus | Efforts being ramped up for massive production of vaccines: Department of Biotechnology Secretary

Renu Swarup said a financial support of ₹400 crore is being provided to vaccine candidates from Zydus Cadilla, Biological E, Gennova and Bharat Biotech

India again placed at 142nd rank in press freedom

It’s one of the most dangerous countries for journalists trying to do their job properly: RSF

Keep border issue at ‘appropriate position’ and focus on long term ties, China tells India

‘Work to bring bilateral relations back to the track of sound and steady development,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman says.

Coronavirus | Narendra Modi needs to tell people how he’s going to save lives: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Congress reiterates demand of ‘one nation, one price’ for vaccines

Government releases COVID-19 data showing severity of victims in second wave same as first

The release of the statistics follows growing panic in the country over concerns that the second wave is somehow more powerful and could cause greater havoc.

Farmers in Punjab, Haryana receive MSP directly in their bank accounts

Producers, arhtiyas happy over wheat procurement, says Punjab Food Minister

Coronavirus | Covishield to be sold to States at ₹400 a dose and at ₹600 to private hospitals from May 1

The vaccines, however, would not retail until 4-5 months and corporates and private individuals could in the meantime only get these vaccines from ‘State-facilitated machinery,’ says a statement.

Covaxin neutralises double mutant strain: ICMR

"ICMR study shows Covaxin neutralises against multiple variants of SARS-CoV-2.”

Covishield comprises over 90% of 12.76 crore COVID vaccines administered so far

Experts said Covishield is being produced at a much higher scale than Covaxin due to which its availability is more.

Hopes of entire nation in hands of voters of West Bengal: Chidambaram

“An election is to hold the government accountable. The BJP is solely responsible for the medical catastrophe that has fallen on the country,” the senior Congress leader tweeted.

Vaccine policy no less than demonetisation: Rahul Gandhi

“The common people will stand in queues, will suffer loss of wealth, health and life and in the end only a few big industrialists will benefit,” Mr. Gandhi tweeted.

Try to implement public policies that will make country self-reliant: Venkaiah Naidu to Civil Servants

“On this Civil Services Day, I express my heartfelt gratitude, along with my fellow citizens, to numerous civil servants who have left an indelible impress on the governance of our country,” he said.

COVID-19 vaccines: 8 States account for about 60% for total doses administered so far, says Health ministry

The United States took 101 days to administer 13 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine, while China took 109 days to cross the same number, says the Union Health Ministry

Air pollution costs Indian businesses $95 billion a year: study

If New Delhi fails to clean its toxic air, the booming IT sector could lose more than $2.5 every year, the study warned.

Railway pointsman Mayur Shelke to get ₹50,000 cash award for saving child

The incident took place at Vangani station near Mumbai, where Mr. Shelke is posted as a pointsman, on April 17.

Coronavirus updates | April 21, 2021

PM Modi has urged States to only resort to lockdown as an absolute last resort.

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