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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.

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.

Modi wishes people on Ram Navami

The PM asks people to follow COVID guidelines

Two insurance company officials held on graft charge

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a senior divisional manager and an administrative officer of the National Insurance Company Limited

Over 50 test positive for COVID-19 on India flight to Hong Kong

At least 53 passengers on a flight from New Delhi to Hong Kong have tested positive for COVID-19, authorities said on Tuesday, as the Chinese

EPFO adds 12.37 lakh subscribers in February

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) said on Tuesday it had recorded a net addition of 12.37 lakh subscribers in February. “Despite

Country in tears, what is there to laugh about, Priyanka asks Modi

PM has failed to provide a sense of safety, direction or leadership, she says

Delhi HC directs removal of offending online content

The Internet never sleeps, and the Internet never forgets, observes Justice Bhambani

Korea Tourism Organisation and The Hindu to present online discussion April 22

The Korea Tourism Organisation along with The Hindu will present an online discussion on ‘The rising Korean wave in India and how it will influence

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