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‘Very low’ Covaxin stock, meagre supply of doses likely to hit inoculation: Bengal official

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged the central government to allot at least three crore vaccine doses to the state.

Former Supreme Court judges raise concerns over misuse of UAPA

Point to trauma of kin of accused, conflating dissent with terrorism, ‘soft torture’ in prisons

India lodges strong protest with Pakistan over drone activities

BSF-Pakistan Rangers meet held on border

Sessions judge rightly rejected Sudhir Dhawale’s bail plea: NIA

The Bhima Koregaon accused has challenged the rejection of his default bail plea

I-T Department detects alleged irregularities involving hundreds of crores of rupees

The agency has issued statements without naming any companies

No present threat of Taliban entering Kashmir: officials

But warn that terror groups could be emboldened by developments in Afghanistan

Private sector lagging in COVID-19 vaccination drive: Piyush Goyal

Lofty promises of inoculation in hinterland not kept, the Commerce and Industry Minister says.

Centre denies plans for ‘two child policy’

Minister allays fears sparked by new, coercive policy set out by Uttar Pradesh

‘No’ to RTI plea for copy of warrant of appointment of Haryana Governor

It’s communication between two constitutional functionaries in a fiduciary relationship, says President’s secretariat

112 killed as rain havoc continues in Western Maharashtra

Army, IAF join NDRF in rescue efforts amid landslides and rising rivers across districts.

Telcos tried to recompute AGR dues under the guise of correcting ‘arithmetical errors’: SC

The SC order reiterates that no dispute could be raised in respect of AGR dues.

NDRF teams strength enhanced for Maharashtra rains, flooding rescue operations

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has enhanced the number of its teams from 18 to 26 for undertaking rescue operations in the coastal areas

Buddha more relevant during COVID-19 pandemic: PM Modi

India has shown how we can face challenges by following path of Buddha, he says.

Arms licences: Searches in premises of ex-DMs, 20 gun dealers in Jammu and Kashmir

CBI took over cases to probe ‘bulk issuance of arms licences to ineligible persons’

Coronavirus updates | July 24, 2021

In a statement laid on the Table of the Lower House, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya noted that as on July 20, 2021 a total of 32.64 crore persons had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, of which 8.55 crore persons had completed the two dose schedule.

Three militants shot dead in J&K’s Bandipora

Encounter on between security forces and hiding militants

YouTube removes Bengal BJP chief's videos on post-poll violence

Dilip Ghosh alleged that over 30 BJP activists were killed in 2021 post-poll clashes

CISCE results to be declared today at 3 p.m.

‘Write to school regarding any objection’

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will raise human rights issues with New Delhi: U.S. official

‘We firmly believe that we have more values in common on those fronts than we don’t,’ says official Dean Thompson

Morning Digest: Kashmiri journalists, leaders among snooping targets; monsoon revival sees rise in extreme rainfall events, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

COVID-hit AAI defers 50% of perks to staff for 6 months

It is a temporary measure till December or till further orders, says circular

Aravalli forest land encroachments will be cleared: SC

Last month, it had refused to halt the demolition of about 10,000 unauthorised residential constructions

Exhibition on Chandrashekhar Azad’s life becomes IGNCA’s first in over a year

The event is part of the series of programmes leading up to Independence Day 2022.

Jaishankar meets Afghan peace negotiator Abdullah Abdullah

Afghanistan has been witnessing a series of terror attacks since the U.S. began withdrawing its troops

What material do you have against Maoist link accused, SC asks Centre

The Kerala youth, Thwaha Fasal, has been booked under the UAPA

Survey finds lack of clarity on when to hospitalise COVID-19 patients

Of the respondents, 18% said hospitalisation should be done when patients tested positive

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | The impact of Pegasus revelations

In this episode, our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar discusses the diplomatic implications of the Pegasus revelations

India committed to ‘ambitious’ climate action plan

Climate change must be combated ‘as per respective capabilities and national circumstances’, says Environment Minister

Monsoon revival sees rise in extreme rainfall events

Konkan coast has seen 29% more rain than normal while central and northeast India have seen a deficit

Mosque panel gives land for Kashi temple corridor in exchange deal

It was done as a goodwill gesture, says Gyanvapi Masjid Committee in Varanasi

NIMHANS suggests ‘Gatekeeper Model’ to prevent suicides in prisons

Detailed guidelines issued for dealing with mental health challenges of inmates, staff

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken to visit India on Tuesday

On the agenda are the situation in Afghanistan, the Quad summit, and COVID-19 vaccines

UN has a clear role to play in Afghanistan, says UNGA President-elect Abdulla Shahid

Maldives’ Foreign Minister, who will steer UNGA’s upcoming session, condemns terrorism

Army to use jammers to protect forward bases from drone attacks

The June 27 attack on Jammu air base is the first instance where small drones were used to drop explosives

The road ahead is more daunting than the 1991 crisis: Manmohan Singh

Speaking on 30 years of economic liberalisation, the former Prime Minister says a healthy and dignified life for every Indian must be prioritised.

Supreme Court says secrecy of vote a must in any election

Nobody can be permitted to dilute right to free and fair polls: Bench.

Political Line | Why everyone wants the Brahmin vote in UP

The focus of the early mover in U.P. Assembly polls appears to be Brahmins

Mamata Banerjee elected Trinamool Parliamentary Party chairperson

Move comes amid the Trinamool chief’s attempts to unite the Opposition.

Pegasus | Delhi-based Kashmiri journalists, leaders were potential spying targets from 2017 to mid-2019: The Wire

They include separatist leader Bilal Lone and the late S.A.R. Geelani, according to a report by the news portal.

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