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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.

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.

SC dismisses Delhi Jal Board’s contempt petition

Action was sought against Haryana officials for not maintaining water level at the Wazirabad reservoir to serve capital’s needs

CPI(M)’s Brittas moves privilege motion against Law Minister

‘Many proposals reiterated by the Supreme Court collegium are pending with the government well beyond the stipulated time frame’

Akash surface to air missile test fired twice in three days

The test was carried out amidst inclement weather conditions proving the all-weather capability of the weapon system.

Parliament stalled for fourth day in a row

Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah berated the house for disruptions in past three days.

No fixed timeline to complete vaccination, says government

All above 18 likely to get jab by Dec. 2021, says Minister

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