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Prisoners released amid Covid shouldn't asked to surrender now: SC
Against the backdrop of an unprecedented Covid-19 crisis prevailing in the country, the top court had passed a slew of directions to decongest prisons and ordered forthwith release of all those prisoners who were granted bail or parole last year due to the pandemic. The bench is headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana and also comprises of Justices Nageswara Rao and A.S. Bopanna.
Onus on Centre, not states to bring down fuel prices: Tharoor
Addressing reporters at the party's Tamil Nadu headquarters, Satyamoorthy Bhavan on Friday, he said that Tamil Nadu Finance Minister P.T.R Thiagarajan had informed him that the Central government is levying a cess on fuel prices and that 96 per cent of the cess collected is retained by the Centre.
No scientific proof to show 3rd wave will impact kids: Experts
It has been widely claimed that children will be infected the most during the third Covid-19 wave. While some kids were affected during the second wave, almost 90 per cent of the infections, so far, have been mild or asymptomatic. The experts stated that the onset of Covid-19 also led to an overabundance of information, impacting the mental health of people.
Trend of rising cases in Maharashtra, Kerala cause of concern: PM
He was interacting with Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Maharashtra, and Kerala to discuss the Covid situation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya were also present in the meeting. Thanking the Prime Minister for lending all possible help and support in tackling Covid. They also provided feedback about the vaccination strategy and progress.
Delhi cabinet rejects police's panel of lawyers for cases related to farmers protest
The Cabinet meeting chaired by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal decided that the Delhi government' lawyers will be the public prosecutors in court matters related to the farmers' agitation. The development has come a day after the Kejriwal-led Delhi government had accused the Centre of putting pressure on it to replace its prosecutors appearing in cases related to the anti-farm laws stir, with those of the Delhi Police.
Delta variant infected even vaccinated people during 2nd wave: ICMR
However, the study suggests that vaccination does provide a reduction in hospital admission and mortality, the ICMR said. The study conducted a clinical characterisation and genomic analysis of 677 Covid-19 positive cases. Of these 71 had taken the Covaxin vaccine, 604 got the Covishield vaccine, while two took the Sinopharm vaccine. The samples were collected from 17 states and Union Territories.
Statutory nod for Zydus Cadila vax for 12-18 age-group soon, Centre to HC
The affidavit filed by under secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, said: "It is submitted that Zydus Cadila, which is developing DNA vaccines has concluded its clinical trial for between the age group of 12 to 18 and subject to the statutory permissions, the same may be available in near future for children of the age group of 12 to 18 years of age".
States reporting more cases should take proactive measures to prevent third wave: PM
The Prime Minister pointed out that the increase in cases in Maharashtra and Kerala is a matter of concern. He said that the states reporting a higher number of cases should take proactive measures to prevent any possibility of a third wave. "It is necessary to take effective steps to prevent the third wave," Modi emphasised.
Why rely on ancient mode in Internet age: SC on bail order delays
The apex court also emphasized that it will soon develop a secure electronic transmission mechanism for the jail authorities to access orders, for expeditious release of prisoners. A bench comprising Chief Justice N.V. Ramana and justices L. Nageswara Rao and A.S. Bopanna made the observation during the hearing on a suo motu case in connection with the delay in releasing convicts by prison authorities even after being granted bail by courts.
When did Rahul acknowledge contribution of Kamraj, Narasimha Rao: BJP
On Thursday, the Tamil Nadu BJP observed the birth anniversary of Kamraj at its headquarters 'Kamalalayam'. Ravi tweeted his picture of offering tribute to Kamraj and said, "Paid my respectful tributes to the freedom fighter and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru Kamarajar on His Jayanti at BJPTamilNadu Office Kamalalayam. Thiru Kamaraj's contributions to the welfare of downtrodden in Tamil Nadu are fondly recollected by people even today."
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