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Govt approves procurement of 150,000 units of DRDO's 'Oxycare' system

The government approved the procurement of 1,50,000 units of 'Oxycare' system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation to help in the treatment of Covid patients

Govt engaging with drug makers to ramp up production of anti-fungal drug

The government is engaging with the drug manufacturers to ramp up the production of an antifungal drug used for the treatment of mucormycosis, says Chemicals and Fertilizers Ministry

Cabinet approves Rs 18,100-cr PLI scheme for promoting battery storage

Government on Wednesday approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for promoting battery storage at an estimated outlay of Rs 18,100 crore

Cong slams govt over petrol prices, says 'Vikas' is back after elections

As petrol crossed Rs 100 a litre mark in many parts of the country, the Congress has taken a jibe at the government saying, Vikas is back after elections.

Govt's push for positivity is like burying one's head in the sand: Rahul

Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the government over its mega push for positivity to fend off criticism nationally and internationally as 'burying one's head in the sand' and a betrayal of citizens

PIL on Central Vista construction attempt to stall project: Centre to HC

Centre has told the Delhi High Court that the PIL seeking stay on the construction of Central Vista here amid the raging Covid pandemic was just another attempt to stall the project

Govt likely to drop plan to decriminalise cheque bounce offences

It would seek directions from a Supreme Court panel formed to expedite the pendency of cheque bounce cases before taking a final call

Prioritise vaccinating those due for second Covid dose: Centre to states

Centre appealed to states to prioritise vaccinating those due for second dose of Covid-19 vaccine and reserve at least 70 per cent of the shots supplied from the central pool for the purpose

Public procurement of goods, services touches Rs 6,894 cr on GeM in Apri

Public procurement of goods and services touched Rs 6,894 crore on government buying portal GeM in April alone on account of steps taken by the platform such as rapid onboarding of buyers

States to receive 700,000 additional Covid doses within next 3 days: Centre

More than 9 mn Covid vaccine doses are still available with states and UTs, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

No room for judicial intervention: Centre justifies Covid vax policy in SC

The Centre has justified in the Supreme Court the COVID-19 vaccination policy saying its response and strategy is completely driven by expert medical and scientific opinion which leaves little room for judicial interference and emphasised that citizens of all age groups will get free vaccination throughout the country. In view of the unprecedented and peculiar circumstances under which vaccination drive is devised as an executive policy, the wisdom of the executive should be trusted, it said. In a global pandemic, where the response and strategy of the nation is completely driven by expert medical and scientific opinion, "any overzealous, though well-meaning judicial intervention, may lead to unforeseen and unintended consequences", the government said. In 218-page affidavit filed late Sunday night in the top court's suo motu case on COVID-19 management, the Centre said, this policy "conforms to mandate of Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution of India and is made after ...

Apex overreach

SC task force for oxygen supply is ill-judged

Govt expects edible oil prices to cool off with release of imported stock

The Centre on Monday expressed hope that retail prices of edible oils would soften following the release of imported stock that was stuck at ports due to clearance issues.

Hospitals directed no Covid patient be refused admission, Centre tells SC

All central and state govt hospitals managing Covid patients have been directed to ensure that no patient is refused admission due to lack of a valid identity card, Centre tells Supreme Court

Have provided nearly 180 mn vaccine doses to states, UTs for free: Govt

India has so far provided nearly 18 crore vaccine doses to States and Union Territories free of cost till 8 am on May 10, says government

Raw jute crisis: Govt may have to spend Rs 2,000 cr more to procure bags

Raw jute prices going haywire in the ongoing 2020-21 season may put an additional burden of Rs 2000 crore on the govt exchequer for procuring environment-friendly jute bags for food grain packaging

Delhi Deputy CM Sisodia attacks Centre for exporting coronavirus vaccines

Manish Sisodia attacked the Centre over the export of coronavirus vaccines, saying a large number of lives could have been saved in India if the doses were given to people in the country first

WB govt moves SC seeking direction to disband Centre's vaccination policy

West Bengal government moved the Supreme Court on Friday seeking directions to disband Phase-III vaccine policy of the Centre

Over nine million coronavirus vaccine doses still with states: Govt

More than 90 lakh Covid-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states and UTs and they will receive over 10 lakh more vaccine doses within the next three days, says Union Health Ministry

Why no transparency: Rahul Gandhi asks govt on foreign Covid-19 aid

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised questions of 'transparency' in foreign aid received by India in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic, and demanded answers from the government