Indian economy contracts 23.9% due to COVID-19 impact

 Indian economy contracts 23.9% due to COVID-19 impact

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Hindustan Times notes the government working on five models to share COVID vaccines with neighbours and friendly nations under the headline, "Vaccine diplomacy in India's outreach plan."

Pitching for self reliance in every field, the Prime Miniter's Mann Ki Baat stressed on "making India local toy hub" ,observes The Pioneer. The paper quotes the PM saying, " Next social media giants will be desi."

Having many firsts to her credit apart from being the first female cardiologist of India, The Hindu reports the passing away of the  " Award wining cardiologist , Dr. Padmavati." 

Cases surge, 5 lakh in eight days , but fatality rate falls to 1.79 percent " , writes The Tribune.

And finally, "India make history, win Olympiad gold", sharing the title with Russia, reports  Hindustan Times.