‘Super-spreader’: Over 1,000 COVID positive at India’s Kumbh Mela

 ‘Super-spreader’: Over 1,000 COVID positive at India’s Kumbh Mela

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINE:

With the recent surge in covid cases most newspapers today take note of plans to add more jabs to the existing basket of vaccines," Govt. to fast-track nod for foreign vaccines in India" notes the Asian Age.

Record 13.5 K cases in a day, Kejriwal seeks to defer exams, writes the Pioneer.

Reporting on the development post the 24 hour campaign ban imposed by the Election Commission. " Didi holds dharna over EC ban, Shah keeps up attack" wirtes the Hindustan Times.

Moving a step closer to the national carrier's privatisation, "suitors asked to place bids for Air India" writes the Financial Express.

Attributing it to some recovery in consumption during the second half, "Indirect tax collection rises 12 per cent in FY21", states the Business Standard.

"Skymet forecasts a 'healthy normal' monsoon", states the Hindu.

"Sushil Chandra takes over as 24th CEC" is a front page story in The Statesman.

And Finally, the e-courts project is on its way to give a 24/7 digital window to litigants, "E-court may let cases be filed 24/7 from anywhere", headlines the Times of India.