Predictions had ranged from a hung house to a thin majority for whoever wins. Voters in Bengal deliver a clear, decisive mandate and catch poll pundits by surprise.

London, May 1 (PTI) Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on Saturday spoke out about the pressures he was under over the production of COVID-19 vaccines to meet the ever-increasing demand in India as the country battles through a devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

“India’s devastating new wave of the pandemic was as avoidable as it is tragic, brought on by relaxing restrictions too soon,” Writes Washington Post.

Priyanka Gandhi alleged over 700 teachers died in Uttar Pradesh during the polls, including a pregnant woman who was forced to attend polling duty for the Panchayat elections.

In an exclusive interview, the former Congress chief alleged that the govt completely failed to tackle COVID-19 pandemic, right from the beginning, despite repeated warnings including from scientists.

Despite the warning, four scientists told Reuters that the government did not seek to impose major restrictions to stop the spread of the virus.

Batra Hospital had moved the Delhi HC saying they were left with only one hour of oxygen and that one of the suppliers had refused to deliver.

The nation's parliamentary commission may hold the president accountable for encouraging political gatherings and religious congregations in the midst of a raging pandemic.

The plea was filed by journalists Kishorechandra Wangkhemcha and Kanhaiya Lal Shukla.

At least 15 states and one union territory have confirmed that people between the ages of 18 and 44 will have to wait before they can take the shot.