Centre amends provisions, kin of Covid victims to get Rs 50,000 compensation

After Supreme Court orders on compensation for Covid-19 victims, the Centre amended provisions for assistance under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), enabling states to pay compensation of Rs 50,000 to the next of kin of those who died due to the pandemic. The Ministry of Home Affairs Friday said it…

Supreme Court Relief For Paralympics Shooter In Row Over Selection

New Delhi:  The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Paralympic Committee to recommend Naresh Kumar Sharma’s name as an additional participant in the 50m Para Shooter category for the Tokyo Paralympics, which is scheduled to begin on August 24. The court has asked for a compliance report by tomorrow. Mr…