At least 22 people died from loss of oxygen in a hospital accident. Infections hit a daily record. And the government faced criticism for allowing an enormous Hindu festival to continue.
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India Covid-19 Crisis Deepened by Missteps and Complacency
The new wave will hurt global efforts and vaccine supplies, experts say. Researchers are scrambling to assess whether new coronavirus variants are playing a role in India.
Covid-19 Is Surging in India, but Vaccinations Are Slow
An outbreak around Mumbai has led to a campaign for more inoculations. That could affect supplies around the world.
Mumbai Police Arrest Vikas Khanchandani of Republic TV
Vikas Khanchandani was accused of involvement in an effort to falsely bolster ratings data at Republic TV, a right-wing news broadcaster. The network said the allegations were politically motivated.
Arnab Goswami, TV Journalist, Is Arrested in Mumbai
The conservative anchor Arnab Goswami was detained on charges of abetting a suicide in Mumbai, where an opposition party is in power.
India Building Collapse Leaves Scores Trapped in Debris
At least 17 people were injured in the collapse of an apartment building, according to news reports, and about 30 people were pulled to safety.
Cyclone Nisarga Nears India, Mumbai in Its Path
The Indian city of 20 million had not been threatened by a storm as strong as Cyclone Nisarga in 70 years.
As India Loosens Its Strict Lockdown, Coronavirus Deaths Jump Sharply
The streets have suddenly come alive, especially at night, in many areas where social distancing is impossible.
A Scramble for Virus Apps That Do No Harm
Dozens of tracking apps for smartphones are being used or developed to help contain the coronavirus pandemic. But there are worries about privacy and hastily written software.
India’s Wine Country: A Charming Work in Progress
No one would mistake the Nashik region for California’s Napa Valley, but visitors are rewarded with winemaker-led tastings, 2,000-year-old cave carvings and a few bottles of delicious wine.