The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) report estimated that the third wave of coronavirus infections in India is unlikely to be as devastating as the second wave. The study's estimates are based on mathematical modelling. It "demonstrates plausible mechanisms by which a substantial third wave could occur, while also illustrating that it is unlikely for any such resurgence to be as large as the second wave".
According to the study, plausible mechanisms for a third wave could include a new variant of the virus causing Covid-19 that is more transmissible and at the same time capable of escaping prior immunity. The mechanism could also include imposing "lockdowns that are highly effective in limiting transmission" of the viral infection.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma praised the Meghalaya Police for their thorough investigation under challenging circumstances and addressed concerns about the state's image following initial narratives about the case.
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On The News Today, the Prime Minister met with the Sindhu Outreach Delegation, including Shashi Tharoor and Ghulam Nabi Azad, to discuss India's unified stance on terrorism. Meanwhile, the Karnataka stampede that left 11 dead has led to political turmoil, with Congress leaders meeting to discuss accountability. A high-level Congress meeting in Delhi discussed the Bengaluru stampede incident. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar attended. The state has ordered a judicial inquiry. The High Court has posed nine questions to the government about the event. Political accountability remains unclear as blame shifts between various parties and officials. The programme also covers the Meghalaya Chief Minister's response to media portrayal following a honeymoon murder case.
