India This Week ~ August 19, 2022
India This Week ~ August 19, 2022
India This Week Summary
PM Modi's Speech on Independence Day 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of combating corruption and nepotism in his Independence Day speech. He called for a shift in mentality from nepotism to recognizing and rewarding talent for the progress of the nation. PM Modi highlighted the need for society to come together to fight corruption and ensure opportunities for deserving individuals. He also discussed measures taken to tackle corruption and the importance of talent as the foundation of a New India.
CDC's Updated COVID-19 Guidance
The CDC streamlined its COVID-19 guidance to help the public better understand how to protect themselves and others from the virus. The updated guidance emphasizes the importance of vaccination, wearing high-quality masks, testing, and isolation protocols. It also provides recommendations for different scenarios, such as exposure to COVID-19, testing positive, and ending isolation based on symptoms and risk factors.
Centre's Response to Attacks on Christians
The Central government opposed a PIL alleging attacks on Christian institutions, stating that many incidents were misreported. The Centre claimed that the petitioners based their allegations on false information and press reports. It highlighted that criminal cases were being given communal color and emphasized the need to address such misrepresentations. The response came on a plea seeking protection for the Christian community and implementation of guidelines to prevent hate crimes.
