With surging COVID-19 cases and a spiralling number of deaths, India is now in trouble as far as COVID-19 is concerned. But today, there is fresh hope, the vaccination drive has been opened up for citizens who are 45 years and older. Also on the show tonight, a surprising and an unexpected move by the Finance Ministry last night, a decision to drastically cut the interest rate for key savings schemes. The move would have been disastrous for millions who depend on these schemes as a source of income. But by the morning a U-turn, the government withdrew its decision to cut rates.