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Karnataka govt panel says no medical reason to continue lockdown, seeks phased withdrawal

Headed by Dr Devi Shetty, founder of Narayana Hrudayalaya, the panel has recommended continuing prohibitory orders in Covid-19 ‘hotspots’.

This 56-year-old IAS officer is the brain behind Bhilwara model of fighting Covid-19

Rajendra Bhatt isn’t ready to declare victory over coronavirus just yet, despite no new cases in 10 days. He says the Bhilwara model was ‘no rocket science’.

India is testing for Covid-19 antibodies, but unlikely to let recovered patients move freely

Unlike Germany, which is allowing people with antibodies to come out of lockdown, India is being cautious as there isn't enough research to support the move.

Modi tells MPs lockdown only way to curb Covid-19 spread, hints at extension beyond 14 April

In meeting with floor leaders of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, PM says final decision on extending lockdown will be taken after consulting CMs on 11 April.

UP orders sealing of coronavirus ‘hotspots’ in 15 districts including Noida, closes markets

The sealing will come into effect from Wednesday midnight and see the administration in 15 UP districts arrange home delivery of essential goods to people.

India has allocated over Rs 200 cr for new Covid-19 projects: Science secretary

The Department of Science and Technology has received over 500 proposals over the last two weeks for developing technologies to fight the Covid-19 crisis.

IAS officers upto joint secy level in central govt get blanket extension for ‘continuity’

Unprecedented extension only applicable to deputy secretaries, directors & joint secretaries as govt wants to ensure continuity during its battle against the pandemic.

Doctors, IAS officers & a scientist — the 5 women leading India’s fight against Covid-19

From scientists to administrators, these women have been working tirelessly to ensure India's response to Covid-19 is effective and constant.

Karnataka-Kerala end border row, Yediyurappa govt to let non-Covid-19 patients enter state

The governments of Kerala & Karnataka had been at odds since late March over the latter’s denial to allow patients seeking treatment at its medical facilities.

No new Covid-19 case in 64 hours, says Bihar minister. Doctors caution against celebration

Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey says the number of coronavirus-positive cases remains at 32. He rejected the need for community testing.

On Camera

History teaching requires revision more than textbooks

The kinds of revisions we’re seeing remove the very skills that make historical thinking meaningful. The result is a citizen who either dismisses history entirely or defends it without support.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?