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India’s Delta Covid variant 60% more transmissible than Alpha, say UK experts

UK data shows over 90% of new Covid cases in the UK are of the Delta variant, and health experts are of the opinion that it may resist effectiveness of vaccine to some extent.

Biophore applies to DCGI for emergency use approval of anti-Covid drug Aviptadil

Company CEO Jagadeesh Rangisetty said Aviptadil is a promising treatment option especially in severe hospitalised cases of Covid where trials have shown a high recovery percentage.

Covid-19 pandemic — Abu Dhabi’s ‘green pass’ for malls, stores, tsunami lessons from Japan city

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

FDA rejects emergency use authorisation for Covaxin in US

Bharat Biotech's US partner for Covaxin Ocugen Thursday said it will pursue full approval through a Biologics License Application, which may delay the vaccine launch in the country.

India records 91,702 new Covid cases, 3,403 deaths in last 24 hours

The active cases declined to 11,21,671 comprising 3.83% of the total infections, while the national Covid recovery rate has improved to 94.93%.

Nagaland bats, Wuhan’s ‘Bat Lady’, US defence funds, lost ICMR probe — India’s virus mystery

Controversial NCBS-Bengaluru study of bat viruses in Nagaland, believed to be over in 2019, continues. ICMR mum on probe. Govt doesn't want to own up either study or probe.

Second wave jolt pushes Modi govt to train 1.17 lakh health workers for possible third wave

Besides non-medical personnel, ITI students will be trained in managing oxygen plants, ventilators and oxygen concentrators.

Centre asks states to expedite second dose of Covid vaccine for healthcare workers

The national average for the first dose of vaccine among healthcare workers of 82% and 56% for the second dose is a cause for serious concern, said health ministry.

Medical bills and debt are bankrupting Indians already ravaged by Covid

Roughly two-thirds of Indians don’t have any health insurance. Overcrowded govt hospitals & poor facilities prompt them to spend out of pocket for better treatment in private hospitals.

New polio strategy sets 2026 target to eradicate disease, to focus on vaccine-derived outbreaks

Revised Global Polio Eradication Initiative will also design strategies that address Pakistan and Afghanistan where polio is still prevalent.

On Camera

Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination underlines Israel’s military supremacy. Will it win peace?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no intention of being drawn into another attritional war with Hezbollah. His commanders they are unlikely to win.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?