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State govts, health ministry against EC guideline allowing Covid patients to vote at booths

Health ministry has written to EC, saying the protocol allowing Covid-positive patients to vote at the polling booth should be tweaked in the interest of disease control.

WHO likely to give nod to novel polio vaccine before end of 2020, says report

Vaccine-derived polio poses threats of larger outbreaks, which can be fought with the new genetically modified vaccine that is still in trials.

Delhi markets are crowded with Diwali shoppers, there is no place for Covid rules

Delhi recorded more than 5,000 daily cases from 28 October to 1 November but this has not deterred shoppers with popular markets seeing crowds almost equal to pre-Covid times.

Covid cases in India surge to 82.67 lakh, recoveries cross 76-lakh mark

According to the ICMR, a cumulative total of 11,17,89,350 samples have been tested so far, with 10,46,247 on Monday alone.

Toxic air from farm fires could make North India’s Covid fight deadlier

Air pollution damages lungs and other body tissues, reducing body’s ability to resist coronavirus, which may result in more severe forms of Covid.

China’s race for first Covid-19 vaccine raises safety questions

A lack of clarity over the standards used by Chinese vaccine developers is a cause for concern, especially since the inoculation shots could be used by millions worldwide.

Second sero survey in Haryana shows 14.8% of population infected with Covid, up from 8%

According to the data, almost 95% of the respondents had not shown any symptoms in the last 60 days, while 61% of them had been using masks and a majority of the women were housewives.

Festivals, laxity in adhering to protocol behind Covid cases surge in Delhi, says govt

Govt said 15,789 dedicated beds for Covid patients were vacant and the administration is focusing on testing, contact tracing and treatment.

Govt’s Covid expert panel rejects Dr Reddy’s proposal to lift restrictions on Remdesivir use

Dr. Reddy’s sought a change in regulatory approval status for Remdesivir injection from 'restricted emergency use' to 'full marketing authorisation'.

CureVac Covid vaccine shows immune response in early trial, on track for advanced trial

According to the German company's statement, the vaccine’s strongest dose produced an immune response comparable to that found in recovered patients.

On Camera

Stop asking fans to explain why they like Taylor Swift. Belittling Swifties reeks of sexism

She’s perhaps the only artist that one still has to offer a ‘reason’ for liking. No one bats an eye if you like Harry Styles or Beyonce. But god forbid you express your love for Swift publicly.

CBDT signs record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements, 31% more than last year

The 125 APAs include 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). The total number of APAs since the start of the APA programme has risen to 641, with 506 UAPAs and 135 BAPAs.

Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi to take over as Chief of the Naval Staff

He has been the chief of personnel and the flag officer commanding-in-chief, Western Naval Command, in the rank of vice admiral.

44 years on, two things that have changed in Modi’s BJP, and one that hasn’t

As the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it's fascinating to debate how true it looks to the original proposition: a party with a difference.