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Govt ‘thanks’ French ethical hacker who flagged Aarogya Setu, but dismisses security concern

Elliot Alderson, an ethical hacker from France, claimed he discovered a security issue with Aarogya Setu app and said he would disclose it some time if the govt has fixed it or not.

Why the small pulse oximeter is becoming a major tool for doctors in Covid-19 crisis

A relatively small medical device that clips on to a patient's finger, the oximeter can measure one of the five vital pulmonary signs.

How India can be a world leader in making Covid vaccine and keeping it cheap too

With a system of mass manufacturing already in place, India is set to play a major role in producing the Covid-19 vaccine and selling it at affordable price across the globe.

3,900 new Covid cases in India: ‘Sharpest daily spurt’ but positivity rate same since 1 April

As of Tuesday morning, total Covid-19 cases in India stood at 46,433. Positivity rate as of 4 May remains same at 3.8% since 1 April when there were 1,837 cases.

Remdesivir maker Gilead to expand production of drug most sought-after for Covid treatment

Gilead Sciences plans a global consortium of pharma firms for production. It says decision of partnership will depend on how fast the drug’s supply can be ramped up.

Russian scientists to develop ‘humanised mice’ to test Covid-19 vaccines and drugs

From potential drugs to studying prevalence of virus among children, ThePrint brings you the latest on Covid-19.

24 test positive for coronavirus in oncology ward of Army RR Hospital in Delhi

Those who tested positive include 20 serving jawans, one veteran and three dependents.

JNU prof says he was first to suggest BCG vaccine trials for Covid-19 but was ‘turned down’

Professor Gobardhan Das said he had emailed Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and the ICMR with the suggestion in March. Govt announced the trials in mid-April.

Slowing infection, better recovery but mixed bag in states: What India gained from lockdown

India had recorded approximately 42,533 Covid-19 cases, which is less than half of the gloomiest outlook put forth by experts for the last week of April.

Doctors are discovering coronavirus causes blood clots harming organs from brain to toes

Doctors are noting clotting-related disorders -- from benign skin lesions on the feet to life-threatening strokes and blood-vessel blockages.

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The Bads of Bollywood finally gives us the sidekick that everyone needs

Sidekicks are quintessential in Bollywood, and every few years, when a star or lead shines, a filmmaker reminds us that the person next to the hero is a key ingredient in the recipe.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.