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Kejriwal, Mamata, migrant crisis — what’s keeping BJP chief Nadda busy during lockdown

In video chats with BJP chief Nadda, state BJP leaders inform him about Covid management issues, give feedback on how they’re helping people tackle the crisis.

Does HCQ prevent Covid-19? ICMR now plans study on 2,000 health workers to find out

The health workers will be observed for up to 4 months in 5 cities. The study will estimate incidence rate of the infection & side-effects in health workers.

Can Gangajal treat Covid-19? Modi govt wants a study, ICMR says no

After an NGO wrote to Modi govt's Ministry of Jal Shakti claiming Gangajal could cure Covid-19 and it should be studied, ICMR had been requested to do ‘further research’.

New filter can trap ‘destructive’ proteins in Covid-19 patients, reduce fatalities

A study to test presence of coronavirus in breastmilk to a mobile app that can predict Covid-19 hotspots, ThePrint brings you the latest on coronavirus.

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.

On Camera

Indians have a complicated relationship with Zohran Mamdani

Mamdani’s politics feels unusual compared to India’s current climate. He unapologetically foregrounds Muslim identity at a time when doing so in India invites scrutiny.

What does NCLAT order mean for data-sharing ban, penalty imposed by CCI on Meta & WhatsApp

On 4 November 2025, NCLAT bench, comprising Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Member Arun Baroka, noted that WhatsApp and Meta are distinct legal entities.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.