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China could face ‘Tiananmen-like’ backlash for its handling of Covid-19, says report

The 'internal report' reveals that Beijing is taking these threats of a growing backlash from the US and other countries very seriously.

Michelle Obama’s memoir ‘Becoming’ to release as Netflix documentary tomorrow

The former US first lady's memoir was published in 2018 and became the year’s bestseller only 15 days after its release.

Survey shows Indians want economy to reopen but are most nervous about leaving home amid Covid

The IPSOS survey was conducted on more than 28,000 people across 14 countries between 16-19 April.

Killing of 4 dissidents in a week shows Covid has not slowed down Pakistani ‘deep state’

Activists living abroad allege that Pakistani 'deep state' is using the cover of Covid-19 pandemic to act on dissidents.

Countries pledge billions for vaccine, Middle East eases lockdown & other global Covid news

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

Israel develops key Covid antibody that ‘attacks and neutralises’ the virus in patient’s body

Israel Institute for Biological Research has isolated a monoclonal antibody that can neutralise Covid-19, but it is unclear if the vaccine has been tested on humans.

World could leap ‘from Covid frying pan into climate fire’ if carbon emissions aren’t cut

G20 finance ministers and central bankers from 53 countries agree that many of the most effective solutions to Covid-19 are also those that reduce carbon footprint.

Trump White House rejects projection showing new surge in Covid outbreak

An internal CDC document shows US coronavirus outbreak vastly accelerating by June to more than 200,000 new cases and 2,500 deaths per day.

Not just India, these 12 countries also eased their Covid-19 restrictions on Monday

Countries like Italy, Germany and Spain have allowed small businesses and shops to reopen with strict social distancing guidelines, to revive their economies.

How Mohammed bin Salman hit a dead end in Washington

MBS is as close to a pariah as a senior member of the royal family has ever been in the 75 years of the Saudi-American alliance.

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Strong showing by north, improved compliance — how GST revenue rose to record Rs 2.1 lakh cr in April

While April typically sees highest collections in a financial year, analysts say a host of reasons came together this time to lift total figures.

Complex network of India’s existing air defence capabilities & the way forward

Provocations among Israel & Iran have prompted discussion on the need for India to broaden its air defence apparatus, given tensions with adversarial neighbours.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.