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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicAntibody test

Topic: antibody test

Media on partial lockdown 3.0, Telegraph on fishy Chinese tests & ‘battered economy’ in Mint

A round-up of the most important reports in major newspapers around the country – from TOI and HT, Express and The Hindu to The Telegraph, Mumbai Mirror and The Tribune, as well as top financial dailies.

‘Wide variation’ in results: ICMR asks states, UTs not to use rapid testing kits from China

ICMR has asked states, UTs to withdraw use of rapid antibody test kits acquired from two Chinese firms — Guangzhou Wondfo Biotech and Zhuhai Livzon Diagnostics.

Shashi Tharoor: Modi govt wasted money on faulty Chinese Covid tests ignoring Indian options

Why did India buy Chinese rapid testing kits for Covid when other countries have complained about its accuracy? In the words of a TV showman, the nation wants to know.

How use of Chinese rapid testing Covid-19 kits created panic in a Kashmir village

Doctors had declared a man in a Pampore village ‘weak positive’ for Covid-19 after his samples were tested using rapid antibody testing kits.

India’s high number of asymptomatic cases worrying, and herd immunity is far off

India cannot repetitively search and sieve entire population to identify asymptomatic persons through Covid testing. So, practice social distancing and personal hygiene.

ICMR halts rapid testing, Mamata-Centre rift hit headlines, NIE & Mint on global oil woes

A round-up of the most important reports in major newspapers around the country – from TOI and HT, Express and The Hindu to The Telegraph, Mumbai Mirror and The Tribune, as well as top financial dailies.

Why India has not started using rapid test kits and the efficacy of HCQ & BCG vaccine

In episode 445 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta draws from an interview with Dr Raman R. Gangakhedkar, head of epidemiology at ICMR, and examines various issues related to Covid-19.

India will use rapid antibody tests in Covid clusters even after WHO advised against it

The ICMR said rapid diagnostic tests in hotspots will help understand how many people have been infected. But WHO says they should only be used in research.

What is rapid antibody test that India has cleared for Covid-19 and how it will help

In episode 436 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the process involved in rapid antibody tests and new experiments related to plasma therapy.

ICMR lays out fresh protocol for rapid antibody-based blood test in Covid-19 hotspots

The top medical research body has framed a new strategy for coronavirus clusters.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.