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Saturday, October 4, 2025
TopicCoronavirus crisis

Topic: Coronavirus crisis

Pakistan to Philippines, Covid surge is threatening poor nations exiting lockdown

Soaring unemployment and starvation are forcing countries to end their lockdowns before being able to stymie the virus like Europe and China have managed.

Rural US more vulnerable to Covid-19 than cities, data shows

Rural counties in America are primarily susceptible due to their large senior populations and outbreaks are likely to originate in elderly care facilities.

Indians shouldn’t be expected to sell family jewels to help govt battle Covid’s economic impact

Incomes and consumption are cratering, but as long as the government’s power to tax them isn’t durably impaired, it doesn’t require collateral to borrow.

Twitter expands #ThereIsHelp service to aid victims of domestic violence

Twitter adds new search prompt under #ThereIsHelp. Move comes at a time when Covid pandemic has indirectly resulted in surge of gender-based violence worldwide.

Electric car battery boom hits a sudden slump, but there’s hope for the future

From Silicon Valley labs to Chinese manufacturers, optimism over the lithium-ion battery’s longer-term outlook is undimmed as companies say the battery will become more powerful, cheaper and ubiquitous.

Mamata Banerjee to not take part in virtual meeting with PM Modi on Covid crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held the first round of consultation with the chief ministers of Punjab, Assam, Kerala and several other states and Union territories Tuesday.

PM Modi holds sixth interaction with chief ministers to assess Covid situation

In a virtual meet, PM Modi spoke to CMs of Punjab, Kerala, Goa, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand & the NE states. He will interact with 15 more CMs and L-G of J&K Wednesday.

Class 10, 12 ICSE board students can now opt out of writing pending board exams

Students can either appear for the rescheduled exams or choose to have their results based on their performance in the pre-board exams, said CISCE Chief Executive and Secretary.

India reports 11,502 new Covid-19 cases, 325 deaths in last 24 hours

According to officials, over 50 per cent of the patients have recovered so far.

India’s Covid peak to arrive mid-November, paucity of ICU beds, ventilators likely: Study

The study conducted by researchers from an Operations Research Group constituted by ICMR said the lockdown shifted the peak of the pandemic by an estimated 34 to 76 days.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.