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TopicCoronavirus crisis

Topic: Coronavirus crisis

Davos WEF 2021 moves to Singapore as Covid cases rise in Europe

The World Economic Forum, which attracts leaders across government, finance and economics, will be held in Singapore from 13-16 May and return to Davos, Switzerland, in 2022.

Putin has weathered Russia’s Covid toll by shifting blame

The Kremlin & Russian PM's govt have played a cynical game, shoving off responsibility for handling Covid crisis onto regional governors but holding on tightly to the financial reins.

Vaccine can’t undo Covid damage that will stretch for decades, says UN chief Guterres

Addressing the UN General Assembly, Guterres pointed out that extreme poverty is rising, the threat of famine looms and the world faces the biggest global recession in eight decades.

Airlines set to lose record $157 billion in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid-19 pandemic

IATA predicts airline industry won't turn cash positive till Q4 of 2021, which is earlier than expected, thanks to the hope of Covid vaccines coming soon.

How Covid has worsened Delhi’s air pollution crisis

A shortage of migrant farm workers seems to be pushing Punjab's stubble burning season further into the winter months when smog settles most persistently.

Secondary schools, colleges in Gujarat to reopen from 23 November

Schools will reopen for students of Classes 9-12 and attendance isn't mandatory. Gujarat Education Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama also said online classes will continue.

India’s Covid tally rises to 85,91,730 with 38,073 infections in a day

While the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 79,59,406, the death toll climbed to 1,27,059 with 448 new fatalities in the last 24 hours.

Delhi replaces Maharashtra, Kerala as highest contributor to daily Covid cases

Delhi reported the highest daily new cases, also its highest tally so far, with 7,745 new cases. It is followed by Maharashtra and Kerala, both with 5,585 cases.

India registers 50,210 Covid cases, 704 deaths in last 24 hours

There are 5,27,962 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 6.31 per cent of the total caseload, the health ministry data stated.

How lockdowns and working from home can make us less creative

Not only does virtual and distanced working risk loneliness, it is also bound to reduce on-the-job learning, creativity and innovation.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

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.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.