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Topic: Coronavirus

Coronavirus or Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is a viral disease that turned into a pandemic in early 2020. The first known case was recorded in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Coronavirus has multiple variants such as Delta and Omicron, and its most common symptoms are fever, chills and sore throat.

Delhi HC asks Centre to consider waiver of customs duty on drug to treat black fungus

PTI -
Delhi High Court said Amphotericin B is required to save lives of those suffering from Mucormycosis or black fungus and allowed its duty free import till Centre decides on waiver.

We are ‘mere votes’ and politicians are ‘vultures’ — time to stop them trampling on our dreams

Bindu Sikand -
In this searing criticism of politicians and the ruling class, Bindu Sikand urges Indians to stand up to those in power and remind them that they exist because of us.

Karnataka to probe various sources of mucormycosis, including steroid overuse

Simrin Sirur -
A panel will probe oxygen supply chains, role of medication, and referral cases from smaller hospitals to ascertain the source causing mucormycosis in recovering Covid patients.

Bombay HC asks Maharashtra govt to probe how celebs procured Covid drugs despite scarcity

PTI -
The HC said celebrities might have had the noble intention of helping others but not realise that they are acting in defiance of the legal setup.

What we know about 2014 Ebola outbreak, how is the virus transmitted & its origin

Taran Deol -
While WHO is uncertain about the origins of the 2014 Ebola outbreak, other US agencies like CDC note that it could have come from insectivorous bats.

HC seeks stand of Centre, Delhi govt on plea for adequate supply of vaccines

PTI -
The plea by a lawyer contended that residents of Delhi should not suffer as a result of the 'blame game' between the two governments.

Govt & Pfizer working together for earliest possible import of vaccine, says VK Paul

PTI -
NITI Aayog member Paul said Centre has engaged continuously with all the major international Covid vaccine makers since mid-2020, including discussions with Pfizer, J&J & Moderna.

Maharashtra quadrupled testing, but rural-urban disparity means it’s still a laggard among states

Manasi Phadke -
Maharashtra has conducted 3.35 crore Covid tests — 2.7 lakh per million. While it's slightly higher than the national average, several states are performing better on this count.

2nd Covid wave impact on economy can be limited to Q1 if cases keep falling, vaccines key: RBI

Remya Nair -
RBI says inflation remains a key concern and constrains monetary policy from using the space available to act in support of growth.

Bharat Biotech files new request to Brazilian regulator for GMP certification for Covaxin

PTI -
The Good Manufacturing Practices certification of all stages of vaccine production is a prerequisite for the registration of the immuniser in Brazil.
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At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

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While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

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US pilot says his team pulled out of Dubai Air Show after Tejas crash out of respect for IAF pilot

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Taylor ‘Fema’ Hiester, commander of USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team, hit out at air show organisers for continuing with the show after Wing Commander Namansh Syal lost his life in the incident.

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A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

Shekhar Gupta -
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.

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