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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.

India’s struggle to track new Covid variants could worsen crisis

John Lauerman -
Experts fear second- or even third-generation versions of the B.1.617 variant could already be circulating in India. And variants are outracing vaccination progress in many countries.

India is being fed and fooled same way as Romans served ‘bread and circuses’: Jignesh Mevani

Jignesh Mevani -
A hospital in Gujarat goes empty the day after its inauguration by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and no one asks why.

I had Covid, when should I get vaccine? What if I miss second dose? Answers to these & more

Sandhya Ramesh -
From questions on when to get vaccinated to how long one can wait between doses and more, ThePrint brings you the answers from noted public health microbiologist Dr Gagandeep Kang.

Canada becomes first country to approve Pfizer Covid vaccine for adolescents

Stephen Wicary -
Canada's decision comes ahead of a similar clearance that is expected soon from regulators in the US. The vaccine was initially approved in December 2020 for those 16 and older.

Israel delivers first consignment of Covid medical supplies, oxygen concentrators to India

PTI -
The Israeli embassy said more such flights will bring emergency medical aid, including thousands of oxygen generators, respirators, medications, and additional medical equipment.

CT scan is like 5-10 x-rays, not 300-400: Docs’ body refutes Guleria’s ‘unscientific’ comments

Simrin Sirur -
AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria claimed that a CT scan is equivalent to 300-400 x-rays and should be avoided for mild Covid cases. A radiological body has termed this ‘alarming’.

Govt lab likely to release first batch of Sputnik V next week after quality tests

Himani Chandna -
Once cleared by the Central Drug Laboratory, the reports are sent to DCGI and health ministry who will take a call on the future course of action.

SC insists on 700 MT oxygen supply to Delhi after Centre says it needs 415.43 MT

Bhadra Sinha -
In a hearing Wednesday, Supreme Court also asked Delhi govt and Centre to engage with Mumbai authorities to understand how they augmented their oxygen resources.

Committed to free media, says EC, calls it a natural ally days after seeking gag order

Sanya Dhingra -
In statement Wednesday, Election Commission said that it recognised the media's role in enhancing effectiveness of elections. It had earlier sought a media gag order in Madras HC.

Centre is distributing foreign Covid aid, but some states & govt hospitals are still waiting

Soniya Agrawal -
Some states, hospitals say they received a part of the required supplies, while others are yet to receive anything. Centre assures all the foreign aid received will be distributed effectively.
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Labour Codes to QCO—Modi’s third term looks more open to economic reforms

A K Bhattacharya -
The last 17 months have seen a gradual deferment of and pushback against schemes that are protectionist by nature.

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Economy

Vehicles, TVs, mobile phones—PM EAC report shows rural India is catching up with urban consumers

Udit Bubna -
Rural ownership of motor vehicles jumped from 19 percent in 2011-2012 to 59 percent in 2023-2024, while urban rose from 40 percent to 68 percent during the same time period, study by two members of PM-EAC says.

Defence

General secrets from frozen peaks: A Kargil veteran reveals what politically correct writers left out

Niyati Kothiyal -
At the Jindal Literature Festival, Maj Gen (Retd) Lakhwinder Singh reveals secrets from 25 years ago, speaking about the decision that outwitted Musharraf and changed the course of the war. 

National Interest

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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