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Topic: Coronavirus

Centre has special responsibility towards Delhi, can’t lose lives in political bickering: SC

During the 4-hour hearing, SC bench led by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud took note of multiple issues, including vaccine pricing and oxygen availability. It will pass formal orders Saturday.

Israel warns against Indian Covid strain, experts say Pfizer vaccine can neutralise it

As many as 41 cases were reported to have tested positive for the Indian variant in Israel. Five children were among the 41, of which four had been fully vaccinated. 

Vaccination for 18-44 age group will not begin from 1 May in MP due to shortage, says CM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Thursday said the manufacturers can not supply enough vaccine doses in time, but vaccination of people above 45 will continue.

‘Life is short’: Affluent Americans are considering early retirement because of Covid

They’re more likely to be White, a group that typically has a larger amount of accumulated wealth, and many cite robust retirement accounts and Covid-19 fatigue for their early exit.

Vaccination for all to begin on 1 May as planned, enough oxygen available, says Centre

In Covid-19 briefing Friday, the health ministry says its providing support to states and manufacturers to address vaccine availability concerns, & blamed drug shortages on 'misuse'.

Delhi L-G Anil Baijal tests positive for Covid, self-isolates

In a tweet, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi said he has mild symptoms and he will continue to function and monitor the situation in Delhi from his residence.

Only 1.97% Indians fully vaccinated so far, UP worst performer despite largest stock

Only 9.24% people have received at least one dose of the Covid vaccines so far. Gujarat, Rajasthan, Ladakh are among top performers; Bihar and UP have fared worst.

Covid clusters in hospital, airport push Singapore’s case tally to highest since July

Cases are low compared to the rest of Asia, but Singapore has been discovering new clusters, including those in a foreign worker dormitory that has raised concerns of a resurgence.

WHO should look beyond animals to find Covid origin, say scientists in open letter

Scientists proposed specific steps on what any new probe should take into account, including ensuring that a team can undertake studies without 'unnecessary presence' of govts.

Release epidemiological data: Vaccine experts, scientists ask Modi, say it could help curb Covid

Experts including Gagandeep Kang and Gautam Menon say ICMR's granular data on residents who’ve been tested so far needs to be opened to outside experts who could study & predict Covid spread.

On Camera

Rajnath Singh is discovering India-Pakistan civilisational ties

Even as India, Pakistan have seemed on the edge of war, their intelligence services have often sought to find space to de-escalate tensions and reduce risks for the two countries.

Chhattisgarh pitches state as hub for ‘specialty steel’, nets investment plans of Rs 6,321 crore

Speaking at 2nd Investor Connect, CM Vishnu Deo Sai says 'we have been able to attract a lot of investors.' The focus of the event was the steel sector. 

India eyes more S-400s with upcoming Putin visit, Su-57 likely to stay off radar

Not only did S-400 record its longest hit during India-Pakistan 88-hour conflict, ability of the system to shoot and scoot in a short time, which allows it to evade enemy fire, was also proved.

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

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.