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Topic: Coronavirus

Dharmendra Pradhan reviews status of schools reopening, Covid vaccination among teachers

New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday reviewed the COVID-19 vaccination status of teachers across the country and the reopening of schools. He...

India records 10,423 new Covid infections, lowest daily caseload in 259 days

The daily rise in new Covid infections has been below 20,000 for 25 straight days and less than 50,000 daily new cases for 128 consecutive days, the health ministry said.

US scientists suggest link between J&J vaccine and brain blood clots, but warn against panic

Researchers noted that the risk of blood clots should be considered in context of the vaccine’s efficacy, saying it is effective in offering protection from severe Covid-19.

Global Covid deaths hit 5 million even as vaccines slash fatality rate

The US alone accounted for 14% of the last million deaths — the highest share of any country. Russia was 10% of the total, while Indonesia and Brazil were each responsible for 8%.

Australia recognises Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for travellers as it reopens border

The recognition of Covaxin means Indians who have taken the vaccine will now be considered fully vaccinated on entry to Australia.

Scientists, doctors, or politicians? Report shows who we trust the most after the pandemic

While the position of many professions has barely shifted over the last few years, the pandemic has provided a boost to the trustworthiness of one.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki tests positive for Covid

The White House spokesperson said she has not had close contact in person with US President Joe Biden or senior members of the White House staff since Wednesday.

Zydus Cadila agrees to reduce Covid vaccine price but final deal yet to be reached: Sources

New Delhi: Zydus Cadila has agreed to bring down the price of its COVID-19 vaccine to Rs 265 a dose following persistent negotiations by the...

India records 12,830 new Covid cases, 446 deaths in last 24 hours

Active Covid-19 cases in India have declined to 1,59,272, the lowest in 247 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated Sunday.

India ready to produce 5 billion Covid vaccines by end of 2022: PM Modi at G20

Modi also highlighted India's medical supply to over 150 countries and contribution in maintaining the global supply chain during the pandemic.

On Camera

What Pakistan Supreme Court judge Mansoor Ali Shah wrote in his resignation letter

The recent resignations of its seniormost judges are among the most pointed institutional protests Pakistan has witnessed since the lawyers’ movement of the late 2000s.

As govt starts rolling back Quality Control Orders, a look at adverse impact they had, mainly on MSMEs

Between 2016 and 2025, around 700 QCOs were issued by the government. Now, it has withdrawn 69 of them.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.