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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.

Govt reverses order, prohibits sale of non-essential items through e-commerce

PTI -
An order issued by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla excludes sales of non-essential items by e-commerce companies from the consolidated revised guidelines.

Democracies will emerge stronger from Covid-19, India will ‘provide solutions’: Mike Pompeo

Nayanima Basu -
US Secretary of State says he’s in regular touch with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and highlights the countries’ cooperation amid the pandemic.

Tanmay Bhat, Kaneez Surka to Vir Das: How stand-up comics are helping fund Covid-19 fight

Taran Deol -
India's stand-up comedians are using humour and tech to help healthcare workers and marginalised communities during lockdown.

India asks airlines to take bookings after final decision on lockdown and flight restrictions

Anurag Kotoky -
Most airlines have been offering credit instead of refunds if flights are canceled due to the travel curbs as ticket sales generated much-needed cash flow.

Avoid large gatherings, follow physical distancing — WHO issues guidelines for Ramadan

Himani Chandna -
The WHO has advised governments to issue clear instructions on preventive measures given that Ramadan typically sees large gatherings.

4am Dairy Milk, dancing prawns, langar — what coronavirus did to how we eat

Neera Majumdar -
The first few days of lockdown were about discipline, then a dash of nihilism seeped in. Food won't be the same in post-pandemic India.

Passengers screened, borders closed, tough quarantine — 4 states & a UT halt Covid-19 march

Swagata Yadavar -
Mizoram detected its first case on 25 March and there has been no new case since then. Manipur and Goa haven't seen any new case since 3 and 4 April respectively. 

Don’t blame Tablighis for coronavirus, disease doesn’t see religion: Jharkhand CM Soren

Anand Dutta -
Hemant Soren details Jharkhand’s preparations for Covid-19 and the aftermath of the lockdown, wants Centre to clear Rs 50,000 crore mining dues.

Sweet and salty ‘corona’ food — because Indians need variety even in a pandemic

Unnati Sharma -
Creativity of Indians is on the rise during the Covid-19 crisis with some of them even composing songs and writing poems based on the coronavirus.

Covid-19 cases in India cross 15,000, death toll climbs to 507

ANI -
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Maharashtra continues to be the worst-affected state, with 3,651 cases, followed by Delhi with 1,893 cases.
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Indian cricket team and its half-hearted performative patriotism

Triya Gulati -
India won the match against Pakistan. But when it came to upholding the spirit of the game, they dropped the ball.

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Economy

At launch of NITI Aayog report, Sitharaman calls for regulation to run at par with AI adoption

Udit Bubna -
FM adds that AI-assisted technologies should be adopted in all districts to bring development & highlights importance of collaborative ecosystems in tech innovation.

Defence

New Defence Procurement Manual out, first since 2009, with moves to cut red tape, ease pvt participation

Javaria Rana -
The updated manual introduces reforms like guaranteed orders, lower financial penalties & simplified procurement for specialised equipment.

National Interest

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