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Topic: Coronavirus

Supreme Court takes suo moto cognisance of overcrowded prisons in wake of coronavirus

A notice was issued to Director General, Prison and chief secretary of all states and UTs seeking their response on steps taken to prevent spread of coronavirus in prisons.

Older people most at risk from COVID-19. This is what you can do to help

An expert explains how to change your social behaviour during coronavirus pandemic because health systems around the world have been pushed to the limit.

Delhi govt closes down gyms, nightclubs & spas till 31 March due to coronavirus pandemic

CM Arvind Kejriwal announced religious, social, cultural and political gatherings of 50 or more people will not be allowed in Delhi till end of March.

Devi Shetty, Harsh Pant on tackling coronavirus, Nitin Pai says this may be last pandemic

Today’s political, economic & strategic punditry from Abheek Barua, M.K. Narayanan, Syed Ata Hasnain & many others.

Odisha reports first case of coronavirus, patient returned from Italy

The patient reached Delhi from Italy on 6 March and travelled to Bhubaneswar by train on 12 March.

COVID-19: HT on biggest jump in cases, Mint on eco losses & Kamal Nath’s rescue in Tribune

A round-up of the most important reports in major newspapers around the country – from TOI and HT, Express and The Hindu to The Telegraph, Mumbai Mirror and The Tribune, as well as top financial dailies.

SBI credit card IPO slips on debut as stock markets crash again

SBI Cards’ shares opened at Rs 675, against Rs 755 apiece offer price as coronavirus pandemic cast a shadow over India’s first pure-play credit card issuer's listing.

Anti-globalisation lobby sees world as ‘us vs them’. Coronavirus doesn’t make distinction

Coronavirus is now a pandemic with massive implications for global public health and economic well-being, but there is absolutely no sign of collective action.

Italy records 368 coronavirus deaths in a single day, taking toll to 1809

The WHO declared that the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic has moved from China to Europe, where most countries are seeing a climb in infections and fatalities.

Coronavirus cases rise to 110 in India, govt places restriction on travel

States have ordered closure of public places, courts restricted their sittings, companies introducing the work-from-home and film bodies putting off shootings of films and shows.

On Camera

Tariffs, chips, and China — how Trump’s trade playbook affects India

Trump’s OBBB is framed to augment domestic semiconductor production and enhance trade protection, even at the expense of certain social programs such as Medicaid, food stamps, and student loans, as well as a projected ballooning federal deficit from US$2.8 to 3.3 trillion

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Indian firm joins hands with US manufacturer to locally develop all-terrain vehicles for armed forces

Under joint venture, JSW Sarbloh Motors will indigenise and manufacture TX range ATVs in Chandigarh. The first India-assembled unit is expected by early 2026.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?