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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.

218 Indians stranded in coronavirus-hit Italy evacuated, to be quarantined in ITBP facility

PTI -
A special Air India flight brought back the evacuees including 211 students.

Why closing schools due to the Coronavirus pandemic may not be feasible

Andreas Kluth -
Elders are more at risk of contracting COVID-19 than children and closing schools may be inconvenient for single parents, the self-employed or those in the gig economy.

Don’t forget to dry your hands to prevent COVID-19. Washing isn’t enough

Michelle Sheehan -
Research shows that drying hands properly - on disposable paper towels rather than hot air dryers - could be vital to avoid transmission of COVID-19.

Over 230 Indians evacuated from coronavirus-hit Iran, quarantined in Jaisalmer

PTI -
This is the third batch of evacuees to arrive from Iran. The second batch of 44 Indian pilgrims was brought back on Friday.

Section 144 imposed in J-K’s Kishtwar, Ramban due to coronavirus scare

PTI -
Authorities said the order, which bans the gathering of more than 5 people, will remain in force for a month in Kishtwar and for 15 days in Ramban.

Hours after announcement, Modi govt makes U-turn on Rs 4L ex-gratia for coronavirus deaths

Himani Chandna -
The government released a revised notification where it deleted the clause on ex-gratia and cost of hospitalisation for all coronavirus patients.

Modi govt defers Padma award ceremony over coronavirus outbreak

Moushumi Das Gupta -
Former finance minister Arun Jaitley, former MEA Sushma Swaraj, and former Goa CM Manohar Parrikkar are set to be awarded posthumously this year.

Only 6 of 15 Supreme Court benches to hear 12 urgent matters due to coronavirus scare

PTI -
In wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the Supreme Court has decided to restrict apex court functioning in order to avoid overcrowding of courtrooms.

Coronavirus cases rise to 84, stranded Indian students to be brought back from Italy

PTI -
The health ministry said that seven patients have been discharged and a plane to bring back stranded Indians from Italy will leave Saturday.

Move aside Giloy & cow urine, Indian businesses have now found ‘anti-coronavirus’ mattresses

Remya Nair -
Manufacturing firm Arihant has advertised its 'coronavirus-resistant' mattresses that are priced at Rs 15,000 each.
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New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

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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.

Defence

First-of-its kind tri-services conference Ran Samvad to take place in Army War College next week

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Billed as the military’s own version of Raisina Dialogue, the event will spotlight on tech-driven warfighting, lessons from Operation Sindoor and release of three new doctrines.

National Interest

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

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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?

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