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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.

India concerned by coronavirus situation in Italy — Full text of Jaishankar’s speech in Rajya Sabha

ThePrint Team -
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar apprised Rajya Sabha on the govt's efforts in countries where Indians are stranded due to coronavirus.

How China’s authoritarianism ‘aided’ its fight against coronavirus

Mohana Basu -
A Yale sociologist has noted how China’s authoritarian approach may have helped it quickly reduce the number of new cases despite having the widest outbreak.

How self-quarantine can ‘flatten the epidemic curve’ as coronavirus cases rise

Kairvy Grewal -
Experts suggest that self-quarantine can go a long way in limiting the rapid spread of coronavirus, as well as reduce the burden on health systems.

India Open badminton tournament to be held without spectators amid coronavirus outbreak

PTI -
The India Open tournament, a crucial event for the Tokyo Olympic qualification, will be aired on YouTube, while Hotstar will show the matches quarterfinal onwards.

Better to be solo than sorry: Coronavirus is a perfect excuse for introverts

Pia Krishnankutty -
For those who are naturally reserved and loathe social interaction, cancelling plans was never easier.

Coronavirus cases rise to 60 in India as fresh cases surface in Delhi & Rajasthan

PTI -
The number includes 16 Italians who were detected with the virus in India. Currently, a suspected case is tested at least twice before it is confirmed as 'positive'.

Confusion in Italy, clarity in Singapore — how govts are communicating during coronavirus

Angana Chakrabarti -
In India, where the number of cases have risen to above 50, the government’s 'risk communication' measures have been steady but not really up to the mark. 

UK Health Minister Nadine Dorries tests positive for coronavirus

ANI -
The health minister became the first UK lawmaker to be diagnosed with the virus. As per reports, UK has recorded 6 coronavirus deaths and over 380 cases.

Forget coronavirus, homoeopathy can’t cure anything. It’s a placebo, at best

Sandhya Ramesh -
Homoeopathy may be very popular in India but global experts dismiss its efficacy. An Australian review found it ineffective, and Spain is considering a ban on it.

The global shortage of masks is likely to get much worse

K Oanh Ha -
With the deadly virus now present in 100 countries, companies are unable to match demand for the masks needed by health workers.
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India’s policymakers need to ensure that labourers, and milk and newspaper delivery workers, do not have to sacrifice food just to keep a roof over their heads.

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Economy

Govt’s earlier FDI limit of 74% in insurance sector has remained underutilised, Parliament told

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In the latest budget, the FDI limit was increased to 100 percent, but most foreign companies are not buying such large stakes in the Indian insurance sector.

Defence

India’s air defence system foiled 1,000 Pakistani drone attacks on 9 May—Modi tells Parliament

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New Delhi: India’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 1,000 drones and missiles launched by Pakistan on 9 May during Op Sindoor, Prime Minister...

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Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

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As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.

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