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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicCovid-19. coronavirus

Topic: covid-19. coronavirus

Daily deaths in Delhi have more than doubled through September, but cases see a dip

Doctors blame spike in Covid deaths on higher number of elderly and those with comorbidities getting infected. They say death rate will drop in coming weeks as cases see a dip.

No retreat ceremony, little trade — Attari-Wagah is silent and local economy bears the brunt

From shopkeepers & dhaba owners to transporters & labourers, the suspension of retreat ceremony at Attari and no cross-border trade between India & Pakistan have impacted all.

UK study flags concern as Covid antibodies found in nurses, doctors treating cancer patients

Almost 21% of nurses and 17% of doctors treating cancer patients showed presence of antibodies, revealing the higher chances they have of passing it on to patients.

Madhya Pradesh HC slams political meetings ahead of bypolls as Covid cases rise

Though schedule for MP bypolls is yet to be announced, political activity has gathered pace, especially in the Gwalior-Chambal region where 16 seats are going to polls.

‘Locked down at 564 Covid cases, opening up at 54 lakh’ — Oppn tears into Modi govt in LS

Centre criticised for not taking states into confidence, for the plight of migrant workers and for delaying Covid measures ‘to topple Madhya Pradesh government’.

Covid-19 could cause drop in life expectancy by 1-9 years across the world, study finds

Study by researchers from at least three countries has found that the effect will vary depending on Covid-19 prevalence rate and the current life expectancy in each country.

In this key Punjab government hospital, 1 in 4 Covid patients have died since March

The Rajindra Hospital in Patiala has recorded 453 deaths as of 15 September, with staff blaming delay in hospitalisation and referral cases for the numbers.

Delhi Rt value on rise though tests up 3 times, experts say people ‘lax’ in taking precautions

Experts say Delhi's rising Rt value is consistent with the increasing Covid cases, blame 'Unlock' measures and people’s failure to comply with social distancing norms.

What is medical oxygen Covid patients need — how much India has & why there’s a shortage

A critical Covid-19 patient’s medical oxygen requirement is approximately 86,000 litres per day. With cases exploding, states are looking to stack up on the vital life-saver.

Don’t curtail oxygen supply to MP during Covid crisis, Shivraj Chouhan tells Uddhav

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Chouhan spoke to Uddhav Thackeray after the Maharashtra government decided to limit the export of oxygen outside of the state.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.