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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicCovid-19. coronavirus

Topic: covid-19. coronavirus

With 300% rise in cases, Chhattisgarh hurtles into Covid-19 top 10 in under a month

In just 30 days, Chhattisgarh, which was in 21st place on 10 August, has recorded alarming numbers, with active cases increasing by 694% and deaths by 311%.

62 test positive after Saturday night party in Arunachal’s West Siang, Section 144 imposed

West Siang district administration says organisers didn’t seek permission for the party, lodges FIR. Section 144 imposed in Aalo town to prevent spread.

Too much turmeric, methi, vitamin D — Doctors fight new emergencies driven by Covid fear

Doctors are seeing an increased trend of side-effects in patients that are being caused from taking high doses of self-prescribed natural herbs or medical supplements to boost immunity.

India’s Covid-19 tally mounts to 39 lakh, recoveries cross 30-lakh mark

The country reported 83,341 fresh cases while the death toll climbed to 68,472 with 1,096 people succumbing to it in a day.

Over 10,000 healthcare workers tested positive across 10 states, UTs since Covid struck

Doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, lab technicians and ASHA workers were among workforce that got infected. General practitioners & those in out-patient facilities were most vulnerable.

Here’s how govt plans to hold NEET, JEE Mains next month amid Covid risks

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Online classes not fair to competitive students — Karnataka minister on why colleges must open

Karnataka is first state to announce reopening of colleges. Higher Education Minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan says govt may consider no-holiday academic year to complete syllabi.

273 doctors have died of Covid but govt yet to respond to letter seeking aid, says IMA

IMA general secretary R.V. Asokan has told ThePrint that it had written to PM Modi 2 weeks ago about the fatalities among doctors but is yet to receive a response.

Andhra’s second sero survey begins today, 45,000 samples to be collected from 9 districts

The survey will be conducted over a period of seven days and cover nine districts.

Maharashtra, TN & Karnataka record most Covid deaths as India has 4th highest global toll

Delhi is ranked 4th in number of deaths reported but, with with 229 deaths per million, has the worst death rate in India. 

On Camera

India has moved beyond Huntington’s theory in modern war. It’s time to accept reality

Military reforms in many countries are inspired by the US’s Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defence Reorganisation Act of 1986 (GNA). For some, the Act is a gold standard for military reforms.

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.