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TopicCovid-19. coronavirus

Topic: covid-19. coronavirus

Doctors cite two reasons why Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has a high Covid mortality rate

A Gujarat HC order termed Ahmedabad Civil Hospital “as good as a dungeon". As of 22 May, the hospital recorded 377 deaths, accounting for over half of city’s total Covid deaths.

Face scan, open doors, zig-zag seating, doctor-on-call: Pharma firms redefine Covid workplace

The pharmaceutical industry has functioned throughout the lockdown and as such is leading the way in creating a safe workplace amid Covid-19 pandemic. 

From X-rays detecting infection to virtual OPD — how NIC is using AI to fight Covid

An AI model is being developed to detect signs of novel coronavirus infection by looking at an individual’s chest x-ray.

Yogi govt bans cellphones in UP’s Covid hospitals, withdraws order after furore

Saturday order had drawn flak from opposition, which alleged that the government was banning mobile phones to hide mismanagement in isolation wards.

‘Many avoiding cold food for Covid fear’: No summer relief for ice cream trade, sales dip 50%

While lockdown restrictions hit business to an extent, sales also affected by 'misconception' that ice cream makes one susceptible to Covid because one can catch cold, say stakeholders.

E-bhakti in techie land: Karnataka’s temples to livestream pujas, home deliver prasad

Karnataka plans to officially launch the service on 27 May, and the first phase will include 50 major temples across the state.

Modi govt to hire firm to record Covid response data, ministries begin massive documentation

The PMO, in two directives, has asked all ministries and states for a detailed documentation of all their responses undertaken to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.

UGC pitches SWAYAM, govt’s online courses portal, to colleges so classes can start in July

According to a letter from the UGC to colleges and universities, there are 82 courses for undergraduate students and 42 for the postgraduate students on SWAYAM.

Jailed for carrying 300 kg of chicken meat in lockdown, 5 men get bail from Allahabad HC

The lawyer for the five men contended that chicken was categorised under essential services, and the men were supplying the meat to various hotel chains across Lucknow. 

How Yediyurappa used Covid crisis to silence not just the opposition but also BJP critics

Leading up to the crisis, Yediyurappa had to battle rebellion within party, placate Congress-JD(U) defectors, fend off allegations of family running the govt. 

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

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.