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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicCovid-19. coronavirus

Topic: covid-19. coronavirus

‘Collect sample from farmhouse, fix O2 cylinder knob’ — ‘VIP’ orders Mohali doctors are fielding

Doctors at Mohali Civil Hospital term the calls by VIPs, including from ex-civil servants, army officers, judges and politicians, a constant 'irritant' especially amid Covid surge.

2 patients/bed, some on chairs — story of biggest govt hospital in AP’s most backward district

Situation in Anantapur is aggravated by private hospitals not admitting Covid patients. But hospitals say administration told them to halt admissions for a while, citing oxygen crunch.

Modi’s approval rating falls in 2nd wave, but still highest among world leaders, survey says

Data collected by Morning Consult, a US data intelligence firm, Modi’s approval ratings currently stand at 64%, down from a peak of 84%.

Andhra approves ‘magic’ herbal mix after Centre okays it as health supplement, not Covid cure

Andhra govt says AYUSH panel report has not cleared the eye drops, touted as a 'miracle cure' that can allegedly help improve oxygen saturation levels in minutes.

Unnao residents say over 50 bodies seen floating at Buxar Ghat in 2 days, officials deny claim

The incident comes days after over 100 bodies were found buried by the Ganga at Unnao. Residents say this is only the beginning of ‘something terrible’. 

This Bihar weaver’s business is booming as demand for kafans rise, and he’s not a happy man

Jitendra Prasad, of Patwa Toli village in Bihar’s Gaya district, runs a loom from his three-storeyed house — he makes saffron shrouds, or kafans.

The young are driving Mandya’s 2nd Covid wave — 45% of its cases are in 21-40 age group

Karnataka's Mandya district has recorded 36,341 cases in just the last two months, a 181% increase from the first wave, with 16,541 people belonging to the 21-40 age group.

Delhi, ‘friends’, farmers — how Covid surged in Sonipat, peaked at positivity rate of 57%

Haryana's Sonipat recorded total 15,392 cases as of 30 March. But between 30 March and 25 May, the figure doubled to 30,772 new cases.

What states told Modi govt on CBSE Class 12 exams — Gujarat ready from 1 July, Delhi has riders

Most states, including Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, are in favour of holding Class 12 CBSE exams.

In this Haryana village where ‘40 people died’ in 3 weeks, residents want vaccines not tests

There is a fear among residents of Sisana village that if they test Covid positive they will be taken to hospitals where there are ‘no oxygen and beds’.

On Camera

UNGA was Nepal’s missed opportunity. It can’t ignore foreign policy during domestic turmoil

The decision not to send PM Sushila Karki or a high-level delegation to the UNGA reflects how foreign policy often receives the least attention in Nepal.

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.

Maharashtra Police places order for US-made sniper rifles even as MHA recommends ‘Make in India’

New Delhi: The Maharashtra Police placed an order last week for 15 US-made Barrett Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles and related accessories worth...

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.