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Thursday, December 4, 2025
TopicCovid-19 testing

Topic: Covid-19 testing

DCGI approves commercial launch of low cost Covid-19 test ‘Feluda’

The Tata CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) test achieves accuracy levels of RT-PCR tests with quicker turnaround time & less expensive equipment.

Why Delhi’s private labs conduct fewer CBNAAT and TrueNAT tests despite ICMR push

ICMR had revised its guidelines in May and pushed for a variety of Covid tests, including TrueNAT and CBNAAT systems, which are easily available across the country.

MP Hanuman Beniwal’s conflicting Covid reports not unusual, RT-PCR tests could vary

A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine says the likelihood of detecting Covid-19 infection is about eight days after exposure to the virus.

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.

Researchers devise new Covid ‘smell test’ powered by Indian kitchen staples

The test is the brainchild of researchers at National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute Mohali and Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh.

The 9 big states and UTs that beat ICMR to allow Covid tests without prescription

The ICMR announced Saturday that Covid-19 tests no longer require prescriptions, a move expected to present a clearer picture about the pandemic.

No need to panic, rise in Covid cases as testing has doubled, says Delhi CM Kejriwal

Addressing an online media briefing, Kejriwal said that there is no shortage of hospital beds in Delhi and that out of 14,000 beds, only 5,000 are occupied.

Delhi scientists develop ‘non-fussy’ Covid test, say it’s cheaper & faster than RT-PCR

Researchers from Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology have detailed their findings in a paper published 31 August in the peer-reviewed Journal of Proteins and Proteomics.

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.

Bengaluru doctors develop test to detect warrior T cells, could determine who gets vaccine first

The test, which will screen for T cells in the immune system, needs to get DCGI approval. Experts say such tests are already available for diseases like TB & cytomegalovirus infection.

On Camera

My grandmother saved her children in Bhopal gas tragedy—and sacrificed her own life

‘Mother kept pouring water in our eyes whenever the burning became unbearable. She pushed our bodies deep into the blanket, making sure not a single part was exposed,’ my father said.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.