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TopicCOVID-19

Topic: COVID-19

Coronavirus or Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is a viral disease that turned into a pandemic in early 2020. The first known case was recorded in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Coronavirus has multiple variants such as Delta and Omicron, and its most common symptoms are fever, chills and sore throat.

The virus spreads through liquid particles when the infected person coughs, sneezes or breathes – it has a high multiplication rate. Therefore, the world had taken measures to quarantine or isolate those infected. While the disease can be mild and recoverable, those older or with underlying medical conditions are more likely to be adversely affected. The disease caused according to WHO estimates 3 million deaths in 2020.

Average daily growth rate of Covid-19 infections reduced, claims BMC

PTI -
Till 2 June, a total of 41,986 COVID-19 cases and 1,368 deaths were recorded in the city, the worst-hit by the disease in Maharashtra.

Sydney’s open for business again. So where is everybody?

Emily Cadman -
More than a week after schools and businesses reopened, traffic levels are edging back to pre-lockdown levels, yet there’s little sign of people taking to cars en masse.

Not just AXN & Dilli Aaj Tak, 40 more channels could shut down, TV industry fears

Amrita Nayak Dutta -
Broadcasters have called for urgent govt intervention to ease the impact of the lockdown on the TV industry.

2 members of Ahmedabad family ‘die of breathlessness’, but hospital doesn’t give Covid reports

Swagata Yadavar -
Vishnu Chavan died within 7 days of his mother at the same hospital, with both exhibiting Covid-like symptoms. But their family was never screened or tested.

Autos bursting with passengers, crowded markets — Hyderabad flouts social distancing norms

Suraj Singh Bisht -
With restrictions being eased as part of 'unlock 1.0', people in Hyderabad went out shopping and visiting  tourist spots, with many flouting safety protocols.

Why migrant workers are starting to return to cities & how this can revive economy faster

Ila Patnaik -
Resumption of economic activity can lead to a larger number of people falling ill than during the lockdown, and govt needs to make policy based on Indian data.

India can build the boat as it sails rough Covid crisis waters, but should know where to go

Manjunath Shankar -
The govt needs to prepare in detail for all eventualities, and not seek refuge in ‘uncertainty’. It should trust and seek active public support.

Masked waiters, no touching of temple idols — govt lays down ‘Unlock 1’ rules

ThePrint Team -
Issued by the health ministry, the SOP outlines specific precautionary measures that have to be adopted to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

RBI survey shows consumer confidence at record lows, Indians pessimistic about economy, jobs

Remya Nair -
The survey captures consumer sentiments across parameters such as general economic situation, employment scenario, overall price situation, one's income and spending.

RSS mouthpiece rakes up China’s Tiananmen Square massacre as border standoff continues

Shanker Arnimesh -
Editorial in ‘Organiser’ also says China is ‘shamelessly’ defending its irresponsible behaviour of 'hiding the Covid pandemic' even after global backlash.
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In Tejas Dubai crash, the harm goes beyond the loss of an aircraft and pilot

Ajay Ahlawat -
Airshows are thrilling spectacles of aviation skill and engineering marvels. But they carry inherent risks as the crew is pushing the aircraft, and themselves, to perform at the edges of the envelope.

India’s labour policy left it unable to compete with other eastern economies: Nani A Palkhivala

Royals to Republicans—Epstein files have exposed fault lines across power circles

Economy

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

Mrinalini Dhyani -
While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

Defence

From a small Kangra village to Tejas cockpit: IAF fighter pilot Namansh Syal’s journey cut short

Mrinalini Dhyani -
Wing Commander Namansh Syal is survived by his wife, their 6-year-old daughter and his mother. Back in his native village, relatives and neighbours wait for his remains for last rites.

National Interest

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

Shekhar Gupta -
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.

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