scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Saturday, November 22, 2025
TopicCOVID-19

Topic: COVID-19

Inter-state movement curbs: Are Indian states being paranoid or practical during Covid?

Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa has said there is no ban on flights and trains to the state, a day after after his govt banned flights from certain states after a spike in Covid cases.

How relevant is data, experts ask, as India’s GDP forecasts swing wildly under Covid impact

The pandemic will make the task of data collection tougher as many numbers won’t be backed by hard data, and this will lead to difficulties for policymakers, say experts.

CBI starts enquiry against Tablighi Jamaat organisers for suspect cash transactions

It is alleged that the organisers had not disclosed foreign donations to the authorities mandated under the FCRA for the purpose, officials said.

Pratap Bhanu Mehta’s mock migrant debate, Rakesh Sood says India-Nepal relations need reset

Today's political, economic & strategic punditry from MV Rajeev Gowda, Indira Rajaraman, Nishikant Dubey & more.

Cricket returns in Australia, US relaxes rules for opioid substitutes & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

99% of Mumbai ICU beds are occupied, BMC data shows

A total of 1,438 people tested positive for coronavirus in Mumbai Thursday taking the total number of cases in the city to 35,273.

Australia is having hard time convincing citizens to download its Covid tracing app

Australia's COVIDSafe app is facing flak for technical bugs, privacy concerns, shifting messages from government officials and an overall skeptical public.

These nine Indian politicians still don’t know how to wear a mask during the Covid-19 pandemic

Wearing masks to protect against Covid-19 infection will be crucial to bring back public life. But politicians must first set a precedent.

Modi govt estimates 15% of Rs 3 lakh crore MSME loans could turn NPA. Banks fear worse

Modi govt has promised 100% credit guarantee to banks and NBFCs to ensure credit flow to MSMEs. But bankers say revival of the economy is crucial to loan performance.

Covid spread like a forest fire when Tablighi Jamaat attendees entered Gujarat: CM Rupani

Vijay Rupani speaks on the high number of cases and high death rate in Gujarat, the allegations of sub-standard ventilators, and measures to reopen the economy.

On Camera

In Tejas Dubai crash, the harm goes beyond the loss of an aircraft and pilot

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.