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Sunday, October 6, 2024
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Topic: COVID-19

US wants India to stand up to China. It can do that only with American aid and tech support

India giving preference to American investors and US boosting investment in India could help us meet China's challenges in post-Covid world.

Covid patient’s family blames Ahmedabad hospital after he dies within a day of being discharged

The man was found dead at a bus stop, close to where he was dropped off by a transport service, after he was discharged from the Civil Hospital. He never made it home.

India notes record jump of 5,242 Covid-19 cases in past 24 hours, death toll crosses 3,000

The number of active Covid-19 cases stood at 56,316, while 36,823 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, said the Union Health Ministry.

Sensex falls over 800 points, govt’s stimulus package fails to revive market confidence

Doubts over the fiscal stimulus package, extension of nationwide lockdown till 31 May & spike in Covid-19 cases weighed on investor sentiment, said traders.

Emirates may cut 30,000 jobs, accelerate retirement of A380 carriers

Since the coronavirus outbreak, airlines across the globe are cutting jobs after being hit with an unprecedented near-total shutdown of travel.

India joins rest of the world to find out origin of coronavirus, China isn’t pleased

India is co-sponsoring a resolution, being led by Australia and the European Union, that seeks an independent probe under WHO.

Modi’s BJP has found a way to beat coronavirus—by creating a make-believe India

In a recent 9-minute video, the BJP painted a rosy picture of the Narendra Modi government’s six years in power. You wouldn’t know India was going through a crisis.

Modi will be showcased as ‘Covid Hero’ but BJP will tone down first anniversary celebration

The Modi government’s Covid-19-related efforts and Rs 20 lakh crore economic package will be highlights as it celebrates one year in office this month.

Andhra doctor, suspended for alleging PPE shortage, now beaten by cops for ‘creating nuisance’

Dr Sudhakar Rao was sent to a medical hospital Sunday for treatment. In March, he was suspended after alleging that Andhra govt forced doctors treating Covid-19 patients to use a mask for 15 days.

Lockdown extended until 31 May but shops and salons to open, inter-state movement can resume

Centre allows states to decide on red/orange/green zones. Air travel and metro services to remain suspended, sports can resume without spectators.

On Camera

Is support reducing for Kolkata doctors? Mamata not the only one who has to course correct

West Bengal is ready to welcome its daughter home for Durga Puja, but the family is unable to keep the deep-rooted discord within from spilling out. At its head is Mamata Banerjee.

How Modi govt’s Atmanirbhar policy could have hobbled BSNL’s efforts to catch up in 4G race

Restrictions on use of equipment from global vendors have necessitated new indigenous technology being developed, tested & deployed—further delaying BSNL's 4G & 5G launch.

IAF chief AP Singh red-flags Tejas delay, says China ahead in technology & production capacity

Air force chief says HAL needs to churn out 24 aircraft per year. It is important for IAF to have indigenous weapons systems to deal with any security challenges, he says.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?