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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Topic: COVID-19

Indian economy recovered more strongly compared to impact suffered due to pandemic: PM Modi

Virtually addressing a gathering in Ahmedabad Saturday, PM Modi said India carried out reforms while big economies worldwide were busy defending themselves during the pandemic.

Caste or income or mother? As primary schools reopen, we need to decide who gets extra support

The pandemic-induced loss of learning in primary schools has remained unaddressed. It is the foundation for vital outcomes like employment and income.

What’s the impact of Covid on mental health? Your hair holds the answer, new study says

Scientists at New York University Abu Dhabi find higher levels of stress hormone cortisol in mothers and children of families which faced more disruption due to pandemic.

Stop programmes to avoid crowds, 3rd Covid wave at our doorsteps, Maharashtra CM warns

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray urged political parties to ensure festivals and religious programmes 'do not go out of control' amid a rise in daily Covid cases in the state.CM Uddhav Thackeray urged political parties to ensure festivals and religious programmes 'do not go out of control' amid a rise in daily Covid cases in the state.

What is lateral flow assay test — pregnancy test-like kit Ravi Shastri used to screen for Covid

The lateral flow assay is like a home pregnancy test that gives quick results and can be done without any sophisticated equipment or trained manpower, unlike the RTPCR test.

Mu — the latest SARS-CoV-2 ‘variant of interest’ first found in Colombia

Among notable characteristics of Mu are mutations previously associated with immune escape properties. No samples detected in India yet. WHO says it is monitoring variant.

China’s CoronaVac found to prevent Covid in 66% of fully-immunised people: Chile study

The study, carried out by researchers from Chile Ministry of Health and some institutes in the country, was published Thursday in peer-reviewed The New England Journal of Medicine.

India registers 45,352 new Covid cases, 366 deaths in last 24 hours

New Delhi: With 45,352 people testing positive for coronavirus, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,29,03,289, while active cases registered an increase...

India’s Covid hotspot Mumbai sees rise in cases, BMC ‘vigilant’ ahead of Ganpati festival

From 25 August, the number of new daily Covid positive cases in Mumbai has been consistently crossing the 300-mark, and breached 400 on 1 September.

India registers 47,092 new Covid infections, 509 deaths in last 24 hours

Active cases has increased to 3,89,583 and comprise 1.19% of total infections and the the national Covid recovery rate has been recorded at 97.48%, health ministry said.

On Camera

NEET, JEE exams are causing a mental health crisis in India. Students are struggling to cope

The suicide rate among students is increasing at an alarming rate. In 2022, over 13,000 student deaths were reported, according to the NCRB.

Hindenburg vs SEBI battle erupts again, this time with several new revelations

Hindenburg issued a response to a show-cause notice from India’s market regulator. Both documents contain new findings on several aspects of the short-seller’s Jan 2023 report on Adani Group.

MoD signs MoU for advance testing facilities in Chennai to promote indigenous defense tech

The testing facilities were proposed to be set up under the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS), which was launched by the government in May 2020.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.