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Topic: COVID-19

2 Indians join global remdesivir trial as the world pins its hopes on it to treat Covid-19

WHO is conducting Solidarity trial, for which about 1,650 patients have registered, to find treatment options for Covid-19.

Start evaluation process for board exam answer sheets, HRD minister tells states

At a meeting Tuesday, the HRD ministry also asked states to devise social-distancing protocol for the reopening of schools after lockdown.

Delhi Lt Governor directs implementation of micro-containment zone strategy in sealed areas

Under this strategy, small clusters reporting cases of coronavirus will be identified and declared containment zones instead of big ones.

Graded lockdown exit will make industrial recovery painfully slow, says Anand Mahindra

In a series of tweets, industrialist Anand Mahindra has cited ‘research’ that rules a 49-day lockdown as optimal, and called for comprehensive relief after that.

This Punjab district was Covid-free for 28 days. Then one truck driver entered

In Punjab’s SBS Nagar, a truck driver emerged as the district’s 20th case on 22 April, the same day as the last of the 18 recovered patients got discharged.

UPSC preliminary exam to be postponed, but online test this year ‘next to impossible’

An in-principle decision to postpone the exam has already been taken, but an official announcement will be made only after 3 May.

Indians in Saudi Arabia could lose jobs due to Covid-19, impacting remittances: Envoy Sayeed

Speaking to ThePrint, Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ausaf Sayeed said Indian mission is ready to send back all stranded Indian citizens as and when lockdown is lifted.

Curb on liquor sale: BJP-RSS conservatism or has medical reasons?

The liquor lobby in India has demanded that states allow the sale of alcohol outside the containment zones with strict social distancing guidelines in place.

Scientists create device that removes CO2 directly from blood, could aid Covid-19 patients

From understanding why certain heart disease patients fare worse with the infection, to how loss of smell is linked to lower hospitalisation risk, ThePrint brings you the latest on Covid-19.

Pakistan’s response to Covid crisis is divided: between coronavirus fear and trust in God

As Muslims, we believe that we belong to God, and to him will we return. Our negligence will allow Covid-19 to decide who, and when.

On Camera

Don’t blame Lamborghini driver. Indian toll plazas are for Maruti 800 era, not supercars

Who knows the Lamborghini guy escaped the toll on purpose. After all, they could not test the beast by touching the odometer to 200 kmph. Most highways in India do not have the speed limit beyond 120 kmph.

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.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.