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Monday, November 17, 2025
TopicCOVID-19

Topic: COVID-19

Can Covid-19 survivors get the infection again? The answer is complicated

Evidence from earlier studies suggests having a coronavirus once does not make someone totally immune in the future.

Modi’s Goldilocks moment: Hong Kong model of lockdown, Wuhan or South Korea

McKinsey estimates that a prolonged lockdown, such as the one in Wuhan, could decrease India’s GDP by 8 to 10 per cent.

New research shows how silent carriers spread coronavirus

Silent carriers of coronavirus may play a significant role in spreading the disease, according to research conducted in Iceland.

It took India 74 days to cross 10,000 Covid-19 cases — much slower than US, UK

The number of deaths in India as it crossed 10,000 Covid-19 cases stood at 358, higher than US and China but lower than Sweden, Spain and Italy.

This ‘Venetian’ reason could be behind PM Modi’s decision to extend lockdown by 19 days

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

India’s poorest states have a ‘triple’ burden. Will struggle in a full-blown Covid strike

The poorest states have a far higher burden of communicable diseases compared to rich ones, which is worrying in the context of Covid-19 respiratory infections.

Modi govt approves made-in-India rapid test kits after Chinese supply is delayed

New list of approved kits includes 3 made by Indian firms and more from other countries. The first 7 lakh kits from China were supposed to arrive by 8 April.

Army doctor who visited quarantine centres in Delhi, Manesar tests positive for coronavirus

The doctor has been moved to Delhi’s Base Hospital for treatment, while his office block and residential building have been locked down.

Extend visas of Indians stranded in US: Modi govt asks Trump administration

Amid a growing clamour for India to rescue its citizens stranded abroad, Modi govt has been speaking to US about extending visas under all categories, including H-1B.

Amazon is hiring 75,000 more employees to keep up with coronavirus-induced consumer demand

In March, Amazon announced 100,000 new jobs and a global investment of over $350 million globally to increase pay for its employees.

On Camera

What Pakistan Supreme Court judge Mansoor Ali Shah wrote in his resignation letter

The recent resignations of its seniormost judges are among the most pointed institutional protests Pakistan has witnessed since the lawyers’ movement of the late 2000s.

As govt starts rolling back Quality Control Orders, a look at adverse impact they had, mainly on MSMEs

Between 2016 and 2025, around 700 QCOs were issued by the government. Now, it has withdrawn 69 of them.

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.