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Topic: COVID-19

Fears of second wave of infection rise as China reports 63 new Covid-19 cases

The Chinese health authority said two deaths were reported, taking the total death toll in the country to 3,335 while overall cases stand at 81,865.

Smoking makes it easier for coronavirus to get into lung cells, study finds

Smokers may have elevated levels of an enzyme called ACE-2, which helps virus enter cells in their lungs, European Respiratory Journal study shows.

India’s decision to send hydroxychloroquine to US ‘will not be forgotten’: Trump thanks Modi

US President Donald Trump lauds PM Modi for ‘strong leadership’ and calls him ‘terrific’. Modi responds, says India-US partnership 'stronger than ever' now.

New academic calendar, vacations, how to conduct college exams — latest task for Modi govt

Govt has formed seven-member panel to work on a contingency plan for higher education sector disrupted by Covid-19 pandemic. Announcement expected after 14 April. 

This is the strategy behind Yogi govt locking up Covid-19 ‘hotspots’ in UP

The containment strategy implemented in UP’s Covid-19 ‘hotspots’ is similar to the one employed by China in Wuhan, where the pandemic originated.

Foreign Secretary Shringla calls top US official on ways to ‘counter & control’ Covid-19

Shringla's call to US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun follows talks between Modi and Trump and Jaishankar and Pompeo.

Covid-19 hits Modi govt budget, Q1 expenses capped to save funds to fight the virus

The budget caps stand at either 15 or 20% of the full year’s allocations and won’t apply to ministries at the forefront of the Covid-19 battle, including health & food.

Coronavirus cases in India rise to 5,274 as death toll nears 150: Health Ministry

According to the Union Health Ministry report, a total of 485 people tested positive for Covid-19 and 25 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.

Kejriwal meeting with Delhi BJP MPs turns into blame game on tracing Tablighi Jamaat members

Chief Minister Kejriwal met the 7 BJP Lok Sabha MPs and 3 AAP Rajya Sabha members from Delhi via video conferencing on handling the coronavirus crisis.

Pune start-up develops portable test that can diagnose Covid-19 in an hour

The PCR-based confirmatory analysis, developed by FastSense Diagnostics, can process approximately 50 nasal swab samples in an hour.

On Camera

Why Tejashwi Yadav failed—Bihar changed, RJD didn’t

RJD, once a prominent representative of Mandal politics, now finds itself in a political era where welfare, good governance, and new aspirations are overshadowing old caste equations.

Wealth nears $99 trillion, still Asia’s rich don’t have succession plans

Much of this wealth is tied to founder-led businesses that employ millions and help anchor regional economies.

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.