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Topic: COVID-19

Over 29 million hydroxychloroquine doses to fight Covid-19 bought from India, says Trump

Over a phone call last week Donald Trump requested PM Modi to lift the hold on the American order of hydroxychloroquine, of which India is a major producer.

20 men, 1 bucket and a Dettol soap cut in two — life in quarantine for UP migrant labourers

There are 20 labourers lodged at the quarantine centre in Pimpri-Shadipur village, who say they are not being provided food by authorities and have to sleep on mattresses.

India’s first drive-through Covid-19 test site in Delhi promises more tests and privacy

Dr Dangs Lab, one of the first private labs allowed to test for coronavirus, has operationalised a drive-through test site in Delhi’s Punjabi Bagh.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to hold meeting with local MPs on coronavirus via video call

The total number of Covid-19 cases in the national capital rose to 576 Tuesday, with 51 fresh cases and two deaths being reported in a day.

Total Covid-19 cases in Delhi reaches 576, death toll rises to 9

Delhi Health Department said 51 fresh cases and two deaths were reported in a day, while 3,120 people are in quarantine at various govt facilities.

IAS officers upto joint secy level in central govt get blanket extension for ‘continuity’

Unprecedented extension only applicable to deputy secretaries, directors & joint secretaries as govt wants to ensure continuity during its battle against the pandemic.

Doctors, IAS officers & a scientist — the 5 women leading India’s fight against Covid-19

From scientists to administrators, these women have been working tirelessly to ensure India's response to Covid-19 is effective and constant.

The world is beginning to love face masks in the struggle to stop coronavirus

The newfound embrace of face mask comes after WHO moderated its stance, saying home-made masks may make it less likely that asymptomatic carrier spreads virus.

Schools want summer vacations advanced, we’ll decide after lockdown: CBSE secretary

CBSE secretary Anurag Tripathi tells ThePrint in an exclusive interview that the board is in talks with states and schools on advancement of vacations.

At this UP village bank, over 100 line up daily for cash but there isn’t enough for everyone

The rush of withdrawals since the Covid-19 lockdown kicked in is new for Aryavart, which serves as the sole bank at Piswan in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

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?