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Topic: COVID-19

Karnataka-Kerala end border row, Yediyurappa govt to let non-Covid-19 patients enter state

The governments of Kerala & Karnataka had been at odds since late March over the latter’s denial to allow patients seeking treatment at its medical facilities.

No new Covid-19 case in 64 hours, says Bihar minister. Doctors caution against celebration

Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey says the number of coronavirus-positive cases remains at 32. He rejected the need for community testing.

Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff sing ‘Muskurayega India’ to boost public morale

The song featuring Ayushmann Khurrana, Vicky Kaushal and Kriti Sanon among others is an attempt to give hope to Indians amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Mumbai police registers FIR against 150 Tablighi Jamaat attendees for negligence

More than 400 Covid-19 cases and about 15 deaths in the country have been found to be linked to the religious Tablighi Jamaat's congregation last month.

ISKCON reports 5 Covid-19 deaths in UK, after 1,000 gathered for a funeral

While the UK unit of ISKCON has reported 21 confirmed cases in the Greater London area, the society believes the number could be higher.

Unemployment in March highest since September 2016, CMIE data shows fallout of Covid-19

Nationwide lockdown sees record fall in employment and labour force participation as economic activity comes to a halt.

Dear Indians, don’t clap for doctors battling Covid-19 if you don’t want them as neighbours

Banging utensils to thank doctors is hypocritical if landlords are forcefully evicting them due to paranoia that they might spread Covid-19.

Europe wants a new Marshall Plan after Covid-19. This is what it is

The World War 2-era Marshall Plan, bankrolled by US, helped western Europe recover from the economic impact of the war.

Delhi State Cancer Institute shut after 18 healthcare workers test positive for Covid-19

The Delhi State Cancer Institute authorities are making arrangements to shift admitted cancer patients to a private hospital after testing them for Covid-19 infection

Worried how your old parents in Kolkata are doing in lockdown? Just call the cops

Elderly residents of Kolkata, or their worried children living elsewhere, can just leave a message on the police helpline or social media, and help will arrive.

On Camera

The BaaS effect—How MG’s battery plan can make Windsor an attractive pick for EV buyers

With many more electric cars on the way, the Maruti Suzuki eVX and Hyundai Creta EV in particular, the EV space is getting interesting.

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?