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Topic: COVID-19

Coronavirus scare sparks clash in Kolkata jail, many inmates and prison staff injured

Angry undertrials, whose bail applications are not being heard as courts are closed, also set a portion of the Kolkata jail premises on fire.

Amsterdam-Delhi flight, which wasn’t allowed to land, ‘took off without permission’

Civil Aviation authorities have, however, now permitted the plane to land at IGI airport Sunday in 'larger public interest'.

On science of Covid-19 — drugs, threat to diabetics and why it’s killing more Italians

In episode 421 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains some of the new developments on coronavirus.

European registry of patients to contact tracing app — 5 global developments on COVID-19

From 3D map of SARS-CoV-2 proteins to more testing labs, ThePrint brings you the top coronavirus research developments from across the world.

Singer Kanika Kapoor booked for negligence by Lucknow police

A Lucknow chief medical officer filed an FIR against the Bollywood singer, who tested positive for COVID-19 after attending several gatherings.

Mohali woman with coronavirus ‘dragged’ to govt hospital, Chandigarh reports 4 new cases

Total number of cases in Chandigarh now stands at 5, while the number for Punjab has gone up to 3. Man who died in Nawanshahr may have infected many more.

Coronavirus cases in India rise to 223, four dead

Among those found positive are 32 foreign nationals, including 17 from Italy, 3 from Philippines, 2 from UK, one each belonging to Canada, Indonesia and Singapore.

Govt gives Rs 15,000-cr boost to API and devices industry to check shortage amid COVID-19

The government hasn’t yet announced details of the policy, which seeks to make India self-reliant in the manufacturing of bulk drugs.   

Goa brewery offers free hand sanitiser refills to anyone who shows up with empty bottles

Goa Brewing Co. a two-year-old venture, has announced that it will provide bottles of hand gels free of cost to health workers and hospitals.

Beyond speech, Modi must open govt purse for poorer Indians, businesses affected by COVID-19

I have extended my wholehearted support to Modi govt in its initiatives to tackle the coronavirus outbreak. Now the Centre must take care of those affected financially: Shashi Tharoor

On Camera

Zoho is no Signal. India must not put Swadeshi before security

Behind celebratory headlines for Zoho lies a history we cannot ignore. The company’s ManageEngine products have been repeatedly exploited, often by highly sophisticated attackers.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.