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Topic: COVID-19

Modi govt asks firms to submit form on COVID-19 readiness, CAs say this is not the time

Govt says firms should instantly fill ‘simple form’ when it becomes available on 23 March, CAs say it’s avoidable during crisis caused by coronavirus.

UK vaccine trials to a supercomputer taking on virus — top 5 developments on COVID-19 front

From new research on coronavirus to how other countries are coping with the pandemic, ThePrint brings you the top developments from across the world.

China’s coronavirus response has made the world confront grim realities of its leadership

As the world drifts towards isolationism for survival, there couldn't be a more grim start to a decade that will be defined by China’s amoral leadership.

These 5 anti-viral drugs and therapies could help treat COVID-19

Researchers and pharmaceutical giants across the world are scrambling to find a cure for coronavirus which has been declared a pandemic.

Chidambaram, Tharoor lead Congress support for PM’s COVID-19 speech, but with a caveat

While former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has yet to react to the PM’s address, many of his party colleagues offered support to his ‘call for solidarity’.

Why work from home is a new headache for cybersecurity teams

Every time an employee connects to their corporate network from home, they’re creating possible access points for hackers to exploit.

How countries worst hit by coronavirus are effecting lockdowns to deal with the pandemic

As PM Modi announces a ‘Janata Curfew’ to prepare for a coronavirus crisis in the coming weeks, ThePrint explains what lockdowns have meant for some of the worst-hit countries.

Social distancing is the norm in Japan. That’s why COVID-19 spread is slow there

Despite living in densely urbanized areas, Japan is famous for social isolation and even has a culture of wearing surgical masks for common cold or flu.

With his speech, Modi did what Xi and Trump couldn’t — made India greater than the pandemic

Modi’s ‘Janata curfew’ speech showed both resolution and restraint. He led from the front and asked Indians to make gratitude part of public culture.

Moving towards darkest hour of coronavirus, India can take strength from WW2’s Dunkirk moment

There are occasions when a govt's resources are not enough. With coronavirus, India is in the midst of a World War and this crisis needs our entire national capacity.

On Camera

Once you know how UPA handled illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, you see Modi govt’s propaganda

The 'ghuspaithiya' narrative is being whipped up precisely when illegal immigration has actually diminished. Like most BJP-RSS ideas, it’s just an unimaginative Right-wing trope.

Vietnam & China cutting into India’s footwear exports, NITI Aayog calls for tariff cuts, R&D push

With non-leather products driving global footwear demand between 2020 and 2024, India’s global market share stood at 1.85% in 2024, says a NITI Aayog 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.