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Topic: COVID-19

Why Pakistan is the most chilled out in a world hit by coronavirus

A PTI minister calls coronavirus god’s punishment. Punjab CM has promised ulemas mosques won't be closed. And President Alvi has just returned from China.

Why healthcare workers are more at risk from COVID-19 and how hospitals are protecting them

While the hospitals have been taking stock of masks, gloves, personal protective equipment, they are also training health workers to take precautions.

Bengal’s first COVID-19 patient evaded test for 2 days while IAS mother met top officials

The revelation has angered CM Mamata Banerjee, sent top officials into self-quarantine, and caused the state secretariat Nabanna to be scrubbed clean.

How to slow down COVID-19 — this is the only way to ‘flatten the curve’ of coronavirus spread

The British way of letting the coronavirus spread won’t get us anywhere. Italy's Lodi and South Korea have shown us what can be effective, and India must follow suit.

Should India’s private healthcare join COVID-19 fight or risks becoming a profit venture?

The Narendra Modi government will allow accredited private labs to test for the novel coronavirus to increase India’s testing capacity.

Vaccine trials to contact tracing app — here are 5 global developments on COVID-19 front

From potential vaccines to origins of the novel coronavirus, ThePrint brings you the top research developments from across the world.

Mecca to Vatican — COVID-19 proves when human beings are in peril, gods flee first

Everything is on hold in Mecca. The Pope isn't communicating with god. Brahmin priests in temples are putting masks on idols. Religion has deserted coronavirus-fearing people.

Coronavirus inspires zero contact, only delivery from Swiggy, Zomato, Domino’s, McDonald’s

Food aggregators are letting customers request their delivery to be left off at the doorstep rather than being directly handed over.

COVID-19 cases in Pakistan rise to 212 amid conflicting statements on nation’s first death

The Punjab Health Minister & National Command and Control Centre had earlier confirmed the first casualty due to virus but the Punjab CM rejected the statements later on.

‘Big Brother’ Germany guests don’t know about coronavirus pandemic, to be told live on TV

Producers of the show defended their decision to not tell contestants earlier saying information blackout is only lifted in emergency situations.

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.

As Starmer begins India trip Wednesday, UK remains hopeful of fighter engine deal

In July, India & UK had announced a defence industrial roadmap that mentioned Jet Engine Advanced Core Technologies Innovation and co-development as a key priority.

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.