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Topic: COVID-19

Gautam Gambhir Foundation guilty of illegally stocking, distributing Fabiflu, Delhi HC told

The drug controller submitted that action will be taken without delay against the foundation, drug dealers as also in other such cases which would be brought to its notice.

Mukesh Ambani’s RIL is working to produce new Covid drug, cheaper testing kits

Reliance is exploring use of a tapeworm drug, Niclosamide, as a cure for Covid & its diagnostic kits — R-Green & R-Green Pro — have been approved by ICMR.

SC asks CBSE, CISCE to provide objective criteria for assessment of Class 12 students

The bench, however, clarified that it will not give more time for placement of objective criteria as many students will be taking admissions in colleges in India and abroad.

Modi govt finalises advance payment of Rs 1500 cr to Biological-E for 30 cr Covid vaccine

The vaccine doses will be manufactured & stockpiled by Biological E, currently undergoing phase-3 clinical trial, from August to December this year, said the health ministry.

India reports 1.34 lakh new Covid cases, 2,887 deaths in last 24 hours

The daily positivity rate dropped to 6.21%, while the number of active cases was below 20 lakh for the third day in a row, according to health ministry data.

How many doses of Covid vaccines will India get from US? We’ll know in a matter of days

US has been facing calls to do more to share vaccines globally as its own demand falls and the virus rages in other countries, giving rise to Covid variants.

Lab leak is the biggest suspect in 1977 flu pandemic. But it took 3 decades to gain currency

The 1977 pandemic — called the 'Russian Flu' — was caused by the Human influenza H1N1 virus. It came to be known as such because it was first reported by the erstwhile Soviet Union.

‘Need to plan before it’s too late once again’ — Manish Sisodia on new academic session

New Delhi: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia Wednesday said it is time the government starts planning about how class 10 and 12 students...

Coffee, tea and a token for Covid heroes — why Kenya sent food aid to India

The Kenyan package included the country’s famed tea and coffee, besides groundnuts. The tea and coffee were meant to provide a 'refreshing break' to healthcare workers.

Plea in SC seeks direction to Centre, states for removing bodies found floating in Ganga

The petition urged the apex court to issue guidelines or formulate a standard operating procedure for proper cremation or burial of bodies of Covid victims as per the rituals.

On Camera

After a brief surge, private investment & hiring has again turned cautious. Focus is on cutting debt

Financial year 2022-23 saw private investments & hiring surge, but since then firms are using cash to reduce debt. General elections didn’t help matters, either.

Indian envoy in Oman dons Army combat print for photo ops, sparks controversy

Ambassador Amit Narang wore combat uniform at closing ceremony of India-Oman joint military exercise. Only serving personnel can wear service uniforms, say veterans.

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?