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Topic: Covid cases

New COVID-19 sub-variants more severe than Omicron? India’s top virus research institute has answers

Virus isolation of the newer variants was in process at the institute, which would help assess vaccine effectiveness and support India’s indigenous efforts for vaccine development.

Active Covid cases jump from 44 to 51 in Haryana, 11 fresh cases from Gurugram, Faridabad

Active Covid cases jump from 44 to 51 in Haryana, 11 fresh cases from Gurugram, Faridabad

India reports 752 new Covid cases, 4 deaths reported in 24 hours

The number of people recuperated from the disease has increased to 4,44,71,212, and the national recovery rate stands at 98.81%, health ministry said.

As Centre issues advisory amid Covid surge, what is JN.1, the new variant that has reached India

Kerala has reported the first case of JN.1, a descendant of Omicron with a mutation that makes it more infectious. Experts say JN.1 does not appear worrying, but India needs nation-wide serosurvey.

Australia to hold independent inquiry into handling of COVID pandemic

By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's centre-left Labor government on Thursday said it would hold an independent inquiry into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare for future

US First Lady tests positive for Covid days before G20 meet. President Joe Biden tests negative

Jill Biden's symptoms described as mild. President Biden is expected to take regular tests this week before his trip to India for G20 Summit on 8-10 Sept, says a White House statement.

What is new Covid variant Eris, now on WHO’s radar, and what are its symptoms

New Delhi: The emergence of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant, Omicron EG.5.1 — nicknamed 'Eris' — has sparked fresh worries around the globe as the...

Over 10,000 new Covid cases recorded with 19 more deaths

Daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.42% while weekly positivity rate was 4.02%. The active cases now constitute 0.10% of the total infections.

Serum Institute could resume Covishield shot production as Covid cases spike

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Serum Institute of India (SII) could resume production of the Covishield COVID-19 vaccine, a company spokesperson said on Wednesday, as infections rise in the country. The

6,050 Covid cases reported Friday, Health Minister to review preparedness with states, UTs

The rise in cases continues unabated as Friday’s numbers show a 13% jump from the day before.

On Camera

Hot metals are exposing the fossil fuel fantasy

Two metals, copper and silver, are indelibly associated with mass electrification that is making coal, oil and gas redundant across the world.

Looking to 2026, India to bet on diversification of energy basket—not disengagement from Russia crude

US sanctions reshuffle India’s crude procurement, pushing refiners towards new intermediaries, the Middle East and Americas.

2025 was Indian Army’s year. New battalions & platoons, embracing next-gen warfare

Amidst a doctrinal shift towards joint theaterisation and greater synergy between the various wings of the forces, the Indian Army in 2025 moved further on its path to Vision@2047.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.