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Topic: Covid cases

Private vehicle even with one person is a ‘public place’ in context of Covid, Delhi HC says

The court said a private vehicle would be a public place owing to the immediate risk of exposure to other persons under varying circumstances.

Delhi to impose night curfew as Covid cases rise, finds ‘violations’ at hotels & night clubs

Timings are under discussion but most likely it will be between 9 pm & 5-7 am. The move comes despite Centre’s communications to states that night curfews aren't really helpful.

Akshay Kumar, Vicky Kaushal, Axar Patel: List of Bollywood actors, sports stars who got Covid

As cases spike in India, actors and sports stars too confirm infections. ThePrint lists some names who tested Covid positive.

Covid-19 pandemic — Malaysia students back to school, ‘drastic’ rise in cases in Saudi Arabia

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Maharashtra govt announces night curfew, only essential services allowed from 8 pm to 7 am

Maharashtra reported 49,447 new Covid cases and 277 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the state health department.

Police lodge case against 1,011 people over religious gathering in Maharashtra

Despite prohibitions on public gatherings due to Covid-19, police said the annual 'Sandal yatra' to Sailani Baba's shrine was taken out in Maharashtra's Buldhana district.

India records single-day rise of 81,466 Covid cases, highest in 6 months

Active cases have increased to 6,14,696 comprising 5% of total infections, while recovery rate has further dropped to 93.67%, the health ministry said.

New Covid cases nearly quadrupled in March, test positivity increases to 7.1%

ThePrint’s daily Covid tracker that brings you the numbers that matter — from total cases, tests done and recoveries to positivity rate and deaths.

Maharashtra’s worst-hit Amravati confirms disturbing trend — Covid is moving to rural areas

Central govt had said pandemic was moving ‘closer to rural areas’, and Amravati reported more rural cases than urban on 8 out of 10 days up to 27 March.

Over 32,000 cases, 1,100 deaths: Why Ludhiana is among India’s worst-hit Covid districts

Ludhiana has CFR of 3.4% — higher than the state's average (3%), and more than double the national average (1.37%). It has recorded 1,103 deaths till now.

On Camera

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.