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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Topic: Covid cases

Two cats in UK get Covid-19 from owners, scientists on alert

There’s no evidence that domestic cats are playing a role in spreading the pandemic, University of Glasgow researchers say in study.

Andhra & UP record Covid transmission rates less than 1, Bihar records lowest positivity rate

States Tracker — a daily comprehensive look at how much each state is testing for Covid-19, and how fast and wide the infection is spreading.

At 1.08, R value dips slightly this week, India could cross 12 lakh active cases by October

Several states, including Delhi, West Bengal and Kerala register an increase in their R values, while other high burden states such as Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu see a dip.

Pakistan’s economy is beginning to show momentum as Covid cases taper off

Islamabad: Pakistan is showing signs of business activity picking up at a faster clip, as worries about new coronavirus infections fade in an economy...

India crosses 47 lakh Covid cases with 94,372 new cases in a day

The Health Ministry data stated that there are over 9.7 lakh active cases in the country, while the Covid death toll rose to 78,586.

India R value unchanged at 1.09, but Chhattisgarh sees a ‘most worrying’ trend

Several states, including Delhi and Maharashtra, register an increase in their R values, while other high burden states such as Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu see a dip.

2 Congress MLAs test Covid positive after 1-day Punjab Assembly session, CM in quarantine

Congress MLAs Nirmal Singh and Kulbir Singh Zira tested positive for coronavirus after the session, in which 61 legislators were present.

Sikkim Health Minister Dr M K Sharma tests positive for Covid

Urging his friends and supporters not to panic, the Health Minister asked all those people who have in contact with him in recent days to self-isolate themselves.

India’s Covid tally rises to 26.47 lakh with 57,981 new cases, death toll crosses 50,000

The total number of tests in India for detection of Covid-19 has crossed the 3-crore mark, the health ministry said.

Maharashtra bids on ‘Plasma Ki Qurbani’ & Ganesh Mandals to push its plasma trial project

Since its launch on 29 June, only 280 donors have come forward for convalescent plasma trial-cum-treatment project. But the state was expecting at least 500 donors by now.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.