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Friday, August 29, 2025
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Topic: Covid cases

Falling Covid testing, rising positivity: What Health Secretary flagged in letter to states

Rajesh Bhushan cites surge in Covid cases in several countries, says there is a need for continued vigil in districts, given the unpredictable and contagious nature of the disease.

Covid-19 pandemic: WHO warns of 700,000 more deaths in Europe by March, cases surge in Israel

ThePrint brings you some of the important global stories on the pandemic.

India records 7,579 new Covid infections in past 24 hours, lowest in 543 days

Active Covid caseload also declined to 4,859 cases while the national recovery rate was recorded at 98.32%, the highest since March 2020, the health ministry said.

India registers 8,488 new Covid cases, lowest in 538 days

The death toll climbed to 4,65,911 with 249 fresh fatalities while the active Covid caseload has decreased to 4,271, according to the Health Ministry data.

India’s economy and sustainability are key to the post-Covid-19 world: WEF president

Going forward, India will have to prioritize economic expansion and sustainability to maintain its trajectory of growth and influence.

India records 11,466 new Covid cases, 460 deaths in last 24 hours

The number of active cases declined to 1,39,683, the lowest in 264 days, while the national Covid recovery rate was recorded at 98.25%.

India adds 12,729 new Covid infections as active cases rise to 1.48 lakh in past 24 hours

Death toll has also climbed to 4,59,873 with 221 fresh fatalities, showed the health ministry data.

India adds 11,903 new Covid cases, 311 deaths in past 24 hours

Number of active cases has declined to 1,51,209, comprising 0.44% of the total infections, lowest in 252 days, according to the data released by the health ministry showed.

India records 12,830 new Covid cases, 446 deaths in last 24 hours

Active Covid-19 cases in India have declined to 1,59,272, the lowest in 247 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated Sunday.

India logs 12,428 new Covid cases in last 24 hours, lowest in 238 days

A total of 356 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours, taking the death toll to 4,55,068. Active cases declined to 1,63,816, according to the Union health ministry.

On Camera

How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.