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Topic: Covid deaths

India could have seen 29 lakh excess deaths during Covid, says preprint by US-UK team

The study by researchers Murad Banaji of Middlesex University, UK, and Aashish Gupta of Harvard University, US, has been uploaded on preprint portal MedRxiv.

Covid-19 pandemic: Rush for test kits as Israel reopens schools, New Zealand battles Delta

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

Modi govt’s reluctance shows caste census is politically inflammable. But it’s also a necessary evil

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Kin of those who died by suicide in 30 days after Covid diagnosis to get ex-gratia: Centre

A two-judge SC bench was informed by the Modi govt that a Covid patient, who continued to be hospitalised beyond 30 days but died will also be treated as a Covid fatality.

NDMA recommends Rs 50,000 ex-gratia to kin of Covid victims, Modi govt informs SC

The monetary assistance will be provided only if the cause of death is certified as Covid as per the guidelines issued by the Union health ministry and ICMR, the Centre says.

Covid death after 30 days in hospital will also be eligible for compensation: New guidelines

SC had asked for these guidelines on 30 June, saying compensation was a must under Disaster Management Act, and pulled up Centre last week for delaying them.

India registers 219 Covid deaths in last 24 hours, lowest daily fatalities in 167 days

The active cases have declined to 4,04,874 comprising 1.23% of the total infections while the national Covid recovery rate was recorded at 97.44%, the health ministry said.

SC pulls up Centre over delay in framing guidelines for issuing Covid death certificates

The bench comprising Justices M R Shah and Aniruddha Bose told that by the time the Modi govt frame the guidelines, the third phase of Covid will also be over.

India registers 42,909 new Covid cases, 380 deaths in last 24 hours

The number of active cases has increased to 3,76,324 and comprise 1.15% of total infections. The national Covid-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 97.51%, the health ministry said.

54 Gujarat municipalities had 16,000 excess deaths during pandemic, US scientists report

The excess death estimate for the March 2020-April 2021 period is nearly 60% higher than Gujarat’s total Covid death toll of 10,080.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.