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TopicCovid relief

Topic: Covid relief

What SC said in order dismissing Rana Ayyub’s plea against summons by Ghaziabad court

While hearing the case about funds received by Ayyub via crowdfunding for Covid relief, the court said there is “serious factual dispute” over places where offence was committed. 

Modi kits, oxygen langars, mangrove planting — Lok Sabha MPs list their ‘Covid achievements’

The Lok Sabha secretariat has published a compilation of MPs’ initiatives to alleviate suffering during the pandemic. Full details will eventually be uploaded on the House website.

Rana Ayyub speaks up against FIR for alleged funds misuse, says ‘entire donation accounted for’

Ghaziabad police had filed FIR against Ayyub on 7 Sept, on complaint by Hindu IT Cell founder, for misusing funds raised for relief. The journalist said she has not violated any law.

No benefits of Doxycycline found in UK Covid patients, write Oxford researchers in Lancet study

According to researchers, the drug that has been commonly used to treat Covid respiratory symptoms does not reduce recovery time, hospital admissions, or deaths related to Covid.

Americans gave record $471 billion to charity in 2020, amid concerns about Covid, jobs, racism

One reason why giving rose in 2020, even though the economy contracted, was that stocks notched gains by the end of the year.

Hanuma Vihari to Sunil Chhetri — Indian sportspersons are finally showing up during crisis

Yes, #IndiaAgainstPropaganda was an embarrassment. But move away from the mainstream and you’ll see many sportspersons backing worthy causes.

What’s behind Delhi’s O2 crisis? A critical calculation Kejriwal & Modi govts forgot to make

This missing crucial element is why central govt’s policy for allocation of medical oxygen to states and UTs was labelled flawed by Supreme Court, which called for a 'complete revamp'. 

Does steaming help in Covid? The answer is yes, and no. Here’s why

While steaming has emerged as a popular home remedy to beat Covid, doctors say all it does is ease stuffy nose. But do it right, or else it can cause scalding of skin and airways.

Here’s how Indian private sector must play bigger role in Covid management, writes Deep Kalra

We are still grappling with the enormity of the Covid challenge, but it’s now abundantly clear it can not be addressed by the government and its machinery alone.

Oxford, Cambridge students raise over Rs 18 lakh for Covid relief in India

Oxford and Cambridge societies have reached one-third of their goal to raise £50,000, which is about Rs 51 lakh, towards Covid relief in India. The joint fundraiser was launched Saturday.

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Russia’s super-missile test shows a new, expensive technological race—with dire outcomes

The test raises a question. Why have Russian nuclear strategists now invested in the Burevestnik, when the US abandoned nuclear ramjet propulsion in 1964?

Karnataka, Telangana, TN, Maharashtra power 40% of services output, pan-India growth uneven—NITI Aayog

Report on India's services sector examines state-level dynamics, maps disparities and suggests ways to tap into the sector’s potential.

India pulled out of Tajikistan’s strategically important Ayni air base in 2022. Here’s why

Tajikistan did not want to extend the lease because of apparent pressure from Russia & China over non-regional military personnel at the air base, it is learnt.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.