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India’s Covid tally crosses 86-lakh mark, recovery rate rises to 92.79%

At present, there are 4,94,657 active cases in the country which comprise 5.73 per cent of the total caseload, the health ministry data stated.

South superstar Chiranjeevi tests positive for Covid, under home quarantine

The 65-year-old actor-politician, who is currently asymptomatic, took a test as he was about to resume shooting of his upcoming Telugu action drama 'Acharya'.

How many RAT & RT-PCR tests has India conducted? Don’t have data, ask states, says ICMR

In reply to RTI query filed by ThePrint, ICMR says it only has cumulative testing data, and adds that it is the responsibility of states to maintain specific RAT & RT-PCR data.

Covid cases in India rise to 84,62,080, recovery rate at 92.41%

The coronavirus death toll climbed to 1,25,562 with 577 new fatalities, while the case fatality rate further declined to 1.48%.

Covid cases in India surge to 82.67 lakh, recoveries cross 76-lakh mark

According to the ICMR, a cumulative total of 11,17,89,350 samples have been tested so far, with 10,46,247 on Monday alone.

Sexual extortion crimes rise in Lebanon, Italy’s restrictions draw protests & other Covid news

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

IISER Pune’s new test can accurately measure loss of smell to help detect Covid — Lancet paper

Currently, most places conduct a quick temperature check to screen people for Covid-19. This test could help detect asymptomatic patients, IISER researchers write in Lancet paper.

ICMR cut-off for Covid reinfection arbitrary, could lead to missed cases, experts say

Virologists and epidemiologists say instead of just using arbitrary cut-off, it is better to use technology to ascertain whether it is a case of Covid reinfection.

Despite HC rap, Delhi govt increased RT-PCR tests by only 7.2% in first 2 weeks of October

On 1 October, 9,969 RT-PCR tests were conducted, which were increased to 13,985 on 15 October, according to Delhi govt data.

Japan to test measures at crowded stadium, doubts about Israel’s rapid tests & other Covid news

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

On Camera

India’s strategic pillars are crumbling. Complacency is not an option

Within the modern-day Samudra Manthan lies the opportunity for India to redefine its role on the world stage by building a robust, adaptive security architecture.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?