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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

‘I am Assam,’ Zubeen Garg had said. He was the soundtrack to our lives

Zubeen Garg's funeral entered the Limca Book of Records as the fourth-largest such procession in the world.

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.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.