scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
TopicCovid

Topic: covid

Delhi and Mumbai’s high Covid tally linked to severe air pollution levels, say experts

Kairvy Grewal -
Indian climate and health experts say high pollution levels impact the immunity of people, making them more susceptible to Covid-19. This echoes a similar finding in a Harvard study.

Patanjali intent behind ‘Covid cure’ not wrong but should’ve followed protocol: Ayush minister

Neelam Pandey -
Ayush Minister Shripad Naik defends Ramdev, says government is happy that Patanjali carried out research for the welfare of the country.

CBSE is worried how students will be evaluated if Class 12 exams are scrapped

Kritika Sharma -
In a May notification, CBSE had said the pending Class 12 board exams will be held between 1 and 15 July, but the decision was challenged in court.

Saudi Arabia limits Hajj pilgrims, virus hits US bars and strip clubs & other Covid news

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

‘Bone-headed decision’: Djokovic slammed for hosting tournament after 4 test Covid positive

Revathi Krishnan -
Two players and Djokovic’s own fitness trainer are among those who tested positive. The charity tournament's finale has now been suspended.

Little to no demand for silk weaves amid Covid crisis brings many of Assam’s looms to a halt

Angana Chakrabarti -
Sualkuchi, one of the world's largest weaving hubs, is known for silk varieties like eri, muga & paat. In lockdown, it has lost around Rs 100 crores.

Street food vendors are back after Covid safety training, now hoping for business to return

Pia Krishnankutty -
With Covid numbers rising in India, many people will continue to play it safe, which means a grim future for the street food business.

Fact-checking site in Congo releases sign language videos for people with hearing problems

Taran Deol -
Congo Check has launched these videos so that the deaf and hard of hearing also have access to real information, especially during the Covid pandemic.

Modi govt plans to use IAS, IPS, IRS officers with MBBS degree in fight against Covid

Sanya Dhingra -
Govt officials say a lot of IAS officers will be needed for Covid-response work and if they know the medical stream, it will be helpful.

‘Zeal for living’: How 97-year-old man in Agra, bed-ridden with lung disease, beat Covid

Kairvy Grewal -
G.C. Gupta, a retired engineer, tested positive in May. Doctors say he never showed any nervousness and instead, was more concerned about his family. 
1...99100101...106Page 100 of 106

On Camera

YourTurn

Opinion

Why Hyderabad restaurants don’t make it to the top. Obsessed with comfort food, no PR

Yunus Lasania -
Most of the fancy or high-end restaurants opening up in Hyderabad these days are pretty much stuck on the same blueprint—big space, and inauthentic menus.

‘I Love Muhammad’ is cheap politicisation of Prophet’s name. Don’t drag it to the streets

China unveils F-35-like stealth fighter jets. It’s the ‘nimble disruptor’

Economy

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

Udit Bubna -
The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

Defence

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

Mayank Kumar -
ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

National Interest

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Shekhar Gupta -
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.

Follow us

Copyright © 2025 Printline Media Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved.