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Topic: covid

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

Cutting costs to trimming their losses: India’s garment industry is hanging by a thread

Between selling inventory at half price & using personal savings to pay rent, apparel store owners continue to struggle post-lockdown.

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The BaaS effect—How MG’s battery plan can make Windsor an attractive pick for EV buyers

With many more electric cars on the way, the Maruti Suzuki eVX and Hyundai Creta EV in particular, the EV space is getting interesting.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?