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Saturday, September 28, 2024
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Topic: Health Ministry

Govt says no need for mask if you are in car alone. But this is why you can still get fined

Several states have issued guidelines mandating wearing a mask in a ‘public place’. But is a private car a 'public place'? A Supreme Court ruling holds the answer.

India’s Covid-19 tally mounts to 39 lakh, recoveries cross 30-lakh mark

The country reported 83,341 fresh cases while the death toll climbed to 68,472 with 1,096 people succumbing to it in a day.

Covid deaths increasing only in Delhi & Karnataka among 5 high-burden states, says govt

70% of all Covid deaths in India have been reported from five states and union territories: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. 

India’s Covid tally goes beyond 38-lakh mark with over 83,000 new cases in a day

There are currently 8.1 lakh active coronavirus cases, comprising 21.16 per cent of the total caseload. The death toll stands at 67,376.

Multiple entry-exits, no use of saliva to turn pages — govt SOP to conduct exams amid Covid

Health ministry says only those centres outside containment zones will be allowed to conduct examinations. Staff and examinees from these zones will not be allowed at the centres.

India’s Covid fatality rate among lowest in world at 1.76%, says health ministry

The death toll climbed to 66,333 with 1,045 more fatalities reported in 24 hours. India has so far reported 37,69,523 cases of the novel coronavirus.

India registers 78,357 new Covid cases in last 24 hours, total tally zooms past 37 lakh

The total number of Covid-19 recoveries in India has surged to 29,01,908, while the fatality rate has further declined to 1.76 per cent.

Single-day spike of 75,760 cases pushes India’s Covid tally past 33-lakh mark

There are 7,25,991 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprise 21.93 per cent of the total caseload.

Lav Agarwal is back at work but spate of Covid cases in health ministry, new orders issued

Administrative section of health ministry has issued fresh directive for strict adherence to Covid-19 norms, advising work from home for employees 'feeling unwell'.

Sikkim Health Minister Dr M K Sharma tests positive for Covid

Urging his friends and supporters not to panic, the Health Minister asked all those people who have in contact with him in recent days to self-isolate themselves.

On Camera

Who is an Indian woman? Laapataa Ladies Oscar entry shows she must be submissive too

The sweeping statements by Film Federation of India Oscar jury dismiss the urban Indian woman’s life, and struggles, as foreign.

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?