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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.

ICMR recalls statement that said WHO’s Solidarity Trial plans to continue testing remdesivir

Remdesivir, along with HCQ, lopinavir and interferon, have shown no benefits on Covid patients in WHO's multi-national Solidarity Trial.

India’s Covid caseload crosses 73.7 lakh with 63,371 new infections in a day

While active Coronavirus cases in India remained below 9 lakh for the eighth consecutive days, the death toll has surged to 1,12,161, according to the health ministry data.

With 67,708 new cases in last 24 hours, India’s Covid tally crosses 73 lakh

While 63,83,441 people have recovered from Covid-19 taking the national recovery rate to 87.35%, the death toll climbed to 1,11,266 with the virus claiming 680 lives in a day.

India’s Covid tally rises to 72 lakh with 63,509 new cases, death toll reaches 1.1 lakh

There are 8,26,876 active Covid cases in the country with over 63 lakh patients having recuperated from the virus, pushing the recovery rate to 87.05%.

ICMR seeks govt panel approval to test cancer drug in WHO’s Covid Solidarity trial

The Subject Expert Committee deliberated on the matter on 9 October and asked ICMR to submit 'clarifications and justifications' for inclusion of acalabrutinib in the trial.

India registers over 78,500 new Covid infections in a day, total cases cross 68 lakh

The total recoveries have surged to 58,27,704 while there are 9,02,425 active Covid cases, comprising 13.20% of the total caseload. The death toll stood at 1,05,526.

India’s Covid tally climbs to 67.5 lakh with over 72,000 new cases in a day

There are 9,07,883 active Covid cases in the country, comprising 13.44 per cent of the total caseload while fatality rate has further declined to 1.55 per cent.

India registers 61,267 new Covid infections, tally rises to 66,85,082

While the country's total recoveries crossed 56 lakh, the death toll climbed to 1,03,569 with 884 people succumbing to the disease in a day.

India’s Covid tally crosses 66 lakh, recoveries surge to 55.8 lakh

There are 9,34,427 active cases of the coronavirus infection in the country, while the death toll climbed to 1,02,685.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

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.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.