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Woman scientist who took over at NIV just before Covid hit India & how she’s handling the crisis

In an exclusive interview with ThePrint, National Institute of Virology director Dr Priya Abraham talks about Covid characteristics & why it is difficult to predict how it will progress.

ICMR data shows India’s Covid testing is not in right shape — 5 things that need fixing

ICMR has released its first data analysis of more than 10 lakh Covid-19 tests. But this data only tells us that there is a lot the Modi govt still doesn't know.

Senior scientist at ICMR tests positive for coronavirus

The scientist had last week attended a meeting in which ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava among others were present.

ICMR to review ‘wonder’ drug combo used to treat Covid patients in Bangladesh

According to doctors in Bangladesh, the combination of ivermectin and doxycycline is an effective treatment against Covid-19, with patients recovering within four days.

‘Govt relying on bureaucrats, not epidemiologists’: Top health experts slam Covid handling

Statement issued by Indian Public Health Association, Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine & Indian Association of Epidemiologists have called the lockdown 'draconian'.

28% of 40,184 Covid positive cases in India till 30 April were asymptomatic: ICMR study

According to the study, of the 28.1 per cent asymptomatic patients, 25.3 per cent were direct and high-risk contacts of the cases, while 2.8 per cent were healthcare workers.

We analysed HCQ risks and benefits, will continue to recommend for prevention: ICMR chief

ICMR DG Balram Bhargava’s statement comes amid rising concern on hydroxychloroquine increasing mortality rate when used as a treatment in Covid-19 patients.

ICMR & Lancet HCQ study aren’t at odds. One is on preventing Covid, other about treating it

A Lancet study Friday said HCQ raises chances of death and irregular heart rhythm. On the same day, ICMR advised expansion of HCQ usage as prevention drug.

60 districts, 10 cities — how ICMR is going deep into India’s heart to chart Covid course 

Armed with antibody tests, ICMR teams are going around the country to assess Covid exposure, and understand the role of asymptomatic patients in transmission.

Hetero Labs in Hyderabad seeks nod from govt to market remdesivir, a potential Covid drug

Hetero Labs filed an application with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) last week. The CDSCO may soon reach out to ICMR for suggestions.

On Camera

Is Bangladesh ready for ‘developed country’ status? It’s all optics for Sheikh Hasina

The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

Airbus & Embraer in the mix, IAF plans revamp of military transport fleet with MTA as new workhorse

Once acquired by IAF, the medium transport aircraft (MTA) will replace both AN-32s and IL-76s, it is learnt. The idea behind the revamp is to meet modern operational needs.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.