Russia’s RDIF in talks with 3 Indian pharmas for Sputnik vaccine, govt to help in case of deal
The Russian Direct Investment Fund is talking to Zydus Cadilla, Wockhardt and Reliance Lifesciences for manufacturing and trials of Sputnik V in India.
No difference in hospitalisation, ICU admission rates among kids with Covid & flu — US study
US study published in JAMA says there may be additional complications in Covid-19 management in flu season, recommends influenza vaccination.
Scientists flag gaps in Lancet study that claimed success of Russian Covid vaccine Sputnik V
Originally written by Enrico Bucci, a biochemistry and microbiology expert at Temple University, US, Monday, the letter has since received the backing of at least 23 other scientists.
Kerala’s Covid transmission rate increases to 1.09, UP among states with low positivity
States Tracker — a daily comprehensive look at how much each state is testing for Covid-19, and how fast and wide the infection is spreading.
89,706 fresh cases with 60% only from 5 states, Punjab records highest mortality rate at 2.95%
ThePrint’s daily Covid tracker that brings you the numbers that matter — from total cases, tests done and recoveries to positivity rate and deaths.
Vitamin D supplement calcifediol could reduce death risk in Covid patients, Spanish study says
While researchers of the Spanish study claim that Calcifediol can reduce severe risk of infection and death in Covid patients with pulmonary symptoms, experts are not so convinced.
With 300% rise in cases, Chhattisgarh hurtles into Covid-19 top 10 in under a month
In just 30 days, Chhattisgarh, which was in 21st place on 10 August, has recorded alarming numbers, with active cases increasing by 694% and deaths by 311%.
Weight gain is new problem of poor in rich nations as Covid puts healthy diet out of reach
Unhealthy diets are poised to worsen the obesity problem all over the world, contributing to a 'global pandemic in its own right', the UN's Food & Agriculture Organization said.
Plasma therapy ineffective in reducing Covid-19 mortality, ICMR study says
The PLACID study by ICMR, involving 464 participants in 39 hospitals, is the first and the largest randomised control trial on Covid-19 to be completed in the world.
Shorter classes, fewer students, no public transport — what going back to school will be like
The Centre has allowed schools to reopen campuses after 21 September under Unlock 4. Some schools have come up with strategies while others are waiting for state guidelines.
Nawaz Sharif or Asim Bajwa, corruption scandals in Pakistan turn into never-ending soaps
In Pakistan, no one seems interested in demanding stronger, more independent institutions which would do due diligence away from the public glare.
Stringent Kamath panel suggestions mean not many stressed firms can avail of RBI debt recast
RBI has implemented KV Kamath panel’s recommendations in totality, including parameters like high debt service coverage ratio and investment grade rating.
Defence
China wanted ‘no escalation’ on hotline call in the day, tried to capture territory at night
Hours before trying to push in 1,000 soldiers near Pangong Tso on 28 August, Chinese PLA had called Indian Army to avoid escalatory action and night patrolling.
Fort Modi is impregnable despite China, Covid, job losses. Only one leader can defeat him
Critics wonder why voters aren’t turning against Modi. But a well-entrenched Indian leader has never been defeated by a rival; only Modi can do that to himself.