Tuesday, 28 March, 2023
TopicCoroanvirus

Topic: Coroanvirus

Covid-19: Thailand opens for vaccinated tourists, island nation Tonga locks down after 1st case

Raghav Bikhchandani -
ThePrint brings you some important global stories on the coronavirus pandemic.

65.5% beneficiaries eligible for 2nd Covid dose have got the jab, says govt

PTI -
The health ministry also said that as on 25 July, about 34.04 crore persons have received at least first dose of Covid vaccine based on data collected from CoWIN portal.

Delhi govt to nominate doctors, health workers who fought against Covid for Padma awards

PTI -
CM Arvind Kejriwal asked Delhiites to recommend those whose work deserves to be recognised and said a screening committee headed by Deputy CM Manish Sisodia will take the final call.

If India has to spend to save lives, livelihoods, it must ignore deficit & spend: Rajiv Kumar

Vrishti Beniwal -
There is a high probability of a third wave in India, NITI Aayog's Kumar said, by way of supporting his prescription to overlook fiscal considerations until the pandemic is curbed.

Even mild Covid can cause significant brain changes, research shows

Sam Fazeli -
The 'brain fog' that is one of the key issues reported by those suffering long-term consequences after Covid could be related to exactly what this new research has found.

Yoga remains ‘ray of hope’ & source of inner strength as world fights Covid, says PM Modi

PTI -
Addressing the 7th International Yoga Day programme, PM Modi expressed confidence that yoga will continue playing its preventive as well as promotive role in healthcare of masses.

AY.1 — The new Covid variant on world radar stems from Delta variant, linked to immune escape

Mohana Basu -
The first sample of AY.1 was isolated in March from Europe. In India, the variant was first found in April. So far, 156 samples have been sequenced around the world.

Centre asks states to expedite second dose of Covid vaccine for healthcare workers

PTI -
The national average for the first dose of vaccine among healthcare workers of 82% and 56% for the second dose is a cause for serious concern, said health ministry.

SubscriberWrites: Modi govt must drop its hubris, accept mistakes and give a fresh shot at procuring vaccines

Neeta Sanghi -
Since it was Modi who took the credit for India being a saviour to the world at international forums, the blame must also be his.

70 cops died of Covid, polls in AP, Tamil Nadu may have led to spike in cases — Andhra DGP

Rishika Sadam -
In an interview to ThePrint, Andhra Pradesh DGP Gautam Sawang says nearly 8.6 per cent of the total state police has tested Covid positive in this wave.
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File photo of smog in Delhi. Some doctors have called air pollution a bigger threat than Covid-19.| Photo: Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car

Sahil Mohan Gupta -
What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.
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BJP star campaigner in Himachal, Yogi Adityanath is avoiding Gujarat poll rallies

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Economy

NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms

Manoj Rammohan -
New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...

Defence

The Defence Services Staff College in Wellington | Image credit: dssc.gov.in

In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

Snehesh Alex Philip -
As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

National Interest

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

Shekhar Gupta -
No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.

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