COVID-19

Allahabad High Court paves way for Rs 30 lakh ex gratia to widow of teacher who died due to Covid 19 during panchayat poll duty

December 16, 2025 5:30 pm

Allahabad High Court Covid compensation: Justices Swarupama Chaturvedi and Ajit Kumar allowed the plea of a woman whose husband died due to Covid 19 within a month of performing his duties in panchayat elections.

‘Nation can’t forget COVID-19 heroes’: Supreme Court extends Rs 50 lakh insurance benefit to private doctors

December 16, 2025 5:44 pm

Supreme Court Covid Insurance Pvt Doctors: The top court bench held that the family member of the private doctors who died during COVID-19 pandemic duties and were not “requisitioned” are also eligible for Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana insurance benefit.

Who is Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, the Florida Democratic Congresswoman, indicted for stealing $5 million in Covid-19 aid funds?

November 20, 2025 8:08 pm

Along with Cherfilus-McCormick, her brother and her 2021 tax preparer, David Spencer, also face a charge of conspiring to file a false federal tax return.

Why we were scared of Covid, but don't care about pollution

November 20, 2025 2:00 pm

Pollution affects multiple organs and systems, and it is not possible to precisely quantify the extent to which polluted air causes any specific illness or death in an individual. This reality often becomes an excuse. We are wired to act on threats we can clearly count and responses that yield quick, measurable impacts

Chandigarh Consumer body directs lab to pay Rs 25,000 compensation for incorrect Covid-19 report

November 16, 2025 10:53 am

Rajni, who runs educational institutions, claimed that her professional and social image was also tarnished. She sought compensation of Rs 19.5 lakh for the physical, mental and financial suffering caused by the laboratory’s negligence.

Who cares for the caregiver?

October 08, 2025 5:52 pm

Recognising care as a constitutional right requires recognising caregivers as rights-holders, not merely as family members performing expected duties

We need to talk about death

October 04, 2025 4:16 pm

By normalising conversations about death, we can build a society that responds to grief with compassion instead of fear

New Covid variants, Nimbus and Stratus, drive case spikes worldwide

October 03, 2025 9:29 am

From ‘Paar’ to ‘Homebound’, films that tell difficult truths about migrant lives

October 01, 2025 7:03 pm

At a time of rising intolerance against migrant workers over the language they speak, the caste they belong to, and the damage to the native culture that they allegedly cause, it is important to remember that the working class never migrates by choice

Can a common nasal spray help protect against COVID-19?

September 16, 2025 4:44 pm

COVID-19 most often enters the body through the nose and throat, where the virus first settles and begins to multiply

This is what happens when you have Covid during pregnancy; know the risks

November 05, 2025 9:38 am

This is what happens when you have covid during pregnancy, know the risks.

India reports 640 new Covid-19 cases, country’s tally stands at 4.50 crore

December 22, 2023 10:38 pm

According to the health ministry, 220.67 crore doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far.

In pictures: Artists paint the post-pandemic life in vibrant hues

March 24, 2023 11:41 am

The ideology of the exhibition was to bring out artists from the dullness and darkness that pandemic lashed out at the world

Biggest news of the week, in pictures

January 21, 2023 2:36 pm

From Swedish climate Greta Thunberg being detained in Germany to Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra reaching Jammu, here are some of the biggest news of the week in pictures.

China: As zero-Covid ends, travellers rush to take advantage

January 08, 2023 2:14 pm

On a visit to the station Sunday morning, Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee said the sides would continue to expand the number of crossing points from the current seven to the full 14.

Top pictures of the week from around the world

December 31, 2022 1:55 pm

From the 'bomb cyclone' in US and Canada to Pope Francis' Christmas address from the Vatican, here are the top pictures of the week from around the world.

India carries out mock drills in hospitals to check Covid readiness

December 27, 2022 6:52 pm

As a norm, the mock drills assess bed availability, manpower, referral resources, testing capacity, medical logistics, telemedicine services and medical oxygen availability, among other things.

Masks make a return in India as Covid cases rise globally again

December 24, 2022 9:42 am

India masks up: States prepare to curb the spread of Covid amid global surge in cases

December 23, 2022 2:03 pm

As India rolls out advisory to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country amid a surge of infections in China and other countries, hospitals, educational institutions, and other public places can be seen beginning to follow the precautionary protocols since Thursday.

Chinese citizens remain cautious days after govt scraps zero-Covid policy

December 09, 2022 8:25 pm

While many embrace the new freedom, there are also growing concerns over the virus running wild soon.