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COVID-19 PANDEMIC NEWS
Karnataka High Court sets aside prosecution sanction in COVID-era layoff case
June 04, 2026 3:23 pm
The petitioner company argued that the COVID-19 pandemic was a ‘natural calamity’, so the decision to lay off does not require prior permission.
‘Mere political gathering not unlawful assembly’: Court clears BJP workers charged over temple celebrations during COVID-19
June 02, 2026 1:19 pm
Punching a hole in the prosecution's case, the Madras High Court said that the criminal Court is not a forum for the mechanical conversion of every public gathering into a penal prosecution.
Ivermectin, once hyped as a 'COVID cure,' is back in spotlight: Know what’s driving the renewed buzz
May 26, 2026 3:00 pm
From COVID-era hype to viral cancer claims, doctors separate fact from fiction on ivermectin’s real medical use and limits
‘Electricity dept staff frontline workers’: Allahabad High Court directs Rs 50 lakh Covid relief to deceased woman’s family
May 21, 2026 5:49 pm
It was contended before the Allahabad High Court that no hospital could have operated without an uninterrupted power supply during the Covid-19 pandemic.
'Local health outbreak can now turn global in days': Experts on pandemic preparedness
May 20, 2026 10:10 am
People should also seek reliable medical information rather than relying on panic-driven social media
‘Not by choice’: Punjab and Haryana High Court orders release of medical dues to retired employee for treatment amid Covid
May 20, 2026 8:49 am
The retired staff member of the Punjab and Haryana High Court had sought a direction to the authorities to release the remaining amount of Rs 1.86 lakh.
Allahabad High Court expands 'Covid duty' definition, orders ex-gratia relief for electricity worker’s kin
May 14, 2026 12:20 pm
The petitioner-wife had challenged before the Allahabad High Court a UP government order rejecting her claim for ex-gratia relief citing that the deceased was not specifically engaged in Covid duty.
WHO chief warns we are 'vulnerable to future pandemics', says China hasn't been fully transparent on Covid
February 28, 2026 2:37 pm
Asked about his biggest concerns, Tedros pointed to rising global conflict, saying “peace is the best medicine” and warning that “war and disease are old friends.”
‘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.
Delhi: Kin of staff who died on Covid duty get Rs 1 cr each
October 12, 2025 1:50 am
CM Rekha Gupta said this was not merely financial assistance, but a heartfelt expression of deep gratitude and a humble tribute to their service
COVID-19 PANDEMIC PHOTOS
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
In pictures: People offer prayers, celebrate Eid after two years of sombre festivities amid pandemic
May 03, 2022 4:48 pm
People get together to celebrate the festival of Eid after the holy month of fasting called Ramadan
Solo exhibition reflects on cosmos, humans during the pandemic
March 09, 2022 6:41 pm
The paintings by artist Divyaman Singh depicted a collective conscience’s journey: from despair to hope and living in harmony with elements around us through the pandemic
A day in the life of a Delhi school student after two years of school shutdown
February 20, 2022 10:54 pm
After Delhi government reopened schools for all grades after a two-year closure. On Friday, Indian Express shadowed class 2 student, Mohammed Zaid (7), on his first day of school. The last time Zaid attended school was March 2020, and he was a 5-year-old completing kindergarten.
Long lines, crowded lounges at IGI Airport as new guidelines come into effect
December 02, 2021 2:31 pm
Around five or six passengers showed Covid-like symptoms during the rapid PCR and RT-PCR test and were sent to Lok Nayak hospital.
Some Argentines turn to unusual pandemic pets for comfort
October 04, 2021 2:43 pm
Millions of people have found solace during the pandemic in cuddling a dog or cat. For a few, comfort comes in other forms — those of a horse or a pig, perhaps a possum-like sugar glider or even a tarantula
World Tourism Day: 7 offbeat places to add to your travel wish list once the pandemic ends
September 27, 2021 12:14 pm
Virtual travel is on the rise, as is planning imaginary itineraries for when the world goes back to travelling and exploring again. On the occasion of World Tourism Day today, we bring you some offbeat destinations from around the world that you can travel to, once the pandemic ends.
Delhi Zoo welcomes visitors after three months; take a look at these photos
August 04, 2021 9:55 am
After a long wait -- of three months -- Delhi Zoo and all its animal and bird species welcomed back visitors. As was expected, people made a beeline for the place which, in pre-pandemic times, would have tourists swarming it all year long
The hills are crowded: Here are some other places you can visit instead
July 12, 2021 8:23 pm
If you are thinking of a quiet gateway this weekend, visit these offbeat places and avoid the crowd
Mumbai's Tao Art Gallery all set to host first physical show amid pandemic
July 06, 2021 11:35 am
The show will look into a variety of artist Khanjan Dalal’s recent body of works
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