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Covid lessons from Kerala

The state shows the merits of timely and organised intervention

Six Indian cos working on Covid-19 vaccine; ramp up testing, say experts

As Covid-19 infects more than 1.9 million in the world and claims 1,26,000 lives, Indian scientists are also part of the global fight against the disease

28,941 samples tested on April 15, says ICMR; WHO lauds health ministry

ICMR has also issued a list of 176 government laboratories and 78 private laboratories for the coronavirus testing

70 vaccines in the works, with three leading candidates, says WHO

The drug industry is hoping to compress the time it takes to get a vaccine to market - usually about 10 to 15 years - to within the next year

Industrial activities that may be allowed during the lockdown

Districts and states will not be in a position to sustain the expenditure on the stay of migrant labour so they could instead be used for construction activity

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Google-Apple join hands for contact-tracing

From two Silicon Valley giants joining hands, to WHO's warning against lifting lockdowns, to Russians having some fun at home

Just-in-time virus: Opportunities for a govt that walked into cul-de-sac

The pandemic has resolved many of Mr Modi's issues - protestors have dispersed, state govts are queuing up for support, and all economic problems can be laid at the door of Covid-19 - writes T N Ninan

Coronavirus LIVE: Delhi traffic cop tests positive; India cases at 5,351

Coronavirus update: The number of Covid-19 cases has reached 1,431,706 worldwide, and over 82,080 people have died so far. Stay tuned to Business Standard for Coronavirus LIVE updates

Sugar-coated warning: Coronavirus-shaped 'sandesh' in Kolkata for awareness

By blending one of Bengal's most savoured sweetmeat with the name of the pandemic, the owners aim to lift 'the spirits of the people'

Now, you cannot share forward messages with more than one chat on WhatsApp

The latest move from WhatsApp comes at a time when countries across the world are initiating new measures to tackle the spread of rumours and fake news on social media platforms

Will tennis return in 2020? Former star Gabriela Sabatini has her doubts

The professional tennis season was suspended in mid-March, in line with recommendations from the World Health Organization

Coronavirus LIVE: India lights lamps to find strength, hope in dark times

Coronavirus updates: The number of Covid-19 cases have reached 1,265,480 worldwide, and around 69,000 have died so far. Stay tuned to Business Standard for Covid-19 LIVE updates

Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra cases at 416, Tamil Nadu 309, Rajasthan 140

Coronavirus latest updates: Worldwide, the number of Covid-19 cases has crossed 1 million, and around 53,166 have died so far. Stay tuned to Business Standard for Covid-19 LIVE updates

Organisers of US Open eye August 31 start despite coronavirus threat

Wimbledon 2020 was cancelled on Wednesday due to Covid-19 pandemic

Coronavirus LIVE: US deaths exceed China tally; India toll rises to 35

Coronavirus latest updates: Worldwide, the number of cases has crossed 846,251, around 41,482 have died. Stay tuned to Business Standard for Covid-19 LIVE updates

Corona calamity: The role of China's cheerleaders

By including the yuan in its basket of leading currencies, the IMF gave China a legitimacy it did not deserve

Coronavirus deaths mount in US, Europe; Americans hope for relief

Authorities say the US is on track to eventually overtake China's nearly 82,000 infections

Coronavirus scare: Lockdowns will not help unless you know these things

Recent reports even suggest that loss of smell and taste could be signs of a Covid-19 infection

Coronavirus: Jason Gillespie in self-isolation after returning from England

The ECB on Friday suspended all professional cricket amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus: Millions under lock down; young people not invincible says WHO

The virus death toll surged past 11,000 worldwide, with 4,000 alone in worst-hit Italy where the daily number of fatalities has shot up relentlessly over the past week