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BS Views of the Week: Making India richer by 2051 and BJP's Achilles heel

From the government's most important task on which the fate of the next 30 years hinges to the central weakness in the BJP's poll strategy, here's what Business Standard columnists and editorials had to say this week. >

Green Fungus explained: Causes, symptoms and everything we know so far

A 34-year-old Covid-19 survivor was diagnosed with green fungus infection in Madhya Pradesh's Indore and shifted to Mumbai by air ambulance for treatment. The man, who had recovered from COVID-19, underwent a test on suspicion that he had contracted the dreaded black fungus infection (mucormycosis). But he was instead found to have green fungus in his sinuses, lungs and blood. What is Green Fungus and is it contagious? Watch the video for its causes, symptoms and prevention.

Showdown over new IT rules: All you need to know about Twitter vs Govt feud

Twitter seems to be in serious trouble after it lost its status as an intermediary platform for not complying with India’s new IT rules. The Centre said Twitter has 'deliberately' chosen the path of non-compliance despite being granted multiple opportunities. Watch the video to understand - how the spat between the govt and the social media platform turned ugly.

Should we be concerned about Delta Plus? New Covid variant simplified

While Delta Plus is not a variant of concern yet for the Indian government, it is certainly causing concern among doctors and researchers across the world. But what are Delta and Delta Plus variants, where did they originate and are vaccines effective against them? Watch the video to find out.

FB smartwatch with 2 cameras, Xbox summer game fest: News from tech world

From Facebook's first smartwatch with two cameras, Google tweaking its search algorithms to deal with harassers, WhatsApp may enable multi-device support for users with end-to-end encryption and Netflix to sell official merchandise via new online store, here are the top news of the week related to the world of technology. Watch the video.

Hallmarking of gold jewellery now mandatory: What this means for you

The government has made hallmarking of gold jewellery mandatory in India from June 16, 2021. So far, gold hallmarking in the country was voluntary in nature. But in 2019, the government announced it would make it mandatory from January 15, 2021 but the deadline was extended twice till June 15 after the jewellers sought more time in view of the pandemic. But what does hallmarking of gold jewellery mean and for whom is it now mandatory. Watch the video to understand the new rule.

1918 Spanish Flu & Covid-19: Mumbai hospital that has witnessed 2 pandemics

More than 100 years before Covid-19 hit us, the world had experienced a deadly pandemic. At that time, Masina Hospital in Mumbai was among the few private hospitals to admit patients infected with the 1918 H1 flu—commonly called the Spanish flu. With passage of time, memories of Spanish flu have faded. But Masina Hospital CEO, Dr Vispi Jokhi, tells Nivedita Mookerji that the effort to conserve records is on, especially after Covid-19. Among other things, Dr Jokhi talks about oxygen as a treatment to the flu patients then and the evidence around it. In 1918, there was no vaccine. Masks and distancing—the protocols being advocated now—were the only refuge. And, like he says, every pandemic has an end, whether it’s the Spanish flu or Covid-19.

First death post Covid vaccination: Reason & an advice you shouldn't ignore

India confirmed the first death related to Covid-19 vaccination in the report on causality assessment of adverse events following immunisation (AEFI). The death of a 68-year old man who received a Covishield shot on March 8 and died due to anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) was classified as ‘vaccine product-related reaction’ by the National AEFI Committee. Let's listen to what Dr N K Arora, who is the Chairman of India's COVID-19 Working Group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI), has to say on this. Watch the video.

Jab hesitancy: Vaccine fear in rural India a challenge for health workers

Vaccination against coronavirus is going on in full swing in the country. And while people living in metro cities are flocking to vaccine centres, grassroots health workers in villages are facing vaccine hesitancy, as there are still many who are hesitant to get the coronavirus vaccine. So, shortage of vaccine is not just the only issue in hand for health care workers in fight against pandemic. In this video, witness the problem, mostly in rural India, and how authorities are trying to convince hesitant people via attractive schemes.

PM Modi at UN: India to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030

India is working towards restoring 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030 and is assisting fellow developing countries to develop land-restoration strategies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a high-level UN dialogue. Asserting that land degradation affects over two-thirds of the world today, Modi said if left unchecked, it will erode the very foundations of our societies, economies, food security, health, safety and quality of life. Watch the video.

Delhi unlock: Markets hail Kejriwal decision, but not everyone is happy!

With Covid numbers in the national capital dropping to a three-month low, all market activities are allowed from today, but with certain restrictions as part of the phased unlock plan of the Delhi government. While weekly markets will resume activity, but only one market will open in one zone on a day, restaurants will reopen with 50 per cent of seating capacity. Watch the video to see how the businesses have reacted to the Delhi government's decision on the first day of unlocking.

From bat or lab? Expert view on possibilities of Covid origin

Speaking on the reports which says that origin point of Covid-19 is China’s Wuhan lab, Director of Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Dr Rakesh Mishra on June 12 said, “It’s very unlikely that something of this kind has come from a lab, it’s more likely a zoonotic origin from bat that spread in people, stayed there for some time and then acquired Covid-19 status.” “It could also be that from the bat, it infected some other animal. Bat (as the origin point) because it's the closest relative of this virus with 96% similarity in terms of genetic material,” he added.

BS Views of the Week: From tracing Covid to the big risk for EM asset class

From the Covid lab-leak theory's long journey from the margins of conspiracy to the mainstream to the major risk faced by emerging market financial assets in 2021, here's what Business Standard columnists and editorials had to say this week. >

Indian Army assists COVID vaccination drive in remote villages of JandK's Baramulla

Baramulla (JandK), June 9 (ANI): Indian Army in collaboration with Civil Administration and Local Med and healthcare authorities organized vaccination camps as well as logistically supported the Frontline Healthcare to carryout vaccination drives to the villages close to the Line of Control (LOC). The Medical vaccination with the help from the Indian army traveled many kilometers to reach these border residents for the COVID-19 vaccination."I thank the Indian Army and administration. The way down from the village is dangerous. Not everyone can go out from here. Says Muhammad Rafiq , a border resident.

Mumbai hospital to make paediatric wards for 3rd COVID wave

Mumbai, June 09 (ANI): Considering 3rd wave Dean of BKC Jumbo Hospital Dr Rajesh Dere on June 9 said that they had already got instructions to make paediatric wards with minimum 100 beds in each COVID centre. Dean of BKC Jumbo Hospital Rajesh said, "As far as 3rd wave is concerned, we've already got instructions to make paediatric wards with minimum 100 beds in each COVID centre. BKC has discharged 26,000 COVID patients so far and no mucormycosis case has been notified among them yet."

Shops reopen on 'odd-even' basis but Delhiites are confused

New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): Markets in Delhi running in 'Odd-Even' basis as government eased the restrictions after witnessing a dip in COVID cases. However, locals seemed confused over Delhi govt's odd-even decision. Markets and market complexes except weekly markets will open between 10 am to 8 pm on an odd-even basis in accordance with their shop numbers, from today

Congress' loss, BJP's gain: Aditi Singh on Jitin Prasada

Lucknow (UP), June 09 (ANI): Congress leader Aditi Singh called former leader Jitin Prasada's farewell, a loss for the party after he joined BJP on June 09. She also advised Sonia Gandhi-led party to introspect. She said, "It's a big loss for Congress and the party should introspect why senior leaders like Jyotiraditya Scindia and Jitin Prasada are leaving. Congress is becoming one family's party. They should introspect about it. This is Congress' loss and BJP's gain. His (Jitin) future will be bright in BJP." Former Union Minister Jitin Prasada joined BJP in presence of Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on June 09 ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

'Congress, Nehru family gave Jitin Prasada recognition, he shouldn't forget it': DK Shiva Kumar

Bengaluru, (Karnataka), June 09, (ANI): After the entry of Former Congress Leader Jitin Prasada in Bharatiya Janta Party. Karnataka's Congress President DK Shivakumar lashed out at him by saying, "It is the Congress party and the Nehru family that gave him recognition. He should not forget it and I also should not forget it." Former Congress Leader Jitin Prasada joined Bharatiya Janta Party on June 09.

'Post or no post, public service is priority': Jyotiraditya Scindia on portfolio in Union Cabinet

Bhopal (MP), June 09 (ANI): On being asked about portfolio in Union Cabinet, BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that his priority is public with post or without post. He said, "My priority is public service and continuing on that ideology, I followed the footsteps of my father and grandfather. Post or no post but constant service to people is the traditional value of our Scindia family." Last year in March, former Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia had joined BJP but since then speculations on his portfolio is under the radar.

'Jaane wale jaate rehte hain, we can't stop them': Kharge on Jitin Prasada

New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): Speaking on former Congress leader Jitin Prasada, who had joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on June 09, said it's unfortunate but Jaane wale jaate rehte hain, we can't stop them. "Jaane wale jaate rehte hain, we can't stop them. It was his decision. However, it is unfortunate," Kharge told media persons. Former Union Minister Jitin Prasada, who was closed to Rahul Gandhi, joined BJP in presence of Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal today ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.