Aug 17, 2020

📰 Letter #70 - 32 CBI officers awarded President’s Police Medal / Former Cricketer Chetan Chauhan dies of COVID / Flurry of protests

By Salman Mushir • Issue #70 • View online

Hi. Here’s 5 point updates about what’s happening with COVID-19 in India and across the world.

1. Recognition for distinguished services 🏅

From @indiatimesinsta

As a nation, India is full of heroes, some of them wear capes while some don’t. While India is celebrating it’s 74th year of Independence with great pride, it is also essential to appreciate and recognize the blood and sweat of officers who stood by us and have been performing for the country tremendously.

A total of 32 CBI officers have been awarded the President’s Police Medal for their contribution and distinguished services, an official statement said.

2. Tragic COVID-19 event 😢

From @ndtv

Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Chetan Chauhan, one of Indian cricket’s most well-known openers, died on Sunday from COVID-19 related complications after being put on life support for nearly 36 hours.

Chetan Chauhan, who played 40 Tests for India, was 73 and is survived by his wife and son Vinayak. He was currently serving as the Minister of Sainik Welfare, Home Guards, and Civil Security in the Uttar Pradesh cabinet.

Legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, who had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month

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3. A flurry of protests across the world ✊

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They are fighting #Covid19 on an empty stomach – and now have a police case to battle https://t.co/aYw9Nb14S3 | @VijaytaL

Delhi police have slapped an FIR on ASHA workers for staging a protest to demand better wages and safety gear.

9:20 AM - 16 Aug 2020

New York Times World

@nytimesworld

At least 10,000 protesters, many first-time participants in political rallies, gathered in Bangkok on Sunday, demanding change in a country where military tanks have tended to shape politics more than the ballot box has https://t.co/tJJtTzceoI

9:03 AM - 17 Aug 2020

The New York Times

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Scientists are starting to see encouraging signs of strong, lasting immunity, even in people who developed only mild symptoms of Covid-19, a flurry of new studies suggests https://t.co/7ziebr5aTf

11:10 AM - 17 Aug 2020

The Guardian

@guardian

Belarus opposition calls for general strike after biggest protests yet https://t.co/Xo6HukaLuv

11:25 AM - 17 Aug 2020

4. Hey .. We are in this together 😷🙌🏻

From @unesco

5. Podcast recommendations 🎧

Our Vaccine Expectations Are Unrealistic - Prognosis Daily: Coronavirus

In the fight against COVID-19, so many are pinning their hopes on a vaccine. But how long will it take? Russia’s super-fast-tracked COVID-19 one is technically the first in the world. But the first vaccine may not be the best one.

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How Britain’s deepest recession is becoming a jobs crisis - Today in Focus

Economics writer Aditya Chakrabortty describes how the coronavirus crisis has sent Britain plunging into a record recession and what it means for the millions of people fearing for their jobs.

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This newsletter is created by - @salmanmushir, from Bangalore, India. I host a podcast called Salman Needs A Job, and I create content about jobs on my Instagram and YouTube.

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