FRONT PAGE Italian tourist tests positive for COVID-19 Envoy summoned after Iran slams Delhi riots NATIONAL Black carbon levels spike at Himalayan glaciers Government yet to notify CVC, CIC appointments PM’s gesture to promote ‘inspiring women’ UN rights body to move SC on CAA The SARS-CoV-2 is mutating, say scientists Ban decision will affect our reputation, say exporters INTERNATIONAL We are in uncharted territory, says WHO Taliban attacks Afghan bases, throwing peace talks in doubt OPINION The demolition of reason A COVID-19 response that is quick off the blocks A blow against social justice The legacy of childhood trauma Tapping the LIC source Growing numbers Flow and ebb Use 1951 population figures: T.N. BUSSINESS Rupee in free fall on COVID-19 fears; RBI soothes markets SC junks order against resolution plan for Orchid Pandey is new Finance Secretary