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On Day 1 of the COVID-19 vaccination drive, 1.65 lakh beneficiaries vaccinated across 3,351 sites in India
PM Modi launched the world's biggest COVID-19 vaccination drive in the country today at 10:30 am via video conferencing
Vaccine not to be administered to people below 18 years, pregnant and lactating women kept out of COVID vaccination drive
Earlier, Covaxin was approved for children above 12, while SII's Covishield was approved for persons above 18. The new order states that Covaxin will also be administered only to persons above 18.
COVID vaccines: A comprehensive list of FAQs to clear doubts about the vaccines and immunisation drive
The government has released a list of FAQs to clear doubts and dispel rumours regarding the the COVID vaccines.
COVID vaccinations to start in January, will be tracked digitally at each step: Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan
The government has been working with states for four months to prepare for mass COVID-19 vaccination program, said Union Health Minister.
India gearing up for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, cold chain infrastructure being set up across the country
The scale of inoculation for Covid-19 is going to be unprecedented, therefore, the government is preparing in advance, informed Heath Secretary Rajesh Bhushan.
Coronavirus: Here are the 5 states that would be monitored by high-level central teams
The central teams will help the states control the spread of the virus and manage the active cases.
COVID-19 vaccine may become reality by the first quarter of 2021, PM warns people to stay cautious as cases in India surge
Covid-19 vaccine may become reality by the first quarter of 2021 said Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan.
Tech in the time of pandemic: How Aarogya Setu app has been helping people in fighting the Chinese coronavirus
Aarogya Setu: How India is using technology to fight the pandemic
Scroll spreads fake news claiming central govt’s health cards will collect ‘sensitive information’. Here are the facts
Scroll published a report claiming that the new unique Health ID which will be issued to citizens will collect and store sensitive information such as medical history, finances, genetics and even sex life.
Russia approaches Modi government to collaborate on Coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V
On August 11, Russia became the first country in the world to approve a coronavirus vaccine - Sputnik V
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India bans TikTok, WeChat and 57 other Chinese apps permanently
Unsatisfied by the response given by these companies to notices issued in June last year, Govt of India permanently bans 59 Chinese apps
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Congress MP and head of AICC’s legal department appeared in MP HC to demand bail for Munawar Faruqui who insulted Hindu Gods: Details
Munawar Faruqui was represented at the Madhya Pradesh High Court by senior advocate Vivek Tankha. He is a Congress MP.
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Arnab Goswami and his wife to make full financial disclosure, urge owners and editors of other media networks to do the same: Details
Arnab Goswami has announced he and his wife will make public all their financial details since they moved to Mumbai in 2004.
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Almost 70 representatives from G7 nations pen letter to their leaders, urge them to take ‘allied action’ against China: Details
The G7 countries include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
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‘Lot of similarities between current thinking of USA and our policies’: Pakistani Foreign Minister mourns loss of ‘shining secular India’
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Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi has urged President Joe Biden to 'review' USA's ties with India.
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Professor who translated Rahul Gandhi’s “don’t need army if farmers are strong” speech in Erode faints after the speech: Reports
Muhammed Imran, who translated Rahul Gandhi's speech at Erode, collapsed after interpreting the speech from English to Tamil
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Is it actor Prosenjit Chatterjee in the portrait of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose inaugurated by President Kovind? A fact check
It was claimed that it was actor Prosenjit Chatterjee in the portrait of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose inaugurated by President Kovind.
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Rahul Gandhi lost in translation: How ‘knickerwala’ jibe backfired in Tamil Nadu
Rahul Gandhi's speeches are a gift that keep on giving.
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Ashoka University Assistant Professor mocks Lord Ram while trying to troll President of India over false accusations
Neelanjan Sircar works as an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the Ashoka University and also a also at the Centre for Policy Research.
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Donating for construction of Ram Mandir? Beware of these fraud UPI IDs
Beware of fraudsters. UPI IDs which are similar to the real UPI ID for Ram Mandir donation have propped up.
