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Canada becomes first country to approve Pfizer Covid vaccine for adolescents

Canada's decision comes ahead of a similar clearance that is expected soon from regulators in the US. The vaccine was initially approved in December 2020 for those 16 and older.

Israel delivers first consignment of Covid medical supplies, oxygen concentrators to India

The Israeli embassy said more such flights will bring emergency medical aid, including thousands of oxygen generators, respirators, medications, and additional medical equipment.

CT scan is like 5-10 x-rays, not 300-400: Docs’ body refutes Guleria’s ‘unscientific’ comments

AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria claimed that a CT scan is equivalent to 300-400 x-rays and should be avoided for mild Covid cases. A radiological body has termed this ‘alarming’.

India is not only suffering from govt failure, but also ‘side politics’ of common people

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Indians scramble for help but Modi’s ministers busy thanking his ‘leadership’ for O2, ration

Social media is flooded with SOS calls pleading for oxygen & medical aid amid the second Covid wave, but Union ministers are thanking PM Modi — constantly.

S&P cuts India’s GDP growth forecast to 9.8% for 2021-22 fiscal due to second Covid wave

The US-based rating agency in March had expected an 11% GDP growth forecast for India for April 2021-March 2022 fiscal on account of a fast economic reopening and fiscal stimulus.

Jaishankar self-isolates after possible Covid exposure, to virtually attend G-7 meet in London

Possibility of Covid spreading among other officials attending the G-7 Summit has potential to shut down the high-profile event that marks the summit debut of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

India records 3.82 lakh new Covid cases, 3,780 deaths in last 24 hours

According to health ministry data, active Covid cases have touched 34,87,229 comprising 16.87% of the total infections, while the national recovery rate was recorded at 82.03%.

WTO meet today could take up India-South Africa proposal to waive IP rights on Covid vaccines

As India reels under a massive second wave of Covid, US President Joe Biden has come under pressure domestically to support the move.

Looking into delay, says Delhi govt after failing to release daily Covid figures Tuesday

The national capital recorded 338 Covid deaths with a positivity rate below 30 percent, according to the daily health bulletin issued by Delhi health department Wednesday morning.

On Camera

Is support reducing for Kolkata doctors? Mamata not the only one who has to course correct

West Bengal is ready to welcome its daughter home for Durga Puja, but the family is unable to keep the deep-rooted discord within from spilling out. At its head is Mamata Banerjee.

How Modi govt’s Atmanirbhar policy could have hobbled BSNL’s efforts to catch up in 4G race

Restrictions on use of equipment from global vendors have necessitated new indigenous technology being developed, tested & deployed—further delaying BSNL's 4G & 5G launch.

IAF chief AP Singh red-flags Tejas delay, says China ahead in technology & production capacity

Air force chief says HAL needs to churn out 24 aircraft per year. It is important for IAF to have indigenous weapons systems to deal with any security challenges, he says.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?