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TopicCovid vaccination

Topic: Covid vaccination

India doing well in terms of vaccinating its own people, IMF chief economist says

Chief Economist Gita Gopinath said Indian economy faces many challenges with regard to financial market after IMF's latest outlook projected 9.5% growth rate for India in 2021.

DDMA says unvaccinated Delhi govt staff won’t be allowed to attend office from 16 October

The order, issued by Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Dev, stated that the Modi government 'may consider issuing similar directions in respect of its employees working in Delhi.'

Vaccine makers upset over ‘differential pricing’ for ZyCov-D, and lack of clarity on exports

ZyCov-D has reportedly been priced by the company at Rs 1,900 for three doses while the others cost between Rs 205-215 per dose.

Don’t have to wait for widespread Covid vaccination to reopen schools, World Bank says

World Bank has noted that the experiences from countries where schools have reopened suggest that with adequate mitigation strategies, schools pose low risks for disease transmission.

Talk of Covid booster shots not pertinent, studies show antibodies last a year: ICMR chief

States have been asked to step up second-dose coverage, government says as concerns emerge about people not getting their final shot on time. 

Must ensure no one is left out of vaccine’s circle of safety: PM Modi says in ‘Mann ki Baat’

In his monthly radio address, Modi said India is creating 'several records in vaccination drive', and urged people to keep following Covid protocols even if they are fully inoculated.

CoWin vaccine certificates to mention full date of birth for those travelling abroad

The new feature on the CoWin certificates of fully vaccinated beneficiaries is being introduced in compliance with WHO norms and is likely to be available from next week.

Govt defends CoWin certificate as UK nod for Covishield fails to resolve travel row

The Indian Covid vaccination certificate is in line with template developed by the UN and International Civil Aviation Organisation, say govt officials.

India registers 26,115 new Covid cases, 252 fatalities in last 24 hours

According to health ministry data, active cases comprise 0.92% of the total infections, lowest since March 2020, while the national recovery rate was recorded at 97.75%

SC seeks Centre’s reply on plea for priority Covid vaccination of pregnant women in 2 weeks

Advocate Vrinda Grover appeared for Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights, and said pregnant women & lactating mothers should be declared as high-risk categories.

On Camera

Resetting Afghanistan ties is geopolitical need. Gandhis are showing their diplomatic ignorance

With two hostile neighbours in the immediate vicinity and one in the greater region, it is imperative that New Delhi forge alliances that can offer some stability.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.