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Topic: Vaccination

Media reports on vaccine shots given in May ‘factually incorrect’, says Health Ministry

The reports had alleged that Union Government had promised 120 million vaccine doses for June, while administered only around 58 million doses out of 79 million available in May.

Evidence from 22 African countries shows low trust in authorities is affecting vaccine uptake

Nearly half of the world’s unvaccinated and under-vaccinated children live in the African region.

SubscriberWrites: Modi govt must drop its hubris, accept mistakes and give a fresh shot at procuring vaccines

Since it was Modi who took the credit for India being a saviour to the world at international forums, the blame must also be his.

India’s vaccination numbers slowly crawling up after drop in early May

On 1 May, India administered 18.26 lakh vaccine doses. But the situation improved significantly by 27 May, when the figure went beyond 30 lakh doses.

Pfizer, Moderna refused to sell vaccine to Delhi govt, CM Arvind Kejriwal says

Delhi Deputy CM Manisha Sisodia also informed that all the 400 vaccination sites for the 18-44 age group have been closed in Delhi after the vaccine stock was over.

Self-medication for Covid has turned disastrous. Families must not assume doctors’ role

The collective confusion over Covid-19 treatment has led to a compulsive, panic-driven behaviour among Indians. We must return to the idea of 'under doctor’s supervision'.

Conducting 12th exams before vaccinating children could be a big mistake, says Manish Sisodia

Delhi's Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said 95% of Class 12 students are above the age of 17.5 years and that the Centre should talk to experts if they can be given vaccines.

Manipur says journalist arrested under NSA ‘habitual offender’, so is BJP state govt

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75% Indians don’t know how to get vaccinated. UP, Bihar, MP, Rajasthan fare worst

CoWIN is the only platform shouldering India's vaccination programme. Modi govt's vaccine policy driving up shortages isn't the only hurdle.

Less than 4% vaccinated – Transgender Indians have been ‘othered’ by vaccines and forms

Many transgender persons are immuno compromised – putting them at a higher risk of Covid. But transphobia in healthcare have made them vaccine hesitant.

On Camera

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

US pilot says his team pulled out of Dubai Air Show after Tejas crash out of respect for IAF pilot

Taylor ‘Fema’ Hiester, commander of USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team, hit out at air show organisers for continuing with the show after Wing Commander Namansh Syal lost his life in the incident.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.