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  Joe Biden says unvaccinated minority causing a lot of damage; signs punitive measures

  World | September 10, 2021 14:57 IST

  Speaking at the White House, Biden sharply criticized the tens of millions of Americans who are not yet vaccinated, despite months of availability and incentives.

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  Over 70.63 crore COVID vaccine doses provided to states, UTs so far: Centre

  India | September 09, 2021 12:31 IST

  The ministry said over 5.58 cr balance and unutilised COVID vaccine doses are still available with states, UTs to be administered.

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  India's Covid vaccination coverage crosses 71 crore landmark milestone

  India | September 08, 2021 21:46 IST

  The Covid-19 vaccination coverage crossed the 71 crore-landmark milestone in the country on Wednesday. With more than 73 lakh (73,80,510) doses administered till 7 pm on Wednesday, the cumulative number reached 71,52,54,153.

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  India records 37,875 COVID cases, over 39,000 recoveries in a day; active cases rise to 3.91L

  India | September 08, 2021 13:16 IST

  The total active cases of COVID in India rose to 3,91,256, the ministry data showed.

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  India reports 31,222 fresh COVID cases, 290 fatalities in last 24 hrs

  News | September 07, 2021 13:00 IST

  India reported 31,222 new COVID-19 cases and 290 fatalities in the last 24 hours. The COVID death toll in the country climbed to 4,41,042.

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  DU to resume offline classes for final year UG, PG students in phases: Important guidelines here

  Education | September 06, 2021 20:37 IST

  DU released an official notification informing that the offline classes for both UG and PG classes will be resumed for practical classes.

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  Jadavpur University teachers' body urges Bengal government to vaccinate students, reopen varsity

  Education | September 06, 2021 19:09 IST

  An association of teachers of Jadavpur University wrote to West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu, urging him to take immediate steps for Covid-19 vaccination of students.

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  India reports 38,948 fresh COVID cases, 219 fatalities in last 24 hrs

  News | September 06, 2021 17:15 IST

  India reported 38,948 new COVID-19 cases and 219 fatalities in the last 24 hours. The new fatalities pushed the COVID death toll in the country to 4,40,752. India has 4,04,874 active cases of COVID as of today.

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  COVID: Brazil bans use of Chinese vaccines made at unauthorised plant

  World | September 05, 2021 11:38 IST

  The ban came after 12.13 mn Corona Vaccine doses already entered the country in 25 batches. 

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  Kurukshetra: Should kids be sent to schools without vaccination? Experts have their say

  Kurukshetra | September 01, 2021 20:03 IST

  Should kids be sent to schools without vaccination? Experts have their say. Watch Kurukshetra on India TV.

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  2 men die in Japan after being administered Moderna vax

  World | August 29, 2021 14:25 IST

  Two men in Japan died after they received two shots of Moderna Inc.'s Covid-19 vaccine.

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  Delhi CM directs mandatory vaccination, ration distribution ahead of schools reopening

  Education | August 28, 2021 15:51 IST

  Vaccination and ration distribution centres to be set up in schools in the national capital will still be operational after they reopen for classes 9 to 12.

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  MHA issues guidelines to fight possible Covid third wave: 'Ensure no large gathering'

  India | August 28, 2021 17:39 IST

  Extending the ongoing COVID-19 guidelines for one more month till September 30, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said the overall pandemic situation now appears to be largely stable at the national level, except for the localised spread observed in a few states.

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  Japan halts some Moderna vaccine after contamination found

  World | August 26, 2021 14:59 IST

  The health ministry said contamination was reported from multiple vaccination sites. Some doses might have been administered, but no adverse health effects have been reported so far, officials said.

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  Twitterati lash out at Pooja Bedi for calling COVID-19 vaccination 'illogical'

  Celebrities | August 26, 2021 11:40 IST

  Twitterati slammed actress Pooja Bedi for her anti-vaxxer behaviour. They have been sharing hilarious memes and compared her tweets to Whatsapp forwards and even asked her to 'shut up'.

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  China accuses US of politicizing COVID-19 origins research

  World | August 26, 2021 8:16 IST

  Fu Cong, a Foreign Ministry DG, said at a briefing for foreign journalists that “scapegoating China cannot whitewash the U.S.”

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  US defence secretary orders mandatory COVID vaccination for active-duty, reserve troops

  World | August 26, 2021 7:16 IST

  In the memo, Austin directed the secretaries of military depts to "immediately" begin full vaccination of all members of the armed forces on active duty or in the reserve, including National Guard, who are not fully vaccinated against Covid.

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  States asked to vaccinate all school teachers on priority before Teachers' Day

  Education | August 25, 2021 17:26 IST

  Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has asked states to vaccinate teachers on priority before Teachers' Day.

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  India reports 25,072 new COVID cases in last 24 hours

  News | August 23, 2021 12:44 IST

  New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): India reported 25,072 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours. 389 deaths were also reported in the same duration taking the overall toll to 4,34,756. About 44,157 people got recovered from the corona virus in the past 24 hours.

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  1 crore people fully vaccinated in Uttar Pradesh

  India | August 22, 2021 11:00 IST

  Among districts, Lucknow is the only one in the state where more than five lakh people are fully immunised.