
Bolsonaro says Brazil didn't spend a cent on Bharat vaccine deal under probe
Bolsonaro said the price for the Bharat vaccines was broadly in line with other countries.
Fri Jun 25 2021

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Barely 3 pct of India's 1.3 billion people have been vaccinated, the lowest rate among the 10 countries with the most cases.
Tue May 25 2021

Exclusive: India's federal government won't import vaccines, leaving it to states - Sources
Modi's government would instead aim to support domestic vaccine makers by guaranteeing purchases from them.
Mon Apr 26 2021

India to review COVID-19 vaccines after blood clot warning - Report
India is currently administering AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, manufactured by SII and delevoped by Bharat Biotech called COVAXIN.
Fri Apr 09 2021

India's record COVID-19 surge continues, vaccines run short
The government blames the resurgence mainly on crowding and a reluctance to wear masks as shops and offices have reopened.
Thu Apr 08 2021
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A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Thu Mar 04 2021

Efficacy data for India's own COVID-19 vaccine could boost public acceptance
Government data shows that only 10% of about 12.6 million people immunised in India have taken the COVAXIN shot.
Thu Mar 04 2021

Modi takes home-grown vaccine as India widens immunisation drive
People above 60, and those who are 45 or more and suffering from certain medical conditions, are now eligible for the vaccinations.
Mon Mar 01 2021

India's health workers balk at taking homegrown COVID-19 vaccine
A lack of confidence in a homegrown vaccine country could prevent India from meeting its target of vaccinating 300 million people by August.
Thu Feb 25 2021

Tears and fears as India's huge coronavirus vaccine push falters
India's huge coronavirus vaccination drive is behind schedule, hampered by technical glitches and safety fears.
Sun Jan 24 2021

India to give homegrown vaccine in seven more states this week
India is also exporting doses to Brazil and Morocco, and free shipments to the Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Sun Jan 24 2021

India's Bharat Biotech seeks Bangladesh trial for COVID vaccine approved at home
If allowed to go ahead, this would be the first trial of any coronavirus vaccine in Bangladesh.
Thu Jan 21 2021

India's homegrown vaccine developer warns some to avoid shot
India's homegrown coronavirus vaccine developer Bharat Biotech on Tuesday warned people with weak immunity to consult a doctor before getting the shot.
Tue Jan 19 2021

India to start mammoth vaccination drive on January 16
The vaccine is to be free for the country's population of 1.3 billion.
Sun Jan 10 2021

Criticism mounts over India's 'abrupt' approval of COVAXIN
A regulatory panel approved the shot just one day after asking the vaccine maker for more evidence it would work.
Wed Jan 06 2021

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025