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
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: MCMC on drive to boost internet coverage under JENDELA, Myanmar protesters return after bloodiest day since coup
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
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024