Almost a third of people report lingering symptom 6-12 months after COVID-19 - Study
The study suggests that the most commonly reported long-term symptoms were changes in sense of smell and taste, as well as fatigue.
Sat Mar 05 2022
India celebrates 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses with song, film
India has so far reported 34.1 million COVID-19 cases and more than 452,000 deaths, most during a second wave of infections.
Thu Oct 21 2021
India's COVID-19 case total nears 20 million
With 368,147 new cases over the past 24 hours, India's total coronavirus infections now stand at 19.93 million.
Mon May 03 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
South Africa asks Serum Institute of India to take back one million vaccine doses - Report
AstraZeneca has said its vaccine appeared to offer only limited protection against mild disease caused by the South African variant.
Tue Feb 16 2021
WHO gives green light to AstraZeneca COVID-19 jabs
The two versions given the seal of approval are being produced by the Serum Institute of India (SII), and in South Korea.
Tue Feb 16 2021
First doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrive in Afghanistan from India
Nazari said China also planned to send 200,000 doses of the vaccine.
Sun Feb 07 2021
India to make more COVID-19 vaccines to supply world: Modi
Serum Institute has embarked on a form of vaccine diplomacy, gifting millions of doses to neighbouring countries.
Fri Jan 29 2021
Inside the world's biggest vaccine factory, India's Serum Institute
Unlike the rival Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, Covishield can be stored and transported using standard refrigeration.
Sat Jan 23 2021
Fire hits building at Indian producer of COVID-19 vaccines
The company said the fire was restricted to a new facility it is constructing to increase production of COVID-19 vaccines.
Thu Jan 21 2021
India's vaccine diplomacy in south Asia pushes back against China
Free shipments of AstraZeneca's vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India have begun arriving in the Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Thu Jan 21 2021
India gears up for 'world's biggest vaccination drive'
COVID-19 cases rose by 12,584 on Tuesday - the lowest daily increase in several months - to 10.48 million.
Tue Jan 12 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
Indian vaccine makers end spat, pledge 'smooth rollout' of COVID-19 shots
Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech jointly pledged to provide global access to their COVID-19 vaccines.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Serum Institute to focus on supplying COVID-19 vaccine to India first
Poonawalla said the company will be able to produce 400 million doses of AstraZeneca's vaccine by July 2021 and scale up further from there.
Tue Nov 24 2020
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024