Many states not ready to roll out vaccines for all adults from May 1
New Delhi/IBNS: Two days before vaccination is all set to open for all adults, states like Maharashtra, Punjab and Delhi are unlikely to roll out the inoculation drive from those between 18 and 44.
China maritime action: Japanese PM Suga expresses concern to Modi
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has voiced 'grave concerns' on China's aggressive actions in surrounding waters during his telephonic conversation with Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday.
Intelligence level talks on, but no back-channel dialogue with India: Pakistani minister
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has admitted that “intelligence level” talks were on with India, but denied reports of back channel dialogue saying a proper dialogue can take place only through the Foreign Office
US now diverting its own vaccine-making materials supply to India
A senior US official has said that the government was diverting its own supply of COVID-19 vaccine-manufacturing materials to India “as the most effective and rapid step” to help it.
First shipment of vital medical equipment from UK reaches Delhi
New Delhi/UNI: The first shipment of vital Covid medical supplies, including 100 ventilators, from the UK reached Delhi early Tuesday morning, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
Australia halts direct flights from India till May 15 amid Covid-19 spike
New Delhi/UNI: The Australian government on Tuesday announced a temporary ban on all direct flights from India amid an unprecedented surge in Coronavirus infections.
Don't fall for rumours about vaccines: PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat
New Delhi/IBNS: As the country continues to reel under the second wave of Covid-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged countrymen to not fall prey to rumours about vaccines and to get information from the right source.
Will 'rapidly' deploy additional support to India: United States
Washington/UNI: Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that the United States is closely working with their partners in the Indian government and will rapidly deploy additional support to the Covid-hit country.
New Delhi: Indian Navy dispatched its Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) on Thursday to assist Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut (TNI AL - Indonesian Navy) in search and rescue efforts for the Indonesian Submarine KRINanggala which was reported missing on Wednesday 21 Apr 21.
US 'working closely' with India to help deal with COVID surge
US President Joe Biden's administration is “working closely” with Indian officials to find ways to help the country facing its worst COVID-19 surge, according to his spokesperson Jen Psaki. However, neither she nor other officials would say on Friday if the US would lift the embargo on exporting vaccine raw materials, which India has requested, or share the unused stockpile of AstraZeneca vaccines.
Kathmandu: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu gifted 39 ambulances and six school buses to various governmental and non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations working in the field of health and education on Thursday.
India’s requests for vaccine raw materials: US says first obligation to Americans
Virtually declining India’s requests to lift the ban on export of raw materials to meet the country’s anticipated COVID-19 vaccine shortage, the US politely said that it has to first to take care of the requirements of its own people.
COVID-19 spike: Canada bans flight from India, Pakistan for 30 days
Ottawa/UNI: Canada on Thursday announced a 30-day ban on all passengers flights from India and Pakistan effective Thursday, citing exponential rise in COVID-19 cases in both the countries.
USCIRF recommends India, Russia to be named for 'countries of particular concern'
Washington: The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has designated India among several nations as "countries of particular concern".
Sri Lanka to invite investment from India for Colombo Port City
The Sri Lankan government would explore the possibility of attracting investments to the Colombo Port City Economic Zone from India in the near future, a minister said on Tuesday.