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New York: The COVID-19 pandemic is rolling back progress on key childhood challenges such as poverty, health and access to education, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a new report on Thursday, representing the biggest global crisis for children since the agency was founded 75 years ago. more
Got two doses of Covishield: UN General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid amid India-UK vaccine war

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the India-UK vaccine war, United Nations General Assembly president Abdulla Shahid has said he was administered with two doses of anti-COVID-19 vaccine, Covishield, m ...

COVAXIN generates antibodies which effectively neutralize Alpha and Delta variants of coronavirus, says US health research institute

Washington: A study conducted by  the US' National Institute of Health has said India's COVAXIN, which was developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Counci ...

UN providing equipment and supplies to help India fight rapid COVID-19 surge

New York: The United Nations is supporting India as the country battles a major surge in COVID-19 cases which on Wednesday saw the overall reported death toll top 201,000, according to la ...

UK records 30 thrombosis cases after vaccination with AstraZeneca drug: Medicines Agency

Moscow/Sputnik: The United Kingdom has registered 30 cases of blood clots following the vaccination with the AstraZeneca drug, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency said ...

US scientist says rollout of Covid-19 vaccine is India's gift to the world

A top American scientist has said the rollout of Covid-19 vaccine is "India's gift" to the world in combating coronavirus.

Bangladesh reports 23 new COVID-19 deaths 

Dhaka: Bangladesh recorded 23 COVID-19 related deaths in the past 24 hours, media reports said.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches world's biggest Covid-19 vaccination drive

New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the world's biggest Covid-19 vaccination drive in the nation, which is one of the worst Novel Coronavirus-hit count ...

COVID-19: Lockdown across India, in line with WHO guidance

New York : India’s decision to impose a 21-day lockdown, which was announced on Tuesday, comes after a call from the UN health agency, WHO, for the country to take “aggressive ...

PoK, Gilgit Baltistan leaders appreciate PM Modi's move of fighting against COVID 19

Islamabad: Several key exiled leaders from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit Baltistan region have lauded Indian PM Narendra Modi's attempt to fight against COVID 19 outbreak ...