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Why is vaccinating children for Covid-19 not a priority? Find out

Do you know why vaccinating children against coronavirus is not a priority for the World Health Organization (WHO) right now? And when the WHO is planning to recommend jabs for children and what about safety of these vaccines? WHO’s Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in this video.

Need to vaccinate more people quickly: AIIMS COVID task force chief on Delta variant

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): Chairman of AIIMS COVID task force, Dr Naveet Wig said that vaccination is safe and it is immunogenic. He emphasised that vaccination will save lives and it has very mild symptoms. "Vaccine is safe. It is immunogenic and it will save lives. All the doubts have now been laid to rest. We need to vaccinate more people as fast as possible because Delta variant is all around" Dr. Naveet Wig, Chairman of AIIMS COVID task force on Covaxin efficacy of 77.8%

Highest-single day vaccination result of coordinated planning: Health Secretary

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan interacted with media on June 22 over the vaccination in India and situation of COVID-19. He said that highest-single day vaccination was not sudden but a result of coordinated planning. Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan answered on being asked how government achieved highest-single vaccination, "What happened yesterday was not sudden but a result of coordinated planning. Between June 1-21, average daily vaccination was 34,62,841 so a jump to 88 lakh when vaccines and capacity are available is possible".

Infiltration of weapons using drones by Pak not good for peace: Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): Ceasefire along the LoC is a positive sign but Indian Army witnessing infiltration of weapons and ammunition using drones at the same time, said General Bipin Rawat in a exclusive interview with ANI on June 22. "Ceasefire so far along LoC is holding, which is a positive sign. At the same time, we are also witnessing infiltration of weapons and ammunition, using drones, which doesn't augur well for peace as these drugs and weapons are meant to disrupt internal peace process," said CDS Rawat.

COVID-19: Rural areas administered more jabs than urban on June 21, informs Centre

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): As India enters a new vaccination drive, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog Member (Health) Dr. VK Paul in a press conference on June 22 said, "Rural outreach coverage is very intense and a good proportionate. 60% of the people vaccinated yesterday were in rural areas and 36 % was in rural areas. Rural outreach is possible as IT system is being used and rural systems, vaccines are being delivered in rural areas and so on. We have full assurance and confident that rural areas can be fully covered."

Cabinet expansion buzz: 'No plan to meet PM', says Bihar CM on Delhi visit

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): It's a personal visit, there is no plan of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar after reaching Delhi. "This is a personal visit. I have come here for eye treatment. There is no plan (of meeting PM Modi during the visit). It will depend on PM Modi how and when he does it (Cabinet expansion). We have no information regarding this," said CM Nitish.

India aims at making Afghanistan self-sustaining nation: Jaishankar at UNSC

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): During a UN Security Council debate on the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan on June 12, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed on development partnership with Afghanistan to make it self-sustaining nation. "India committed to steadfastly supporting Afghanistan during its transition. Our development partnership, including over 550 community development projects covering 34 provinces, is aimed at making it a self-sustaining nation. Additionally, we have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Afghanistan for building the Shatoot dam, which would provide safe drinking water to the residents of Kabul city," Said EAM Jaishankar at UNSC.

Meeting not held to unite anti-BJP political parties: NCP on Opposition meet

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): NCP Leader Majeed Memon briefed about Rashtra Manch meeting which was held at Sharad Pawar's resident in Delhi on June 22. While addressing mediapersons, Memon said, "Rashtra Manch chief Yashwant Sinha called this meeting at his resident. I want to clarify that it is being reported in media that this meeting was held by Sharad Pawar to unite anti-BJP political parties and Sharad Pawar sahab is taking big political step and Congress has been boycotted, this is very incorrect. Rashtra Manch, Yashwant Sinha, called this meeting and he gives me the duty to invite of all founding members and workers of Rashtra Manch.

India achieves historic milestone of administering 88.09 lakh doses in single day: Health Ministry

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): Union Health Ministry held a press conference on June 22 to discuss the current COVID situation in the nation. Health Ministry Secretary said that India achieved historic milestone of administering 88.09 lakh doses in single day on June 21. He added that the country is in a good stage because there is a sharp decline in COVID cases and maximum people are getting the vaccination. He said, "India achieved a historic milestone of 88.09 lakh doses administered in a single day on 21st June 2021. MP administered highest number of doses over 17 Lakh. Over 11 lakh doses in Karnataka, over 7 lakh in UP, 5.75 lakh in Bihar, 5.15 lakh in Haryana and Gujarat, 4.60 lakh in Rajasthan, 3.97 lakh in Tamil Nadu, 3.85 lakh in Maharashtra and 3.68 lakh in Assam -top 10 states"

Terrorist safe havens must be dismantled immediately for enduring peace in Afghanistan: Jaishankar

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): Calling for a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire to ensure reduction in violence in Afghanistan, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that terrorist safe havens and sanctuaries must be dismantled immediately for enduring peace in the war-torn country. In his statement during the UNSC Debate on the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, the Minister said there is a need to be zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including cross-border terror acts.

22 cases of Delta Plus COVID-19 variant found in India: Health Ministry

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): Health Ministry addressed a press conference in New Delhi on June 22, Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan talked about the new variant 'Delta and Delta Plus' of COVID. He said, "Delta plus variant found in India and its 22 cases have been reported so far. This variant of COVID has been categorized as a variant of interest that means it is placed in a serious category".

Chirag speaks against me for publicity: CM Nitish Kumar

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): After Chirag Paswan alleged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's involvement in LJP split, CM Kumar dismissed the allegation on June 22 and said Chirag speaks against me for publicity, JD(U) has no role in it. "We have no role in it. It is their internal matter. He (Chirag Paswan) speaks against me for publicity. We have nothing to do with it," said CM Nitish.

Determined to resolve Arunachal-Assam Border issue: CM Khandu on Kimin issue

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), June 22 (ANI): Days after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Kimin, an ADC headquarters in Papum Pare district, to inaugurate the 20-km-long, two-lane road from Kimin to Potin on June 17, people of Arunachal have expressed their anger towards the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for mentioning Kimin as part of Assam.Speaking to ANI, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said "I took this case seriously. The boundary issue of Arunachal and Assam has been going since 1950. It was unfortunate from the part of BRO. I have enquired why there had been a miscommunication. We have called the chief engineer to sort out this issue. The he government is determined to resolve the Arunachal-Assam border issue".

Mask up, India! AIIMS doctors list factors determining Covid-19 third wave

Are we following Covid appropriate behaviour? Have we learnt from what happened between first and the second wave? Well, it doesn't look like! Visuals from across the country tell a completely different story. People are gathering, crowds are building, and that too without caring for masks and social distancing norms. AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria has warned that a third Covid wave is 'inevitable', and it could strike India in the next six to eight weeks. Let's understand the problem and the likely consequences from the experts. Watch the video.

Black fungus epidemic amid pandemic: Symptoms, dos & don'ts, prevention

The doctors in India are documenting an alarming number of cases of mucormycosis among patients with Covid-19 and those who have recently recovered. They believe that mucormycosis may be triggered by the use of steroids, a life-saving treatment for severe and critically ill Covid-19 patients. Watch top experts giving us all the important information related to black fungus in this video.

Yoga in the times of Covid: Relevance of asanas, pranayama during pandemic

June 20, 2021 International Yoga Day: Yoga is a powerful tool that helps us not just live long, healthy and happy lives but also allows us to perform at our optimum best. What is the best Yogic practice during the pandemic period? How does Yoga help in dealing with grief and sadness? How can kids be protected during the pandemic? What are some of the common myths and misconceptions on Yoga? Namrata Kohli finds out all this and more

FB smartwatch with 2 cameras, Xbox summer game fest: News from tech world

From Facebook's first smartwatch with two cameras, Google tweaking its search algorithms to deal with harassers, WhatsApp may enable multi-device support for users with end-to-end encryption and Netflix to sell official merchandise via new online store, here are the top news of the week related to the world of technology. Watch the video.

Hallmarking of gold jewellery now mandatory: What this means for you

The government has made hallmarking of gold jewellery mandatory in India from June 16, 2021. So far, gold hallmarking in the country was voluntary in nature. But in 2019, the government announced it would make it mandatory from January 15, 2021 but the deadline was extended twice till June 15 after the jewellers sought more time in view of the pandemic. But what does hallmarking of gold jewellery mean and for whom is it now mandatory. Watch the video to understand the new rule.

First death post Covid vaccination: Reason & an advice you shouldn't ignore

India confirmed the first death related to Covid-19 vaccination in the report on causality assessment of adverse events following immunisation (AEFI). The death of a 68-year old man who received a Covishield shot on March 8 and died due to anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) was classified as ‘vaccine product-related reaction’ by the National AEFI Committee. Let's listen to what Dr N K Arora, who is the Chairman of India's COVID-19 Working Group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI), has to say on this. Watch the video.

Jab hesitancy: Vaccine fear in rural India a challenge for health workers

Vaccination against coronavirus is going on in full swing in the country. And while people living in metro cities are flocking to vaccine centres, grassroots health workers in villages are facing vaccine hesitancy, as there are still many who are hesitant to get the coronavirus vaccine. So, shortage of vaccine is not just the only issue in hand for health care workers in fight against pandemic. In this video, witness the problem, mostly in rural India, and how authorities are trying to convince hesitant people via attractive schemes.