WHO Europe warns of COVID rise in east, like Russia, Ukraine
Copenhagen: The head of the World Health Organisation’s Europe office said Tuesday that health officials are turning their attention to growing rates of COVID-19 infection in Eastern Europe, where six countries including Russia and Ukraine have seen a doubling in case counts over the last two weeks. Dr. Hans Kluge said the 53-country region, which […]
Govt blocks 54 more Chinese apps over security threat, privacy risks
New Delhi: India on Monday blocked 54 more apps with Chinese links, including Tencent Xriver, Nice Video baidu, Viva Video Editor, and gaming app Garena Free Fire Illuminate, citing security and privacy concerns. According to sources, these 54 apps allegedly obtain various critical permissions and collect sensitive user data. The collected real-time data are being […]
Third dose of COVID-19 vaccine : Decision for all adults will be based on scientific need: Govt
New Delhi: Noting that the decision on third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for all adults will be taken based on scientific need; the government on Thursday said emerging knowledge on the subject is under its active consideration. Responding to a question at a weekly press conference, NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr V K Paul said […]
PM Modi to address three election rallies in Punjab
Chandigarh: To give a boost to the NDA’s election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address public rallies in Punjab on February 14, 16 and 17, covering all three regions of Malwa, Doaba and Majha, a BJP leader said on Wednesday. Elections to the 117-member Punjab Assembly will be held on February 20. To give […]
Aadhaar card not mandatory on CoWIN portal: Centre tells SC
New Delhi: The Centre Monday told the Supreme Court that Aadhaar card is not mandatory for registration on CoWIN portal for COVID-19 vaccination. A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and Surya Kant was informed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare that one of the nine identity documents including passport, Driving Licence, PAN […]