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Delays in deliveries of Indian-made AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine could be ‘catastrophic’, African Union’s health boss warns

Posted on April 3, 2021April 3, 2021By Editor

India’s decision to postpone major exports of locally made AstraZeneca jab could have a “catastrophic” impact on Africa, a top health official has warned, expressing hope the delays won’t turn into a permanent ban. … Read More >Delays in deliveries of Indian-made AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine could be ‘catastrophic’, African Union’s health boss warns

Pakistan U-turns on resuming trade with India, says New Delhi must restore special status of disputed Kashmir first

Posted on April 3, 2021April 3, 2021By Editor

The decision to allow imports of sugar, cotton and wheat from India, seen as a sign of thawing in relations between Islamabad and New Delhi, has been deferred by Pakistan and tied to the status of the disputed Kashmir region. … Read More >Pakistan U-turns on resuming trade with India, says New Delhi must restore special status of disputed Kashmir first

Myanmar refugees fleeing military crackdown turned away by neighboring Thailand & India – reports

Posted on March 31, 2021March 31, 2021By Editor

People trying to get out of Myanmar amid a violent military crackdown on dissent after the February 1 coup are being refused entry to neighboring Thailand and India, activists and media reports claim. … Read More >Myanmar refugees fleeing military crackdown turned away by neighboring Thailand & India – reports

‘Double mutant’ Covid-19 variant found in India, health officials say as country battles big increase in daily cases

Posted on March 26, 2021March 26, 2021By Editor

Health authorities in India said they have detected a new “double mutant variant” of Covid-19 in the country, in addition to the British, South African and Brazilian strains that have led to a surge in new cases in recent weeks. … Read More >‘Double mutant’ Covid-19 variant found in India, health officials say as country battles big increase in daily cases

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Ukrainian soldier DIES after receiving Indian-made AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab, as army warns against drawing ‘premature conclusions’

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021By Editor

Military medics in Ukraine have announced the death of a servicewoman who reportedly received a dose of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine, which has been the subject of a fierce row over claims it may be linked to blood clots. … Read More >Ukrainian soldier DIES after receiving Indian-made AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab, as army warns against drawing ‘premature conclusions’

India’s daily Covid infections hit three-month high, as country rushes to vaccinate population

Posted on March 19, 2021March 19, 2021By Editor

New daily Covid-19 infections hit a three-month high on Wednesday, as the total number of confirmed cases in the country soared to 11.44 million, and the daily fatality figure reached its highest level in two months. … Read More >India’s daily Covid infections hit three-month high, as country rushes to vaccinate population

India to cut Saudi oil imports amid escalating standoff over output & diversification drive

Posted on March 18, 2021March 18, 2021By Editor

Indian state refiners are planning to cut oil imports from Saudi Arabia by about a quarter in May, Reuters has reported, citing its sources. This comes after calls from India to increase crude production were ignored by OPEC. … Read More >India to cut Saudi oil imports amid escalating standoff over output & diversification drive

India summons UK envoy over MP’s ‘unwarranted’ comments on farmers’ protests, slams ‘gross interference’ in its politics

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

The foreign secretary of India has summoned the UK’s ambassador to New Delhi in response to British MPs highlighting alleged human rights abuses during mass farmer protests against Indian agricultural reforms. … Read More >India summons UK envoy over MP’s ‘unwarranted’ comments on farmers’ protests, slams ‘gross interference’ in its politics

India threatens to jail Facebook, WhatsApp & Twitter staff over refusal to wipe data that ‘undermines national security’ – reports

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021By Editor

Indian authorities have reportedly given an ultimatum to US social media platforms, threatening jail time for their local employees if the companies continue to ignore official takedown requests against “damaging” information. … Read More >India threatens to jail Facebook, WhatsApp & Twitter staff over refusal to wipe data that ‘undermines national security’ – reports

Indian PM Modi receives domestic coronavirus vaccine as country expands inoculation program to seniors

Posted on March 2, 2021March 2, 2021By Editor

Indian PM Narendra Modi has received his first shot of the country’s domestically produced Covid-19 vaccine, Covaxin, kicking off the second stage of the nation’s massive inoculation drive, which is now focused on the elderly. … Read More >Indian PM Modi receives domestic coronavirus vaccine as country expands inoculation program to seniors