JOIN USDH Evening Brief: June 16, 2021
Covishield dose gap increased after discussion with NTAGI: Centre
The Centre on Wednesday defended its decision to double the gap between the two doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to up to 16 weeks after three scientific advisers said there was no agreement on such a wide interval. Read more
Chirag Paswan slams JD(U) for 'engineering' split within LJP
Ousted LJP chief Chirag Paswan on Wednesday said that some people were making attempts to break the party when his father, late Ram Vilas Paswan, was hospitalised. Read more
Modi government plans Rs 50,000-crore programme to boost health infrastructure
India is considering offering nearly Rs 50,000 crore ($6.8 billion) of credit incentives to boost health care infrastructure in the nation hit by the coronavirus pandemic, according to people familiar with the matter. Read more
Covid-19: You'll need negative RT-PCR report to enter these states, UTs
As states are witnessing a drop in Covid-19 positive cases after almost two months, administrations are easing lockdowns and other curbs. Unlike after the first wave of Covid-19, many states are being cautious and easing the curbs in a phased manner. Read more
In Pics | Taj Mahal reopens its doors to the public after two months
The Taj Mahal reopened to the public as the nation, still reeling from a disastrous second wave of the pandemic, pushes to lift restrictions in a bid to revitalise its economy. The 17th Century white marble mausoleum, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in Agra, was closed in early April as India introduced strict lockdown measures in an effort to contain a surge in Covid-19 infections. See pictures here