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Increase in gap between Covishield doses based on scientific evidence: NTAGI
The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) on Thursday recommended increasing the interval between two doses of Covishield to 12-16 weeks from four to eight weeks earlier. The decision to increase the gap between two Covishield doses from 4-6 weeks to 12-16 weeks is based on scientific reason regarding behaviour of adenovector vaccines, said Chairman of India's Covid-19 Working Group of the NTAGI), N.K. Arora.
Covid 19 Update: India logs 62K new cases, 2,542 deaths
This is the ninth consecutive day when India has reported less than one lakh Covid cases. On June 15, India recorded 60,461 cases, lowest since March 29. India overall tally of Covid-19 cases now stands at 2,96,33,105. The active cases have come down below 10 lakh. The country has 8,65,432 active cases presently and has witnessed 3,79,573 deaths so far.
India's Covid recovery rate improved in last 26 days: Health Ministry
At a press conference on the current situation, the ministry said along with new cases, daily positivity rate and active cases, India has witnessed tremendous improvement in recoveries as well. The recovery rate, since last 26 days, has been improving in the country, and as of now, the number of people recovering daily are almost double compared to the cases being daily reported in different districts in the country, Joint Secretary, Health, Lav Agarwal, said.
Human behaviour crucial to break Covid chain: AIIMS Director
Guleria, who, along with Union Health Ministry officials, was briefing the press on the Covid-19 situation, said that the number of cases have declined because of strict lockdowns, but also noted that while the restrictions helped in lowering infections, it does not mean that Covid-19 has gone away. "But, once the restrictions are lifted, people think Covid has ended now and their behaviour towards Covid-19 will change all of sudden.
Pilot camp hits back after BSP turncoat MLA's 'traitor' barb
Six Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLAs in Rajasthan, who had defected to the Congress around two years back, extended their full support to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday, and questioned the loyalty of the Sachin Pilot camp, alleging that the latter had tried to topple the state government and hence it should not be rewarded.
Governor writes to Mamata over law and order in Bengal
Dhankhar, who is also likely to meet Narendra Modi, would brief both of them regarding the 'deteriorating' law and order situation in West Bengal. In a two-page letter addressed to the Chief Minister, Dhankhar wrote, "With heavy heart, I am constrained to observe your continued silence and inaction over the post-poll retributive bloodshed, violation of human rights, outrageous assault on dignity of women, wanton destruction of property, perpetuation of untold miseries on political opponents - worst since Independence and it ill augurs for democracy."
NIA court sentences 3 LeT operatives to 10 years in prison
An NIA spokesperson said that a Special NIA Court here sentenced Mohammad Muzammil to 10 years rigorous imprisonment under the relevant sections of IPC and UA(P)A, and five years under several sections of Arms Act besides slapping a fine of Rs 5,000. The court also sent Mohammad Sadiq and Mohammad Akram to 10 years rigorous imprisonment.
Curtains down on Italian marines case as SC ends all criminal proceedings in India
A bench of Justices Indira Banerjee and M.R. Shah said that considering the international tribunal order, India has agreed to the compensation of Rs 10 crore and Italy has deposited the amount, which has been transferred to the top court's registry. "We are satisfied with the compensation and the ex-gratia paid over and above earlier.
Paras conspiring against me since Ram Vilas Paswan was in ICU: Chirag
LJP chief Chirag Paswan alleged that during Paswan senior's last rites, his mother Reena Paswan had given Rs 25 lakh but not a single penny was expended by Paras. He also uploaded a letter written on March 29 on Twitter where he made serious allegations against Paras. Chirag Paswan said that Lok Jan Shakti Party is like his mother but Paras is involved in cheating the party.
Now LJP MP's name appears in 'sex scandal'
Chirag Paswan revealed that Prince Raj was involved in a sexual act with a woman leader of the party who was later blackmailing him. "When this matter came to my knowledge, I suggested Prince Raj to register a complaint with the police. I have discussed this with Pasupati Kumar Paras, who is an elder in my family, but he did not take it seriously," Chirag Paswan said in the letter.
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