India is set to begin administration of the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today to the people who had received the first shot of Covaxin or Covishield vaccines 28 days (4 weeks) ago when the nationwide vaccination campaign had begun on 16 January. The authorities will be sending automated SMS messages and using phone calls to make sure eligible recipients turn up.Read more
Here is a list of news that is making the headlines, from across the world:
In a rather unusual order, the Delhi High Court has granted bail to a man accused of rape, stating that his name was tattooed on the complainant's forearm.The rape victim had claimed that the accused forcibly tattooed his name on her arm, the court, however, said it is not an ¡°easy job to make a tattoo¡±. Read more
Ten years ago, in 2011, around this time of the year, the country of Syria slipped into a chaotic civil war, which is still ongoing.In the decade since the common people of Syria suffered as President Bashar al-Assad, and his allies continue to fight against rebels for control.As a result of the unending war, millions of Syrian have become refugees and are trying to reach Europe, while many more displaced internally and are living on handouts by charities. Read more
Over the past one year, there is not a single sector that has not been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.But, aviation, hospitality, and tourism are among the worst hit as people stopped travelling. As the situation eased and the world got used to living with the virus, there have been some improvements, but the aviation industry doesn't forecast a return to pre-COVID levels before 2023. Read more
Even as the Raini village in Uttrakhand's Joshimath is yet to come to terms with the disaster that unfolded in front of them last week, the residents have a new concern - a lake that was formed from the avalanche.The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has reached the spot in Chamoli, informed Uttrakhand Police Headquarters.Read more