Author: Dhannyaa Menon

DCGI has facilitated the inoculation drive of Covaxin and Corbevax but recommended restricted use for the younger population.  On Tuesday, the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approved emergency use of authorization of  Covaxin for the age group of 6-12 years and Corbevax for the age group of 5 – 12 years. As the possibility of the ‘fourth wave of Covid cases’ concerns India, the move was to ensure the safety of the younger population in the country.   The DCGI has asked vaccine manufacturers to submit safety reports, including the adverse events, with due analysis every 15 days for the…

The explosion ripped through a van outside the Karachi University, reportedly around 2:30 pm, and killed 3 Chinese Nationals and a Pakistani driver. The Balochistan Liberation Army has taken responsibility for the suicide bombing by a female. In a shocking incident on April 26th, a massive bomb blast took place outside the gates of the Confucious Institute of Karachi University in Pakistan. According to the reports, the enormous explosion was a suicide attack. The banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has taken responsibility for this attack that killed four people, including three Chinese nationals and one Pakistani citizen.   The reports from…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes his first formal public appearance in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in the Union Territory. During his visit, he laid the foundations for many development projects for the region worth Rs. 20,000 Cr. IMAGE SOURCE: HINDUSTAN TIMES Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first trip to Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday since Article 370 was abrogated in 2019 in the new Union Territory. He laid the foundation for several investment projects worth Rs. 20,000 Cr. His visit to the state carried an effective political strategy after scrapping the special status of…

In an official statement, MIB stated that the 16 YouTube channels and a Facebook account included six channels from Pakistan and the rest from India.   On Monday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) stated that it banned 16 YouTube News channels and a Facebook account as they were spreading disinformation about ‘India’s National Security.’ According to an official statement from the government, the YouTube channels included six channels from Pakistan and the rest in India.   The blocked YouTube channel and the Facebook account had a cumulative viewership of 68 Cr. According to the statement issued by the Ministry of…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes his first formal public appearance in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in the Union Territory. During his visit, he laid the foundations for many development projects for the region worth Rs. 20,000 Cr.   Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first trip to Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday since Article 370 was abrogated in 2019 in the new Union Territory. He laid the foundation for several investment projects worth Rs. 20,000 Cr. His visit to the state carried an effective political strategy after scrapping the special status of the valley.   On the occasion…

The Lakhimpur Kheri Violence was considered highly controversial and was an attempt to silence the farmers involved in a year-long protest over the farm laws.  After the Supreme Court canceled his bail, Ashish Mishra, the prime suspect in the Lakhimpur Kheri Case, surrendered at the district jail on Sunday. The son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra is considered the prime suspect in the Lakhimpur Kheri Violence that led to the death of eight people. The jail superintendent PP Singh confirmed that after SC’s order, Ashish Mishra is back in jail and will be held in a separate cell for security…

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived in India on Thursday, beginning his two-day trip from Gujarat, the hometown of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The British PM seems to be enjoying his long-delayed trip to India. The pictures posted on his official Twitter account went viral and sparked hilarious tweets about Boris Johnson.  The Prime Minister began his trip by visiting Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram. He posted pictures of him spinning the wheel in the ashram and wrote a small note about his experience. Very soon, the images outsized the attention of people on Twitter, circulating hilarious tweets about Boris…

On April 20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at the inauguration of the Global AYUSH Investment and Innovation Summit at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Soon after its inauguration, 28 companies sent a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the ministry of Ayush to the tune of Rs. 6000 crores. Rajesh Kotecha, secretary, Ministry of Ayush, mentioned that India will soon become a health and wellness hub that could attract high investments opportunities and provide 5.5 lakh job opportunities.  The event aims to increase the use of traditional medicines and attract lucrative investments to make India an AYUSH destination, globally. Various countries…

In another development, the two students identified as Aliya Assadi and Resham weren’t allowed to write their final class 12th board examinations. These two girls were among the students who had approached the Karnataka High Court who imposed a ban on Hijab in educational institutes.   The two Muslim girls were to take the exam at Vidyodaya PU college in Udupi. The video of these two silently leaving the examination hall was shared widely on social media. The girls reportedly said that though they were allowed inside the exam center, the authorities and invigilators, citing the High court orders, didn’t allow…

After 5 years of relationship, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt tied the knot on April 14 at their residence ‘Vastu.’ The wedding festivities began on April 13, and the functions were attended by close friends and relatives. Bollywood’s most spoken couple – Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, tied the knot last week on April 14th in an intimate wedding ceremony. In what is being dubbed as one of the biggest weddings in the Bollywood industry, the fans are brimming the couple with good wishes on social media platforms. Before his marriage to Alia, undisputedly, Ranbir Kapoor was defined as a…