Author: Karan Deep Singh
India Approves Booster Shots for Adults Between Ages 18 and 60
Experts said that one reason for the shift was that many Indians were finding it hard to travel abroad without booster certificates.
India’s Latest Covid Surge May Be Declining, Officials Say
“We are seeing the pandemic situation has improved,” said Dr. V.K. Paul, the head of India’s Covid task force.
India Fears a Third Wave of Covid, Driven by Omicron
The health ministry recorded more than 13,000 new cases in a day, one of the highest daily totals since October.
India Cuts Off Foreign Funding of Mother Teresa’s Charity
The move is part of a tightening of rules on organizations financed by donations from abroad and comes amid a rise in attacks on religious minorities.
India’s Farmers Call Off Yearlong Protest Against Hated Farm Laws
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unexpectedly conceded protesters’ main demand weeks ago, but serious problems remain with the country’s agricultural system.
India’s Economy Still Weak, Despite a Strong Third Quarter
Covid-19 essentially robbed the country of more than a year of badly needed economic growth. That’s lost ground that cannot be regained quickly.
India’s Limit on Syringe Exports Hobbles Global Covid Vaccinations
The South Asian country is a major producer of the type of syringe used for coronavirus inoculations.
India’s I.C.M.R. Is a ‘Political Weapon’ Under Modi, Some Scientists Say
The country’s top science agency tailored its findings to fit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s optimistic narrative despite a looming crisis, researchers say.
India’s Economic Figures Belie Covid-19’s Toll
Strong results compared with last year’s performance mask lingering weaknesses that could hold back needed job creation.