New Zealand sets 90% vaccine target to end lockdowns and reopen

New Zealand’s government on Friday set an ambitious target of fully vaccinating 90% of all eligible…

Total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India crosses 100-crore

New Delhi: India achieved a major milestone in its vaccination programme against COVID-19 as the cumulative…

Infosys Q2 net profit up 11.9 per cent, raises revenue outlook on strong deal pipeline

Infosys Ltd, India’s second-largest IT services company, on Wednesday, reported better-than-expected 12 per cent rise in…

Sydney to end COVID-19 quarantine for international travellers

Sydney will end its Covid-19 quarantine for fully vaccinated international travellers from Nov. 1, New South…

Russians flock to Serbia for Western-made COVID-19 vaccines

Belgrade: When Russian regulators approved the country’s own coronavirus vaccine, it was a moment of national…

Australian state’s 50 per cent jump in COVID-19 blamed on sport fans

Canberra: Australia’s Victoria state on Thursday reported a jump of more than 50 per cent in…

Zimbabwe’s vaccine mandates squeeze some of world’s poorest

Harare: For months, Acholo Jani was told to get a COVID-19 vaccination because it might save…

Govt receiving max FDI proposals in 3 depts from nations sharing land border with India

New Delhi: The government has received maximum foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals in three departments —…

US government advisers get set to decide need for boosters

Washington: US government advisers will debate Friday if there’s enough proof that a booster dose of…

China imposes local lockdowns as COVID-19 cases surge

Beijing: China tightened lockdowns and increased orders for mass testing in cities along its east coast…