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India To Waive Import Duty On Covid Vaccines, Says Government Source: Report
The government has now decided to open vaccinations for all adults from May 1. New Delhi: India will waive its 10% customs duty on imported COVID-19 vaccines, a senior government official told Reuters on Monday, as it tries to boost supplies to counter a dramatic surge in coronavirus...
White House Refuses To Comment On Lifting Ban On Vaccine Raw Materials Export To India
A reporter at White House asked, “And do you have any plans to address Serum’s concerns?” Washington: The White House on Monday did not respond to questions on the request by Serum Institute of India (SII) to lift export ban on certain raw materials needed for ramping up...
India Added To UK Covid ‘Red List’: What It Means
All passengers entering Britain must have coronavirus-negative reports (File) New Delhi: Britain on Monday included India on the coronavirus ‘red list’ of nations, banning all arrivals from the country amid a huge spurt of cases. The decision was announced hours after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson cancelled his...
Britain Adds India To Travel Red List After COVID-19 Surge
Britain on Monday imposed its strictest travel curbs on India after virus surge. (File) London: Britain on Monday imposed its strictest travel curbs on India after an explosion of coronavirus cases there, hours after Prime Minister Boris Johnson called off a trip to New Delhi. Health Secretary Matt...
Vaccine For All Above 18 Starting May 1
So far, the government had allowed vaccinations only for frontline workers and those above 45. (File) New Delhi: Vaccinations will be opened to all above 18 from May 1, the government announced today after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of meetings over India’s response to record...
Delhi Schools On Summer Vacation From Tomorrow To June 9
Earlier the summer vacation was scheduled from May 11 to June 3 (Representational) New Delhi: The Delhi government today issued a circular advancing the summer vacation in all city schools as the national capital fights a massive battle against coronavirus. The vacation, earlier scheduled from May 11 to...
