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PM Modi Holds Meet To Review India’s Covid Vaccination Strategy

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PM Modi Holds Meet To Review India’s Covid Vaccination Strategy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a virtual meeting with top officials including those from the centre’s think-tank NITI Aayog on India’s strategy for developing a COVID-19 vaccine and making it accessible to the masses.

“Held a meeting to review India’s vaccination strategy and the way forward. Important issues related to progress of vaccine development, regulatory approvals and procurement were discussed,” PM Modi tweeted.

“Reviewed various issues like prioritisation of population groups, reaching out to HCWs, cold-chain Infrastructure augmentation, adding vaccinators and tech platform for vaccine roll-out,” he tweeted.

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Several drug companies are involved in developing a vaccine to fight COVID-19, which has killed millions across nations since its outbreak in China in December last year.

Many are in advanced stages of trials and they have reported over 90 per cent effectiveness.

“Five vaccines are in advanced stages of development in India, out of which 4 are in Phase II/III and one is in Phase-I/II.  Countries such as Bangladesh, Myanmar, Qatar, Bhutan, Switzerland, Bahrain, Austria and South Korea – have shown keen interest in partnering for vaccine development of Indian vaccines and use thereof,” the government said in a statement today.

“In an effort to administer the vaccine at the first available opportunity, database of healthcare and frontline workers, augmentation of cold chains and procurement of syringes, needles, etc. are in advanced stages of preparation,” the government said.

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The third phase of human trials of Covaxin, India’s homemade vaccine, started at an institute in Odisha today, news agency PTI reported. It was administered to two recruits at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, the only institute in Odisha chosen by the Indian Council for Medical Research for human trial of the vaccine, said E Venkata Rao, principal investigator of Covaxin human trial.

Vaccine maker Serum Institute of India’s CEO Adar Poonawalla on Thursday said the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine should be available for healthcare workers and the elderly by February next year and by April for the general public. He said it would be priced at a maximum of Rs 1,000 for two necessary doses for the public, depending on the final trial results and regulatory approvals.

India’s fresh coronavirus infections rose by 45,882 in the past 24 hours to touch 90,04,365, government data shows. Recoveries surged to 84.28 lakh, pushing the national recovery rate to 93.6 per cent. Up to 584 people died of the disease since Thursday, the overall number till now being 1,32,162. Up to 4,43,794 active cases remain in the country.

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Siddharth Malhotra carries pregnant wife Kiara Advani’s bag in unseen pic from New York ahead of Met Gala 2025

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Siddharth Malhotra carries pregnant wife Kiara Advani’s bag in unseen pic from New York ahead of Met Gala 2025

One of Bollywood actor Kiara Advani’s most exciting and memorable years will be 2025. Kiara and her famous husband, Sidharth Malhotra, revealed their first child’s impending arrival in February of this year. The couple and soon-to-be parents were seen outside a hospital two weeks ago, and Kiara was the first to show off her gorgeous baby bulge and pregnancy glow.

To top it all off, Kiara will soon be attending her first Met Gala! She and Siddharth were photographed outside their New York hotel only last night. A fan posted this photo of Kiara Advani and Siddharth Malhotra on social media when they arrived at their New York hotel. Now, it has In a heartwarming display of affection, Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra.

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Recently spotted in New York City carrying his pregnant wife Kiara Advani’s handbag, ahead of her much-anticipated Met Gala 2025 debut. The candid moment, captured outside their hotel, quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising Siddharth’s supportive gesture

Kiara, expecting her first child with Siddharth, looked radiant in an oversized jacket layered over a midi dress, subtly showcasing her baby bump. Siddharth, dressed casually in a button-down shirt, followed closely behind, holding her white handbag—a simple yet touching act that resonated with fans online. The photo, shared on Reddit, garnered comments like.

The couple, who tied the knot in February 2023, announced their pregnancy earlier this year. Kiara’s appearance at the Met Gala marks a significant milestone, as she prepares to walk the red carpet in a custom Gaurav Gupta ensemble. While it’s yet to be confirmed if Siddharth will accompany her on the red carpet, his presence in New York underscores his unwavering.

Fans eagerly await Kiara’s Met Gala debut, anticipating a blend of Bollywood glamour and appearance at the Met Gala marks a significant milestone to walk the red He’s holding her bag they’re so highlighting the couple’s endearing dynamic international fashion flair. With Siddharth by her side, the couple continues to capture hearts, embodying love and partnership both on and off the screen support during this special time.

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In a heartwarming moment captured in New York City, Bollywood actor Siddharth Malhotra was seen carrying his pregnant wife Kiara Advani’s handbag as they entered their hotel ahead of the Met Gala 2025. The candid photograph, shared by a fan on Reddit, quickly went viral, with fans praising Siddharth’s supportive gesture Kiara, expecting her first child Siddharth.

Looked radiant in an oversized jacket layered over a midi dress, subtly showcasing her baby bump. Siddharth, dressed casually in a button-down shirt, followed closely behind, holding her white handbag—a simple yet touching act that resonated with fans online The couple, who tied the knot in February 2023, announced their pregnancy earlier this year. Kiara’s appearanc.

At the Met Gala marks a significant milestone, as she prepares to walk the red carpet in a custom Gaurav Gupta ensemble. While it’s yet to be confirmed if Siddharth will accompany her on the red carpet, his presence in New York underscores his unwavering support during this special time Fans eagerly await Kiara’s Met Gala debut, anticipating a blend of Bollywood.

Glamour and international fashion flair. With Siddharth by her side, the couple continues to capture hearts, embodying love and partnership both on and off the screen Kiara, expecting her first child with, looked radiant in an oversized jacket layered over a midi dress, subtly showcasing her baby bump. , dressed casually in a button-down shirt, followed Kiara’s carpet in a custom Gaurav Gupta ensemble.

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