After a 2021 ceremony that saw the Academy Awards downsize to a smaller gathering at Los Angeles' Union Station, the Oscars will return to its traditional setting and also will not require in-person attendees to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Oscar 2022: Attendees not required  to provide COVID-19 vaccination proof

India is witnessing a decrease in the new COVID-19 cases, the smallest rise in one-and-a-half years despite huge festival gatherings. India reported 7,579 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, the lowest in 543 days.

No scientific evidence to support the need of booster shot

European Union's watchdog said that Europe must close the COVID-19 vaccination gap to stop its Coronavirus surge, with the un-jabbed driving a rise in hospitalisations.

Watchdog: Europe must close COVID-19 vaccination gap

Days after Nicki Minaj voiced her scepticism about the COVID-19 vaccine, the debate rages on. The rapper had claimed that she had been invited to discuss her concerns with the US government.

Nicki Minaj says the US govt invited her to discuss COVID-19 vaccines, White House denies claims

Bangladesh began vaccinating on Tuesday Rohingya refugees living in congested camps as the impoverished South Asian nation battles a record surge in coronavirus cases.

Bangladesh begins COVID-19 vaccinations for Rohingya refugees

The health service in the United Kingdom is all set to open COVID-19 vaccinations for all adults. The government has vowed to inoculate all willing adults with at least one shot by next month.

Health services in UK set to open vaccination for all adults

Jammu & Kashmir is all set to create a vaccination record of being the first region in India with four districts completing the target of vaccinating all people above the age of 45 with at least the first dose of COVID-19 vaccines.

J&K: 4 districts achieve 100% vaccination of people above 45

The World Health Organization on Friday approved the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, the first Chinese jab to receive the WHO's green light. The UN health agency signed off on the two-dose vaccine, which is already being deployed in dozens of countries around the world.

WHO approves China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

India has decided to expand its mega vaccination drive. Anyone over the age of 18 will be eligible to get the vaccine from May 01. India began its COVID-19 vaccination drive on January 16.

WION Fineprint: India opens COVID-19 vaccination for people over the age of 18

Filmmaker Rohit Shetty joined the growing list of celebrities who have received their dose of the coronavirus vaccine. The ace director himself shared the news with the world.

Rohit Shetty receives first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

China is relaxing visa restrictions for those who take Chinese shots. But, it is offering 'conveniences' to those countries - who haven't approved Chinese jabs. What are the motivations behind China's move? WION's Palki Sharma tells you about China's vaccine discrimination.

Gravitas: Going to China? Beijing relaxes visa restrictions for those who get Chinese jabs

China tried to win the vaccine race. It lost to India. Now, China is cheating. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: How China tried to win the vaccine race

The third phase of the coronavirus vaccination drive which will include those above 50 years of age with co-morbid conditions is expected to begin in two to three weeks in India and the central government is planning to use its flagship Co-WIN app for registration of vaccine beneficiaries.

Covid-19 vaccination in India: Beneficiaries can soon self-register on Co-WIN app