UK PM Boris Johnson is expected to arrive in India next week in a state visit which will aim to highlight a successful India-UK partnership. The visit of British PM is yet to be formally announced by Downing Street, it follows the successful completion of 4 out of 26 chapters in the ongoing India-UK free trade negotiations

UK PM's visit to India for India-UK free trade agreement yet to be formally announced

<p>Six persons were charred to death and 12 injured in a massive fire accident that took place in a chemical factory called Porus Private Limited in the Musunuru village of Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district on Wednesday.</p>

<p>The fire broke out in the factory delivering polymer raw material after a container leaked and the flames started hitting the factory through an opened manhole, police said. A container leaked in the factory and suddenly, the flames came out through a manhole.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A total of five people died on the spot and one was killed on the way to the hospital. As many as 12 people are also injured in the accident," Srinvasulu, DSP Nujiveedu told ANI.</p>

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<p>Rahul Dev Sharma, Eluru SP said, "There were 18 workers on duty at the time of the accident. The victims were shifted to Vijayawada and Nuziveedu for better treatment. Upon receiving the information, firefighters and police rushed to the scene and took relief measures. Two floors were completely burnt in the fire."</p>

<p>Police also informed that out of six died, a total of four deceased people belonged to Bihar state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday condoled the death of six people and announced Rs 25 lakh compensation for the family members of the victims of the gas leak-triggered explosion.</p>

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<p>The chief minister also declared Rs 5 lakh compensation for each of those critically injured and Rs 2 lakh for those who sustained minor injuries.</p>

<p>Officials have been instructed to monitor the condition of those injured and the SP along with the district collector have been directed to conduct a thorough investigation into the reason for the incident.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan also expressed anguish over the accident. The district officials informed the Governor that the fire broke out in the chemical factory on Wednesday night and the injured have been shifted to a hospital in Vijayawada for better treatment.</p>

<p>The Governor also expressed his condolences to the bereaved family members and wished for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident.&nbsp;</p>


Six persons were charred to death and 12 injured in a massive fire accident that took place in a chemical factory called Porus Private Limited in the Musunuru village of Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district on Wednesday.

Six persons were charred to death and 12 injured in a massive fire accident that took place in a chemical factory called Porus Private Limited in the Musunuru village of Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district on Wednesday. The fire broke out in the factory delivering polymer raw material after a container leaked and the flames started hitting the factory through an opened manhole, police said. A container leaked in the factory and suddenly, the flames came out through a manhole. A total of five people died on the spot and one was killed on the way to the hospital. As many as 12 people are also injured in the accident," Srinvasulu, DSP Nujiveedu told ANI. Also read | Jaishankar reacts to Blinken's 'rise in human rights abuses in India' remarks Rahul Dev Sharma, Eluru SP said, "There were 18 workers on duty at the time of the accident. The victims were shifted to Vijayawada and Nuziveedu for better treatment. Upon receiving the information, firefighters and police rushed to the scene and took relief measures. Two floors were completely burnt in the fire." Police also informed that out of six died, a total of four deceased people belonged to Bihar state. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday condoled the death of six people and announced Rs 25 lakh compensation for the family members of the victims of the gas leak-triggered explosion. Watch | India's software giant Infosys announces withdrawal from India The chief minister also declared Rs 5 lakh compensation for each of those critically injured and Rs 2 lakh for those who sustained minor injuries. Officials have been instructed to monitor the condition of those injured and the SP along with the district collector have been directed to conduct a thorough investigation into the reason for the incident. Also read | WhatsApp payment service gets nod for 100 mn users in India: Report Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan also expressed anguish over the accident. The district officials informed the Governor that the fire broke out in the chemical factory on Wednesday night and the injured have been shifted to a hospital in Vijayawada for better treatment. The Governor also expressed his condolences to the bereaved family members and wished for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident.

6 killed, 12 injured in Andhra Pradesh’s pharma unit fire, CM announces compensation for victims

<p>India&nbsp;is&nbsp;likely&nbsp;to receive normal&nbsp;monsoon&nbsp;rains&nbsp;this year, the state-run weather office said on Thursday, raising prospects of higher farm and general growth in Asia's third-biggest economy.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;rains, which usually lash the southern tip of Kerala state around June 1 and retreat by September, are expected to be 99 per cent&nbsp;of the long-term&nbsp;average&nbsp;this year, the&nbsp;India&nbsp;Meteorological Department said in a statement.</p>

<p>New Delhi defines&nbsp;average, or normal, rainfall as ranging between 96 per cent&nbsp;and 104 per cent&nbsp;of a 50-year&nbsp;average&nbsp;of 87 cm (35 inches)for the four-month season beginning in June.</p>

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<p>"The encouraging forecast of a normal&nbsp;monsoon&nbsp;in&nbsp;2022, coupled with healthy reservoir levels in all regions, augurs well for a timely onset of summer crop sowing," said Aditi Nayar, chief economist at rating agency ICRA, the&nbsp;Indian arm of Moody's.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;monsoon&nbsp;is crucial for the $2.7-trillion economy, as it brings nearly 75 per cent&nbsp;of the rain needed by farms, besides replenishing reservoirs and aquifers.</p>

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<p>Nearly half of&nbsp;India's farmland&nbsp;gets no irrigation and is dependent on the annual&nbsp;rains&nbsp;from June to September. Farming accounts for nearly 15 per cent&nbsp;of the economy but sustains more than half of a population of 1.3 billion.</p>

<p>Key cotton, soybean and sugarcane growing regions in northern parts of peninsular&nbsp;India, central&nbsp;India, the foothills of the Himalayas and some northwestern areas are&nbsp;likely&nbsp;to&nbsp;get&nbsp;normal to above normal seasonal rainfall, the IMD said.</p>

<p>Tea, rubber and rice growing regions in northeast&nbsp;India&nbsp;and southern parts of the peninsula could receive rainfall that is below normal, it added.</p>

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<p>India&nbsp;is the world's biggest producer of cotton and pulses and the second biggest producer of sugar, wheat and rice. It is also the world's biggest importer of edible oils such as palm and soy.</p>

<p>A normal&nbsp;monsoon&nbsp;will help&nbsp;India&nbsp;maintain rice exports and cut imports of edible oil in the next season, a Mumbai-based dealer with a global trading firm said.</p>


India is likely to receive normal monsoon rains this year, the state-run weather office said on Thursday, raising prospects of higher farm and general growth in Asia's third-biggest economy.

India is likely to receive normal monsoon rains this year, the state-run weather office said on Thursday, raising prospects of higher farm and general growth in Asia's third-biggest economy. The rains, which usually lash the southern tip of Kerala state around June 1 and retreat by September, are expected to be 99 per cent of the long-term average this year, the India Meteorological Department said in a statement. New Delhi defines average, or normal, rainfall as ranging between 96 per cent and 104 per cent of a 50-year average of 87 cm (35 inches)for the four-month season beginning in June. Also read | Chair of EU Parliament's trade panel hopes for early FTA with India "The encouraging forecast of a normal monsoon in 2022, coupled with healthy reservoir levels in all regions, augurs well for a timely onset of summer crop sowing," said Aditi Nayar, chief economist at rating agency ICRA, the Indian arm of Moody's. The monsoon is crucial for the $2.7-trillion economy, as it brings nearly 75 per cent of the rain needed by farms, besides replenishing reservoirs and aquifers. Watch | Gravitas: India offers wheat to the world Nearly half of India's farmland gets no irrigation and is dependent on the annual rains from June to September. Farming accounts for nearly 15 per cent of the economy but sustains more than half of a population of 1.3 billion. Key cotton, soybean and sugarcane growing regions in northern parts of peninsular India, central India, the foothills of the Himalayas and some northwestern areas are likely to get normal to above normal seasonal rainfall, the IMD said. Tea, rubber and rice growing regions in northeast India and southern parts of the peninsula could receive rainfall that is below normal, it added. Also read | 6 killed, 12 injured in Andhra Pradesh’s pharma unit fire, CM announces compensation for victims India is the world's biggest producer of cotton and pulses and the second biggest producer of sugar, wheat and rice. It is also the world's biggest importer of edible oils such as palm and soy. A normal monsoon will help India maintain rice exports and cut imports of edible oil in the next season, a Mumbai-based dealer with a global trading firm said.

India likely to get average monsoon rains in 2022

In the last 2 years, India has been a part of every global solution. When the pandemic struck, India exported HCQ, when the West hoarded vaccines, India sent life-saving jabs to the world. Now, India is exporting wheat to the world. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India offers wheat to the world

Monsoon is extremely crucial for India's economy and there is good news that India will receive normal monsoon rains. IMD says monsoon likely to be 99% of long-period average.

Good news for India's farm growth, India to receive normal monsoon rains

<p>Four terrorists have been killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir union territory of India. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The encounter had started on Thursday at Badigam area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district after police got a tip-off about the presence of terrorists. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So far, four local terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT neutralised in Shopian encounter. Search is still going on," said IGP Kashmir.</p>

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<p>The identity of the terrorists killed by the security forces is yet to be ascertained. The operation was carried out by a joint team of police and army. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>When the team approached towards the suspected spot, the terrorists fired upon them, leading to a gunfight. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Since January this year, security forces have killed 48 terrorists and around 26 have been arrested alive. More than 150 over the ground workers (OGW) have also been apprehended.&nbsp;</p>


Four terrorists have been killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir union territory of India. The encounter had started on Thursday at Badigam area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district after police got a tip-off about the presence of terrorists.

Four terrorists have been killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir union territory of India. The encounter had started on Thursday at Badigam area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district after police got a tip-off about the presence of terrorists. "So far, four local terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT neutralised in Shopian encounter. Search is still going on," said IGP Kashmir. Also Read: WhatsApp payment service gets nod for 100 mn users in India: Report The identity of the terrorists killed by the security forces is yet to be ascertained. The operation was carried out by a joint team of police and army. Watch: Gravitas: India offers wheat to the world × When the team approached towards the suspected spot, the terrorists fired upon them, leading to a gunfight. Since January this year, security forces have killed 48 terrorists and around 26 have been arrested alive. More than 150 over the ground workers (OGW) have also been apprehended.

Four terrorists killed in India’s Jammu and Kashmir encounter  

The Indian software giant Infosys has finally joined the corporate boycott of Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Speaking to media at its headquarters in India's Bengaluru Infosys said it would move its business out of the country and pursue alternate options.

India's software giant Infosys announces withdrawal from Russia

Consumer Price Inflation has risen to 6.9 in the month of March, it has made it the third consecutive month. The data has been breached by RBI upper margin of six percent there the government has mandated central bank to maintain retail inflation at four percent with a margin of two percent on either side for five-year period.

India inflation soars to 17-month high

Germany will host the G7 summit in June and this will be the fourth time that India will be consecutively invited to the G7 summit since 2019. To get more details, watch this report by WION's principal diplomatic correspondent, Siddhant Sibbal.

WION Exclusive: Fourth consecutive G7 invite for India since 2019

After calling India's response to the Ukraine 'shaky', US now says it will be in New Delhi's own interest to not increase import of Russian oil. India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar says the West should focus on Europe's oil imports instead.

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<p>Amid a disrupted food chain supply in parts of the world which has been triggered due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, India is all set to set up its wheat export.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the latest development, Egypt has confirmed that it is planning to add wheat from India to 16 other national import origins accepted by its state grains buyer, this month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Egypt, which is considered the world's biggest wheat importer, is seeking to reconsider its purchases which have been largely disrupted after Russia attacked Ukraine, damaging several crucial ports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reuters reported citing an official statement by the Supply Ministry that a delegation from Egypt's Agriculture Ministry is in India "looking at phytosanitary measures and examining Indian grains in preparation for the accreditation of India as a wheat import origin."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Egypt, the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC) set the tenders for the purchase of the grain as purchases go toward heavily subsidised bread for the people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Important to note here that India's export of agricultural products has touched $40.87 billion in the first 10 months of the current fiscal and it is 25.14 per cent more than the last financial year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Exports of some other major agricultural products like wheat, sugar and cotton have registered a substantial increase during the current year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the last week of March, India's Union Minister of State for Commerce Anupriya Singh Patel said in Lok Sabha: "During the period between April 2021 to January 2022 of the current financial year, exports of agricultural products have amounted to $40.87 billion compared to USD 32.66 billion over the corresponding period of previous year, registering an increase of 25.14."&nbsp;</p>

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Amid a disrupted food chain supply in parts of the world which has been triggered due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, India is all set to set up its wheat export.

Amid a disrupted food chain supply in parts of the world which has been triggered due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, India is all set to set up its wheat export. In the latest development, Egypt has confirmed that it is planning to add wheat from India to 16 other national import origins accepted by its state grains buyer, this month. Egypt, which is considered the world's biggest wheat importer, is seeking to reconsider its purchases which have been largely disrupted after Russia attacked Ukraine, damaging several crucial ports. Reuters reported citing an official statement by the Supply Ministry that a delegation from Egypt's Agriculture Ministry is in India "looking at phytosanitary measures and examining Indian grains in preparation for the accreditation of India as a wheat import origin." In Egypt, the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC) set the tenders for the purchase of the grain as purchases go toward heavily subsidised bread for the people. Important to note here that India's export of agricultural products has touched $40.87 billion in the first 10 months of the current fiscal and it is 25.14 per cent more than the last financial year. Exports of some other major agricultural products like wheat, sugar and cotton have registered a substantial increase during the current year. In the last week of March, India's Union Minister of State for Commerce Anupriya Singh Patel said in Lok Sabha: "During the period between April 2021 to January 2022 of the current financial year, exports of agricultural products have amounted to $40.87 billion compared to USD 32.66 billion over the corresponding period of previous year, registering an increase of 25.14." WATCH | 'Moscow will continue its invasion of Ukraine until 'noble aims' are fulfilled,' says Putin ×

Egypt planning to add India as a wheat import origin this month: Report

Germany will host the G7 summit in June and this will be the fourth time that India will be consecutively invited to the G7 summit since 2019. Earlier, it was rumored that Germany was weighing in on whether or not to invite India. Watch this report by WION's principal diplomatic correspondent, Siddhant Sibbal.

WION Exclusive: Germany to invite India to G7 summit

Cricket Legend Sachin Tendulkar, Manchester United Legend Andy Cole, Chennaiyin FC Co-owners Abhishek Bachchan and VIta Dani, Manchester United Head of Corporate Finance Hemen Tseayo and Apollo Tyres Vice Chairman Neeraj Kanwar discuss India's path to becoming a sporting superpower with WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

Apollo Tyres sports conclave: Making India a sporting superpower

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting with US President Joe Biden to further deepen ties between the both nations ahead of India-US 2+2 ministerial meet.

India-US 2+2 ministerial meeting: Defence & Foreign ministers of India & US to meet

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting with US President Joe Biden to further deepen ties between the both nations ahead of India-US 2+2 ministerial meet.

India-US 2+2 ministerial meeting: Ukraine looms large over 2+2 dialogue

Indian PM Narendra Modi holds virtual talks with US President Joe Biden

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting with US President Joe Biden on Monday (April 11, 2022) to further deepen ties between the both nations.

Modi to hold virtual meeting with Biden ahead of 2+2 dialogue

Bolstering security and democracy in Asia pacific region was also part of the dialogue between the Indian foreign and defense ministers and their US counterparts. Indian and US officials discussed ways to ensure a free open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

United States and India hails Indo-Pacific cooperation, China and Russia dominate talks

Top officials from the world's two largest democracies held ministerial-level talks in Washington after their leaders from India and the United States discussed their differences over the Ukraine war.

Lesser than what Europe does in an afternoon: S Jaishankar On Russian Oil deal

Top officials from the world's two largest democracies held ministerial-level talks in Washington after their leaders from India and the United States discussed their differences over the Ukraine war. WION's principal correspondent Siddhant Sibal brings in more on this.

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India's neighbourhood is in crisis. In Pakistan, the ISIS is trying to revive itself. China is accelerating its nuclear build-up. Sri Lanka and Nepal are facing economic challenges. How should India respond? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: The growing challenges in India's neighbourhood

Ahead of the virtual summit, the White House had hinted that US President Joe Biden will push India to take a stand against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine. India's PM Narendra Modi set the record straight on India's position. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Ukraine invasion: What Modi told Biden

Signs of climate change are evident. A heat wave like never before has gripped the northern and central belt in India, temperatures are soaring as high as 45 degrees Celsius. India recorded its warmest March in 122 years and April is going to be no better.

India records warmest March in 122 years, orange alert imposed

India's import of Russian oil remains point of contention between New Delhi and Washington

Over a month into the war in Ukraine, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to US President Joe Biden, the focus of the discussion remained largely on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The hour-long call between the two leaders was described as warm and candid.

'Tackling Ukraine crisis' key focus of Modi-Biden's virtual talks

India-US 2+2 ministerial meeting: India defends purchase of Russian oil

<p>Delhi recorded COVID-19 positive rate of 2.70 per cent on Monday from less than 1 per cent which was&nbsp;the highest in two months&nbsp;raising concerns about the revival of virus cases in the city.</p>

<p>As per the data given by the municipal health authority, 137 new COVID-19 cases were&nbsp;reported in Delhi on Monday.&nbsp;As per reports, 447 COVID-19 patients are in home isolation in Delhi.</p>

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<p>According to reports, the total&nbsp;COVID-19 caseload in the country’s capital is 18,66,380 with a mortality&nbsp;toll of 26,157.</p>

<p>With the positive rate increasing from 0.5 per cent on April 4 to 2.70 per cent on April 11, Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s Chief Minister said:&nbsp;"We are keeping a close watch on the situation. There's no major reason to panic right now. We will take all necessary steps according to the situation.”</p>

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<p>Delhi’s Health Minister, Satyendra Jain said, “The daily cases in Delhi are being reported in the range of 100-200. We are keeping an eye on hospital admissions and they are going down. The focus shouldn't be on positivity rate much as of now."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a&nbsp;total of 18 students from three private schools in Noida and Ghaziabad near Delhi tested positive for COVID-19 causing the school authorities to close the schools for three days, IANS reported.</p>

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<p>According to the data updated by the Union Health Ministry, India registered 796 new coronavirus cases bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to 4,30,36928 with 10,889 active cases.</p>

<p>On January 14, the city had the highest number&nbsp;of positive cases during the third wave of pandemics&nbsp;which was largely driven by the highly transmissible Omicron variant.&nbsp;</p>

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Delhi recorded COVID-19 positive rate of 2.70 per cent on Monday from less than 1 per cent which was the highest in two months raising concerns about the revival of virus cases in the city.

Delhi recorded COVID-19 positive rate of 2.70 per cent on Monday from less than 1 per cent which was the highest in two months raising concerns about the revival of virus cases in the city. As per the data given by the municipal health authority, 137 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Delhi on Monday. As per reports, 447 COVID-19 patients are in home isolation in Delhi. Also read | India begins to inoculate all adults with Covid vaccine precaution dose at private centres According to reports, the total COVID-19 caseload in the country’s capital is 18,66,380 with a mortality toll of 26,157. With the positive rate increasing from 0.5 per cent on April 4 to 2.70 per cent on April 11, Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s Chief Minister said: "We are keeping a close watch on the situation. There's no major reason to panic right now. We will take all necessary steps according to the situation.” Watch | Gravitas: The growing challenges in India's neighbourhood Delhi’s Health Minister, Satyendra Jain said, “The daily cases in Delhi are being reported in the range of 100-200. We are keeping an eye on hospital admissions and they are going down. The focus shouldn't be on positivity rate much as of now." Meanwhile, a total of 18 students from three private schools in Noida and Ghaziabad near Delhi tested positive for COVID-19 causing the school authorities to close the schools for three days, IANS reported. Also read | Rise in Covid cases: Union government asks these five Indian states to maintain strict watch According to the data updated by the Union Health Ministry, India registered 796 new coronavirus cases bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to 4,30,36928 with 10,889 active cases. On January 14, the city had the highest number of positive cases during the third wave of pandemics which was largely driven by the highly transmissible Omicron variant. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi records new COVID-19 cases; no major reason to panic, says CM Kejriwal

In a joint press briefing with top Indian officials, the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken mentioned the rise in rights abuses in India. Blinken said that the US is monitoring recent concerning developments

India-US 2+2 ministerial meeting: Antony Blinken mentions rights abuses in India

Bolstering security and democracy in Asia-Pacific was also part of the India-US 2+2 ministerial meeting between the Indian foreign and defense ministers and their US counterparts. Indian and US officials to ensure a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific

India-US 2+2 ministerial meeting: Top officials discuss bolstering Asia-Pacific security

<p>So, it begins. India has started to administer precaution dose of Covid vaccines to all adults on Sunday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The jab was given to people aged above 18 years, who have also completed nine months after taking the second dose, at private vaccination centres. &nbsp;</p>

<p>All states and UTs have been informed by the Centre that people will get inoculated with the precaution dose of the same vaccine that they have taken in the past. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Not just this, it has also said that the private vaccination centres can levy a maximum service charge of Rs 150 per dose over and above the cost of the vaccine. &nbsp;</p>

<p>No fresh registrations would be needed for administration of the precaution dose as all the due beneficiaries are already registered on CoWIN, informed Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The official had also held an orientation meeting of all health secretaries of states and UTs on Saturday. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>All vaccinations should be recorded mandatorily on CoWIN platform. Both the options of 'Online appointment' and 'Walk-in' registration and vaccination can be provided at the private Covid vaccination centres (CVCs). They will also have to maintain vaccination sites as per the guidelines. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They can charge up to a maximum of Rs 150 per dose as service charge for vaccination over and above the cost of vaccine. Administration of precaution dose will be homologous i.e. same vaccine type will be used for precaution dose which was used for vaccination of first and second dose," Bhushan said. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


So, it begins. India has started to administer precaution dose of Covid vaccines to all adults on Sunday. The jab was given to people aged above 18 years, who have also completed nine months after taking the second dose, at private vaccination centres.

So, it begins. India has started to administer precaution dose of Covid vaccines to all adults on Sunday. The jab was given to people aged above 18 years, who have also completed nine months after taking the second dose, at private vaccination centres. All states and UTs have been informed by the Centre that people will get inoculated with the precaution dose of the same vaccine that they have taken in the past. Also Read: Bunty & Bubbly-style heist? Gang poses as government officials, ‘steals’ 60-feet-long iron bridge in India Not just this, it has also said that the private vaccination centres can levy a maximum service charge of Rs 150 per dose over and above the cost of the vaccine. No fresh registrations would be needed for administration of the precaution dose as all the due beneficiaries are already registered on CoWIN, informed Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan. The official had also held an orientation meeting of all health secretaries of states and UTs on Saturday. Watch | India: Forces beef up security in the Kashmir valley after terrorists killed in encounter × All vaccinations should be recorded mandatorily on CoWIN platform. Both the options of 'Online appointment' and 'Walk-in' registration and vaccination can be provided at the private Covid vaccination centres (CVCs). They will also have to maintain vaccination sites as per the guidelines. "They can charge up to a maximum of Rs 150 per dose as service charge for vaccination over and above the cost of vaccine. Administration of precaution dose will be homologous i.e. same vaccine type will be used for precaution dose which was used for vaccination of first and second dose," Bhushan said. (With inputs from agencies)

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