India and Russia reached defence agreements during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India. But this visit wasn't just about bilateral agreements. Palki Sharma assesses Putin's outreach to India.

Gravitas: Russia's Vladimir Putin attempts an outreach to India

Russia's waning fortunes and India's growing stock has created a new dynamic in bilateral ties. Moscow needs India's arms market and diplomatic clout to stay relevant in 2021. Palki Sharma tells you more about this new equation.

Gravitas: Why Putin wants India in his corner

A study done on Marine ecosystems flags extinction of Coral Reefs in the Indian Ocean in the next 50 years. Human interventions such as excess fishing and global warming are said to be the reasons behind such a threat.

Study: Coral Reefs in the Indian Ocean under threat due to Human interventions & Global warming

Russia's defence minister Sergey Shoygu and his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh, along with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, held a 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on Monday.

Indian defence minister, fm holds talks with Russian counterpart

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in-person for the first time since 2019 BRICS summit. The meeting was a rare one as it was only a second trip abroad for the Russian president since the pandemic.

Indian PM Modi and Russian President Putin holds 21st annual India-Russia Summit in New Delhi

The new variant of Covid, Omicron, is rapidly spreading in India. The nation has reported a total of 21 cases so far. However, all of these cases are imported, meaning, they have been brought from outside nations and have not emerged in India. The new variant is believed to be more contagious but less lethal than the previous delta variant.&nbsp;

The first case of Omicron variant in India was reported in Gujarat when a 72-year-old Zimbabwe resident travelled to Jamnagar and tested positive for coronavirus. The second case was reported from&nbsp;Maharashtra state. The person infected by the strain returned from South Africa to Kalyan Dombivali municipal area near Mumbai.&nbsp;

After this, 2 people, including, a 66-year-old South African national and an Indian doctor, tested positive for the new strain in Bengaluru, Karnataka. However, the foreigner somehow managed to escape from India. The doctor has been placed under quarantine.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-achieves-new-milestone-as-over-50-of-adult-population-now-vaccinated-against-covid-434472">Also read |&nbsp;India achieves new milestone as over 50% of adult population now vaccinated against Covid</a>

Out of the 21 cases reported in India, eight cases are from Maharashtra, one from Delhi and Gujarat each, nine from Jaipur, and two from Bangalore. The new cases in Maharashtra include a woman and her two daughters, who have a recent travel history to Nigeria.&nbsp;

In Delhi, a Tanzanian returnee who had been admitted to a local hospital tested positive for the new variant.&nbsp;

As all Omicron cases reported in India are imported, it has sparked concerns if the country needs to impose stricter travel rules. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had issued new guidelines for international travellers arriving in India.&nbsp;

As per these guidelines, all travellers are required to submit their travel details of 14 days. Also, the travellers will be required to upload their negative RT-PCR test report on the Air Suvidha portal before the journey. Also, every international traveller needs to fill a self-declaration form.&nbsp;

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Amid fears of a potential third wave with a rising number of cases, India's Union Minister for Health Mansukh Mandaviya has said that the government is prepared to fully address any crisis that may come. He further said that the government is taking all necessary steps to stop the growing cases of Omicron variant.&nbsp;

The head of India’s Covid task force, Dr V K Paul said that the vaccine manufacturers are currently examining the vaccine efficacy against Omicron. With this, he said that vaccination remains “the most critical tool”.

While the entire globe is dreading the spread of this new variant, the World Health Organization and experts&nbsp;believe that the variant is only 'super mild'. Chair of the South African Medical Association, Dr Angelique Coetzee said that the&nbsp;reaction was not justified. The WHO also warned the governments against creating panic.

The new variant of Covid, Omicron, is rapidly spreading in India. The nation has reported a total of 21 cases so far. However, all of these cases are imported, meaning, they have been brought from outside nations and have not emerged in India.

The new variant of Covid, Omicron, is rapidly spreading in India. The nation has reported a total of 21 cases so far. However, all of these cases are imported, meaning, they have been brought from outside nations and have not emerged in India. The new variant is believed to be more contagious but less lethal than the previous delta variant. The first case of Omicron variant in India was reported in Gujarat when a 72-year-old Zimbabwe resident travelled to Jamnagar and tested positive for coronavirus. The second case was reported from Maharashtra state. The person infected by the strain returned from South Africa to Kalyan Dombivali municipal area near Mumbai. After this, 2 people, including, a 66-year-old South African national and an Indian doctor, tested positive for the new strain in Bengaluru, Karnataka. However, the foreigner somehow managed to escape from India. The doctor has been placed under quarantine. Also read | India achieves new milestone as over 50% of adult population now vaccinated against Covid Out of the 21 cases reported in India, eight cases are from Maharashtra, one from Delhi and Gujarat each, nine from Jaipur, and two from Bangalore. The new cases in Maharashtra include a woman and her two daughters, who have a recent travel history to Nigeria. In Delhi, a Tanzanian returnee who had been admitted to a local hospital tested positive for the new variant. As all Omicron cases reported in India are imported, it has sparked concerns if the country needs to impose stricter travel rules. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had issued new guidelines for international travellers arriving in India. As per these guidelines, all travellers are required to submit their travel details of 14 days. Also, the travellers will be required to upload their negative RT-PCR test report on the Air Suvidha portal before the journey. Also, every international traveller needs to fill a self-declaration form. Also read | Covid: India reports 16 new cases of Omicron variant, tally rises to 21 Amid fears of a potential third wave with a rising number of cases, India's Union Minister for Health Mansukh Mandaviya has said that the government is prepared to fully address any crisis that may come. He further said that the government is taking all necessary steps to stop the growing cases of Omicron variant. The head of India’s Covid task force, Dr V K Paul said that the vaccine manufacturers are currently examining the vaccine efficacy against Omicron. With this, he said that vaccination remains “the most critical tool”. While the entire globe is dreading the spread of this new variant, the World Health Organization and experts believe that the variant is only 'super mild'. Chair of the South African Medical Association, Dr Angelique Coetzee said that the reaction was not justified. The WHO also warned the governments against creating panic.

Covid in India: Omicron rises but all cases reported so far are imported from other nations

Russian President Vladimir Putin is all set to visit India on Monday for the traditional annual summit between leaders of both countries as India gears up for the much anticipated, Modi-Putin talks. There are 10 bilateral agreements that are likely to be signed during Putin's visit to boost the nations' strategic partnership. Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest world news from all across the world.

India and Russia expected to sign 10 pacts, first 2+2 meet between two nations

India has vaccinated more than 50% of its adults with two jabs within 11 months of the launch of its anti-Covid programme. A total of 127.93 crore doses have been administered with over 85% of the 18+ population covered with at least one dose.

India: 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 virus

In what comes as a new milestone, India has vaccinated 50 per cent of its adult population against the deadly coronavirus by administrating 1,04,18,707 vaccine doses in 24 hours. The total Covid vaccine doses given in the country has now exceeded 127.61 crores.

States and Union territories with more than 50 per cent of the adult population fully vaccinated include, Andaman Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttrakhand, and Tripura.&nbsp;

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"Congratulations India. It is a moment of great pride as over 50 per cent of the eligible population is now fully vaccinated. We will win the battle against COVID-19 together," said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on his Twitter.&nbsp;

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Earlier, in October, India administered a billion vaccine doses.

India achieved this milestone at a time when the new variant of Covid, Omicron is rapidly spreading in the nation. India reported its first case of Omicron variant when a 72-year-old Zimbabwe resident travelled to Jamnagar, Gujarat and tested positive for coronavirus. The total tally for the Omicron variant in India now stands at 21.&nbsp;Out of these 21, eight are in Maharashtra, nine in Jaipur, one in Delhi and Gujarat each, and two in Bangalore.

Meanwhile, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health has urged the government and experts to do an efficacy check on the existing vaccines against coronavirus.

"The committee believes that timely detection and isolation of potentially infectious people is very crucial in reducing the impact of the pandemic," the panel said in its report.

(With inputs from agencies)

In what comes as a new milestone, India has vaccinated 50 per cent of its adult population against the deadly coronavirus by administrating 1,04,18,707 vaccine doses in 24 hours.

In what comes as a new milestone, India has vaccinated 50 per cent of its adult population against the deadly coronavirus by administrating 1,04,18,707 vaccine doses in 24 hours. The total Covid vaccine doses given in the country has now exceeded 127.61 crores. States and Union territories with more than 50 per cent of the adult population fully vaccinated include, Andaman Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttrakhand, and Tripura. हम होंगे कामयाब ✌🏼 Congratulations India 🇮🇳 It is a moment of great pride as over 50% of the eligible population are now fully vaccinated 💉 We will win the battle against COVID-19 together ✌🏼#HarGharDastak #SabkoMuftVaccine pic.twitter.com/q4evljMChk — Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) December 5, 2021 × "Congratulations India. It is a moment of great pride as over 50 per cent of the eligible population is now fully vaccinated. We will win the battle against COVID-19 together," said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on his Twitter. Also read | Covid: India reports 16 new cases of Omicron variant, tally rises to 21 Earlier, in October, India administered a billion vaccine doses. India achieved this milestone at a time when the new variant of Covid, Omicron is rapidly spreading in the nation. India reported its first case of Omicron variant when a 72-year-old Zimbabwe resident travelled to Jamnagar, Gujarat and tested positive for coronavirus. The total tally for the Omicron variant in India now stands at 21. Out of these 21, eight are in Maharashtra, nine in Jaipur, one in Delhi and Gujarat each, and two in Bangalore. Meanwhile, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health has urged the government and experts to do an efficacy check on the existing vaccines against coronavirus. "The committee believes that timely detection and isolation of potentially infectious people is very crucial in reducing the impact of the pandemic," the panel said in its report. (With inputs from agencies)

India achieves new milestone as over 50% of adult population now vaccinated against Covid

"Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India is short but highly productive & substantive. There were excellent discussions between the two leaders", says Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) during a media briefing on 21st India-Russia annual summit.

Russian President Putin's India visit is short but highly productive, says Indian MEA

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed the prospects of bilateral relations and strategic partnership between Moscow and New Delhi.

Vladimir Putin meets Narendra Modi for the 21st India-Russia annual summit in New Delhi

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoigu in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. The two sides signed contracts for the manufacture of nearly 6 lakh AK-203 rifles under a joint venture. The two countries also signed an agreement to extend military technology cooperation till 2031.

India, Russia sign AK-203 rifle deal, extend military-technical cooperation till 2031

Russian president Vladimir Putin meets PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. Putin called India as a “great power”, a “friendly” country and a “time-tested friend”.

India a great power, friendly nation and time-tested friend, says Russia's Putin

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi, and while welcoming him he said that the relation between India and Russia is truly a unique and reliable model of interstate friendship.

Relation between India-Russia is truly a unique and reliable model of interstate friendship: PM Modi

India has achieved another milestone in the vaccination campaign against coronavirus with over half of the country's adult population, which means 50 percent of the people over the age of 18 years have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

India achieves new COVID-19 vaccine milestone, 50% of adults fully vaccinated

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. This is the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders, after their meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in November 2019.

Indian PM Modi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches at the Hyderabad House for bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders will hold the 21st annual India-Russia summit.

Modi-Putin Meet: 21st annual India-Russia summit to begin shortly

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. He will shortly commence his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Indian PM Modi reaches Hyderabad House for bilateral talks with Russian President Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in New Delhi Monday on an official visit to India for the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Summit will be an opportunity to exchange views on regional, multilateral and international issues of mutual interest. Both leaders will also hold one-on-one talks.

Russian President Putin to arrive in New Delhi for an annual summit with PM Modi

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held an interaction with his Russian counterpart General Sergey Shoigu. Singh said "India deeply appreciates Russia's strong support for India. We hope our cooperation will bring peace, prosperity and stability to the entire region."

India-Russia ties to bring regional peace, says Rajnath Singh

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in India to hold the 21st annual India-Russia summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The annual summit is a time for both leaders to recalibrate the long-stand relationship.

Russian President Putin to arrive in India, hold bilateral talks with PM Modi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his Russian counterpart Genereal Sergey Shoigu and discussed ways to further boost strategic cooperation including expansion of joint production of military equipment.

Indian Defence Minister, FM hold talks with Russian counterpart

Russian President Vladimir Putin is all set to visit India on Monday for the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit. This will be the first face-to-face meeting between Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Russian President Putin's India visit to provide new impetus to bilateral ties

India and Russia signed a military tech cooperation agreement during the 2+2 ministerial dialogue aimed at bolstering defence ties over the next decade.

India-Russia hold first 2+2 dialogue, ink defence pacts to expand military ties

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