Zero-dose children comparison flawed, India’s population not considered: Sources on WHO-UNICEF data

A baby gets immunization at Delhi Government Health Centre (Dispensary). | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR India’s population, which is many times more than several nations, has not been taken into account while comparing children’s vaccination data with 19 other countries in the latest WHO and UNICEF estimates of national immunisation coverage (WUENIC), official sources…

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The King’s Speech: Keir Starmer’s new U.K. government to set out plans in state opening of Parliament

Britain’s King Charles with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer will set out his first package of proposed laws on July 17, fleshing out how he will honour his election-winning pledge to rebuild the country after years of weak economic growth and political turmoil. In…

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Republicans lean into Trump’s border message during a convention night focused on immigration

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, center, and Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, right, are joined in the box by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., left, during the Republican National Convention on July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee. | Photo Credit: AP Immigration took center stage as the Republican National Convention…

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India is a ‘strategic partner’, says Pentagon

Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon on July 16, 2024 in Washington. | Photo Credit: AP India is a “strategic” ally, and the United States is looking forward to continuing to develop that partnership, the Pentagon has said. Pentagon Press Secretary Pat Ryder made the remarks…

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 EU Parliament sees a Right tilt but a dominant centre to ensure continuity 

The European Parliament elections concluded on June 9, 2024. Although the newly elected EU Parliament is still centre-heavy, and Ursula von der Leyen has been nominated for a second term as European Commission chief, the most significant gains were seen among the rightwing and far-right parties in Europe. The environment-friendly Greens faced an enormous pushback. “This election…

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