Breaking News LIVE: Sidhu's Resignation Not Accepted, Matter Will Be Resolved Soon, Says MLA Bawa Henry
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Breaking News LIVE Updates, September 28, 2021: The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 86 crore, with over 1 crore doses given on Monday, the Union health ministry said.
"Congratulations to the nation, as we administer another 1 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses. Under PM @NarendraModi ji, India delivers a punch to Corona - Record of 1 crore vaccines achieved for the 5th time," Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted.
The daily COVID-19 vaccination in the country had crossed 1 crore for the first time on August 27.
The daily vaccination tally for Monday is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late night , the ministry said.
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level, it said.
US President Joe Biden received a Covid-19 vaccine booster on Monday and told Americans still resisting the shots that they are damaging the country.
Biden rolled up his left sleeve in the White House and got a third Pfizer dose in line with the recently approved health guidance, which allows boosters for those 65 or older.
"I know it doesn't look like it, but I am over 65," Biden, 78, joked.
Also eligible for boosters are adults with high-risk medical conditions and those in jobs where they are frequently exposed to the virus.
Sidhu's Resignation Not Accepted, Matter Will Be Resolved Soon, Says MLA Bawa Henry
Navjot Singh Sidhu's resignation (as Punjab Congress Chief) has not been accepted, the matter will be resolved soon. There are 3-4 issues, they are being discussed in the party forum, high command will resolve them: Congress MLA Bawa Henry
After Sidhu, Punjab Cabinet Minister Razia Sultana Submits Her Resignation
Razia Sultana, who took as a Cabinet Minister of Punjab two days ago, resigns "in solidarity with Navjot Singh Sidhu", who stepped down as Punjab Congress president earlier today
She says, "Sidhu Sahab is a man of principles. He is fighting for Punjab and Punjabiyat."
JDU Leader RCP Singh To Hold Talks With BJP For Alliance In UP Polls
The Janata Dal United (JDU) authorises Union Minister RCP Singh to hold talks with the leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for alliance in Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
Punjab CM Charanjit Sigh Channi Says It Will Be Settled If Sidhu Is Upset
Breaking News LIVE: 'Want To Be The Voice Of Youth', Says Hardik Patel on Kanhaiya And Mewani Joining Congress
We, youngsters, want to work in Congress, under a leader who talks about development & prosperity. We've raised voice for people of the country in past, want to strengthen them & be their voice: Hardik Patel, Gujarat Congress Working Pres on Kanhaiya Kumar & Jignesh Mewani joining party
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