WHO’s India map ‘separates’ J&K and Ladakh with different colours

JandK LG makes appeal in favour of COVID vaccines

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha on January 20 appealed to beneficiaries to get themselves vaccinated by COVID-19 vaccines, amid apprehensions of their efficacy. "There is a need to spread awareness about the vaccine...Both the COVID-19 vaccines were given emergency use approval only after scientists were convinced of their safety. I appeal to all beneficiaries to get themselves vaccinated," said LG Manoj Sinha. COVID-19 vaccination drive was roll out on January 16 across the country.

Dogra Front activists stage protest against web series 'Tandav'

Activists of Dogra Front on January 20 staged protest against the web series 'Tandav' in Jammu and Kashmir's Dogra. 'Tandav', an Amazon Prime Video-based series addressed the backlash against its content that has hurt religious sentiments of many viewers. Muslim people also showed their anguish against the web series by showing placards. The protestors alleged that the creators of the web series have tried to disrupt the communal harmony in the country. Earlier in the day, Maharashtra Government has received a complaint regarding 'Tandav' and will be taking appropriate action against the web series. Earlier on Monday, the cast and crew of the Saif Ali Khan starrer political-drama had extended their apologies to the viewers for "unintentionally" hurting their sentiments. An FIR was also registered at Lucknow's Hazratganj Kotwali against Amazon Prime's India and team of 'tandav' for allegedly hurting religious sentiments on Monday.

China will take advantage if India doesn't work strategically: Rahul Gandhi

As India and China are in months-long bitter border standoff, the latter is reportedly undertaking construction activities along the borders of Arunachal Pradesh. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that if India will not give a clear message to them, China will make the most out of it. He further said that China has a clear strategic vision of shaping the world which India doesn't have. "China has a clear strategic vision of shaping the world which India doesn't have. India does this and that but doesn't work strategically. China has tested twice, once in Doklam and other in Ladakh. If India doesn't give a clear message to them and make clear military, economic geopolitical strategy, China won't stay quiet but will make the most out of it. The day it will happen, we'll suffer damages," said Gandhi during a press conference on January 19.

‘If India does not give China a clear message...’: Rahul Gandhi warns govt

Rahul Gandhi warned the Modi government over China’s aggression in Ladakh and said that the government needs have a decisive strategy to counter the threat. ‘Unlike India, China has a very clear strategic vision. They want to shape the world. India does not have a strategic vision. China has tested India once before in Doklam and now in Ladakh. If China is not given a clear message, then China will not remain quiet, they will take advantage of it,’ Rahul Gandhi said. He said that he was raising the red-flag for the government. Rahul Gandhi also added that the government cannot sort this issue through event management and accused the Modi government of failing to protect India. Watch the full video for all the details.

Watch: ITBP officials participate in Zanskar Winter Sports in Ladakh

Senior Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) officials participated in the opening ceremony of Zanskar Winter Sports and Youth Festival 2021 on January 18. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal was also present at the event. During the festival, tourists walked on 'Chadar trek'.

'Vaccine apartheid': Palestinians left behind as Israel sprints ahead with COVID vaccinations

The World Health Organization has raised "concerns" about the unequal distribution of coronavirus vaccines in the country.

WHO warns of global ‘moral failure’ on Covid-19 vaccines but what is the agency?

WHO chief denounces rich nations’ ‘queue jumping’ over Covid-19 vaccines

WHO investigative team finally arrives in Wuhan

The much-anticipated and delayed World Health Organization team investigating the origins of the coronavirus has finally arrived in Wuhan, but are warning they may not find clear answers in the weeks to come. Matthew Larotonda reports.