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One of the biggest developments this week was Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet reshuffling. The new cabinet has been noted to be the youngest cabinet with several ministers from the OBC categories as well as more women ministers than the previous cabinet. However, the reshuffle saw the resignation of several ministers such as Dr. Harsh Vardhan. The reshuffle has received mixed responses leaving it up to the time to determine how effective this reshuffle will be.
As the Olympics approach, several controversies come to light. One major controversy was athlete Sha’Carri Richardson being suspended on the grounds of consuming cannabis. Her suspension was met with a lot of outrage and reignited the debate over cannabis use with many deeming her suspension as unfair and unjust.
By Srishti Singh
The Tokyo Olympics is just around the corner. Keeping this in mind, the Japanese Prime Minister, YoshihdeSuga, has announced a state of emergency in the capital. This measure has been taken because of the rising COVID-19 cases in Tokyo, and due to the Tokyo Olympics opening which is just two weeks away. The prime minister said that the emergency was required to “prevent the resurgence of the future spread on cases across the country.” The emergency will be in effect from Monday until 22nd of August. This also implies that the opening ceremony on 23rd July, and the running through 8th August will be taking place under strict emergency measures only. Thomas Bach, the IOC President, arrived in the capital on Thursday. He avoided cameras at the airport, and went to the IOC’s games headquarters. He has to reportedly self-isolate for a duration of 3 days. The local organizers as well as the IOC are trying to conduct the Olympics despite media and Japanese public’s opposition. The emergency’s main objective would to keep Olympic-related festivities in check. The residents of Tokyo most likely would be asked to stay at home, and enjoy the games on TV.
By ShreyaGautam
The plane was carrying eight skydivers and a pilot when it crashed close to the runway at Orebro airport, about 160km (100 miles) west of Stockholm, on Thursday. The crash is thought to have happened as the plane was taking off. It's a very severe accident, Swedish police said on their website. Everyone on board the crashed plane has died. The small propeller plane, a DHC-2 Beaver, had been rented by a local skydiving club for a summer event, local media reported.All nine people have died on board an airplane carrying skydivers that crashed in Sweden, police say.
Prime Minister Stefan Lofven offered his condolences.It is with great sadness and sorrow that I have received the tragic information about the plane crash in Orebro," he tweeted. "My thoughts are with the victims, their families and loved ones in this very difficult time.
By Deng Daniel Barach
Pfizer/BioNTechare preparing to develop a third booster vaccine specifically for Delta expected to start trial by August 2021.
Pfizer and BioNTech, the COVID-19 vaccine developer announced that the company is preparing to develop a booster vaccine or an immunization vaccine to prevent COVID-19. Delta species is spreading severely in many regions, including Asia and Africa, and resulted in another increase in the number of infections in Europe and the United States. Even in areas that are highly vaccinated.
The manufacturer expects, if approved, to begin trials of the vaccine in August.It said data from the Israeli Ministry of Health showed that the efficacy of the vaccine may decrease six months after vaccination. Therefore, it may be necessary to vaccinate the third dose.
By WatthanaHinnok