
A medic administrators the first dose of Covishield vaccine to Madhura Patil in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at BKC vaccination unit in Mumbai.
A medic administers the first dose of Covishield vaccine to a frontline worker, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Mumbai.
Frontline workers after receving the shots of Covishield vaccine, following the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Mumbai.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray sanitises his hands before the event of the Virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at BKC vaccination unit in Mumbai.
A medic administers the first dose of Covishield vaccine to a frontline worker in the presence of Health Minister Satyendar Kumar Jain, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi.
Farmers sit around a bonfire during their protest against new farm laws, at Ghazipur border in New Delhi.
A health worker stands in front of an empty oxygen tank station, the only station at Joventina Dias Hospital, a small clinic in Manaus, Brazil. Hospital staff and relatives of COVID-19 patients rushed to provide facilities with oxygen tanks just flown into the city as doctors chose which patients would breathe amid dwindling stocks and an effort to airlift some of them to other states.
An Indonesian soldier assists a woman to carry her baby as they make their way through an area affected by earthquake-triggered landslide near Mamuju, West Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Afghan security officers inspect the site of a bomb attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. A sticky bomb attached to an armored police Land Cruiser SUV exploded Saturday in the western part of the capital, Kabul, killing few policemen and wounding another, Kabul police spokesman Ferdaws Faramarz said.
A medic prepares the dose of COVID-19 vaccine before giving it to a beneficiary, at Ernakulam Government General Hospital in Kochi.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane, and UP Chief Minister Yogi Aditiyanath during the 'Bhoomi Pujan' and foundation laying ceremony of New Command Hospital in Lucknow.
Ground staff ensure the covers stay on the pitch as rain stops play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
Residents watch a forest first move closer in Quilpue, Chile. Thousands of people have been asked to evacuate after six homes and 120 hectares (about 296 acres) have burned since the fire started the previous night, according to CONAF, Chile's National Forest Corporation.
A medic administers the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine to Prof. Dr Sukumar Mukherjee, at NRS hospital, in Kolkata
A woman waits at a bus stop in Zurich, Switzerland. The traffic situation is difficult after persistent snowfalls in eastern Switzerland.
Arun Kumar, a frontline health worker and first beneficiary to get vaccinated in the city, during the COVID-19 vaccination drive, at Government Hospital in Chandigarh.
Health workers wait after receiving the first dose of Covishield vaccine, at Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched the COVID-19 vaccination drive today.
A medic administers the first dose of Covishield vaccine to a frontline worker, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at MGM Health Care Centre in Chennai.
Farmers having 'langar' during their ongoing protest against the new farm laws, at Singhu Border in New Delhi.
A doctor receives the first shot of the Covid Vaccine, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at NRS hospital in Kolkata
Health workers show victory sign after getting COVID-19 vaccination, following the virtual launch of the vaccine drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital to in New Delhi.
An elderly farmer takes rest during the ongoing protest against the new farm laws at Delhi-Haryana Singhu border in New Delhi.
Dr. Vijay Yewale, a pediatrician and first beneficiary to get vaccinated in the city, shows a victory sign along with medics after receiving the dose of COVID-19 vaccine, at NMMC Hospital in Navi Mumbai.
Motorists ride past buildings flattened by an earthquake in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (C), Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane, and UP Chief Minister Yogi Aditiyanath during the 'Bhoomi Pujan' and foundation laying ceremony of New Command Hospital in Lucknow.
Members of the public receive the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine at Lichfield Cathedral, in Staffordshire, England. The U.K. is ramping up its mass vaccination program as the government seeks to protect the country’s oldest and most vulnerable residents before easing a third national lockdown.
Union MoS Health Ashwini Kumar Choubey at RML Hospital during the launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive, in New Delhi.
A girl helps farmers to prepare food for fellow farmers during their ongoing protest against the new farm laws, at Singhu Border in New Delhi.
Frontline workers after receving the shots of Covishield vaccine, following the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at LNJP hospital in New Delhi.
Doctors and health workers pose for a photograph at RML Hospital, after the launch of the COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi.
A medic administers the first shot of Covishield vaccine to a frontline worker, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Tezpur Medical College and Hospital.
A medic administers the first shot of Covishield vaccine to a frontline worker, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Government JP hospital in Bhopal.
A medic administers the first shot of Covishield vaccine to Dr Rajesh Sharma, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Civil hospital in Amritsar.
A medic administers the first shot of Covishield vaccine to a frontline worker, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a hospital in Prayagraj.
A medic administers the first shot of Covishield vaccine to a frontline worker, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at LNJP hospital in New Delhi.
A medic administers the first shot of Covishield vaccine to Dr Digvijay Singh, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Civil hospital in Amritsar.
Doctors and health workers show victory signs as they pose for a photograph at RML Hospital, after the launch of the COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi.
Motorists stop near an electricity pole fell down during an earthquake in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Residents inspect the ruin of a building damaged by an earthquake in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Motorists make their way through a road affected by an earthquake-triggered landslide near Mamuju, West Sulawesi, Indonesia.
A medic administers the first dose of Covishield vaccine to Rama Kant Singh, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the RML Hospital in New Delhi.
A medic administers the first dose of Covishield vaccine to Shiv Kumar Choudhary, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at AIIMS in New Delhi.
A medic administers the first dose of Covishield vaccine to a health worker in the presence of Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Bengaluru.
A medic administers the first dose of Covishield vaccine to a health worker in the presence of Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Government Rajaji hospital in Madurai.
A medic administers the first dose of Covishield vaccine to a frontline worker in the presence of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy and other ministers, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad.
A medic administers the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to a frontline worker, after the virtual launch of the vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Government Girls School in Gurugram.
A medic administers the first dose of Covishield vaccine to a health worker, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in Ajmer.
A health official shows a vaccine dose after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Fortis Escorts Hospital in New Delhi.
Health workers prepare for the COVID -19 vaccination drive at Fortis Escorts Hospital, in New Delhi.
Health workers wait at Fortis Escorts Hospital ahead of the COVID -19 vaccination drive in New Delhi.
Medics and health workers applause for Dr Vidya Thakur after she took the first dose of the Covishield vaccine, following the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Rajawadi hospital in Mumbai.
Doctors and health workers take a selfie, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Rajawadi hospital in Mumbai.
A nurse fills Covishield dose in an injection before administering to a frontline worker, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Rajawadi hospital in Mumbai.
A medic administers the first dose of Covishield vaccine to a frontline worker, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ,at Gauhati Medical College Hospital in Guwahati.
People watch the live telecast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation on the launch of COVID -19 vaccination drive, at District Hospital in Varanasi.
A medic administers the first dose of Covishield vaccine to a frontline worker, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Victoria Hospital in Jabalpur.
A medic administers the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to a frontline worker, after the virtual launch of the vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) in Patna.
A medic administers the COVID-19 vaccine to a frontline worker, after the virtual launch of the vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Calcutta Medical College in Kolkata.
A health official shows a vaccine dose after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Max Hospital in New Delhi.
AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria receives first shot of Covid-19 vaccine, after the launch of Covid-19 vaccination drive, at the AIIMS in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launches pan-India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive, in New Delhi.
A medic administers the COVID-19 vaccine to a frontline worker, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at District Hospital in Howrah.
A medic administers the first dose of Covishield vaccine to a frontline worker in the presence of Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at AIIMS in New Delhi.
Health workers stand in a queue outside Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital to get COVID-19 vaccination, after the virtual launch of the vaccine drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi.
A nurse administers the first shot of Covid-19 vaccine, after the launch of Covid-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the AIIMS in New Delhi.
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan displays a Covishield vaccine vial, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at AIIMS in New Delhi.
Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan with AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria and other medics at the AIIMS during the launch of Covid-19 vaccination drive, in New Delhi.
A medic shows a Covishield vaccine dose, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Venutai Chavan Government Hospital in Karad.
Health workers prepare for the COVID -19 vaccination drive at Yashoda Hospital, in Ghaziabad.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launches pan-India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive, in New Delhi.
Health workers wait at Yashoda Hospital ahead of the COVID -19 vaccination drive, in Ghaziabad.
Health workers wait at Yashoda Hospital ahead of the COVID -19 vaccination drive, in Ghaziabad.
Front line workers wait at Yashoda Hospital ahead of the COVID -19 vaccination drive, in Ghaziabad.
Front line workers wait at Yashoda Hospital ahead of the COVID -19 vaccination drive, in Ghaziabad.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (R) with Nepalese Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali during a meeting in New Delhi.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh greets Nepalese Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali before their meeting in New Delhi.
Jawans practice marching during the rehearsal for the upcoming Republic Day Parade amid dense fog at Rajpath, in New Delhi.
Jawans practice marching during the rehearsal for the upcoming Republic Day Parade amid dense fog at Rajpath, in New Delhi.
Jawans practice marching during the rehearsal for the upcoming Republic Day Parade amid dense fog at Rajpath, in New Delhi.
Farmers warm themselves around bonfire on a winter morning, amid low visibility due to dense fog, in New Delhi.
A bird flies near the 1000-year old Orthodox Monastery of Caves covered with the first snow of this winter in Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukraine has been hit with unusually cold weather.
US President-elect Joe Biden adjusts his face mask as he departs an event at The Queen theaterin Wilmington.
In this photo released by the Imamedia missiles are launched during a drill. Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard forces on Friday held a military exercise involving ballistic missiles and drones in the country's central desert, state TV reported, amid heightened tensions over Tehran's nuclear program and a U.S. pressure campaign against the Islamic Republic.
Roma's Edin Dzeko aims for the ball during the Serie A soccer match between Lazio and Roma, at Rome's Olympic Stadium.
Migrants trying to reach the U.S. border walk along a highway with their national flag as they leave San Pedro Sula, Honduras, before dawn. They quickly dispersed along the heavily-trafficked highway to the border town of Agua Caliente, but estimates of their number ranged from 2,000 to more than twice that.
Rescuers carry a body bag containing a victim of an earthquake in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, Indonesia. A strong, shallow earthquake shook Indonesia's Sulawesi island just after midnight Friday, toppling homes and buildings, triggering landslides and killing a number of people.
People react as the body of a relative is retrieved from the ruin of a building at an area affected by an earthquake in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, Indonesia. A strong, shallow earthquake shook Indonesia's Sulawesi island just after midnight Friday, toppling homes and buildings, triggering landslides and killing a number of people.
Rescuers search for victims at the ruin of a building damaged by an earthquake in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Rescuers assist a survivor pulled out from the ruin of a government building collapsed during an earthquake in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Rescuers search for survivors at the ruin of a government building collapsed during an earthquake in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Rescuers search for survivors among the ruin of a building damaged by an earthquake in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Rescuers search for survivors among the ruin of a building damaged by an earthquake in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Australia's Tim Paine reacts as he bats during play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
India's Rishabh Pant, left, receives treatment to a finger injury during play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
Indian captain Ajinkya Rahane, right, gestures as he talks with umpire Bruce Oxenford during play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
India's Shardul Thakur, second left, is congratulated by teammate Rishabh Pant after taking the wicket of Australia's Tim Paine during play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
India's Rohit Sharma, right, is congratulated by teammate Mayank Agarwal after taking a catch to dismiss Australia's Tim Paine during play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
Australia's Tim Paine gestures with his bat on reaching 50 runs during play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
India's Washington Sundar, right, is congratulated by teammate Cheteshwar Pujara after taking the wicket of Australia's Cameron Green during play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
India's Shardul Thakur, left, appeals successfully for the wicket of Australia's Pat Cummins, right, during play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
Australia's Nathan Lyon looks back to see he is out bowled by India's Washington Sundar during play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane.
Australia's Josh Hazlewood avoids a bouncer from India's Mohammed Siraj during play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
India's Rohit Sharma bats during play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
India's Shubman Gill walks from the field after he was dismissed for seven runs during play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
Australia's Steve Smith, second left, is congratulated by teammates after taking a catch to dismiss India's Shubman Gill during play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
India's Rohit Sharma bats during play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
Australia's Nathan Lyon, left, is congratulated by teammate Matthew Wade after taking the wicket of India's Rohit Sharma during play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
India's Cheteshwar Pujara plays at the ball bowled by Australia's Pat Cummins during play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
India's Cheteshwar Pujara bats during play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
Players watch as rain clouds gather during play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
Rain stops play on day two of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal presents a flower to a medic during the COVID-19 vaccination drive, at LNJP Hospital in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi monitors the COVID-19 vaccination process across the country from his office, in New Delhi.
A medic administers the dose of Covishield vaccine on Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Pune.
A medic administers the first dose of Covishield vaccine to a frontline worker, after the virtual launch of Covid-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a health center in Visakhapatnam.
A medic administers the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to a beneficiary in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, after the virtual launch of the vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Balrampur Hospital in Lucknow.
Rear Admiral Sheila Mathai, VSM, Commanding Officer, inaugurates the COVID-19 vaccination drive at INHS Asvini, in Mumbai.
A medic administers the first dose of Covishield vaccine on Dr. Bilquees Shah, Nodal officer for COVID-19 at JLNM hospital, after the virtual launch of COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Srinagar.
Bipin Singh Thounaojam of Mumbai City FC and Asish Rai of Hyderabad FC in action during a match of the Hero Indian Super League, at the GMC Stadium Bambolim in Goa.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lays the foundation stone of Bhadravathi Rapid Action Force Centre, in Shivamogga
Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa being garlanded by party workers during an event, outside HAL airport in Bengaluru.
Jawans practice marching during the rehearsal for the upcoming Republic Day Parade amid dense fog at Rajpath, in New Delhi.
Police detain Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi during 'Raj Bhawan Gherao' protest rally by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, in Guwahati.
People participate in 'Kisan Alliance Morcha' to support farmers protesting over the new farm laws in Delhi, in Mumbai.
A farmer prepares food for fellow farmers during a protest against the new farm laws, at Singhu border in New Delhi.
Health workers show victory sign after the first dose of Covishield vaccine, following the virtual launch of the COVID-19 vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi.