The Union government has set the maximum price private hospitals can charge for the three COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the country—Covishield at Rs 780 a dose, Covaxin at Rs 1,410 and Sputnik V at Rs 1,145. The health ministry suggested strict action against any private vaccination centre found charging above the ceiling.
Indian striker Sunil Chhetri has surpassed Lionel Messi to become the second-highest active international goal-scorer with 74 strikes—behind Cristiano Ronaldo (103). The 36-year-old earned it with a brace against Bangladesh in pre-qualifying for 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup.
Supporters of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Mann) shouted pro-Khalistan slogans at the Golden Temple, Amritsar, and many youths carried pro-Khalistan banners and placards on June 6, the 37th anniversary of Operation Bluestar. Their action was condemned.
