COVID-19 vaccination registration for 18+ citizens begins tomorrow: Everything you need to know

COVID-19 vaccination in India is set to enter its third phase from May 1. The Indian government has announced that all citizens above the age of 18 will be eligible to receive the Coronavirus vaccine. Until now, people only above the age of 45 were being vaccinated in India but from May 1 people between the age of 18-44 will also be eligible to receive the vaccine in India.

All citizens aged 18+ will be eligible for vaccination under Phase 3 of the world's #LargestVaccineDrive starting May 1, 2021. Registration will start from 00:00 on 28 April 2021 via the #CoWIN platform and the Aarogya Setu app. #IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/5SMj1G6Cji

— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) April 27, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccination drive kicked off on January 16 in India and as per the data released by the government over 141 million doses have been administered as of April 26. Now the third phase of the vaccination drive begins from May 1 and everyone above the age of 18 will have to register online for scheduling their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Furthermore, the government has said that there will not be a walk-in facility for people aged between 18-44 who are willing to get vaccinated. This means that everyone will have to register online on the CoWIN website or Aarogya Setu app to book an appointment. 

COVID-19 vaccine price in India

Currently, there are two vaccines available in India that are being administered to citizens. Covaxin, which is developed by Bharat Biotech and Covishield which is manufactured by the Serum Institute of India (SII). Both the manufacturers have announced their pricing for the state government’s procurement and private hospitals.

Bharat Biotech - COVAXIN® Announcement pic.twitter.com/cKvmFPfKlr

— BharatBiotech (@BharatBiotech) April 24, 2021

While many state governments have announced free vaccines for everyone above the age of 18, people will have to pay for the vaccine if they get it from a private hospital. As such, Covaxin is priced at Rs 1,200 while Covishield is priced at Rs 600 for private hospitals. 

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— SerumInstituteIndia (@SerumInstIndia) April 21, 2021

Some of the states where the vaccine will be provided for free at government vaccination centres include Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Goa, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, Assam, Telangana and Kerala.

COVID-19 vaccine registration: How to book a vaccination appointment

The COVID-19 vaccination drive for everyone above the age of 18 begins from May 1 and the registrations for the same will start from midnight on April 28. Those eligible for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine will have to first register on the CoWIN website of the Aarogya Setu app. Here is how to register for the COVID-19 vaccine in India:

1. Go to the CoWIN website using any browser

2. Click the “Register/Sign In yourself” to begin the self-registration process

3. The website will ask you to enter your phone number for receiving an OTP

4. Enter the OTP you receive on your phone

5. The website will then ask for details for a Photo ID proof

6. Select a valid photo ID proof from the list (Aadhaar Card, Driving License, Pan Card, Passport, Pension Passbook, NPR Smart Card or Voter ID)

7. Enter the Photo ID Number, Name, Gender and year of birth

8. Once all fields are filled, click on register.

9. After registering, the website will let you schedule an appointment with your nearest vaccination centre

10. You can also add three more members to the same account

11. Enter the Pin Code in the search bar to select your nearest vaccination centre and select the available time slot

12. Click confirm and you will have scheduled the vaccination appointment. You will receive a text message on the registered mobile number with the appointment details.

If you want to register through the Aarogya Setu app on your phone follow these steps:

1. Open the Aarogya Setu app on your phone

2. Select the CoWIN tab in the app

3. Tap on the ‘Vaccination’ option and then tap Register Now

4. The app will ask you to verify the phone number via OTP

5. After verifying, people need to enter Photo ID proof and more details as mentioned above.

6. You will receive a text message with appointment details after a successful registration.

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Telegram Messenger update adds new features like Payments 20 and much more

There is a new update for Telegram Messenger and it adds a bunch of new features to the app. First spotted on the official Telegram blog, the update will not be available on the Google Play Store as yet. This is because it is taking a bit of time on Google’s end because it is currently experiencing longer than usual review times due to adjusted work schedules. If you are an iOS user, you can head on over to the App Store and update the app there. If you’re an Android user, you can still head on over to Telegram’s website to sideload the update to your device. 

Telegram update adds new features to messaging app

Telegram has introduced Payments 2.0 with the update. Payments 2.0 allows merchants to receive payments made using credit cards. Telegram will take no commission from its users as well. Telegram has also created a demo channel for users to test how this works without spending a penny. Voice Chats 2.0 has also seen a few updates with a new feature that allows hosts and admins to schedule a voice chat. A countdown will then appear at the top of the screen. When the timer is up, hosts can then manually start the voice chat. Telegram first introduced Voice Chats for groups as part of an update back in December 2020. The same feature is now being extended to channels as well, meaning that users can now host live voice chat sessions like the increasingly popular invite-only Clubhouse app

You can check out the full details of the updates on Telegrams official website, right here. In fact, we earlier reported that Telegram has more downloads than an app like WhatsApp in 2021. You can read more about this story here. 

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Apex Legends to Get Permanent 3v3 Team Deathmatch Mode, New Legend Called Valkyrie, More With Legacy Update

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FIFA Ultimate Team Pushed Onto All FIFA 21 Players, Leaked Document Reveals

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Microgravity announces new FIFA 21 tournament in India to take place in May

Fans of FIFA 21 now have something to look forward to. Microgravity Ventures Private Limited has just announced its much anticipated Microgravity Gaming League (MGL FIFA 21). The tournament will take place on the 8th and 9th of May 2021 and Microgravity have partnered with Battlefy and HP on the project. To enter the tournament, all you have to do is register on the Microgravity website using their PlayStation PSN IDs. The tournament is divided into three phases.  They are the Qualifier Phase, Battle Phase and the Zero Hour Phase. The top 2 participants of the tournament will battle against each other to win the Microgravity Gaming League – FIFA 21 Championship.

FIFA 21 tournament to take place on May 8 and 9

In the Qualifier Phase, candidates will be shortlisted on a first come first serve basis after completing the registration process on the Microgravity website. The top 1024 selected participants will then compete against each other. The Battle Phase consists of 6 rounds where qualified participants will battle against each other. The rounds will be held in a single-elimination format where the top 16 participants will then be moved to the Zero Hour Phase. Here, the winners will battle against each other to win the tournament. The matches of the Zero Hour Phase will be broadcast on Microgravity’s YouTube channel. Microgravity is also hunting for the top women gamers that will be known as #GamerGoddesses.  This is a significant focus area for the tournament. Along with the prizes for the top Gamer Goddesses, there are prizes for the Best Goal and Top Scorer categories which will be identified through the Zero Hour Phase.

Speaking about the announcement, Mr. Rahul Bhattacharya, Co-Founder and MD, Microgravity said, “We are excited to have partnered with the best in the industry. At Microgravity, we are working to offer the best gaming experiences. We strongly believe that in the world of gaming, there are no biases and this MGL FIFA 21 tournament is a testament to this value. We have a vision to see the Indian gaming industry scale new heights in terms of impact. We are also looking to promote participation from women gamers. In India, the last one year has seen a massive increase in the online gaming community of which 18% are women. Women gamers now make upto 40 to 45% of the Asian gaming population.  This contribution and the level of engagement from women gamers provides further impetus to the global gaming industry. We aim to support and promote women gamers in India who are exceptional.”

The top 3 players will get a chance to win an HP Zbook 14U G6 Laptop, HP 24F IPS Monitor and Microgravity vouchers worth INR 10,000. In addition to this, the Top Scorer and the Best Goal will get Microgravity Vouchers worth INR 5,000 each. The top woman gamer will be selected based on their performance and will be rewarded with an HP Reverb VR headset.

 

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Oppo Smart TV K9 with 120Hz refresh rate launching alongside Oppo K9 on May 6

Oppo Smart TV K9 is expected to launch alongside the Oppo K9 5G in China on May 6. The company is expected to announce as many as seven new products including an affordable smart TV, the Oppo K9 5G smartphone, Oppo Enco Air TWS earbuds and the next generation Oppo Band fitness tracker. Moreover, there are rumours that Oppo could launch a smart tag tracker on May 6 as well. Recently, Apple launches the AirTag which is an accessory that lets you keep a track of your valuables and can be attached to your keys, backpack, wallet, handbag and more.

Oppo has teased that it is preparing to launch a new smart TV in the K-series which could be the Oppo Smart TV K9. The poster released by the company states that the upcoming smart TV has a Delta E colour accuracy value of less than 2, offers professional colour calibration and is HDR 10 certified. 

The Oppo Smart TV K9 is also listed on JD.com revealing its features. As per the shopping website, the Oppo Smart TV K9 will be offered in three screen sizes: 43-inch Full HD, 55-inch 4K UHD and 65-inch 4K UHD with HDR 10+ support.

As for the Oppo K9 5G smartphone, the company has confirmed that it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G processor. The Oppo K9 5G features an AMOLED display that also supports a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. It measures 7.9 millimetres in thickness and weighs 172 grams. 

The Oppo K9 5G also has triple cameras on the back that is headlined by a 64MP primary camera. It also supports 65W fast charging out-of-the-box that the company claims can fully charge the phone in just 35 minutes. More details will be revealed on the day of the launch which is May 6.

 

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The Witcher: Monster Slayer Is Open for Registration on Android for Early Access

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