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Full launch of Sputnik V vaccine in India could take more time, says Dr Reddy’s

Dr Reddy's, through which Russia's Sputnik V is available in India, said the timeline was pushed a little further due to import dependency, quality checks.

Austria, Germany, Spain among 9 EU countries accepting Covishield vaccine for travel

As part of the EU's 'Green Pass' coming into effect Thursday, persons who have taken vaccines authorised by the European Medicines Agency will be exempted from travel restrictions.

India records 48,786 new Covid cases in last 24 hours, positivity rate at 2.54%

The Covid death toll rose to 3,99,459 with 1,005 fresh fatalities, while the national recovery rate improved to 96.97% according to health ministry data released Thursday.

Zydus Cadila applies for approval to ZyCov-D, India’s 1st Covid vaccine tested on 12-18-yr-olds

If ZyCov-D gets the approval, it will be the fifth vaccine authorised for use in India after Covishield, Covaxin, Sputnik V and Moderna.

Animal trials done, IISc-Bangalore promises booster shot that works for any Covid vaccine

IISC in Bengaluru is getting ready for phase 1 trials and has sought financial support from the govt to run toxicity and clinical trials.

PM Modi asks ministers to spread awareness about vaccination to keep third wave at bay

Chairing a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers, PM Narendra Modi asked them to ensure people are vaccinated and remain vigilant to contain the spread of the virus.

India believes there is urgent need for ‘major reforms’ in WHO, says Harsh Vardhan

Speaking at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's meeting online, Health Minister Vardhan said reforms are needed to ensure effective & timely response to potential future pandemics.

No scientific evidence suggests Covid vaccination can cause infertility, health ministry says

The statement comes in the wake of media reports expressing concerns regarding infertility due to vaccination and whether the vaccination is safe for lactating women.

There’s a moral & legal case to make vaccines compulsory. Social psychology is another story

Saving the life & health of the one getting jabbed is only the secondary purpose of inoculation. The primary goal is to approximate herd immunity & stop the virus from spreading.

Covid pandemic — Thailand registers record deaths, 7 Australian cities under lockdown now

ThePrint brings you some important global stories on the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tirupati controversy shows temples can’t run as public sector units. They must be privatised

A private temple could make crores by selling better laddus and investing in goshalas and captive production units to control quality.

After a brief surge, private investment & hiring has again turned cautious. Focus is on cutting debt

Financial year 2022-23 saw private investments & hiring surge, but since then firms are using cash to reduce debt. General elections didn’t help matters, either.

Air Marshal A.P. Singh takes over as IAF chief, task cut out

Air Chief Marshal Singh took over from incumbent V.R. Chaudhari Monday afternoon. His top priority will be strengthening the fighting capability of the IAF, it is learnt.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?