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Govt & Pfizer working together for earliest possible import of vaccine, says VK Paul

NITI Aayog member Paul said Centre has engaged continuously with all the major international Covid vaccine makers since mid-2020, including discussions with Pfizer, J&J & Moderna.

Maharashtra quadrupled testing, but rural-urban disparity means it’s still a laggard among states

Maharashtra has conducted 3.35 crore Covid tests — 2.7 lakh per million. While it's slightly higher than the national average, several states are performing better on this count.

Bharat Biotech files new request to Brazilian regulator for GMP certification for Covaxin

The Good Manufacturing Practices certification of all stages of vaccine production is a prerequisite for the registration of the immuniser in Brazil.

At Agra mental health institute, no one forgets to wear mask — even patients with dementia

There is no active Covid case now at Agra’s Institute of Mental Health and Hospital. Doctors say patients follow all instructions on social distancing, masks, and also vaccination.

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital reports first case of white fungus with severe damage to intestines

According to Dr Anil Arora, white fungus causing multifocal perforations in the food pipe, small & large bowel in Covid infection has previously not been reported in literature.

India adds over 2.11 lakh new Covid cases, 3,847 deaths in last 24 hours

Active Covid cases have further reduced to 24,19,907, which is 8.84% of the total infections, while the recovery rate has improved to 90.01%, the health ministry data showed.

Delhi, ‘friends’, farmers — how Covid surged in Sonipat, peaked at positivity rate of 57%

Haryana's Sonipat recorded total 15,392 cases as of 30 March. But between 30 March and 25 May, the figure doubled to 30,772 new cases.

For once, Bihar is fully stocked with black fungus drug. But that’s due to an old failure

Bihar is well stocked with Amphotericin B, being used to treat black fungus or mucormycosis. The drug is in high demand and many states are reeling under a severe shortage.

How to catch rare arterial clots before a stroke? UK study on AstraZeneca shots gives clue

Scientists have reported for the first time details of stroke incidents caused by blood clots in arteries in three adults who received the AstraZeneca vaccine in the UK.

Mamata and KCR are the only CMs yet to receive even one shot of Covid vaccine

ThePrint analysed vaccine status of all 30 chief ministers, and found that barring the two, every CM has taken at least one dose of either of the two Covid vaccines.

On Camera

China activates ‘freedom in Tibet’ propaganda triggered by US-Dalai Lama meet in Dharamshala

India has avoided using the so-called Tibet card in the past but even this issue isn't off the table now as New Delhi works with the US to address the China factor.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.