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PM Modi announces ‘world’s biggest’ vaccination drive, lauds scientists for Indian vaccines

Addressing scientists at the National Metrology Conclave, Modi said it must be ensured that 'Made in India' products not only have global demand but also global acceptance.

India registers 16,504 new Covid cases, recoveries surge to 99.46 lakh

While the death toll increased to 1,49,649 with 214 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, the daily new cases in the country remained below 20,000 for the third consecutive day.

Serum expects govt to sign pricing deal for Covishield within days

Officials have 'indicated orally' that first 100mn vaccines will be purchased at Rs 200 & a deal should be inked 'in next one or two days', according to Serum CEO Adar Poonawalla.

Submit Covaxin safety reports every 15 days, include mild side-effects — govt to Bharat Biotech

Drug regulator DCGI’s approval to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for emergency use is subject to certain conditions detailed in the ‘permission form’.

Covaxin is safe, Bharat Biotech has robust data from Phase 1 & 2 trials, says AIIMS director

AIIMS director Randeep Guleria said safety is paramount, adding that vaccine data is being critically examined by regulatory authorities and experts. @Monami Photo fine

Lack of healthy food in school yrs caused 20 cm height gap across nations, study finds

Researchers assessed the height and weight of 65 million school-aged children and adolescents in 193 countries.

Covid situation in Delhi under control, capital ready for vaccination, says Satyendar Jain

The Delhi health minister said healthcare and frontline workers will be vaccinated in the first phase of the drive.

Covaxin approved as it’s more likely to act against mutant Covid strain, says ICMR chief

In an interview, ICMR chief Balram Bhargava addressed questions that have been raised about the approval granted to Covaxin in the absence of efficacy data.

India reports 18,177 Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, deaths at 217

The total number of active Covid cases in India now stands at 2,47,220. So far, 99,27,310 recoveries have been reported, according to health ministry data.

Covid vaccination drive based on election process, planned to poll booth level, says govt

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has said that over 96,000 vaccinators have been trained for the Covid immunisation drive so far.

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What’s geopolitical recession? World seems to be heading for one

The long-term rise of China and the 'Global South', combined with a decline of European and Japanese economic power is driving a fundamental shift.

With defence push, India looks to capture markets in Africa beyond western Indian Ocean

India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.      

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?