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Covid-19 vaccine should give protection from virus for 8-10 months, says AIIMS director

AIIMS director Randeep Guleria said the biggest reason for the surge in cases is that people feel the pandemic is over and they are not following Covid-appropriate behaviour.

China, Russia & North Korea hackers target AIIMS, SII, Patanjali for Covid data — report

Report by cyber intelligence firm Cyfirma says threats to global healthcare firms were noticed in February, hackers targeted those investing in medical research, clinical trials, vaccine production.

Is infertility rising in India? Probably, but doctors can’t be sure due to lack of good data

Doctors say there are indications Indians’ sperm counts & egg reserves are dropping, just like in the West. But without 'good quality' data, it can’t be confirmed.

Herd immunity ‘very difficult’ to achieve, says AIIMS director

AIIMS director Randeep Guleria said one should not think of herd immunity in 'practical terms' in India, especially in the times of 'variant strains' of Covid-19 and varying immunity.

Lalu Prasad Yadav shifted to AIIMS in Delhi as health condition deteriorates

He was suffering from breathing trouble and had developed pneumonia. The 72-year-old RJD chief, convicted in fodder scam cases, was previously undergoing treatment at RIMS, Ranchi.

52 adverse events after Covid vaccine reported in Delhi on first day of immunisation drive

One AIIMS health worker reported to be a severe AEFI case. He was hospitalised after receiving a Covaxin shot. However, Union ministry maintained there was no hospitalisation case.

‘Credibility of scientists hurt’ — former AIIMS chiefs, other experts slam vaccine skeptics

Former AIIMS director T.D. Dogra, along with 48 other medical experts & scientists, has urged people to 'reject the manipulations' of those trying to 'defame' the scientific community. 

Zee News on vaccine approval, Times Now on ‘green shoots’ in Indian economy

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

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

People should abide by Covid preventive norms even after vaccination, says PM Modi

Speaking at the AIIMS foundation laying ceremony, Modi said people will be given doses of vaccine manufactured in India.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?