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Haryana minister Anil Vij on nasal oxygen support, undergoes plasma therapy

Vij had tested positive for Covid-19 on 5 December, days after being administered the vaccine candidate Covaxin. He was shifted to PGIMS, Rohtak, Sunday night but remains stable.

Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij shifted to hospital days after testing Covid positive

Vij, who had last month got one shot of the two-dose trial of the Covaxin after he offered to be a volunteer, had on 5 December tested positive for the coronavirus.

Over 60 foreign envoys visit Bharat Biotech, Biological E to see Covid vaccine progress

The Ambassadors and High Commissioners visited the facilities of the major pharma companies, which are involved in the manufacturing of Covid vaccine candidate, Covaxin.

Vaccines are cleared based on risk-benefit ratio, so keep faith — govt on Bharat Biotech shot

Government says lack of phase 3 trial data for Bharat Biotech's Covaxin shot does not make it less of a contender, and advises people against falling for fake news or contrary opinions.

Bharat Biotech seeks emergency use of Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin

New Delhi: After Pfizer and Serum Institute, Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical firm Bharat Biotech on Monday applied to the central drug regulator seeking emergency use authorisation...

Experts call for trust after Haryana minister who volunteered for Covaxin tests positive

There is speculation that Haryana minister Anil Vij may have tested positive because he was administered a placebo, but experts say no need to be deterred by this incident.

Bengal minister Firhad Hakim first volunteer to take Covaxin in phase 3 trials in Kolkata

West Bengal Urban development minister Firhad Hakim said that he will be very happy if his contribution helps in the research for the vaccine.

BJP only talks of Covid vaccine before every election, says Telangana Minister KT Rama Rao

Municipal Minister K.T. Rama Rao, or KTR as he is known, also said any attempt to disturb communal harmony in Hyderabad will be dealt with strongly. 

PM Modi to visit 3 top drug makers today to review Covid vaccine manufacturing, development

The Prime Minister will visit the Zydus Biotech Park in Ahmedabad, Bharat Biotech in Hyderabad and Serum Institute of India in Pune.

This is why blood from newborn cattle is being used to develop Indian Covid vaccine

Blood serum from newborn cattle is a key ingredient in biological research, such as the development of vaccines, and is widely available for import.

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Pushback against globalisation shouldn’t make us withdraw from it

As geopolitical tensions prompt serious calls for 'de-globalisation' and reduced import dependence, a more measured path may lie in regional globalisation.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.