Cipla, Dr Reddy’s Lab, Mondelez & Unilever lauded for transition to fourth industrial revolution using advanced technologies despite global challenges like Ukraine war & Covid.
Sputnik Light is second Covid vaccine to be made available in India by Dr. Reddy’s. In April 2021, DCGI granted approval to two-dose Sputnik V vaccine for restricted use in India.
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.
The drug was developed by DRDO in collaboration with Dr Reddy's and granted emergency use approval on 1 May. It will be supplied to major govt and private hospitals across India.
Dr Reddy's urged everyone to beware of unauthorised individuals offering fake deals or procurement of the Sputnik V vaccine and has has initiated legal action against any entities.
Dr Reddy's Laboratories on 14 May soft-launched the Russian Covid vaccine, priced at Rs 948, with 5% GST per dose. The first consignment 1.50 lakh doses had landed on 1 May.
According to officials, the decision to conduct the human clinical trials was taken after Dr Reddy's Laboratories got approval from the Drugs Controller General of India.
Originally intended for cancer, Dr Reddy’s 2-DG works by preventing the supply of glucose molecules to cancerous cells, which need glucose for survival.
From Sam Pitroda talking about inheritance tax to Goan candidate saying the Indian Constitution was 'forced' on Goa, Congress has been having its own foot-in-the-mouth moments.
Another addition to military cooperation has been the Strategic Space Dialogue, inaugurated in Paris in 2023. Last month, India participated as an observer to France’s AsterX.
COMMENTS