In a Lancet correspondence, an international group of researchers had questioned data discrepancies & lack of transparency around results of Phase 3 clinical trials of Sputnik V.
A sample batch of Russian-made Sputnik V has been at the govt testing lab in Himachal since 3 May, and is expected to take several more days to receive clearance.
Modi govt Friday said it had told states to prioritise second dose of Covid vaccines over first dose in a 70:30 ratio, in what may be its first admission about shortage of vaccines.
The consignment arrives after the Centre last month allowed emergency use of imported vaccines to curb spread of coronavirus infection and waived customs duty on their import.
The 18-44 years age group would need 122 crore doses for full vaccination. Less than 3 cr healthcare, frontline workers & people above 45 years have been fully vaccinated so far.
The Russian Direct Investment Fund has said that India has become the 60th country to approve the use of the vaccine Sputnik V, which has an efficacy of 91.6 per cent.
With two hostile neighbours in the immediate vicinity and one in the greater region, it is imperative that New Delhi forge alliances that can offer some stability.
Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.
In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.
Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.
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