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.
The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.
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.
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.
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.
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