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.
Through film, textile, scent, sound, and gesture, spectators are invited to descend into an immersive environment where inherited knowledge seeps through material and form.
November exports to the US saw 10% growth from the previous month. Overall, in the first 8 months this fiscal, the merchandise exports to the US touched has touched $59bn.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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