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TopicSputnik V

Topic: Sputnik V

Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine with over 91% efficacy recommended for emergency use in India

If Modi government accepts Central Drugs and Standards Control Organisation's recommendation, Sputnik V will be the third vaccine to be used in India.

Vaccinate all teachers, but don’t cancel CBSE Board exams

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Expert panel defers decision on Russian vaccine Sputnik, seeks more data from Dr Reddy’s

In September last year, Dr Reddy's Laboratories partnered with Russian Direct Investment Fund to conduct clinical trials of Sputnik V and for its distribution rights in India.

Modi govt expert panel likely to meet this week to take a call on Sputnik V’s emergency use

Dr. Reddy's, which partnered with the makers of Sputnik V vaccine to run clinical trials in India, has submitted additional data that was sought by the expert panel.

Russia to triple Sputnik vaccine production after new deal with drugmaker in India

Chinese-owned Gland Pharma, based in Hyderabad, says it will supply 252 million shots of Sputnik V, adding to more than 100 million doses planned from other Indian manufacturers.

Africa pays more for Russian vaccine, US states to relax restrictions & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Putin’s once-scorned Sputnik V is turning into a global favourite in pandemic fight

Russia's vaccine, perhaps its biggest scientific breakthrough since Soviet era, won’t change hostility towards Putin among Western govts, but could boost geopolitical clout in other regions.

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India’s think tanks double up as lobbyists, give no disclosures. Hurt policymaking

Many 'independent' reports, intended to shape policies, are sponsored by industry groups or entities with deep pockets and vested interests. This process must become transparent.

Kerala’s silent startup surge—work near home, smooth roads, fast internet & diaspora engagement

Once seen as a fading presence on India’s investment & startup picture, the state is slowly moving up the ladder, with policy reforms & infrastructure building.

India & Israel ink agreement to share, co-develop & co-produce advanced defence tech

Agreement signed during 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) on defence cooperation. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Director General in Israeli Ministry of Defence Amir Baram Tuesday. 

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.