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Thursday, August 28, 2025
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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How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

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.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

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. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

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.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

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.