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Putin battles to sell Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine amid new rift with the West

Putin has pushed inoculation since touting Russia’s approval of Sputnik V in Aug as the globe’s first Covid shot. But many nations have been unwilling to give it fast-track approval.

Argentina begins Covid vaccination drive with Russia’s Sputnik V

Argentina joins North America, EU, UK, China and Chile in offering preventive shots. It also boosts Russia’s attempts to push the vaccine into developing nations.

Aerospace scientist Roddam Narasimha, ‘an authority on fluid dynamics’, dies at 87

Roddam Narasimha's contributions to the aerospace sector of the country are unparalleled and he is best known for his work on fluid dynamics.

AstraZeneca to test if combination of its Covid vaccine with Russia’s Sputnik V works better

Based on a monkey-adenovirus vector, AstraZeneca’s vaccine reported average effectiveness of 70%. Sputnik is the only Covid vaccine to use two different human-adenovirus vectors.

Sputnik V Covid vaccine likely to be available for supply by next month, says Russia’s RDIF

Calling Sputnik V a joint effort between Russia and India, RDIF CEO Kirill Dmitriev tells ThePrint that Russia is keen to collaborate with other countries on development of Covid vaccines.

Starting 2021, Hetero to make 100 million doses of Russia’s Sputnik V in India annually

Russian Direct Investment Fund has tied up with Hetero for production of Sputnik V Covid vaccine. Dr Reddy’s is currently conducting clinical trials of the vaccine in India.

Sputnik V vaccine shows over 95% efficacy, cost of dose less than $10, says Russia

According to Gamelya National Centre and the Russian Direct Investment Fund, as of 24 November, no unexpected adverse events were identified during the trials.

First batch of Sputnik V vaccine to reach Kanpur medical college for Phase 2, 3 trials

According to officials, the decision to conduct the human clinical trials was taken after Dr Reddy's Laboratories got approval from the Drugs Controller General of India.

Sputnik V Covid vaccine shows 92% efficacy, says Russia’s health ministry

The high efficacy rate is based on 20 confirmed Covid-19 cases that were split across vaccinated subjects who got two doses and those who got the placebo.

Dr Reddy’s hit by cyberattack days after India approves trial of Russia’s Covid vaccine

Dr Reddy's said it had shut down plants and isolated data centres after cyber attack, but expects all services to be back up in 24 hours.

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We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.