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Russia’s Sputnik vaccine to first be tested on 100 Indians before conducting a larger trial

Dr Reddy's, which will supply the vaccine in India, has been asked to distribute the clinical trial sites geographically to increase participation from different states in India.

Govt panel rejects Dr Reddy’s proposal to test Russian vaccine Sputnik V in Phase III trial

Dr Reddy’s had proposed to test Sputnik V in a Phase III clinical trial that generally needs to enroll over 1,000 participants. Govt panel has recommended a smaller trial instead.

Expert panel asks Dr Reddy’s to reapply for phase 2, 3 trials of Russian Covid vaccine

According to the CDSCO panel, the pharma company has to conduct both phase 2 and 3 clinical trials and cannot directly hold phase 3 trial for the vaccine in India, a source said.

Russia ties up with Dr Reddy’s for phase 3 clinical trials of Covid hope Sputnik V in India

RDIF will supply 100 million doses of Sputnik V — the Covid vaccine developed by Russian researchers — in India once it has received all the regulatory clearances.

Indian media’s misplaced focus, ‘power’ of initials in BMC and Russia’s vaccine superpower

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Russia’s RDIF in talks with 3 Indian pharmas for Sputnik vaccine, govt to help in case of deal

The Russian Direct Investment Fund is talking to Zydus Cadilla, Wockhardt and Reliance Lifesciences for manufacturing and trials of Sputnik V in India.

Scientists flag gaps in Lancet study that claimed success of Russian Covid vaccine Sputnik V

Originally written by Enrico Bucci, a biochemistry and microbiology expert at Temple University, US, Monday, the letter has since received the backing of at least 23 other scientists.

Russian envoy in touch with Modi govt to ‘collaborate’ on Covid vaccine Sputnik V

Russian Ambassador to India Nikolay Kudashev has contacted offices of principal scientific advisor & secretaries of dept of health research, and biotechnology in this regard.

Russia’s Sputnik launch raises risks in the rush for Covid vaccine

Russia's plan to start mass inoculations as soon as October could put pressure on other governments to rush ahead of regulators and skip key steps, putting people who get the shots at risk.

Russia’s Sputnik vaccine gamble is all about Vladimir Putin

Putin's rushed vaccine endorsement is less an affirmation of Russian scientific prowess than it is an expression of his hankering for Soviet-era international clout.

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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.