ICMR & Hyderabad-based Indian Immunologicals come together to develop vaccine for vector-borne disease being seen as emerging threat. India reported nearly 600 Zika cases this year.
Cases have been reported from Karnataka and Kerala, and at least three districts in Maharashtra — Pune, Kolhapur and Ahmednagar. Till 8 July morning, number of confirmed cases was 9.
Union health ministry sends 6-member team to Kerala as state reports 18 cases of Zika virus. Kerala says situation is being monitored closely and more testing labs will be opened.
Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.
French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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