The Serum Institute of India (SII) has applied to the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) seeking permission for a test licence to manufacture COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V in the country. The Pune-based firm, which is producing Covishield, has also sought a test license for analysis and examination. File Photo Presently, Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine …
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A BJP leader in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur city is facing criminal charges for allegedly helping a wanted criminal escape after his arrest. The escaped man faces over a dozen criminal cases, including serious charges like murder, extortion and rape. The Kanpur Police have booked BJP leader Narayan Singh Bhadauria in the case. Kanpur : Nationalist BJP leader Narayan Singh Bhadoria …
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After Ramdev created a controversy by allegedly referring to allopathy as a ‘stupid science’, he now says he plans to open an allopathy medical college, as per Zee News. He said his company based in Haridwar, Patanjali Yogpeeth, will set it up very soon and create a fresh crop of doctors. These MBBS graduates will be trained in allopathic medicine, …
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1. Unlocking Begins In States Amid Decline In Daily COVID Cases BCCL With a decline in daily coronavirus infections in the country, several states have begun easing restrictions in a bid to move forward gradually towards normalcy. The states were forced to impose tight curbs as the second wave of the deadly COVID-19 took everyone by surprise, as per TNN. …
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A father’s love for his child knows no bounds and there is almost nothing a parent won’t do in the best interest of his kid. 45-year-old Anand is no exception. The man pedalled over 300 km amid lockdown from his village to Bengaluru and back to get medicine for his son who is a special child, as per a report …
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In a first, the Delhi government has approved home delivery of liquor in the national capital through mobile apps and web portal, according to a notification released on Tuesday. Delhi government permits home delivery of Indian liquor and foreign liquor by ordering through mobile app or online web portal pic.twitter.com/zBwhYqUClY — ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2021 According to the Delhi …
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Amid new concerns in the second wave and preparations for the third, Vietnam plans to test all 9 million people in its largest city for the coronavirus and imposed more restrictions on Monday to deal with a growing COVID-19 outbreak. This after the country discovered a new variant of COVID-19 – a hybrid of strains found in India and the United …
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As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to come down in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the unlock process in the national capital will begin from May 31. Like in 2020, Delhi plans to lift the restrictions in a phased manner and open up gradually, starting with the resumption of construction activities and reopening of factories for one week …
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Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has called upon Amul, the biggest milk and dairy products company in India to switch to producing vegan milk. Claiming that demand for vegan food and beverages is growing PETA in a letter said: We would again like to encourage Amul to benefit from the booming vegan food …
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AFP The government is examining Pfizer’s request for indemnity and will take a decision in the larger interest of people and on merit, NITI Aayog Member (Health) VK Paul said. Paul said: “Yes we are engaged with Pfizer and they have indicated the availability of a certain amount of vaccine in the coming months, possibly starting in July.” “We are looking …
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