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'Ready for Masses by March 2021': Adar Poonawalla's Plan for Covid-19 Vaccines & Trials in Mumbai, Pune
We are making the vaccine from scratch. We are using only their technology. Its going to be a proud moment for any company in India and there are many other excellent companies that are going to be part of this, said Adar Poonawalla.
India, Spain Vow to Strengthen Economic Ties For Post-Covid Recovery
The two sides reviewed agreements under consideration and ways to strengthen economic, business, cultural, scientific, educational and people-level cooperation, the MEA said.
Lockdown Not a Solution for Covid-19, Says BSY as He Unlocks Bengaluru from Today; Issues New Rules
During his address to the state he also said that the issues around scarcity of ambulance and hospital beds is being sorted out.
Railways Spends Rs 3 Lakh Per Non-AC Coach, Rs 6 Lakh For AC to Ensure Safety Against Covid-19
These coaches also have fixtures coated with titanium dioxide and the provision for plasma air equipment in AC ducts to sterilise interiors using ionised air.
Tablighi Jamaat: Court Allows 121 Foreigners From 2 Countries to Walk Free on Payment of Fine
Metropolitan Magistrate Rajat Goyal allowed 98 Indonesians to walk free on payment of a fine of Rs 10,000 each, said advocate Ashima Mandla appearing for them. The court directed them to deposit the fine to PM CARES Fund.
News18 Daily Digest: India’s Coronavirus Vaccine Hope and Nine Other Top Stories
Hope for India as Coronavirus vaccine race intensifies; Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon passes away; Ashok Gehlot vs Sachin Pilot battle in Rajasthan High Court.
5 Dead, Over 1 Lakh Affected as Floods Submerge More Than 175 Villages in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills
Opposition MLAs led by Dr Mukul Sangma visited the place to take stock of the situation, however, state government officials have not the flood-affected region till now.
TN Police Tells YouTube to Block Channel Having Offensive Content Against Hymn on Lord Muruga
Against the backdrop of the arrest of two men of the channel following complaints by BJP's legal wing and Hindu outfits, police said the cyber crime wing has written to the social media platform.
Banks to Remain Shut on All Saturdays in West Bengal as Covid-19 Cases Rise Among Staff
Over 2,000 employees of state-run and private banks of West Bengal have been affected by COVID-19, said a member of the All India Bank Officers Confederation.
New Consumer Protection Act Comes into Force, Govt Notifies Rules
The government has notified rules for establishing Central Consumer Protection Authority, Central Consumer Protection Council, Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, mediation, product liability, and misleading advertisements, among others, under the Act...
BJP Seeks Action on Complaint against Congress Leaders in Rajasthan
In a letter to the state DGP, Kataria said BJP spokesperson Laxmikant Bhardwaj on July 17 had complained that Congress leaders Randeep Surjewala and Govind Singh Dotasara were damaging his party's reputation through baseless charges against their leaders...
Kerala Gears up to Treat 50,000 Covid-19 Patients at a Time as State Battles Third Wave of Infections
State Health Minister KK Shailaja said experts have forecast a surge in the number of cases next month but sounded confident that the government can manage any such a situation with the measures being taken by it.
Woman Raped, Forced to Undergo Abortion in UP's Bulandshahr; Six Booked
The woman alleged that she was raped by her aunt's nephew, who also forced her to undergo abortion, they said. Those booked include a woman doctor, police said.
IAF Commanders to Review Air Defence System in View of Border Row with China at 3-day Meet
The commanders are also expected to specifically deliberate on deployment of first batch of Rafale fighter jets which are expected to join the IAF's fighter fleet later this month.
Bodies of 28-year-old Woman and Her Two Kids Found at Delhi Home, Husband Missing
Police suspect that Preeti's husband was behind the killings. He has been missing since the matter was reported to them.
PM Narendra Modi Now Has 6 Crore Followers on Twitter
Modi, who joined Twitter in January 2009, is following 2,354 accounts, according to his handle @narendramodi.