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Bharat Biotech's Covid-19 Vaccine Begins Phase-1 Clinical Trials on 375 Volunteers
The DCGI had permitted two vaccines - one developed by the Bharat Biotech International Limited and another one by ZydusCadila Healthcare Ltd to go in for the first and second phase of human clinical trials.
My Family Also Victim of Court Delay, Says Justice R Banumathi in Her Farewell Address
In a webinar organised to commemorate her three-decade long career as a judge, she talked about her father's accident and the delay related to the compensation.
SC Refers to 7-judge Bench on Issue of Grant of Remission to Convicts by States
However, under Section 433A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), a person, serving life term, cannot be granted remission benefit without serving 14 years inside jail.
Use Drone Cameras to Monitor Containment Zones in UP, Says CM Adityanath
In a meeting with senior officials, the chief minister said drone cameras should be used for monitoring containment zones as well as works done in special cleanliness and sanitisation campaigns on Saturdays and Sundays, an official statement issued here s...
Bharat Biotech Starts Human Trial of Anti-coronavirus Vaccine at PGI Rohtak: Minister Anil Vij
Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said three subjects were enrolled for the trials on Friday and all have tolerated the vaccine very well.
BCCI Apex Council Meeting: Curtailed Domestic Season Likely From December; Other FC, List A Tourneys Could be Dropped
BCCI Apex Council Meeting: What to Expect | The BCCI Apex Council Meeting will be held virtually on Friday with the blueprint to conduct the Indian Premier League (IPL) the topmost agenda.
West Bengal Govt in No Mood to Engage in Tiffs with Governor, Says Education Minister
Dhankhar had convened an online meeting with vice-chancellors (VCs) of state universities to discuss the academic situation amid the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday.
6 People Killed, Two Children Injured in Wreck after Driver Falls Asleep at the Wheel in Tamil Nadu
The accident occurred during the wee hours today at Pathiri village near Tindivanam, and all the six bodies have been brought to the government medical college hospital here for autopsy.
NCW Asks MP Police to Ensure Swift, Fair Probe Into Assault of Dalit Couple by Cops in Guna
Noting that the incident has drawn widespread outrage and calls for action, the National Commission for Women said it is seriously concerned about the incident.
'Retrenchment in a New Name': Derek O'Brien Criticises Air India's Leave Without Pay Scheme
Air India Thursday said it has started the process of identifying employees, based on various factors like efficiency, health and redundancy, who will be sent on compulsory leave without pay (LWP) for up to five years.
Mamata Banerjee Claims 99% People Affected by Cyclone Amphan Have Been Provided Compensation by State Govt
Her remarks came amid continued protests over alleged lapses in the distribution of monetary compensation to those whose houses were damaged in the cyclone that ravaged the state in mid-May.
Toyota Announces Special Finance Offer, 55 Percent Buyback Scheme on Yaris, Glanza
Toyota has also unveiled several initiatives like EMI deferment for three months across all car models in India to keep customer's financial planning stable.
Delhi Court Grants Bail to 200 Indonesians Who Attended Tablighi Jamaat Congregation
These foreigners had attended the event in March, following which in April COVID-19 cases across the country spiked after hundreds of Tablighi Jamaat members tested positive.
Pilot, Scindia Should Have Waited, Will Never Become CMs in BJP: Veerappa Moily on Rajasthan Crisis
Moily's remarks came a day after the Congress sacked Pilot as both PCC chief and deputy chief minister for leading the rebellion against Ashok Gehlot in Rajasthan.
Skill India Mission Played Major Role in Boosting Spirit of Entrepreneurship in Last 5 Years: Shah
Shah also said the Skill India mission has been empowering the youth of the country by enhancing their inner potential by providing them with the right skill sets.
Covid-19 Situation in Delhi Better Than in June But War Not Won Yet, Says CM Arvind Kejriwal
There are 18,600 active cases of coronavirus in Delhi, Kejriwal said, adding that only 4,000 beds have so far been occupied.