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Bharat Biotech’s 1st Nasal Covid Vaccine Gets Phase 2/3 Trial Nod

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Bharat Biotech’s intranasal vaccine against Covid was found to be safe during phase 1 trials. Bharat Biotech has received phase 2/3 human clinical trial nod for its nasal Covid vaccine, BBV154, the Union government informed today. Phase 1 showed that its doses were “well tolerated” and with no serious “adverse event” reported, it said. This intranasal vaccine is the first to receive the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council’s (BIRAC) approval for late-stage clinical trials, a Press Information Bureau release said. “Previously, the vaccine was found to be safe, immunogenic, and…

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“Looking Forward To Upcoming Competitions,” Says Tokyo Olympics Bronze Medallist Lovlina Borgohain

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Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain said that she has identified her weakness and now she is looking forward to upcoming competitions. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who won a bronze medal at Tokyo 2020, was felicitated by Assam Olympic Association and Assam Amateur Boxing Association on Friday. The boxer said she is now looking forward to upcoming competitions and wishes to get better with each passing event. “Looking forward to upcoming competitions. In my semi-final bout at Olympics, I identified my weaknesses, so am working on them now,” Lovlina said at the felicitation event. The…

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Will Ask High Court To Hear Plea Challenging OBC Quota: Madhya Pradesh

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The former Congress government led by Kamal Nath in March 2019 had increased the OBC quota from 14 per cent to 27 per cent through an ordinance The Shivraj Singh Chouhan government will push for a final hearing on a petition in the Madhya Pradesh High Court challenging the state’s decision to give 27 per cent reservation to Other Backward Classes (OBC) in government jobs and higher education institutes. The Chief Minister decided this in a meeting that lasted over three hours, sources have said. The former Congress government led…

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Sena’s Original Mouthpiece Marmik Taught Maharashtrians About Self Respect: Uddhav Thackeray

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Marmik gave birth to the Shiv Sena and later the Saamana, the party’s mouthpiece, Uddhav Thackeray said, adding that Saamana editorials are taken note of “the world-over”. Marmik, the weekly cartoon magazine started by Shiv Sena’s founder Balasaheb Thackeray in 1960 taught Maharashtrians “self-respect” and evolved into a movement, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said. Speaking at a virtual celebration to mark the 61st anniversary of Marmik, Uddhav Thackeray said he as well as the weekly have now transformed into a new “avatar“. “Marmik completed 61 years today and I completed…

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Health Minister Meets WHO Chief Scientist, Discusses Covaxin Approval

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All documents for Emergency Use Listing have been submitted by Bharat Biotech for Covaxin to the WHO as of July 9 and the review process has commenced, the Rajya Sabha was told last month. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday met WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan and held discussions over the global health body’s approval for Bharat Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin. “Held a meeting with Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist of @WHO. We had a productive discussion on WHO’s approval of @BharatBiotech”s COVAXIN. @DoctorSoumya also appreciated India’s efforts…

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Delhi Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Anti-Terror Agency’s Probe Into Covid’s China Link

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The plea sought directions to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to register a case and initiate investigation regarding the spread of coronavirus in India and it’s alleged origin from China. A Delhi Court has dismissed the plea of Dr Jagdish Prasad, former Director-General of Health Services, who sought directions to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to register a case and initiate investigation regarding the spread of coronavirus in India and it’s alleged origin from China. Additional Session Judge Praveen Singh, in an order passed on August 7, said, “A bare…

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US Expected To Relocate “Significant Number” Of Employees From Kabul Embassy: Officials

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The move would be one of the most significant signs of concern in President Joe Biden’s administration about the security situation and the failure of the Afghan government to protect key cities. The State Department is expected to announce a relocation of a “significant” number of employees from its embassy in Kabul as the Taliban make rapid gains in Afghanistan, three US officials told Reuters on Thursday. The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the US military would help with the expected relocation, a standard practice in conflict zones,…

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After Amazon’s Win, Future Goes To Supreme Court To Stop Asset Freeze

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Future Coupons has asked the top court to stop the attachment of assets of Future Coupons, Future Retail and Kishore Biyani, challenging a single-judge ruling of the Delhi High Court. Days after a setback in the Supreme Court that ruled in favour of its discordant partner Amazon, the Future Group has approached the Supreme Court against the seizure of assets belonging to the company and its founder Kishore Biyani. Future Coupons has asked the top court to stop the attachment of assets of Future Coupons, Future Retail and Kishore Biyani,…

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“Will Cook For Them”: Amarinder Singh’s Dinner Invite For Olympic Heroes

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The Olympic Games medal winners and participants from Punjab were felicitated at a ceremony with cash awards and offered government jobs. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh honoured Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra and other Tokyo Games stars from Punjab at a grand ceremony in Chandigarh on Thursday and invited them to dinner, promising to cook for them himself. “I am not too fond of eating but I do like cooking quite a bit. I will cook for all of you… All medallists will also be offered jobs by the Punjab…

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Watch: Fans Go Wild As PSG President Presents Lionel Messi In Paris

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PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi presented Lionel Messi in front of hysteric fans at the Parc des Princes.Having officially signed his contract with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Lionel Messi was presented by club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi to supporters at the Parc des Princes. The Ligue 1 outfit posted a short snippet of the moment on social media and it showed hysteric fans going wild in front of the former Barcelona captain. Messi also showed his new PSG jersey to the fans. Having won six Ballon d’Or awards, Messi will be joining former…

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