India
Govt Likely to Approve AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine by Next Week: Sources
India is likely to approve Oxford/AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use by next week after its local manufacturer submitted additional data sought by authorities, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.
Gas Leak at IFFCO Plant in Prayagraj Kills 2, 15 Hospitalised; CM Adityanath Orders Probe
As per preliminary information, work was underway in two units of ammonia and urea in IFFCO, and around 11.30 pm staff sensed an ammonia gas leak in the urea production unit.
UP's Anti-conversion Law Can't Be Sustained, Has Many Defects, Says Ex-SC Judge Madan Lokur
Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Madan B Lokur said there was no immediacy that called for passing the law, 'Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance', when the assembly was not in session.
Govt Procures Paddy Worth Rs 79,675 Crore at MSP So Far; Purchase in Volume Terms Up 22%
The Food Corporation of India and state agencies have purchased 422.01 lakh tonnes of paddy up to December 21 as against 346.10 lakh tonnes in the corresponding period of last year.
Terrorist Groups Using Covid-19 to Reinforce Power and Influence, says Interpol
Interpol released a report which focuses on impact of Covid-19 on global terrorism, trends and potential risks related to attacks on vulnerable targets and bioterrorism.
Bharat Biotech, Ocugen to Co-develop Covid-19 Vaccine 'Covaxin' for US Market
The companies in a joint statement said they have begun collaborating and will finalise details of the definitive agreement in the next few weeks.
Gas Leak in AP Unit Operational Negligence, Says NGT; Directs Safety Audit of Pharma Units
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel held that the cause of Benzimidazole gas leakage at Sainor Life Sciences factory at Parwada industrial area was operational negligence of the management and its employees.
Health Condition of Passengers Arriving from UK Recently to Be Checked: Delhi Govt
All passengers arriving from the UK are now being tested for COVID-19 at Delhi airport.
Farmer Union Leaders to Meet, Discuss Plan of Action Amid Protests Against Centre's Agri Laws
Efforts are underway by the unions to draw support from farmers in other states like Bihar for their demand to enact a law assuring Minimum Support Price as the protest at the border points have been going on for almost four weeks now.
UP Girl Critical, Suffers 54% Burns After Acid Attack While Returning from Coaching Class
The girl had gone to Kazipura on Monday for her coaching class. On her way back, she was stopped by a boy stopped her. Before she could react, the boy threw acid on her and fled.
Gram Panchayat Polls Underway in Karnataka; 1.7 Lakh Candidates in the Fray
Voting began at 7 am and will go on till 5 pm in over 23,000 booths. A total of 4,377 candidates have been elected unopposed already, the officials said.
UP: 17-year-old Girl Sustains Burns In Attack
A 17-year-old girl sustained burns on her head and right hand on Monday when a middle-aged man allegedly threw an inflammable material on her, police said. Action will be initiated against the accused under the National Security Act (NSA), Additional...
Govt Plans to Extend Suspension of Fresh Insolvency Proceedings Till March: Nirmala Sitharaman
An ordinance was promulgated in June for suspension of fresh insolvency proceedings and the same came into effect from March 25 -- the day when the nationwide lockdown had come into effect.
Plea Claims Discrepancies in NEET OMR Sheets, HC Seeks NTA Stand
Justice Jayant Nath issued notice to the NTA seeking its stand on the plea by 14 candidates who have also challenged the procedure laid down by the testing agency for challenging the answer key and the OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) sheets.
Coronavirus Vaccine Will Be Equally Effective Against New Mutant of Coronavirus, Says CSIR DG
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Director General Shekhar Mande said the transmissibility of the new strain N501Y is a "bit higher" but this does not mean it is more lethal and more people are going to die due to it.
Grant Emergency Authorisation to Covid Vaccines Only After Enough Trials: Parl Committee Warns Govt
The recommendation comes as the government considers applications of at least three firms who have sought emergency authorisation to roll out their COVID-19 vaccines in India.