Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India seeks to improve relations with China, ensu ...More

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India seeks to improve relations with China, ensuring fair deals. Bilateral trade between India and China reached USD 127.7 billion, which reflects significant growth in exports and imports. Furthermore, Goyal expressed concerns regarding the widening trade deficit and tightened FDI policies due to geopolitical tensions. India experienced supply chain vulnerabilities during Covid, leading to a focus on self-sufficiency. ...Less

Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25, 2026, left behind a significant philanthropic legacy. The Ima ...More

Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25, 2026, left behind a significant philanthropic legacy. The Imagination Library, launched in 1995, has gifted over 325 million books to young children. This initiative started from her own father's literacy challenges and aimed to improve access to books. Furthermore, Parton contributed to healthcare and disaster relief, reflecting her commitment to service. Her work continues to influence children's literacy and community support. ...Less

Middle-power countries like India, Canada, and the UK are navigating a transformed global landscape. They ...More

Middle-power countries like India, Canada, and the UK are navigating a transformed global landscape. They face challenges from supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions and competition between superpowers. Leaders at the New Economy Forum emphasized the importance of collaboration among these nations for mutual benefits. Strategies discussed included diversifying trade partners and enhancing resilience in supply chains. ...Less

The World Health Organization said it has not identified the cause of pneumonia that killed a Russian lab ...More

The World Health Organization said it has not identified the cause of pneumonia that killed a Russian laboratory worker in Siberia on October 2. Tests for high-threat pathogens were negative, contacts remain symptom-free and no linked cases have emerged. Russia quarantined around 200 people following the death, which triggered public health concerns. ...Less

J P Nadda urges industry to take discoveries ‘from bench to bedside’ as the FICCI–Lilly Bharat Life Scien ...More

J P Nadda urges industry to take discoveries ‘from bench to bedside’ as the FICCI–Lilly Bharat Life Sciences Award backs its inaugural cohort with ₹7 crore in grants ...Less

A laboratory worker at Russia’s Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute died after developing an unidentif ...More

A laboratory worker at Russia’s Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute died after developing an unidentified form of pneumonia, triggering precautionary quarantine measures and social media speculation. Authorities have said there is no evidence she died of plague or that anyone she contacted was infected, while tests have so far found no plague cases linked to her. ...Less

The rise in COVID-19 cases is notably observed in the Southern and Western regions of the United States. ...More

The rise in COVID-19 cases is notably observed in the Southern and Western regions of the United States. Wastewater analysis indicates a concerning spike in viral activity, which suggests increased community transmission. Reports show infections are on the rise in 27 states, while 13 states experience a decline. With overlapping symptoms between COVID-19 and influenza, accurate diagnosis poses a challenge for health officials. ...Less

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced the Cabinet's resolution thanking Prime Minister ...More

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced the Cabinet's resolution thanking Prime Minister Modi for his service. The resolution acknowledged the Prime Minister's contributions to India's growth and support for the Northeastern region. Significant initiatives under his leadership include infrastructure developments, healthcare improvements, and educational advancements in Manipur. The Prime Minister's efforts have helped lift millions out of poverty and enhance public services. ...Less

Because each pharma company took a different road, they no longer rise and fall together. Where any one o ...More

Because each pharma company took a different road, they no longer rise and fall together. Where any one of them stands in 10 years depends on what it chose in the last five or six. So, one name can do wonderfully while the one sitting next to it does very little. Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, is a comprehensive report that evaluates five key components of 4,000+ listed stocks – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. The simple average of the above-mentioned five component ratings is normally distributed to reach an average score. ...Less

The 30-second video is strikingly similar to an ad used during Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. In the ...More

The 30-second video is strikingly similar to an ad used during Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. In the narration, Trump vows to remove people he calls “globalists” and “warmongers” from the government. He also takes aim at what he describes as the “deep state” and attacks the news media. ...Less

Predictions for the 2026 Nobel Prizes in science highlight significant contributions in areas like GLP-1 ...More

Predictions for the 2026 Nobel Prizes in science highlight significant contributions in areas like GLP-1 research and cancer therapies. Carl June is mentioned for his role in developing CAR-T cell therapy for cancer treatment. Researchers Emmanuel Mignot and Masashi Yanagisawa are noted for their work on orexin related to sleep regulation. Optical coherence tomography and lipid nanoparticle technology are also strong candidates for recognition. ...Less

The Trump administration is currently airing taxpayer-funded advertisements promoting President Trump, wh ...More

The Trump administration is currently airing taxpayer-funded advertisements promoting President Trump, which has raised concerns. Lawmakers from both parties have criticized the ads for their political tone and timing, especially close to the midterms. One ad features Trump speaking at Mount Rushmore, while another highlights achievements like tax cuts and American manufacturing. Despite the administration's defense, citing past practices, questions about legality persist. ...Less

An international collaboration has developed a dataset of predicted protein structures from more than 2,8 ...More

An international collaboration has developed a dataset of predicted protein structures from more than 2,800 viruses. This data is accessible through the AlphaFold Database, aiding in pandemic preparedness. Researchers can accelerate their investigations of new viruses using this information for potential treatments. The dataset provides insights into protein interactions, making it a valuable resource for global scientists. ...Less

Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw shared a message on persistence from three 2023 Nobel Prize winner ...More

Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw shared a message on persistence from three 2023 Nobel Prize winners as AI reshapes jobs and companies rethink their workforces. Her post highlighted the importance of finding reasons to keep going despite setbacks, a message that resonates with workers facing career uncertainty, layoffs and changing skill requirements. ...Less

A doctor has shared an Instagram post featuring a CT scan that he claimed showed extensive lung infection ...More

A doctor has shared an Instagram post featuring a CT scan that he claimed showed extensive lung infection in a young woman with influenza. Calling flu the “Chota bhai of Covid”, he warned that some patients may require hospitalisation or intensive care. He also shared five prevention tips, including masking in crowded places, healthy habits, adequate sleep and timely medical consultation. ...Less

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated India's cultural renaissance remained incomplete after independence ...More

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated India's cultural renaissance remained incomplete after independence. He attributed this to appeasement politics and a distorted secularism concept. Singh highlighted India's ongoing cultural and civilisational renaissance under Prime Minister Modi. He emphasised strengthening national consciousness through heritage awareness for progress. India's achievements in defense, economy, and poverty reduction were also noted. ...Less

Golfer Krishiv Tekchandani has launched an ultra-luxury watch venture named XII NOON. This new business a ...More

Golfer Krishiv Tekchandani has launched an ultra-luxury watch venture named XII NOON. This new business aims to create exclusive timepieces for a discerning global clientele. Tekchandani previously donated prize money to support a COVID-19 vaccination drive. ...Less

Bangladesh is battling what the US CDC lists as the world’s largest measles outbreak, with 999 suspected ...More

Bangladesh is battling what the US CDC lists as the world’s largest measles outbreak, with 999 suspected and confirmed measles-related deaths reported since March. More than 166,000 suspected cases have been recorded as hospitals struggle with overcrowding, vaccine disruptions and a simultaneous surge in dengue. ...Less

President Donald Trump is leading the opposition to recent calls by tech leaders seeking greater governme ...More

President Donald Trump is leading the opposition to recent calls by tech leaders seeking greater government oversight, including Anthropic's Dario Amodei, OpenAI's Sam Altman and xAI's Elon Musk. ...Less

For nations striving for geopolitical balance, achieving scientific and technological independence is cru ...More

For nations striving for geopolitical balance, achieving scientific and technological independence is crucial. The BRICS alliance, with its substantial population and economic resources, is focused on developing joint scientific initiatives and promoting collaborative innovations. By pooling their strengths, they intend to amplify their influence on future technological advancements and frameworks, thus enhancing their role in global tech governance. ...Less

India's BRICS engagement has shifted from seeking a voice to offering indigenous solutions. The nation no ...More

India's BRICS engagement has shifted from seeking a voice to offering indigenous solutions. The nation now actively shapes global order with scalable innovations and partnerships. Digital Public Infrastructure, like UPI, offers a blueprint for inclusive growth across emerging economies. BRICS facilitates exchange, allowing countries to adapt technology to their specific needs. This evolution demonstrates emerging economies building and innovating workable alternatives for global trade. ...Less

President Donald Trump nominated acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to permanently lead the Navy, backing a c ...More

President Donald Trump nominated acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to permanently lead the Navy, backing a combat veteran amid concerns over sailors’ strain during the Iran war. Cao, a former special operations officer, has served as acting secretary since April. His nomination comes amid wider upheaval across the US military leadership. ...Less

Boris Johnson acknowledged India's significant role in Britain's Covid-19 vaccination efforts. He persona ...More

Boris Johnson acknowledged India's significant role in Britain's Covid-19 vaccination efforts. He personally received the Indian version of the AstraZeneca vaccine during the pandemic. Johnson stated Britain deployed vaccines months faster than EU countries due to Brexit. This allowed for quicker regulatory approvals and vaccine procurement processes. He also rejected any possibility of Britain rejoining the European Union. ...Less

US hospitals report a significant rise in vitamin K shot refusals for newborns. This trend has accelerate ...More

US hospitals report a significant rise in vitamin K shot refusals for newborns. This trend has accelerated sharply this year, increasing life-threatening bleeding risks. Girl babies are disproportionately affected by these increasing vitamin K refusal rates. Doctors express growing concern over the rising risk of catastrophic bleeding in newborns. Health agencies are evaluating data and surveillance related to vitamin K refusals and bleeding events. ...Less

Known for their resilience, tardigrades have astonishingly withstood the harsh conditions of outer space. ...More

Known for their resilience, tardigrades have astonishingly withstood the harsh conditions of outer space. Their unique protein showcases an ability to shield cells from radiation damage. Researchers are now investigating how this protein might protect human cells, potentially benefiting cancer patients during radiation therapy. This groundbreaking discovery may also provide valuable insights for upcoming space explorations. ...Less

The world mourns the loss of country music legend Dolly Parton, who passed away peacefully at eighty in N ...More

The world mourns the loss of country music legend Dolly Parton, who passed away peacefully at eighty in Nashville on August 25. From her modest roots, she transformed into an icon, creating a legacy through her music. Passionate about education, she founded the Imagination Library, delivering countless free books to children globally. Her philanthropic spirit extended to aiding disaster recovery and funding COVID-19 vaccine research. ...Less

Alyssa Yu, a 17-year-old Maryland student, has developed a mathematical model to predict how two infectio ...More

Alyssa Yu, a 17-year-old Maryland student, has developed a mathematical model to predict how two infectious diseases can spread and interact across connected populations. Her research could help public health officials identify outbreak hotspots and target vaccination efforts more effectively. Yu was named one of 40 finalists in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search. ...Less

Klaus-Michael Kuehne, the richest man in Germany, has passed away at the age of 89. Under his leadership, ...More

Klaus-Michael Kuehne, the richest man in Germany, has passed away at the age of 89. Under his leadership, Kuehne + Nagel transformed into a global freight forwarding powerhouse. The company experienced a remarkable profit boost during the recent pandemic, attributed to a surge in demand for healthcare and consumer products. His substantial stake in Kuehne + Nagel significantly contributed to his immense wealth. ...Less

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comments on vaccine recommendations. T ...More

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comments on vaccine recommendations. This review follows President Donald Trump's directive to examine childhood immunization schedules. The department is exploring new ways to classify and communicate vaccine guidance. Feedback is being gathered on shared decision-making and public trust concerns. The public consultation period remains open until September 20. ...Less

Boris Johnson reflected on Queen Elizabeth II's observation regarding India's robust ties with Russia, a ...More

Boris Johnson reflected on Queen Elizabeth II's observation regarding India's robust ties with Russia, a bond that traces back to 1952 during Prime Minister Nehru's tenure. He emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration between India, the US, and the UK, lauding India's pivotal role in supplying COVID-19 vaccines to Britain. Additionally, he mentioned the positive implications of Brexit for trade relations between India and the UK. ...Less

Moderna shares surged after its personalized mRNA cancer vaccine trial showed positive results. The treat ...More

Moderna shares surged after its personalized mRNA cancer vaccine trial showed positive results. The treatment, combined with Keytruda, reduced melanoma recurrence and spread significantly. This marks the first successful late-stage trial for an mRNA cancer vaccine. The findings offer hope for future growth beyond COVID-19 vaccines. Discussions with regulators are expected within the next few months. ...Less

Covid-19 vaccines' updated versions will be available in the US by mid-September and will be distributed ...More

Covid-19 vaccines' updated versions will be available in the US by mid-September and will be distributed through the commercial market, CDC, FDA officials revealed. ...Less

Boris Johnson lauded India's strong leadership and predicted an incredible future for the nation. He expr ...More

Boris Johnson lauded India's strong leadership and predicted an incredible future for the nation. He expressed deep dissatisfaction over the US not consulting the UK on the Iran war. Johnson believes the UK could have prevented the US from entering an obvious trap. He also highlighted progress on the India-UK free trade agreement negotiations. The former Prime Minister preferred American global hegemony over that of China. ...Less

C-CAMP and Hitachi ABB Power Grids will provide portable cold-chain transport devices for Covid-19 vaccin ...More

C-CAMP and Hitachi ABB Power Grids will provide portable cold-chain transport devices for Covid-19 vaccines in Bengaluru, Mysore and Chennai over the next six months. ...Less

All vaccinations will mandatorily be recorded on CoWIN platform and both the options of 'Online appointme ...More

All vaccinations will mandatorily be recorded on CoWIN platform and both the options of 'Online appointment' and 'Walk-in' registration and vaccination will be available at private Covid vaccination centres (CVCs). Private CVCs will maintain the vaccination sites as per the guidelines issued earlier by the Ministry of Health. The cumulative Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has exceeded 185.70 crore, according to official data till 7am. ...Less

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 16,24,30,828, accor ...More

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 16,24,30,828, according to a provisional report compiled at 8 pm. ...Less

In a span of 24 hours, 3,10,604 people were vaccinated across 8,041 sessions, it said, adding that 84,617 ...More

In a span of 24 hours, 3,10,604 people were vaccinated across 8,041 sessions, it said, adding that 84,617 sessions have been conducted so far. ...Less

A leaked FDA memo alleging at least 10 pediatric COVID-19 vaccine deaths, citing myocarditis without data ...More

A leaked FDA memo alleging at least 10 pediatric COVID-19 vaccine deaths, citing myocarditis without data, has sparked alarm. This comes as federal guidance on child vaccinations becomes increasingly divided, with differing recommendations from the CDC, major health organizations, and state coalitions, leaving parents confused. ...Less

Dolly Parton, a celebrated singer and songwriter, has passed away at age eighty. Her career spanned over ...More

Dolly Parton, a celebrated singer and songwriter, has passed away at age eighty. Her career spanned over six decades, bridging musical genres and generations. She achieved significant success with hits like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You." Beyond music, Parton built a business empire and championed philanthropy through her Imagination Library. Her enduring legacy is marked by warmth, generosity, and an unforgettable cultural footprint. ...Less

India administered a total of 56,72,766 vaccine doses through 1,80,50,126 vaccination sessions in the las ...More

India administered a total of 56,72,766 vaccine doses through 1,80,50,126 vaccination sessions in the last 24 hours, stated the official Health Ministry release today. ...Less

Cognizant is also delivering life-saving supplies, including 1,000 oxygen beds, ventilators, and covid va ...More

Cognizant is also delivering life-saving supplies, including 1,000 oxygen beds, ventilators, and covid vaccinations, using its $8.5 million Covid-19 relief fund, to the worst-hit communities. ...Less

Cumulatively, 11,59,50,619 people in the 18-44 age group across all states and union territories have rec ...More

Cumulatively, 11,59,50,619 people in the 18-44 age group across all states and union territories have received the first dose and 40,19,089 have received the second dose since the start of Phase-3 of the vaccination drive on May 1. ...Less

Jeff Bezos Dolly Parton Instagram Post: Jeff Bezos paid tribute to Dolly Parton after the country music i ...More

Jeff Bezos Dolly Parton Instagram Post: Jeff Bezos paid tribute to Dolly Parton after the country music icon’s death, recalling her generosity and saying he and wife Lauren Sánchez Bezos were grateful to have known her. However, the Amazon founder’s Instagram post drew criticism from some users, who argued that he should follow Parton’s example of philanthropy and use his vast wealth to help others. ...Less

The study will now include a third dose of 3 microgram given at least two months after the second dose of ...More

The study will now include a third dose of 3 microgram given at least two months after the second dose of the two-dose series to provide high levels of protection, the companies said. ...Less

Eligible children include those with diabetes, immunosuppression, learning disabilities, and other seriou ...More

Eligible children include those with diabetes, immunosuppression, learning disabilities, and other serious conditions that place them at a high risk from COVID-19. NHS England said nearly 500,000 eligible children in England are set to receive their first dose of a COVID vaccine in line with advice set out by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). ...Less

H1N1 cases rise in Delhi: Delhi has recorded more than 1,777 H1N1 cases this year as seasonal influenza c ...More

H1N1 cases rise in Delhi: Delhi has recorded more than 1,777 H1N1 cases this year as seasonal influenza cases rise across the capital. Health officials have issued an advisory explaining symptoms, high-risk groups and precautions from swine flu. ...Less

The health ministry said the Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the sco ...More

The health ministry said the Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. ...Less

On Thursday, a record 200,000 vaccinations were done in a day, but if 300 million people are to be vaccin ...More

On Thursday, a record 200,000 vaccinations were done in a day, but if 300 million people are to be vaccinated by June under the first phase, the number of shots given per day needs to be increased substantially, RS Sharma, chairperson of the empowered committee for administration of the Covid-19 vaccine, told ET. ...Less

In a statement, the ministry said that 41,69,24,550 vaccine doses have been provided to states and Union ...More

In a statement, the ministry said that 41,69,24,550 vaccine doses have been provided to states and Union Territories (UTs) so far through all sources. Of this, the total consumption, including wastage, is 38,94,87,442 doses, according to data available at 8 am Saturday, the ministry said. ...Less

Researchers in the U.S. and abroad are beginning to test younger and younger kids to make sure COVID-19 v ...More

Researchers in the U.S. and abroad are beginning to test younger and younger kids to make sure COVID-19 vaccines are safe and work for each age. The first shots are going to adults who are most at risk from the coronavirus, but ending the pandemic will require vaccinating children too. ...Less

Over 4.57 crore balance and unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states and UTs ...More

Over 4.57 crore balance and unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states and UTs to be administered, the Union Health Ministry said. ...Less

The vaccine development process by Bharat Biotech, Biological E Ltd and Aurobindo Pharma are currently in ...More

The vaccine development process by Bharat Biotech, Biological E Ltd and Aurobindo Pharma are currently in various stages, while Dr Reddy's and Hetero have tie ups for manufacturing the vaccine. ...Less

Census 2027 will record caste as declared by respondents for the first time. New questions include bank a ...More

Census 2027 will record caste as declared by respondents for the first time. New questions include bank accounts and Covid-19 vaccination locations. Parents' details and nationality will also be collected during enumeration. This data collection aims to provide a broader population picture. Aggregated data will remain confidential and not used as legal evidence. ...Less

The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from C ...More

The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level, the ministry underlined. ...Less

The advice could see Britain pursue a different approach to the United States and some European countries ...More

The advice could see Britain pursue a different approach to the United States and some European countries, which are pursuing broader vaccination of the age group. ...Less

The decision was based on a study of 24,000 adults that found the vaccine was 71% effective at preventing ...More

The decision was based on a study of 24,000 adults that found the vaccine was 71% effective at preventing COVID-19 - although that was before the omicron variant emerged. Side effects were mild, including fever and fatigue. ...Less

The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vac ...More

The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to states and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain, the ministry said. ...Less

The phase-1 human clinical trials of the two COVID-19 vaccine candidates, developed indigenously by Bhara ...More

The phase-1 human clinical trials of the two COVID-19 vaccine candidates, developed indigenously by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research and Zydus Cadila Ltd, have been completed and the trials have moved to phase 2, ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava said last Tuesday. ...Less

"India's commitment to provide vaccines to other nations stands. It has been reiterated by the Indian lea ...More

"India's commitment to provide vaccines to other nations stands. It has been reiterated by the Indian leadership... However, major supplies to other nations will have to be balanced against India's own needs of vaccines for the country's vaccination program," an official told PTI on condition of anonymity. ...Less

India began vaccination against Covid-19 on January 16. In phase-I, only healthcare and frontline workers ...More

India began vaccination against Covid-19 on January 16. In phase-I, only healthcare and frontline workers were eligible to get the vaccine. March 1 onwards, in phase-II, senior citizens and persons aged between 45 and 59 years with specified comorbidities were allowed to take the jab. ...Less

"When to vaccinate and to which age group is decided on the basis of recommendation of a group of scienti ...More

"When to vaccinate and to which age group is decided on the basis of recommendation of a group of scientists. We had implemented its recommendation for the precaution group within one week. We will surely implement its recommendation (for 5 to 15 age group) as and when we receive it," Mandaviya said in a press conference. ...Less

"This finding can help countries make informed decisions regarding vaccine policy -- for instance, whethe ...More

"This finding can help countries make informed decisions regarding vaccine policy -- for instance, whether those previously infected should be vaccinated in priority and, if so, with how many doses," said Professor Michael Edelstein, from Bar-Ilan University, who led the study. ...Less

The online system to book a Covid-19 vaccine crashed in many places, including parts of Tokyo and the wes ...More

The online system to book a Covid-19 vaccine crashed in many places, including parts of Tokyo and the western city of Minoh, because of a global problem with US cloud computing vendor Salesforce.com Inc. ...Less

Driven by an unprecedented vaccination drive against the COVID-19 pandemic globally, Pfizer's shot has qu ...More

Driven by an unprecedented vaccination drive against the COVID-19 pandemic globally, Pfizer's shot has quickly become one of the best-selling products in the company's roughly 172-year history. ...Less

The urgent need to address a large number of beneficiaries waiting for second dose of vaccine was stresse ...More

The urgent need to address a large number of beneficiaries waiting for second dose of vaccine was stressed in a meeting held by Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan and Dr R S Sharma, the Chairman of Empowered Group on Technology and Data Management to Combat COVID-19, with state officials to review the status of COVID-19 vaccination on Tuesday. ...Less

Most of the rich countries have already purchased 3.8 billion doses of yet-to-be-approved Covid-19 vaccin ...More

Most of the rich countries have already purchased 3.8 billion doses of yet-to-be-approved Covid-19 vaccines, with an additional 5 billion doses reserved or under negotiation, according to data compiled by Duke Global Health Innovation Center, which looked at advance purchase agreements from across the world. ...Less

"The end of the year target for getting vaccine rollout, it's a possibility but there's absolutely no cer ...More

"The end of the year target for getting vaccine rollout, it's a possibility but there's absolutely no certainty about that because we need three things to happen," said Sarah Gilbert, adding it needed to be shown to work in late stage trials, there needed to be large quantities manufactured and regulators had to agree quickly to licence it for emergency use. ...Less

A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai said bodily autonomy and integrity are protected under ...More

A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai said bodily autonomy and integrity are protected under Article 21 of the Constitution. The top court said the current COVID-19 vaccine policy cannot be said to be manifestly arbitrary and unreasonable. ...Less

The company will absorb the cost of Covid-19 vaccination for all its employees and their immediate family ...More

The company will absorb the cost of Covid-19 vaccination for all its employees and their immediate family members that are eligible and choose to receive the vaccination in India, Piramal Enterprises said in a statement. ...Less

The Novavax shot joins those from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca in the EU's ...More

The Novavax shot joins those from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca in the EU's vaccine armory. ...Less

It is the first to estimate the effectiveness of a third dose of Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA COVID-19 vaccine ag ...More

It is the first to estimate the effectiveness of a third dose of Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA COVID-19 vaccine against severe outcomes with adjustment for various possible confounders, including comorbidities and behavioural factors. A recent clinical trial conducted by BioNTech included a smaller sample size and did not estimate the third-dose's effects for more severe outcomes. ...Less

According to the ministry, the daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of th ...More

According to the ministry, the daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late in the night. The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 with healthcare workers getting inoculated in the first phase. The vaccination of frontline workers started from February 2. ...Less

Sanofi and Novavax partnered for a COVID-19 vaccine deal. Novavax will receive $1.2 billion in milestones ...More

Sanofi and Novavax partnered for a COVID-19 vaccine deal. Novavax will receive $1.2 billion in milestones. Sanofi will take an equity stake in Novavax. Novavax's COVID shot got U.S. approval after Pfizer and Moderna. ...Less

"We had stated that keeping in view the domestic requirements of the phased roll-out, India will continue ...More

"We had stated that keeping in view the domestic requirements of the phased roll-out, India will continue to supply COVID-19 vaccines to partner countries over the coming weeks and months in a phased manner," the source said. ...Less

Developed by Chennai-based Berty Thomas, the Under45 platform sends vaccination slot alerts to users opti ...More

Developed by Chennai-based Berty Thomas, the Under45 platform sends vaccination slot alerts to users opting for the service via the Telegram messaging app. ...Less

Cumulatively, 90,68,44,414 first doses and 65,51,95,703 second doses have been administered. ...More

Cumulatively, 90,68,44,414 first doses and 65,51,95,703 second doses have been administered. ...Less

The company is educating service partners on the benefits of getting vaccinated, and encouraging all serv ...More

The company is educating service partners on the benefits of getting vaccinated, and encouraging all service partners to get themselves vaccinated for their personal as well as the customer’s well-being, company's release said. ...Less

The developers of Sputnik V suggested on Twitter last month that AstraZeneca try the combination. ...More

The developers of Sputnik V suggested on Twitter last month that AstraZeneca try the combination. ...Less

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated the people of India as the country has achieved the ...More

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated the people of India as the country has achieved the 105 crores COVID-19 vaccines milestone under the nationwide vaccination drive. ...Less

Over 38.54 crore vaccine doses have been provided to states and UTs so far through all sources and the to ...More

Over 38.54 crore vaccine doses have been provided to states and UTs so far through all sources and the total consumption including wastages is 36,80,68,124 doses, the Union Health Ministry said. ...Less

To meet that demand, pharma companies, which are working on the potential vaccine candidate for Covid-19, ...More

To meet that demand, pharma companies, which are working on the potential vaccine candidate for Covid-19, have started tying up with manufacturers of vials and the rubber stoppers that are used in the vials. ...Less

“We have submitted an application to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) requesting approval to ...More

“We have submitted an application to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) requesting approval to conduct a bridging clinical study of our single-dose Janssen COVID-19 vaccine candidate in India to comply with local regulations,” the company said in a statement. ...Less

With a population of over 1.3 billion to inoculate, the only way for India is to have a public-private pa ...More

With a population of over 1.3 billion to inoculate, the only way for India is to have a public-private partnership for Covid-19 vaccinations, Nasscom President Debjani Ghosh says. ...Less

India and Nepal have inked a Memorandum of Understanding for reciprocal recognition of COVID vaccination ...More

India and Nepal have inked a Memorandum of Understanding for reciprocal recognition of COVID vaccination certificate to significantly ease the travel woes for fully vaccinated people from the two neighbouring countries. ...Less

An intranasal vaccine as a booster dose would be easier to administer in mass vaccination campaigns and h ...More

An intranasal vaccine as a booster dose would be easier to administer in mass vaccination campaigns and has the potential to prevent transmission. ...Less

Users can now search, discover and also book their Covid-19 vaccination slots for both Covaxin and Covish ...More

Users can now search, discover and also book their Covid-19 vaccination slots for both Covaxin and Covishield at the nearest centre through the Paytm app. ...Less

A third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine increases the level of antibodies that can effectively neutralise th ...More

A third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine increases the level of antibodies that can effectively neutralise the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to a study published in The Lancet journal. Researchers found that antibodies generated in people who had received only two doses were less able to neutralise Omicron as compared to Alpha and Delta variants. ...Less

The government has provided 5.86 crore doses of 'Made in India' COVID-19 vaccines to 71 countries as gran ...More

The government has provided 5.86 crore doses of 'Made in India' COVID-19 vaccines to 71 countries as grant as well as commercial sales by manufacturers and as part of international agreements of manufacturers till March 15, Rajya Sabha was informed Tuesday. ...Less

Moderna Inc has extended a deal to secure large volumes of the lipids used to produce its experimental CO ...More

Moderna Inc has extended a deal to secure large volumes of the lipids used to produce its experimental COVID-19 vaccine in a bid to meet increasing demand for the medicine, the U.S. biotech company said on Thursday. ...Less

The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of final reports for the day by ...More

The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of final reports for the day by late night, the ministry said. The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level, the ministry underlined. ...Less

The researchers from National University of Singapore analysed the results of 82 observational studies co ...More

The researchers from National University of Singapore analysed the results of 82 observational studies comparing the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in immunocompromised and immunocompetent people. Of these studies, 77 used mRNA vaccines, 16 viral vector vaccines, and four inactivated whole virus vaccines. ...Less

Govt of India says 71% of India's adult population has been administered at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vacc ...More

Govt of India says 71% of India's adult population has been administered at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine & 27% have been administered both. NITI Aayog's Dr V K Paul says there are no issues with vaccine availability now, calls for all to get vaccinated. ...Less

Even though the spread has slowed, the virus is still infecting 50 million people every 90 days due to th ...More

Even though the spread has slowed, the virus is still infecting 50 million people every 90 days due to the highly transmissible Delta variant, the analysis showed. It took nearly a year to record the first 50 million COVID cases. ...Less

He was responding to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya's announcement that the Central Drug Authori ...More

He was responding to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya's announcement that the Central Drug Authority, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), has approved the SII's vaccine Covovax for restricted use in emergency situations. ...Less

The U.S. has authorized booster doses of the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines for certain p ...More

The U.S. has authorized booster doses of the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines for certain people, and a few other countries also are using boosters of those shots or other COVID-19 vaccines. ...Less

Moderna shares plummeted on Thursday after it announced it would be able to supply only 700 million to 80 ...More

Moderna shares plummeted on Thursday after it announced it would be able to supply only 700 million to 800 million vaccine doses this year, down from its previous projection of 800 million to 1 billion doses. It attributed the lower forecast not to any complications in making the mRNA itself, an issue it dealt with earlier this year, but to delays in filling vials and delivering them in international markets. ...Less

Currently, healthcare and frontline workers and those aged above 60 are being administered precaution dos ...More

Currently, healthcare and frontline workers and those aged above 60 are being administered precaution doses of Covid-19 vaccine. ...Less

Atos will work with local healthcare providers to implement this vaccination programme. ...More

Atos will work with local healthcare providers to implement this vaccination programme. ...Less

U.S. drugmaker Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech SE released final late-stage trial data on Nov. 18 ...More

U.S. drugmaker Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech SE released final late-stage trial data on Nov. 18 that showed their shot was 95% effective at stopping COVID-19, the highest efficacy rate so far. ...Less