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- Airlifted COVID vaccines to 9 countries, will gradually supply to WHO's COVAX facility: India at UN.
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A 45-year-old man died shortly after being administered the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in a hospital in Bhiwandi in Maharashtra's Thane district on Tuesday. Sukhdev Kirdat, who worked as a driver with an eye specialist, received the shot around 11 am and fainted in an observation room 15 minutes after that. Here are more details on this.
Ratan Tata also took the opportunity to reminisce about his mentor, the late JRD Tata. He shared an old photograph of him and JRD standing in front of a statue of the Jamsetji Tata in Jamshedpur.
Karnataka Minister BC Patil today sparked controversy as he took the COVID-19 vaccine at his home instead of a designated hospital. His decision drew criticism from many, including several Opposition leaders. According to the protocol, eligible citizens are required to visit a government or private medical facility to get vaccinated against coronavirus. Meanwhile, the Union Health Ministry has sought a report on the matter.
Covaxin demonstrated 81 per cent interim efficacy in preventing Covid-19 in those without prior infection after the second dose, said the statement.
Ottawa [Canada], March 4 (ANI): Canada on Wednesday (local time) thanked India for sending coronavirus vaccines, of which 500,000 doses reached on March 4, a week after the AstraZeneca vaccine was approved.
Samsung Galaxy A32 is powered by an octa-core Mediatek Helio G80 processor with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage.
With Bengal elections just round the corner and the BJP leaving no stone unturned to topple the Trinamool Congress and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, it is speculated that Ganguly might soon be inducted into the saffron party fold.
On demands of separate Vidarbha state, the CM said that he won't allow it as his maternal grandmother' belonged to the region.
Volvo expects half its global sales to come from electrified models by 2025.
As fans flooded Chris Hemsworth party pics with Covid reminders, some responded by saying that Australia is "virus free".
If vaccines become a passport to doing things, we may see communities that have been already hardest hit by COVID being left behind.
Team India is set to square-off with England in the final Test of four-match series on March 4. Notably, this will be Virat Kohli's 60th Test match as a captain. He will equal MS Dhoni, who presently holds the record for most appearances as Test captain (60) for India. Considering the same, we compare the captaincy numbers of Kohli and Dhoni in Test cricket.
Washington [US], March 3 (ANI): Deeming one-China policy as outdated and counter-productive, two United States congressmen have introduced a resolution calling for the US government to resume formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Jackfruit is abundant during the Southern Hemisphere’s summer, but many Brazilians are loath to eat it. Historically, it has been consumed more by the poor or enslaved; in barbecue-mad Brazil, the idea of fruit substituting for meat is viewed with suspicion.
Parineeti Chopra will be portraying the journey of celebrated badminton player Saina Nehwal in the upcoming movie 'Saina' slated to hit the theatres on 26 March, the poster of which was dropped on Tuesday.
“In TMC, it was no longer possible to work for the party,” Tiwari said after joining the BJP.
The world number three was the top seed for this week's tournament after arriving in the Netherlands following his run to the Australian Open final but was dumped out in just over 90 minutes by Serbian Lajovic, currently ranked 27th.
The Jalgaon incident was highlighted by BJP MLA Shweta Mahale, who brought up the issue on the floor of the House in the Assembly today.
Covaxin’s Phase 3 trial results show 81% efficacy. Here’s everything you need to know about the homegrown vaccine.
Tokyo [Japan], March 2 (ANI): Amid intense provocations by China and North Korea, Japan has emerged as a quiet leader in the Indo-Pacific, establishing itself as a stalwart of the liberal, rules-based international order.
