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'Newborn Calf Serum Used to Make Covaxin': Bharat Biotech, Centre Explain After Cong's 'Slaughter' Charge
The newborn calf serum is used for the growth of cells, but neither used in growth of SARS CoV2 virus nor in the final formulation, Covaxin manufacturers Bharat Biotech clarified.
News18 Afternoon Digest: Govt Takes to Koo to Slam Twitter for ‘Deliberate Defiance’ as Social Media Giant Loses Protection; Scientists Have a Solution to Plastic Waste
Here are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: Govt Takes to Koo to Slam Twitter for ‘Deliberate Defiance’ as Social Media Giant Loses Protection; Explained: Twitter Loses Safe Harbour And What Has Led To This Unprecedented Situation; Petition t...
In a Historic Move, Jammu & Kashmir Digitises Documents After Darbar Move Practice Was Halted for Covid
In eight weeks since its launch on April 15, 2021, over 1,79,408 dak or e-receipts have been digitised and moved to e-office apart from creating more than 15,536 e-files.
India Launch by Sept, Trial for Kids in July: Hoping for '100% Protection' Against Covid, SII Plan for Novavax
The pharma company is also planning to start clinical trials of Covovax for children in July.
Dodla Dairy IPO Opens Today; Price Band Set at Rs 421-428 per share
Dodla Dairy IPO offer comprises a fresh issue of up to Rs 50 crore and an offer for sale of up to 1,09,85,444 equity shares by promoters and investors
Girl Rescued Days After Abduction In Jammu
A girl, who was abducted three days ago from Jammu city, was rescued from Punjab and her kidnapper was arrested, officials said on Tuesday. The minor was kidnapped from the Bakshi Nagar area of the city allegedly by Mukul Kalotra, following which a com...
Gurgaon Tops Among 24 Indian Cities in Anti-Covid Vaccination Coverage
Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said till June 12, over 8.5 lakh people in Gurgaon have been vaccinated against the COVID19 with both doses of the vaccine.
22 Prisoners Released on Parole Amid Covid Threat in MP Have Disappeared, Govt Tells HC
As against the installed capacity of 28,000, the MP jails by May 2021 had around 45,000 prisoners.
Indian Army Conducts Successful Trial On Railway's DFC
These trials were part of the “Whole of the Nation Approach” for optimising national resources and achieve seamless synergy among various ministries and departments.
Over 1.05 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses Available with States, UTs; More in Pipeline: Govt
So far, the government of India has provided 26,69,14,930 vaccine doses to the states and UTs through the free of cost channel and direct state procurement.
Centre's Point by Point Rejoinder on Charges of Lax Research on Covid-19 Evolution
The government said central body INSACOG had helped in the identification of variants in time, and that the information had been shared with states.
After UP, MP, Gujarat Implements Love-jihad Law, Guilty to Be Jailed for 4-7 Years
As per the law, if anybody is found guilty of forced conversion, they will be punished with four to seven years of jail term and strict punishment to those who are found complicit in the conversion through marriage.
Chhattisgarh's First Woman IPS Officer's Heartfelt Letter for Inspiring UPSC CSE Aspirants
IPS officer, Ankita Sharma’s has written a heartfelt letter to all the UPSC Civil Service Exam (CSE) aspirants, which is winning hearts on the internet.
OJEE 2021 Postponed, Revised Schedule to Release in First Week of July
OJEE 2021 application deadline for all the courses offered through OJEE 2021 has also been extended till July 12 and the last date to pay the application fee is July 14.
Nine IPS Officers Transferred in Uttar Pradesh
According to an official release, SSP Meerut, Ajay Sahni has been shifted to Jaunpur in the same capacity.
JEECUP Extends Deadline for UPJEE 2021 Polytechnic Entrance Exams
JEECUP has once again extended the online application process for the UPJEE 2021 up to July 15.