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Adar Poonawalla Exits Panacea Biotec; Sells Entire Stake for Rs 118 Crore
Poonawalla and SII were public shareholders in the firm and held a 5.15 per cent and 4.98 per cent stake in Panacea, respectively.
Developed by DRDO, First Batch of Anti-Covid Drug 2DG Released. Here's How it Works
The Drugs Controller General of India approved the 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) drug for emergency use as an adjunct therapy in moderate to severe coronavirus patients earlier this month.
DUTA Requests for Alternative Mode of Evaluation for Final-semester Students
The varsity had opted for an online open-book examination for the final-year postgraduate and undergraduate students, despite opposition from students and teachers.
NLU Extends Application Deadline for AILET 2021, Here's All You Need to Know
The entrance exam to the various law programmes at NLU Delhi will be held on June 20
Ask The Doctor: Here's Why Many People are Testing Positive Even after Taking First Vaccine Jab
Dr. Subrahmanyam has addressed questions related to mRNA vaccine, plasma therapy, as well as Happy Hypoxia in this week's column.
Cyclone Tauktae Intensifies After Ploughing Through Coastal Kerala, Karnataka, Goa; Gujarat Braces for Impact
An estimated 1.5 lakh people are being shifted from low-lying coastal areas in Gujarat.
Govt Eases Public Procurement Rules for Covid Supplies till September
The commerce and industry ministry said the exemption would be applicable till September 30.
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2021: Application Process to Close on May 17
Those who have not applied earlier can submit their application through the NAPS portal on or before May 17.
Jamia VC Writes Letter to Students on Eid, Says "Better Days Are Coming"
In the letter by VC, Prof Najma Akhtar wrote to all the students, teaching and non-teaching staff to persevere in their fight against Covid-19.
Adar Poonawalla Lauds Govt Move to Increase Gap Between Covishield Doses as 'Good Scientific Decision'
Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla said the decision to extend teh gap is beneficial both from the efficacy and the immunogenicity standpoint.
EC Defers Legislative Council Polls in 9 Seats in AP, Telangana Amid Covid Crisis
The term of three members of the AP Legislative Council and six members of the Telangana Legislative Council are expiring on May 31 and June 3, respectively,
India Has Reported More Covid-related Deaths from May 1-12 than Entire April: Govt Data
The country reported 45,862 fatalities connected to the pandemic in April. In comparison, in the first 12 days of May, 45,867 such deaths have been recorded.
Third Dose A Possibility, Not Enough Data On Combining Covid-19 Vaccines: Randeep Guleria
In an interview, he also spoke on how long the second wave could last, when the pandemic might come under control, and why it is important to vaccinate children.
Supreme Court Judge DY Chandrachud Tests Positive for Covid-19, Hearing in Suo Motu Case Deferred
At present, Justice DY Chandrachud is heading the apex court Bench which is hearing suo motu case concerning the pandemic.
Most of India Should Remain Locked Down for 6-8 Weeks, Says ICMR Head
Bhargava’s comments are the first time a senior government official has outlined how long lockdowns, which already encompass large parts of country, need to continue to rein in the crisis in India.
Hansraj College Offers to Turn Its Hostel into COVID-19 Care Centre
Hansraj College has offered its hostel for setting up a 100-bed health facility for COVID19 patients. An RTPCR testing centre has also been set up at the college and will start functioning from Wednesday, its principal Rama Sharma said.