Covaxin has tolerable safety: Lancet

The vaccine was well tolerated in all dose groups with no vaccine-related adverse events.Ruchika Chitravanshi reports. IMAGE: A healthcare worker fills a syringe with a dose of Bharat Biotech's......

Healthcare workers, those above 65 yrs to be given vaccine first: Govt

Noting that it is natural to prioritise the COVID-19 vaccine distribution process, health minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said healthcare workers and people aged above 65 years will be given......

'India examining possibilities': Govt on Pfizer Covid vaccine

The cold-chain requirement for the anti-coronavirus vaccine candidate developed by Pfizer at a temperature of minus 70 degrees Celsius poses a big challenge, but the government is examining the......

Serum Institute gets nod to resume vaccine trial in India

Drugs Controller General of India Dr V G Somani on Tuesday gave permission to Serum Institute of India to resume clinical trial of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine candidate in the country while......

Serum Institute to start phase-2 trials of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

The institute expects to complete both, phase-2 and 3 trials in India by the end of this year. Pune's Serum Institute of India (SII) is all set to start phase-2 clinical trials of the Oxford......

Xiaomi stores cover up with 'Made in India' banners

Chinese handset maker Xiaomi has begun covering its retail store branding with white 'Made in India' logo amid fears of vandalism at outlets against the backdrop of Sino-India border tension, the......

India may ban Boeing 737 Max 8 planes, decision likely on Wednesday

About 350 Boeing 737 Max 8 are currently in service with airlines around the world, with thousands more on order. Boeing insists it has no reason to pull the popular aircraft from the skies. India......

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

A gamechanger for offices and factories, Shycocan, claims to be able to clear an area of 1000 square feet from coronavirus. When Rajah Vijay Kumar had an appointment with his dentist recently, we......