Expert panel bats for Covovax as Covid booster jab for adults

An expert panel of the central drug regulatory authority has recommended market authorisation for Serum Institute of India's COVID vaccine Covovax as a heterologous booster dose for adults who have......

Serum Institute to give 2cr Covishield doses to govt for free

The Serum Institute of India (SII) has offered two crore doses of Covishield vaccine to the central government free of cost amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in some countries, official sources said on......

DCGI approves mRNA Covid jab for 18 yrs & above; Covovax for 7-11 yrs

The Drugs Controller General of India on Tuesday approved India's first indigenously developed mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 manufactured by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals for restricted emergency use......

DCGI approves Covovax for emergency use in 12-17 yrs age group

India's drug regulator has granted restricted emergency use authorisation to Serum Institute's COVID-19 vaccine Covovax for the 12-17 years age group subject to certain conditions. IMAGE: A......

Budget curtails carry-forward losses for mergers and acquisitions

The Union Budget 2025-26, while promising a new framework for smoother mergers and acquisitions (M&As), has plugged a major loophole on carry-forward losses for a total of eight assessment years......

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

The National Informatics Centre uses AI to automate document analysis and detect fraud in government departments. Illustration: Ruvic/Reuters   The government's vast work has got modern help:......

Cross-border share swaps eased by govt

The Union Finance Ministry on Friday announced key amendments to foreign exchange (forex) regulations, including mandating government approvals for all investments originating from countries that......

RBI supersedes Abhyudaya Co-op Bank board for poor governance

The Reserve Bank on Friday superseded the board of the Mumbai-based Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank on concerns emanating from "poor governance" and appointed an administrator to manage the affairs of......