How Covid took devastating turn in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic took a deadlier and more devastating turn in 2021 soon after a glimmer of hope was provided by the launch of vaccines at the beginning of the year, etching nightmarish......

Are You Eligible For A Booster Shot?

'Someone may have diabetes, but at what level the disease qualifies as a comorbid condition is something a doctor will decide upon and certify accordingly.' IMAGE: COVID-19 vaccination in Jaipur,......

Only Covaxin available for 15-18-yr-olds, for now

Bharat Biotech's Covaxin is likely to be the only COVID-19 vaccine available, for now, for children in the age group of 15-18 years, who will be inoculated from January 3, official sources said.......

PM announces Covid vax for children, 'precaution dose' for medics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday that vaccination against COVID-19 for children between 15-18 years will start from January 3, while "precaution dose" for healthcare and frontline......

4 Indian drug firms recall products in US market

Indian drug firms like Marksans Pharma, Aurobindo Pharma, Zydus  and Jubilant are recalling products in the US market, as per the latest enforcement report by the US Food and Drug......

Govt gifts Rs 1.45-trillion incentive for 10 manufacturing sectors

The government hopes that the PLI schemes would provide 200,000-300,000 direct employment over five years, according to sources in the know. In a move that has lifted the industry sentiment in the......

Covid drug sales shine even as market slows

Fabiflu sales have grown by 62 per cent in July. It was launched in June. This drug is being used by doctors for mild-to-moderate Covid patients even if they are in home isolation. Even as the......

How govt plans to distribute Covid-19 vaccine

The procurement and distribution will be centralised though  the government is yet to take a call on the initial number of doses that will be procured. India plans to create a digital......