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India’s religious demographics shift: Hindu population declines while Muslim population rises
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Provide more safety data on COVID-19 vaccines: CDSCO expert panel to Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech
“Serum Institute of India has been asked for an updated safety data of phase 2 and 3 clinical trial in the country and immunogenicity data from the clinical trial in the United Kingdom and India. While considering the application of Bharat Biotech company, the SEC after detailed evaluation recommended that the pharma major should submit the safety and efficacy data from its ongoing phase 3 clinical trial in India for more analysis,” a source said.
The application submitted by the Pfizer was not discussed at the SEC meeting as the company has requested for more time for giving its presentation, sources said.
Bharat Bio working on nasal vaccine
Krishna Ella, chairman and MD, Bharat Biotechsaid said his firm is setting up two more facilities for manufacturing vaccines, including for Covaxin.
Emissions hit new record, put world on track for 3C warming – U.N
“The year 2020 is on course to be one of the warmest on record, while wildfires, storms and droughts continue to wreak havoc,” said Inger Andersen, UNEP’s Executive Director.
The annual “emissions gap” report measures the gap between anticipated emissions and those consistent with limiting the global temperature rise this century as agreed in the 2015 Paris Agreement.
Indian doctors find lead, nickel in blood samples after hundreds suffer mystery illness
High levels of lead in the bloodstream can impair development of brains, nervous systems and vital organs such as heart and lungs
The illness has infected more than 300 children, with most of them suffering from dizziness, fainting spells, headaches and vomiting. They have tested negative for COVID-19.
EU-wide ban would save nature from 500,000 tonnes of microplastics – agency
HELSINKI: Banning the use of microplastics in products such as cosmetics and detergents across the European Union would prevent 500,000 tonnes of microplastics from polluting the environment over 20 years, the EU Chemicals Agency ECHA said on Wednesday. The...
India could authorise COVID-19 vaccines in weeks, 300 million on priority list
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has identified 300 million people, including healthcare workers, policemen, and citizens above the age of 50, who would be administered a vaccine on a priority basis, health secretary Rajesh Bhushan said.
“Every single Indian who needs to be vaccinated, will be vaccinated,” Bhushan said, adding that the government expected the vaccination process to take over a year to complete.
Antitrust lawsuits could force Facebook to sell Instagram and WhatsApp
The lawsuits are the biggest antitrust cases in a generation, comparable to the lawsuit against Microsoft Corp in 1998. The federal government eventually settled that case, but the yearslong court fight and extended antitrust scrutiny prevented the company from thwarting competitors and is credited with clearing the way for the explosive growth of the internet.
PM says mobile technology to be used for COVID-19 vaccination drive
“It is also with the help of mobile technology that we will embark on one of the world’s largest COVID-19 vaccination drive,” he said.
He did not provide details.
Explainer: I just got a COVID-19 vaccine. Now what?
Since there is no evidence that the immunization prevents transmission of the virus – and no vaccine is 100% effective – scientists call for continued vigilance, including mask-wearing, hand-washing and social distancing
Prudence Foundation launches 2nd edition of its Tech Awards to find life-saving technologies for disaster resilience
Winners will have access to financial support, coaching and networking opportunities to help scale their innovative technology solutions
Since 2000, more than 40 per cent of global disaster events have taken place in the Asia Pacific region, resulting in around 800,000 deaths and affecting 3.2 billion people. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic which has infected more than 11 million people and expected to result in over $2.7 trillion in economic losses[ has magnified the importance of disaster preparedness and collaboration across all sectors in reducing the threat and impact of natural disaster events.