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Indian drug firms recall various products in US market
As per the USFDA, the company is recalling the product due to deviation from the current good manufacturing practices (CGMP).
“FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level,” it noted.
Indian economy may be recovering faster than anticipated: Oxford Economics
Moody’s Investors Service has also revised upwards its GDP forecast for India to (-) 8.9 per cent contraction in the 2020 calendar year, as the economy reflates after a long and strict nationwide lockdown but added the recovery is patchy
India has initiated an integrated response against Covid-19: Harsh Vardhan
“From the development of indigenous vaccines, novel point-of-care diagnostics and therapeutic formulations based on traditional knowledge, to establishing research resources and offering services, Indian R&D entities, both public and private, are working relentlessly to develop effective interventions for combating the pandemic,” Vardhan, who holds the charge of Health Ministry as well as the Science and Technology Ministry, said.
Labour Ministry seeks feedback on draft rules under Code on Social Security
The draft rules provide for operationalization of provisions in the Code on Social Security, 2020 relating to Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), gratuity, maternity benefit, social security and cess in respect of building and other construction workers, social security for unorganised workers, gig workers and platform workers.
The draft rules also provide for Aadhaar-based registration including self-registration by unorganised workers, gig workers and platform workers on the portal of the Central government, the statement said.
Will ask govt to make employers’ contribution tax-free in Budget:PFRDA
“We may propose things like 14 per cent contribution by employers to be made tax free to all. Currently, it is given only to the central government employers.So we are requesting the government to give it to all the employers, whether it is state governments or other corporate entities, so that subscribers across the board can get this benefit,” Supratim Bandyopadhyay, chairman, PFRDA said
Northern India chokes on toxic smog day after Diwali festival
Revellers in the capital let off huge amounts of fireworks well into Sunday morning, prompting angry residents and environmentalists to complain on social media of breathing difficulties and stinging eyes.
Centre to provide 300 ICU beds to Delhi hospitals to tackle rising Covid-19 cases: Amit Shah
While India’s daily increase in cases has been under the 50,000 mark for eight straight days, around half its record peak, the city state of Delhi has recorded over 7,000 cases a day over the last five days – a record level.
“Delhi has witnessed a huge surge in daily active cases which is likely to worsen over next few weeks,” Harsh Vardhan said in a tweet on Sunday.
First batch of Sputnik V vaccine to reach Kanpur medical college for Phase 2, 3 trials
“As many as 180 volunteers have registered for the trials. Head of the research Saurabh Agarwal will determine the dosage of the vaccine to be administered. One dose will be administered and the condition of volunteers will be monitored to determine whether they need further doses or not,” R B Kamal,principal of Kanpur’s Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Medical College said
Sensex, Nifty make modest gains in special Diwali day session
“Muhurat” means auspicious in Hindi, and many traders believe gains made during this session bring prosperity and wealth in the year ahead. Regular trading resumes on Tuesday.
BPCL investors were among the happiest lot, as the stock climbed 5.19 per cent to Rs 414.45, emerging as the biggest gainer among Nifty constituents. Indian Oil, Tata Motors, HDFC Life Insurance, Sun Pharma and Coal India NSE 0.95 % were other major gainers, rising 1-3 per cent.
On the other hand, Hindalco was the biggest loser in the pack, falling 1.21 per cent to Rs 208. Hero MotoCorp, JSW Steel, SBI, Bajaj Finance and Shree Cement were other top losers, down up to 1 per cent.
Volatility indicator, India VIX, came down further, signalling a drop in nervousness among traders. The index settled 2.8 per cent down at 19.15.
Broader market induces also logged solid gain, outperforming their headline peers. Nifty Smallcap Index added 0.67 per cent and Nifty Midcap 0.38 per cent. Nifty500, the broadest index on NSE, advanced 0.38 per cent.
Ethnic minorities disproportionately affected by coronavirus – The Lancet
Asians may be at higher risk of ITU (intensive therapy unit) admission and death,” the analysis read.
“These findings are of critical public health importance in informing interventions to reduce morbidity and mortality amongst ethnic minority groups,” it added