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Govt determined to vaccinate everyone by December this year: Union Minister Kishan Reddy
”We want to reach out to the last person to be vaccinated in the country, in the most remotest part by December this year. It is also a matter of great pride that India was one of the two countries which invented a vaccine for COVID, besides USA, this raised the stature of Indian scientists and the country in the world,” the release quoted Kishan Reddy as saying.
”As many as 153 countries have sought our vaccines and some even paid the respective companies advance amount, but the government placed an embargo on export till people in our country are vaccinated,” he said.
Judicial reforms for strengthening contract enforcement next focus for govt: Sanyal
Sanyal said it takes time for disposal of legal matters which makes contract enforcement difficult, and called it the ”single biggest hurdle” for economic expansion.
Asked specifically if judicial reforms will be the key priority of the government, he said, ”To some extent yes…we will now move into the next phase where we will begin to do things related to administrative reforms and judicial reforms, yes.”
He added that the government will also be focusing on privatisation, adding that it is one thing to announce intentions and another do it. Despite the resistance, it will go forward with the asset monetisation plan, he noted.
Govt revises NLEM: Slashes prices of 39 commonly used medicines
The commonly used drugs, which were brought under the price cap includes Teneligliptin — an anti diabetes drug, popular anti-TB drugs, Ivermectin — used in Covid treatment, Rotavirus vaccine, among others.
Govt invites bids for second time from law firms for LIC IPO
The government is also mulling allowing foreign investors to pick up stakes in the country’s largest insurer. As per Sebi rules, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are permitted to buy shares in a public offer.However, since the LIC Act has no provision for foreign investments, there is a need to align the proposed LIC IPO with Sebi norms regarding foreign investor participation.
FSDC asks regulators to keep constant vigil on financial sector
It also discussed issues relating to management of stressed assets, strengthening institutional mechanism for financial stability analysis, framework for resolution of financial institutions and issues related to IBC, banks’ exposure to various sectors and government, data sharing mechanisms of government authorities, internationalisation of Indian rupee and pension sector related issues.
Health Ministry partners with Google to enhance people’s access to COVID-19 vaccine
Starting this week, for over 13,000 locations across the country, people will be able to get more helpful information about vaccine availability and appointments — powered by real-time data from the CoWIN APIs (application programming interfaces). This includes information such as availability of appointment slots at each center, vaccines and doses offered (dose 1 or dose 2), expectations for pricing (paid or free) and the link to the CoWIN website for booking.
The above information will automatically show up when users search for vaccine centres near them, or in any specific area – across Google Search, Maps and Google Assistant.
Number of people with dementia set to jump 40% to 78 mln by 2030 -WHO
Only one in four countries has a national policy in place to support dementia patients and their families, it said, urging governments to step up to the public health challenge.
“Dementia robs millions of people of their memories, independence and dignity, but it also robs the rest of us of the people we know and love,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general.
Over half of India’s adult population received at least 1 Covid shot: Govt
“Besides, 16 per cent of India’s adult population have been fully vaccinated which means they have received both the doses of COVID-19 vaccine while 54 per cent have been administered at least one dose,” the Union health secretary said.
German companies not allowed to check on employees’ vaccine status
But Germany has strict data privacy laws because of its history of Nazi and Communist state surveillance of citizens, meaning that companies have no right to find out about health issues relating to their staff.
German businesses have been pushing to be able to ask staff about vaccination and the government is trying to get more people to get the shots as infections rise again. Almost 61% of the population has had both shots and 65% at least one.
India to offer indemnity to Air India bidder over Cairn claim: Report
Potential bidders for the airline — identified by local media as conglomerate Tata Group and the owner of local budget carrier SpiceJet Ltd. — may welcome any assurance from the government on not having to encounter any surprises on further liabilities.