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“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.
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.
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...
IRDAI revamps Personal Accident Policy, makes it a mandatory product for all general insurers
The Standard Personal Accident Product product will have Death: Benefit equal to 100% of sum insured payable on death of the insured person, due to an injury sustained in an accident during the policy period, provided that the insured person’s death occurs within 12 months from the date of the accident
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.
India’s Covid-19 tally hits 9.7-million mark as it reports 26,567 new cases
Till now 91,78,946 have recovered, while there are 3,83,866 active cases.
The recovery rate stands at 94.59 per cent, and the fatality rate is 1.45 as per cent.
Maharashtra continues to be the worst-hit state with 18,55,341 cases till date. Over 70 per cent of the daily new cases were reported by 10 states and UT — Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal, Haryana, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh.
Not worried about budget deficit as spending up to support economy: FM
“As regards the coming year, we need to do an assessment,” she said ahead of the next fiscal year’s budget due Feb. 1. “I’m not sure that I can immediately curtail expenditure. It will have to be a careful balance because the momentum that the economy gains should be sustained.”
India last month expanded stimulus measures to 15% of the economy to rescue companies and save jobs in an economy clobbered by a sudden lockdown in March to stem the coronavirus pandemic. That could widen the budget gap to 8% of gross domestic product in the year to March, more the double the budgeted 3.5%.
Back pain could be pancreatic cancer’s first sign: Expert
British grandma is first in world to get Pfizer vaccine outside trial
Ambani hints at 5G rollout in second half of 2021
5G is the 5th generation mobile network that enables connecting virtually everyone and everything together including machines, objects, and devices.
“We are creating compelling home-grown solutions in education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, financial services and new commerce,” Mukesh Ambani said. “Each of these solutions, once proven in India, will be offered to the rest of the world to address global challenges.”
Last month was the hottest November ever
“These records are consistent with the long-term warming trend of the global climate,” said Carlo Buontempo, director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service. “All policy-makers who prioritize mitigating climate risks should see these records as alarm bells.”
“All policymakers who prioritise mitigating climate risks should see these records as alarm bells and consider more seriously than ever how to best comply with the international commitments set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement”.
Global reinsurance market outlook stable, reinsurance capital exceeds $470 billion in 2020:AM Best
In its new Best’s Market Segment Report, “Market Segment Outlook: Global Reinsurance,” AM Best states that the current market hardening likely will need to continue for at least a couple of years to have a meaningful impact on the segment. Additionally, pricing momentum will have to be sufficient to offset losses from previous years, including the impact of COVID-19 and ongoing impact from social inflation.
French insurers to freeze premiums for sectors hardest hit by virus
Under pressure from French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire,insurers faced the prospect of being hit by a 1.2 billion euro ($1.45 billion) tax if they did not offer to keep premiums steady next year.
Le Maire, who had been concerned some insurers were preparing to hike premiums, said the freeze would benefit hotels, restaurants and bars as well as firms in the tourism, sports, culture and events industries.
PM says mobile technology to be used for COVID-19 vaccination drive
Explainer: I just got a COVID-19 vaccine. Now what?
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.
Aon report highlights a path toward “The New Better” in wake of COVID-19 Pandemic
Study shows global shift in attitudes of leading organizations toward long-tail risks and the impacts on how society will continue to work, travel and convene
More than 130 organizations across multiple industries and four continents in 10 cities participated in coalition meetings, sharing best practices and outlining new priorities to accelerate economic recovery
Munich Re to no longer cover events cancelled for pandemics
The world’s largest resinsurer is making the change after it faced large losses this year in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
Torsten Jeworrek, who oversees the reinsurance segment, said that Munich Re would remain in the business but that the tweak in its strategy was a result of the pandemic. The resinsurer will also adjust prices for event cancellation coverage, he said.
The cancellation and postponement of sports events like the Olympics in Tokyo as well as concerts have been a major burden for Munich Re, which expects a total of 4 billion euros ($4.85 billion) in COVID-related losses.