INDIA
Shun arrogance of power and withdraw 3 farm laws: Sonia Gandhi
The Congress chief said that she and the countrymen were distressed by seeing the fate of the 'annadatas' in chilly and rainy weather due to government apathy. More than 50 farmers have lost their lives, some due to suicide, due to government's conduct, she added.
A decisive turning point: PM Modi on Covid vaccine approval
Prime Minister's remarks came after the Drugs Controller General of India Dr. V.G. Somani announced that the CDSCO has decided to accept the recommendations of the Subject Expert Committee and accordingly, vaccine of Serum and Bharat Biotech are being approved for restricted use in emergency situation after adequate examination.
Congress flays government for 'apathy' towards protesting farmers
Gourav Vallabh said that while farmers received only false promises after their protest, friends of this government were getting contracts after contracts to fill their pockets. "It is a matter of serious concern as all this is happening as farmers continue to protest," he added. The Congress spokesperson alleged that Adani Agri Logistics Limited (AALL) was awarded an exclusive service agreement with the Food Corporation of India for storage of foodgrains, while the FCI had not even started lifting rice stocks yet in Chhatisgarh.
Giant leap for innovation: Bharat Biotech after DCGI approval to Covaxin
"The approval of Covaxin for emergency use is a proud moment for the nation and a great milestone in India's scientific capability, a kickstart to the innovation ecosystem in India. While this vaccine addresses an unmet medical need during this pandemic, our goal is to provide global access to populations that need it the most," said Bharat Biotech Chairman and Managing Director Dr Krishna Ella.
Rain to continue in NCR-Delhi, parts of Haryana, UP and Rajasthan
Moderate to heavy rain continued to lash the national capital and nearby areas since Sunday morning for the second consecutive day. The capital city had received rain with thunderstorms and lightning on Saturday as well. The IMD had predicted on Friday that parts of north-west and adjoining central India will experience a wet spell which will lead to a light to moderate fairly widespread rain and snow over western Himalayan region between January 4 and 6.
Farmers warn for Delhi march on Republic Day
The farmer leaders also made their position clear, giving a message to the government through media that "repeal the three central farm acts or use force to evict us"--a declaration which comes amid the ongoing protest entering 38th day on Saturday after six round of government farmer talks and the next dialogue fixed on January 4.
Farmers are 'satyagrahis', will take rights from govt: Rahul
The country is facing a tragedy like Champaran; then, the British were Company Bahadur, and now the friends of PM are Company Bahadur," he tweeted in Hindi. "But the agitating farmers are 'satyagrahis'; they will take their rights," he added.
Covid-19 Vaccination: India approves Oxford's COVISHIELD and indigenous COVAXIN
This is a major relief for India which has the second-highest number of infections in the world, after the US. The Central government plans to vaccinate nearly 30 crore people in the first phase of drive in the next six to eight months. The vaccine will be first offered to one crore healthcare workers, along with two crore frontline and essential workers and 27 crores elderly, mostly above the age of 50 years with co-morbidities.
Aam Aadmi Party to contest polls in 4 states
Raghav Chaddha, vice chairman of Delhi Jal Board, has been given the charge of Punjab while Kalkaji MLA Atishi will take care of the party's political ambition in Gujarat. Both these leaders are currently in their respective states and engaged in the process of meeting the party workers.
AIDAN asks DCGI to withdraw approval for Bharat Biotech's Covaxin
"In light of the intense concerns arising from the absence of efficacy data and hence the limited regulatory review of the vaccine candidate, the implications of the public rollout of an untested product, and lack of transparency we urge the DCGI to reconsider the recommendations of the SEC in granting the REU approval to COVAXIN," it said.
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