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First Made-in-India intranasal Covid vaccine to be launched on Republic Day
The vaccine manufacturer had already received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) earlier this month for the nasal vaccine, the first of its kind in India. "Our nasal vaccine will be officially launched on Republic Day on January 26," said Ella while participating in a session during the 8th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) that began at the Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), here on Saturday.
'Delusions of British imperial Resurrection', retired judges, bureaucrats on BBC documentary on PM
"Yet again, the staple, dyed-in-the-wool negativity and unrelenting prejudice of the BBC toward India has resurfaced as a documentary, 'India: The Modi Question'. This production, the BBC claims, has been 'rigorously researched according to the highest editorial standards', and 'examines the tensions between India's Hindu majority and Muslim minority
IAF fighter jets to conduct air combat drill in northeast
The IAF said the Eastern Air Command will be conducting its annual Command-level exercise during the first week of February. This exercise, named POORVI AKASH, will be conducted after a gap of two years owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. The exercise will involve activation of the Command's fighter, helicopter and transport assets towards routine practice of aerial drills, including joint exercises, an Air Force official said.
Air India 'pee-gate': Delhi court extends Shankar Mishra's judicial custody by 14 days
On January 7, the court had sent Mishra to 14-day judicial custody, which was extended till February 4 on Saturday. Earlier, in the wake of Air India banning Mishra from flying for four months on the basis of its internal committee report, his legal counsel had opposed the findings of the panel, saying that they are ready to file an appeal.
Videos on BBC documentary critical of Modi & Tweets sharing its links blocked
As per informed sources, orders were also issued to Twitter for blocking of over 50 tweets containing the links of the concerned YouTube videos. The directions were reportedly issued by Secretary, Information and Broadcasting on Friday using the emergency powers under the IT Rules, 2021. Both YouTube and Twitter have complied with the directions, the sources said.
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway closed for traffic
"Traffic movement stopped from both sides on Jammu Srinagar NHW due to shooting stones and snowfall between Ramban and Banihal," Jammu and Kashmir Traffic police said. The highway is the lifeline of the Kashmir valley and the main road link connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country.
Expression of views by candidate doesn't disentitle him from constitutional office: SC collegium
The detailed response by the collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K.M. Joseph, on the government's objection to the elevation of lawyers as judges of high courts assumes significance against the backdrop of friction between the judiciary and the Centre over the mechanism in the appointment of judges.
S. Jaishankar arrives in Colombo, as India assures IMF of strong support to crisis-hit SL
Sabry told the media that Sri Lanka would focus on expediting the proposed Indian investments, including renewable energy projects. Instead of depending on financial assistance, Sri Lanka would focus on seeking investments from India for economic development, the minister said.
India slams vandalisation of temples in Australia, calls swift probe
"We are aware of a couple of temples that have been vandalised in Australia... We strongly condemn these such actions," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said during a weekly briefing. "These actions have also been publicly condemned by Australian leaders, community leaders and religious associations there," Bagchi said.
AI passenger who urinated on a woman co-passenger banned for 4 months
Earlier, Air India had announced a ban of 30 days on Mishra after the incident came to light, saying an airline can only ban an unruly passenger for 30 days unilaterally -- before consulting the Civil Aviation Ministry. Sources claimed that the airline on Thursday submitted an internal report in connection with the case.
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