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Oxford COVID-19 vaccine Covishield, manufactured by the Serum Institute and indigenously developed Covaxin of Bharat Biotech were on Sunday approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), for restricted emergency use in the country, a development which has paved way for a massive inoculation drive. Addressing the media, DCGI VG Somani had said, "After adequate examination, CDSCO has decided to accept the recommendations of the Expert Committee and, accordingly, vaccines of M/s Serum and Bharat Biotech are being approved for restricted use in an emergency situation." This clears the way for the roll-out of at least two vaccines in India in the coming days.

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DCGI grants permission to Serum Institute to manufacture its COVID-19 vaccine ‘Covishield’

Drugs Controller General of India grants permission to Serum Institute of India to manufacture its COVID-19 vaccine ‘Covishield’. The Pune-based company earlier stated that ChAdOx1 nCov-2019 coronavirus vaccine, developed by teams at the University of Oxford, has been shown to trigger a robust immune response in healthy adults aged 56-69 and those over 70 years of age.

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Bird flu alert in Rajasthan after crow deaths in several districts, Centre issues alert to states

The Centre has issued an alert to states saying that samples need to be collected from areas where bird flu deaths are being reported in Rajasthan. Also, a drive has been launched to identify those with suspected flu symptoms in the state.

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India reports 16,505 new COVID cases, 214 deaths; active cases at 2,43,953

India's COVID-19 caseload rose to 1,03,40,470 on Monday, with 16,505 new infections being reported in a day, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 99,46,867 pushing the national recovery rate to 96.19 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The death toll increased to 1,49,649 with 214 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

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Ghaziabad: Toll mounts to 25 in roof collapse tragedy at crematorium, three arrested

At least 25 people were killed and 20 others were injured as the roof of a structure in a cemetery in Muradnagar area of Ghaziabad collapsed. Police said that three persons have been arrested so far in connection with the case. They have been identified as Niharika Singh (Executive Officer of Muradnagar Nagar Palika),  junior engineer Chandrapal and supervisor Ashish.

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Govt approves 2 Covid vaccines: Who will get it first, process and more. All queries answered

India joins the league of countries that have approved their own vaccines against coronavirus. The two vaccines that have been granted nod for emergency use are -- AstraZeneca-Oxford (Covishield) and Bharat Biotech (Covaxin).

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PM Modi to deliver inaugural address at National Metrology Conclave today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday is set to deliver the inaugural address at the National Metrology Conclave, via video conferencing at 11 am. The theme of the conclave is 'Metrology for the Inclusive Growth of the Nation'. Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan will also be present on the occasion.

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