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Diligently working with WHO to obtain EUL for Covaxin: Bharat Biotech
The WHO's EUL approval for Covaxin was expected by 5 October as WHO's Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) was scheduled to meet on this day to make its recommendations on Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for Emergency Use Listing. The process has been delayed as more technical data has been sought from the pharma major.
During US visit, PM Modi rallied developing world to pursue democracy as antidote to radicalism
During his robust speech, PM Modi spoke about the threat from Afghanistan's descent into a hub of global terrorism , after the forcible takeover of the country by a radical Taliban . The PM also strongly advocated the urgency for a rule-based governance of the high seas-a veiled reference to China's expansionism in the South China Sea.
Big mess in Punjab Congress as Sidhu quits, Amarinder in Delhi
The Congress quarters were wary as news flashed about Amarinder Singh heading towards Delhi to meet BJP leaders. The party heaved a sigh of relief when Amarinder Singh announced after reaching Delhi that he is here to vacate Kapurthala house and is not going to meet any "politician".
After 71 days at helm, Sidhu resigns as Punjab Congress chief
As his decision pushed the state Congress into deeper crisis, Sidhu, however, maintained that he would not be leaving the party. He announced his resignation on his Twitter handle in less than an hour after Channi announced allocation of portfolios to his Cabinet colleagues.
PM launches 35 climate-resilient crop varieties
"As part of traditional farming, India had farmers growing different crops according to different climatic conditions. In dry climate, flood-prone areas, even in snow, different varieties of crops were grown, which also had more nutrition value, especially the coarse grains, the millets. These millets are beneficial for health.
7 terrorists killed, one captured in 7 days: Army
Major General Virendra Vats, GOC, 19 Infantry Division, said that a 19-year-old militant was apprehended in keeping with the "ethos and value system of the Indian Army that we do not use force against any unarmed person". The GOC disclosed that there is a lot of movement on militant launch pads close to the LoC and that there was desperation on part of Islamabad to send in Kashmir.
Not a stable man, says Amarinder after Sidhu's resignation
"I told you so... he is not a stable man and not fit for the border state of Punjab," Amarinder Singh said in a tweet just after Sidhu resigned. Unhappy over the first expansion of Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi's cabinet, Sidhu resigned from his post. But he said he would continue in the party.
Navjot Sidhu resigns as Punjab Congress chief
He announced his resignation on his Twitter handle in just an hour after Channi announced allocation of portfolios to his Cabinet colleagues. In a letter to party President Sonia Gandhi, he wrote, "The collapse of a man's character stems from the compromise corner, I can never compromise on Punjab's future and the agenda for the welfare of Punjab."
PLA soldiers crossed border in Uttarakhand on August 30, damaged bridge before returning: Report
Barahoti, located on the border of Uttarakhand which meets China and is only about 400km away from Dehradun. The transgressors apparently stayed there for three hours, but there was no standoff as the PLA left before the Indian side could confront their presence.
'Upset' Amarinder likely to meet Shah, his office denies
However, Amarinder Singh's media advisor denied his meeting with the BJP leaders, saying he's on a personal visit to Delhi to meet some friends.
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