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Pfizer raises bid for AstraZeneca to $117 billion

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine over 90% effective; end of pandemic in sight

Pfizer is seeking approval for emergency use of COVID-19 vaccine in the US and plans to produce up to 50 million doses globally this year.

Nov 9, 2020

Nifty, Sensex hit record highs as Biden win boosts IT stocks, Asian markets

Indian markets touched record highs on Monday as IT stocks gained after a report said that U.S. President-elect Joe Biden planned to ease policy on work visas, with his victory also boosting broader Asian markets and aiding domestic sentiment.

Nov 9, 2020

Most common diabetic drug has high levels of cancer-causing agent; recalled in US, sold in India

Sun Pharma has become the latest manufacturer to recall the generic diabetes drug metformin after finding high levels of a potential cancer-causing contaminant.

Nov 7, 2020

To woo investment, PM Modi to meet top global pension, wealth funds leaders | All you need to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with the top officials of top 20 global pension and sovereign wealth funds in a virtual conference today. The move is aimed at accelerating foreign direct investment flow in India.

Nov 5, 2020

UAE PM now receives shot of unproven COVID-19 vaccine by Chinese pharma

Sheikh Mohammed tweeted about this development along with his photo getting vaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccine is developed by Chinese pharma giant Sinopharm and is still under trials.

Nov 3, 2020

'GDP' out of control of government; Congress attacks BJP

The Congress alleged that the inflation rate for vegetables was 22.71 per cent and for pulses and others, 13.69 per cent.

Nov 2, 2020

Sensex, Nifty rise ahead of Reliance, Indian Oil earnings; IT shares gain

NSEI rose 0.44% to 11,721.9 by 0345 GMT and the S&P BSE Sensex .BSESN was up 0.42% at 39,915.53.

Oct 30, 2020

Vaccine hopes rise as Oxford jab prompts immune response among old as well as young adults

One of the world's leading COVID-19 experimental vaccines produces a immune response in both young and old adults, raising hopes of a path out of the gloom and economic destruction wrought by the novel coronavirus.

Oct 26, 2020

Apple Watch saves another life in India; detects life-threatening ailment in time

R. Rajhans, a retired pharma professional who uses an Apple Watch Series 5, decided to check his ECG on the Apple Watch after he felt unwell in March this year.

Oct 20, 2020

Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech to begin trials of nasal vaccine; ongoing trials to cover all age groups

Bharat Biotech, which is developing an indigenous vaccine in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research, has entered into an agreement with Washington University and St. Louis University for the trials of the nasal vaccine candidate.

Oct 19, 2020

China's Covid-19 vax is safe, prompts antibody response: Lancet

Chinese Covid-19 vaccine candidate -- BBIBP-CorV -- that is expected to completely inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is safe and elicits an antibody response, a study published in The Lancet has found.

Oct 16, 2020

Sensex, Nifty slip as IMF again cuts GDP forecast; Wipro slides

Indian shares fell on Wednesday after the International Monetary Fund cut its economic growth forecast for the country for second time in nearly four months, while Wipro's quarterly profit miss also weighed on sentiment.

Oct 14, 2020

'Work risk, disease severity to be factors in vaccine dispensing'

The government would look at two key considerations for prioritisation of the Covid-19 vaccine -- the occupational hazard and risk of exposure to infection, and secondly, the risk of developing severe disease and increased mortality, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Sunday.

Oct 12, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters during a news conference inside the James S. Brady Briefing Room at the White House September 27, 2020 in Washington, U.S. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno

Stocks rise as signs of Trump's improving health calm markets

Stocks rose on Monday as signs that President Donald Trump's health was improving eased some of the political uncertainty caused by his coronavirus infection, which sent investors rushing for safety last week.

Oct 5, 2020

Anti maskers on the loose at Marine drive; stupidity virus enters Mumbai

As the coronavirus toll has crossed 65 lakh-mark, anti-maskers gathered at Mumbai's Marine Drive under the Awaken India banner, raising their voices against mandatory masks, vaccines, big Pharma and choice to treatment.

Oct 4, 2020

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