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Indian Navy's fourth Scorpene-class submarine INS Vela at its launch in Mumbai's Mazagon Docks.

Defence Ministry clears Navy's Rs 43,000 crore mega deal for six advanced submarines [details]

Under the Project 75I, the submarines for the Indian Navy are going to be constructed in India and will be through ToT by the OEMs.

Jun 4, 2021

Adequate Covid vaccines from August onward: NITI Aayog CEO

There may be a slight demand-supply imbalance in vaccines during June-July but from August onwards, there will be an adequate number of doses available, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has said.

Jun 3, 2021

2nd Made-in-India Covid vaccine coming, deal signed with Biological-E for 30 crore doses

The Central government has ordered 30 crore doses of another Made-in-India vaccine from Hyderabad-based Biological-E to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. The vaccine is expected to be available "in the next few months," according to MoHFW

Jun 3, 2021

Haffkine Biopharma to manufacture 22.8 million doses of Covaxin per year in India [details]

Efforts are being made to increase domestic vaccination production.

Jun 2, 2021

15-hour-old newborn tests positive for coronavirus, mother negative [details]

Even though the 15-hour-old newborn girl was tested positive for coronavirus, her mother was tested negative

Jun 1, 2021

India won't import 108 weapon systems, defence items; boosts Atmanirbhar Bharat [see full list]

A negative import list helps domestic businesses since it lists all of the military equipment that the government will not import in the future.

Jun 1, 2021

India finally halts vaccine exports; may resume in future: MEA

According to an RTI response filed by Pune-based activist Prafful Sarda on Monday, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has seemingly ceased the disputed doles and vaccine exports as of May 5.

May 31, 2021

New 500-bed Covid ward inaugurated by Lt Governor in Jammu

The 500-bed Covid ward, inaugurated by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, will provide timely treatment to patients in Jammu.

May 29, 2021

Vaccine Shortage: Covaxin monthly production to reach 10 crore doses by September

Amid the shortage of Covaxin jabs in the country, the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Friday said Covaxin's production capacity will be up by September reaching nearly 10 crore doses per month

May 29, 2021

J&K Chief Secy gets central posting; to be commerce secretary soon [details]

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Thursday announced that Subrahmanyam will take over as Commerce Secretary on June 30 upon the superannuation of incumbent officer Anup Wadhawan.

May 27, 2021

How to incorporate exercise in your inactive WFH day

India Vaccination Drive: So far, 2 crore vaccinations done across country, says Centre

India is the second country after the United States to reach the milestone of crossing 20 million vaccinations in 130 days.

May 27, 2021

Who Is Srikantha Annappa Pai? The Man Behind Life-Saving Drug for Black Fungus Infection

B Srikantha Annappa Pai is the brain behind the re-development of the drug that has emerged as a life-saver in the management of the nationwide mucormycosis outbreak.

May 26, 2021

Why is Covaxin not approved by WHO yet [reasons explained]

Covaxin recipients who are concerned about international travels mustn't worry as WHO's Emergency Use Listing (EUL) is happening sooner than later, ANI reports.

May 25, 2021

As India's vaccine diplomacy flunks, China is trying to cash in on it

India's vaccine diplomacy faced setback after the country failed to send the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to many of the beneficiary countries which had received the first dose

May 22, 2021

Covaxin still not on WHO list; Govt denies reports it affects foreign travel plans [details]

Covaxin was approved for emergency use on January 3 in the absence of Phase 3 trial data