After an independent advisory council of the World Health Organization gave a nod to the Bharat Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin for Emergency Use Listing (EUL), the US has also decided to allow travellers inoculated with this vaccine. The US has updated its list of approved vaccines and people who have been inoculated with Covaxin have been…Continue Reading
As discussions are underway on proposal to change the name of the pilgrim city, Puri, the Shankaracharya of Puri, Swami Nischalananda Saraswati, shared a very different view on the matter. The Shakaracharya stated that unlike other dhams, the pilgrim city’s name is synonymous with Lord Jagannanth. There is no need to change the name as…Continue Reading
Following the Centre’s announcement of slashing Excise duty on fuel and the Odisha government’s orders in reducing VAT on petrol and diesel, consumers have raised hopes that the prices of other essential commodities will come down soon. The Odisha government on Thursday announced a reduction of Rs 3 Value Added Tax (VAT) on each litre of…Continue Reading
Home NewsCrimeSameer Wankhede Deboarded From Cruise Ship Case Probe Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik said that Wankhede has been removed from a total of five cases, including the Cordelia Cruise case. Ians India Published: Friday, 05 November 2021 Last updated: 05 November 2021, 08:32 PM IST Photo: IANSSameer Wankhede Deboarded From Cruise Ship Case ProbePhoto: IANSSameer…Continue Reading
The Odisha government on Friday issued the final list of reservations for the post of Zilla Parishad presidents across the State ahead of the forthcoming Panchayat elections. As per a notification issued by the State Panchayati Raj department, four ZP president posts in the districts of Angul, Khordha, Nayagarh and Sonepur have been reserved for OBC…Continue Reading
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Pfizer’s oral antiviral drug was found to reduce the risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19 by 89%, according to interim results from a mid-to-late-stage study announced by the company on Friday.Why it matters: Antiviral drugs can be a key pandemic-fighting tool, as not everyone will get vaccinated against the virus and it may take…Continue Reading
The trend toward digital gifts could accelerate this holidays with supply-chain-related shortages of some tech goods leading to shipping delays and product scarcity.Why it matters: Digital purchases of game downloads or App Store credits are quick and easy, so those who try it may never go back to physical gifts. Driving the news: A global…Continue Reading
The taxi business is going electric, which could spell trouble for ride-hailing giants like Uber and Lyft, who can’t force their drivers to buy EVs.Why it matters: The two companies don’t own and operate EV fleets or a charging infrastructure, and they rely on contract drivers who operate vehicles of their own choice. That business model…Continue Reading
Rival vaccine makers are trying to elbow into the massive COVID-19 market, arguing for federal funding and claiming advantages over the current choices in the U.S.Why it matters: There’s huge remaining demand around the world, and researchers say there should be more support — including money — from the Biden administration to fill it.State of…Continue Reading