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25 May

Ocugen Submits ‘Master File’ On Covaxin To US FDA For Review

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Ocugen, Bharat Biotech's American partner for COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin, has submitted a "Master File" to the US Food and Drug Administration prior to seeking an emergency use authorization in that country. Ocugen has submitted key information and data to date including preclinical studies, chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC), and clinical studies as a Master File for FDA review and input prior to a planned EUA submission. "We are currently waiting for additional data from Bharat Biotech from the ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial for a EUA submission. Due to the current surge in COVID-19 cases in India, this process is taking…

25 May

India is preparing a stimulus package for sectors worst affected by a deadly coronavirus wave

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India is preparing a stimulus package for sectors worst affected by a deadly coronavirus wave, aiming to support an economy struggling with a slew of localized lockdowns, people familiar with the matter said. The finance ministry is working on proposals to bolster the tourism, aviation and hospitality industries, along with small and medium-sized companies, the people said, asking not to be identified as the deliberations are private. The discussions are at an early stage and no timeline for an announcement has been decided, they said. A finance ministry spokesman declined to comment. The latest wave of Covid-19 infections has made India…

25 May

Akshay Kumar to help 3600 dancers with monthly ration

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The COVID-19 pandemic and the second wave have once again left many in trouble, jobless. In the film industry, shootings have been either shifted to different cities or shoots have come to a halt owing to the surge in cases. Amid this, Akshay Kumar has stepped up to help 3600 dancers with monthly ration amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Choreographer Ganesh Acharya said that for his 50th birthday, Akshay Kumar had asked him what he wanted and Acharya requested him to help 1600 junior choreographers and aged dancers and about 2000 background dancers with a month’s ration. Acharya revealed that Akshay…

25 May

Former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee critical, admitted to hospital in Kolkata

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Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and his wife Mira Bhattacharjee had last week tested positive for Covid-19. The CPI(M) leader was being treated at home but his wife was admitted to a hospital. Bhattacharjee had been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other age-related ailments for quite some time. Mr. Bhattacharya, 76, was put on mechanical ventilator support at the critical care unit of the private hospital where he was admitted on December 9 afternoon as his breathing-related problems aggravated. However, his condition deteriorated on December 9 evening and he was put on mechanical ventilation. A five-member team of senior doctors, including…

25 May

Decision on Class 12 board exams by June 1: Education Minister Pokhriyal

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There is a broad consensus among states about conducting Class 12 board exams and an “informed, collaborative” decision will be taken by June 1, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ said on Sunday. Expressing commitment towards the safety and security of children, the education minister called it the “first priority of the government” speaking at the national consultation chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the conduct of Class XII and professional courses entrance exams. According to the official statement, “broad consensus was there” but states have been asked to “further examine the matter and send feedback in writing by…

25 May

Incoming cyclone Yaas: Low-pressure system set to form on Bay of Bengal; fishermen, mariners asked to return to shore

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A low-pressure area, set to form over east central Bay of Bengal on May 22, is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm and strike the Odisha-West Bengal coast on May 26, the Met department said on Thursday, sparking fears of another Amphan-like catastrophe. Regional Met director G K Das said several places in Bengal are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall from May 25, and isolated areas may encounter heavy showers. The intensity of rainfall may gradually increase, especially in the Gangetic belts. The Met department has also warned of rough to very rough sea conditions. The India…

25 May

Rash Behari Bose 135th birth anniversary: The life and works of the Unsung Warrior

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A brief history of the life and works of Rash Behari Bose - Bose was born in Subaldaha, Bardhaman district of West Bengal on 25 May 1886. He died on 21 January 1945 in Tokyo, Japan. - Bose was interested in revolutionary activities since his school days. - Rash Behari Bose played a key role in the Delhi Conspiracy Case (attempted assassination on the British Viceroy, Lord Hardinge), the Banaras Conspiracy Case and the Ghadr Conspiracy at Lahore. Rash Behari Bose was born in the Bardhaman district of West Bengal - On December 23, 1912 a bomb was thrown at Lord Hardinge during…

24 May

Family Man 2 in trouble

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Soon after the release of The Family Man 2 trailer, a section of Tamilians took to social media platforms to share that they feel the series is projecting them as terrorists Its seems there is no end to the controversy that has sparked out after the release of The Family Man 2 trailer. After being boycotted on social media and continuous demand on banning the OTT series on social media, now Rajya Sabha MP Vaiko has written to Union I&B Minister asking for a ban on The Family Man 2 series, as it has hurt the sentiments of Tamil People.…

24 May

IAF keeps 36 vehicles on standby for Cyclone ‘Yaas’ in West Bengal and Odisha

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said cyclone "Yaas' is expected to cross the West Bengal and north Odisha coasts by May 26 evening with a wind speed ranging 155-165 kmph and gusting to 185 kmph. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has kept 11 transport aircraft and 25 helicopters ready to carry out humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations as part of preparations to deal with the situation arising out of Cyclone Yaas, officials said on Sunday. The IAF airlifted 21 tonnes of relief materials and 334 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel to Kolkata and Port Blair from three…

23 May

Shilpa shetty got her home sanitized after her family recovered from Covid.

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It was indeed a tough time for Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty when her whole family including her children - 9-year-old Viaan and 1-year-old Samisha tested positive for COVID-19. But, as they have battled the corona fight, Shilpa is getting her residence sanitised! The 'Dhadkan' star took to her Instagram story and shared a glimpse of the post-COVID recovery sanitisation taking place at her residence. This process took place a day after Shilpa celebrated her son Viaan's 9th birthday. On her Instagram handle, she posted a sweet throwback video shot when her son was four years old. Along with the video,…