A recent comparative report on evaluation of immunogenicity responses to spike protein after 1st & 2nd dose of Indian manufactured vaccines study had lots of flaws. The journal that stated comparative report said more antibodies produced by Covishield than Covaxin: Bharat Biotech
It's not a peer-reviewed publication, nor statistically & scientifically designed study, the study design & conduct reflect an ad hoc analysis, rather than predetermined hypothesis. Further, the study was not registered on CTRI website, nor approved by CDSCO & SEC: Bharat Biotech
It is critical to understand the Phase-3 data will first be submitted to CDSCO, followed by peer reviewed journals, with a timeline of ~ 3 months for publication, and as communicated earlier COVAXIN phase 3 results full trial data will be made public during July: Bharat Biotech
Once data from final analysis of phase III studies are available, Bharat Biotech will apply for full licensure for COVAXIN: Bharat Biotech
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In accordance with the G7 invitation of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in outreach sessions on June 12 &13, virtually. This is the second time PM will be participating in G7: MEA Spox Arindam Bagchi
The material seized in Bokaro is not Uranium and not radioactive. The comment about India by Pakistan's Foreign Ministry drawing upon a media report indicates their disposition to malign India without caring to verify facts: MEA Spokesperson
Unidentified material seized in Bokaro is not uranium and not radioactive in nature: MEA Spox Arindam Bagchi
We reviewed about examination & admission process & took some important decisions. Class 9 & 11 examinations which were postponed earlier have now been cancelled: Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia
Pvt schools which have conducted both mid-term & annual exams can declare results & promote their students. Govt/govt aided/private schools in which only mid-term exams happened should declare results based on mid-term examination: Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia
Schools in which mid-term exams didn't happen, they've to prepare result based on the best 2 subjects of students. Delhi govt schools will declare results for class 9 & 11 on the directorate of education's website on June 22: Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia
Govt’s advice to States/UTs to obtain permission of Union Health Ministry before sharing E-VIN data & analytics related to vaccines stocks & temperature at which they are stored is solely to prevent any misuse of this data by agencies for commercial purpose: Union Health Ministry
Info related to specific vaccine usage trends for multiple vaccines used in Universal Immunization Programme & temperature-related data can be used to manipulate market as well as associated research with respect to various vaccines & cold chain equipment: Union Health Ministry
Important to note that Union Health Ministry is using E-VIN electronic platform for all vaccines used under UIP for more than six years now. Sharing of sensitive E-VIN data on stocks & storage, temperature requires the Health Ministry’s prior consent: Union Health Ministry
Today, a Chinese national was intercepted by BSF troops in the area of Malda, West Bengal. Interview of the individual is presently underway by concerned agencies. Details follow: BSF
35-yr-old Chinese national was intercepted around 6 am today by BSF Troops at border area in Malda, West Bengal. When troops questioned him, he didn't give a satisfactory reply. Immediately agencies concerned & local police were informed, agencies are questioning him: BSF Sources
The Chinese intruder revealed his name as Han Junwe, resident of Hubei, China. From interrogation and recovered passport, it was learnt that he reached Dhaka, Bangladesh on 2 June on a business visa, and stayed there with a Chinese friend: BSF
Important indicator of these ties has been extensive cooperation b/w the 2 countries in dealing with COVID in areas of scientific research & health products supply: Foreign Secy at release of commemorative postage stamp on 70th anniversary of India-Germany diplomatic relations
In the early days, India supplied Germany with hydroxychoroquine & other pharmaceutical products in demand at that time. Subsequently, Germany extended much needed support in supplying health related equipment and essential drugs & raw material to India: Foreign Secy HV Shringla
I wish to take this opportunity to extend grateful thanks to the Govt & people of Germany for this timely and helpful gesture: Foreign Secy HV Shringla at release of Commemorative Postage Stamp on 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations b/w India & Germany
Maharashtra: Search and rescue operation continues in New Collector compound, Malad West of Mumbai, where residential structures collapsed last night. 11 people died, 7 injured.
Visuals from the spot, this morning.
It's an unfortunate incident. It was a G+2 building that fell on another building. 18 people have been rescued, of whom 11 died. Police will carry out a proper investigation and take further action: Dilip Sawant, Additional CP, on building collapse incident in Malad West, Mumbai
#UPDATE | Mumbai Police to register case u/s 304 (2) of IPC (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) against the owner of structure that collapsed & the contractor. They had recently made some structural changes after cyclone Tauktae: Vishwas Nangre Patil, Jt CP (Law & Order)