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The purchase is contingent on US clearance of the Covid oral antiviral, which Pfizer has applied for, according to a statement from the company Thursday

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Schools tol remain closed tomorrow in Bengaluru Urban district due to incessant rainfall

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CCI releases key findings and observations on market study on pharma sector in India

CCI report looks at factors that influence price competition in pharmaceutical sector, realms of distribution and role of trade associations, trade margins, online pharmacies and prevalence of branded generic drugs & implications for competition.

 

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Stalin writes to PM Modi

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Covid pill

Pfizer Inc has signed a $5.29 billion deal with the US government to deliver 10 million courses of its COVID-19 oral antiviral drug starting this year, the drugmaker said on Thursday.

The oral drug could be a promising new weapon in the fight against the pandemic, as it can be taken as an early at-home treatment to help prevent COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths.

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EAC-PM meets in Delhi

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'Our vision is to create an ecosystem...'

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PM Modi speaks at Global Innovation Summit of Pharmaceuticals sector

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Anurag Thakur announces Indian Film Personality of the Year Award for 2021

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India's total Covid vaccination coverage crosses 1.15 bn

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Rain lashes parts of Chennai

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IRCTC introduces 'Urbanpod' for travellers coming to Mumbai

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IMD issues red alert for Chennai

Following a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Chennai, the various parts of the city received heavy rainfall on Thursday.

 

As per IMD, Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Ranipet are expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall due to the low pressure around the coast on Thursday.

 

The weather forecasting agency had earlier predicted that the coastal region of Tamil Nadu is likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls in the southern coastal region of Andhra Pradesh-- Rayalaseema and adjoining areas of north Tamil Nadu during the next 24 hours.

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Indian banking is very strong: Modi

Indian banking is very strong; has been backed by the government at every step: PM Narendra Modi.

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Banks should work to improve the nation's balance sheet: PM Modi

Besides their balance sheets, banks should work to improve the nation's: PM Narendra Modi

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Schools, colleges to remain shut in Tamil Nadu's Theni amid heavy rainfall alert issued by IMD

As per India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast, the Theni district is likely to receive heavy rainfall today.

 

IMD, Chennai had said that Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Ranipet are expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall due to the low pressure around the coast on Thursday.

 

Meanwhile, a war room has been set up at Chennai Corporation where the corporation officials are monitoring red alert on heavy rain announced for today in Chennai.

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SC refuses to direct CBSE and CISCE to provide option of hybrid mode for students to appear in board exams

SC refuses to direct CBSE and CISCE to provide option of hybrid mode for students to appear in board examinations for classes 10 and 12.

 

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal lays out roadmap to clean Yamuna

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Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi and other state cabinet ministers will leave for Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan

12:28 PM

Book a loss and exit Paytm stock now, advise analysts

12:28 PM

Book a loss and exit Paytm stock now, advise analysts

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Coronavirus update: India reports 11,919 new cases, and 470 deaths in last 24 hours, as per MOHFW

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Market update: Paytm lists at Rs 1,929, (9%) discount to the issue price of Rs 2,150/share

Paytm lists at Rs 1,929, (9%) discount to the issue price of Rs 2,150/share

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IAF, French Air and Space Force aircraft participate in Large Force Engagement exercise over Western Seaboard

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PM Modi has approved Rs 6466 crore package for telecom services in remote areas: IT Minister

PM Modi has approved Rs 6466 crore package for telecom services in remote areas; to introduce 4G services in villages that are still not covered by telecom sector- 7287 villages, 44 districts of 5 states to be covered. Services in next 18-24 months: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

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Market update: Stocks and IPOs to focus in today's trade

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Puducherry rain: All schools and colleges to remain closed

All schools and colleges to remain closed in Puducherry and Karaikal today in view of the heavy rain forecast.

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Have to ensure cryptocurrency doesn't end up in wrong hands: PM Modi

Essential for democracies to work together...It should also recognise national rights & promote trade, investment & larger public good. Take Crypto-Currency or Bitcoin for example. Important that all democracies work together & ensure it doesn't end up in wrong hands

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Digital age is raising new questions on sovereignty, governance: PM Modi

Digital age is raising new questions on sovereignty, governance, ethics, law, rights and security: PM Modi at Sydney Dialogue

 

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The greatest product of technology today is data: PM Modi

The greatest product of technology today is data. In India, we have created a robust framework of data protection, privacy and security. And, at the same time, we use data as a source of empowerment of people: PM Modi

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We also face new risks across diverse threats from sea-bed to cyber to space: PM addresses Sydney Dialogue

We also face new risks and new forms of conflicts across diverse threats from sea-bed to cyber to space: PM Modi addresses Sydney Dialogue