India has approved the use of Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) said on Monday, confirming earlier reports of its imminent endorsement. India overtook Brazil to become the nation with the second highest number of infections worldwide after the United States, as it battles a second wave, having given about 105 million doses among a population of 1.4 billion. The RDIF, which is responsible for marketing the vaccine abroad, said the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) had approved the use of Sputnik V. India, the world s 2nd most populous nation, became the 60th country to register #SputnikV after positive results of local Phase 3 clinical study. Sputnik V is now authorized in 60 countries with population of over 3 bln people, a post on the Sputnik V official Twitter account said.
The order is to be executed within 15 months.Surya Roshni on Monday announced that it has obtained order amounted to Rs 299.07 crore for supplying 3LPE external coated carbon steel line pipes to Numaligarh Refinery for Paradip Numaligarh Crude Oil Pipeline Project (PNCPL) in Odisha.
Shares of Surya Roshni were down 7.93% at Rs 355.05 on BSE. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex slumped 1634 points or 3.3% to 47,957.24 amid broad based sell off.
Surya Roshni manufactures cold rolled steel strips, pipes and tubes, in addition to lamps and other lighting accessories. On a consolidated basis, the company s net profit jumped 79% to Rs 55.62 crore on a 12.9% rise in net sales to Rs 1578.17 crore in Q3 FY21 over Q3 FY20.
All India Congress Committee Secretary Sanjay Dutt, on Sunday alleged that if the NDA was voted to power in Puducherry in the April 6 assembly elections, all anti people policies of the BJP would be automatically enforced here. Addressing reporters at the party office here, Dutt said although the Prime Minister had visited Puducherry for poll campaigns, he had not projected AINRC leader N Rangasamy as the Chief Ministerial candidate. Charging the BJP with having adopted all obstructionist policies to stall development of the union territory during the five-year Congress rule, the AICCSecretary said the national party supported the plea of full statehood for Puducherry and was for waiver of loans due to the Centre.
The Good Newwz actor took to Twitter to post a statement and confirmed the news. I wish to inform everyone that, earlier this morning, I have tested positive for COVID-19. Following all the protocols, I have immediately isolated myself, he wrote. Hoping to get back in action soon, Kumar added, I am under home quarantine and have sought necessary medical care. I would sincerely request all those that have come in contact with me to get themselves tested and take care of. Back in action very soon! As soon as the actor announced the news, scores of fans wished him a speedy recovery.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah campaigned for party s candidate actor-turned-politician Khushbu Sundar here on Saturday. Sundar who had joined the BJP recently is contesting from the Thousand Lights constituency here. Her main opponent is DMK candidate N. Ezhilan. Shah, standing on an open vehicle, waved at the people and sought their support for Sundar and the alliance party candidates. He will travel to Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu and address a public rally in the afternoon. Campaigning for the April 6 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections comes to an end on Sunday. IANS vj/skp/
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