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COVID-19 vaccination Day 2: 2.25 lakh inoculated; 447 adverse events reported
A total of 2,24,301 beneficiaries have been inoculated with COVID-19 vaccine so far, out of which only 447 adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) were reported, the Union Health Ministry said on day two of the nationwide vaccination drive on Sunday. Out of the 447 adverse events following immunisation, only three required hospitalisation. India has approved two vaccines Covaxin developed by Bharat Biotech and Covishield from the Oxford/AstraZeneca stable being manufactured by the Serum Institute of India for emergency use in the country.
Wipro completes Rs 9,500-crore buyback programme
IT services major Wipro on Saturday said it has completed its Rs 9,500-crore share buyback programme. The buyback saw Azim Premji-affiliated entities tendering 22.89 crore shares worth about Rs 9,156 crore during the process, a regulatory filing said.Post completion of buyback, the promoters