Covaxin, Covishield cleared for emergency use in India, and other top news

A look at the headlines right now:

  1. India approves vaccines by Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech for restricted emergency use: AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria said that the Serum vaccine will be administered in the first phase, while Bharat Biotech’s shot will be used as a back-up amid Congress’ concern over granting of approval to Covaxin before completion of its third phase trials.
  2. At least 21 killed as roof collapses at Ghaziabad crematorium, rescue operations on: The incident took place in the district’s Muradnagar area.
  3. Sonia Gandhi terms Modi government ‘arrogant’, Rahul reminisces Champaran movement: Earlier in the day, a 75-year old farmer died by suicide at Ghazipur border, one of the protest sites.
  4. India first country to successfully culture UK virus variant, says ICMR: So far, India has reported 29 cases of the new coronavirus variant, according to the data shared by the health ministry.
  5. Police file chargesheet against 22-year-old under anti-conversion law
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