DCGI approves Covaxin for emergency use in age group between 12 and 18 years
The approval from DCGI came nearly 10 weeks after the subject expert committee of central drugs standard control organisation (CDSCO) recommended Covaxin’s use in children...
Indian shares end lower as Omicron cases surge
Indian shares snapped a three-day rally on Friday as surging cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant globally weighed on investor sentiment despite signs that it...
Indians flood markets, tourist spots despite Omicron concerns
Indians are crowding markets and taking packed flights to holiday destinations again despite calls from authorities urging restraint and caution amid rising cases of the...
Putin says Russia doesn’t want conflict but needs ‘immediate’ guarantees
Russia wants to avoid conflict with Ukraine and the West, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, but needs an "immediate" response from the United States...
Look beyond the lights and remember the poor, pope says on Christmas eve
Pope Francis, leading the world's Roman Catholics into Christmas, said on Friday that people who are indifferent to the poor offend God, urging all to...
More than 10,000 Russian troops returning to bases after drills near Ukraine -Interfax
More than 10,000 Russian troops have been returning to their permanent bases after month-long drills near Ukraine, Interfax news agency reported on Saturday, citing the...
Reckitt to sell E45 skincare brand to Karo Pharma for $268 mln
Reckitt Benckiser (RKT.L) said on Friday it plans to sell its E45 skincare brand and related sub-brands to Karo Pharma (KARO.ST) for 200 million pounds ($267.98 million), as the...
Analysis: UK regulator shows more assertive posture in blocking Facebook purchase of Giphy
- Britain's move to block Facebook-owner Meta Platform Inc's (FB.O) acquisition of Giphy signalled a new determination to scrutinise digital deals. Meta on Thursday appealed the ruling...
Omicron cases at much lower risk of hospital admission, UK says
There is a lower risk of hospitalization for people with the Omicron coronavirus variant compared to Delta, but the higher transmissibility of Omicron could still...
Brexit trade trouble increasingly hits UK firms: BCC
British companies found it increasingly difficult over the course of this year to trade with the European Union under the terms of the Brexit trade...