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Pfizer and BioNTech say they’ve won permission Wednesday for emergency use of their COVID-19 vaccine in Britain, the world’s first coronavirus shot that’s backed by rigorous science -- and a major step toward eventually ending the pandemic. Meanwhile, Delhi- Gurugram border points remained under heavy police deployment on Wednesday with concrete barriers and multilayered barricades in place as protesting farmers continue their agitation against the Centre's new agri laws. These and more, get to know the top national stories at a glance.

Top 10 News @ 4 PM

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Published : Dec 2, 2020, 4:12 PM IST

1. UK authorises Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine

Pfizer and BioNTech say they’ve won permission Wednesday for emergency use of their COVID-19 vaccine in Britain, the world’s first coronavirus shot that’s backed by rigorous science -- and a major step toward eventually ending the pandemic.

2. Farmers' stir: Delhi-Noida border closed

Delhi- Gurugram border points remained under heavy police deployment on Wednesday with concrete barriers and multilayered barricades in place as protesting farmers continue their agitation against the Centre''s new agri laws.

3. Special court grants ED, CBI time till Feb 1 in Aircel Maxis case

A special court in Delhi on Wednesday granted the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation time till February 1 to complete the investigation into the Aircel Maxis case involving former Union Minister P Chidambaram, his son Karti Chidambaram and others.

4. Saudi Arabia denies role in killing of Iranian nuke scientist

Saudi Arabia's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir denied on Tuesday any role of his country in the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

5. Cyclone Burevi to bring heavy showers to TN, Kerala

Cyclone Burevi is excepted to cross southern Tamil Nadu between Kanniyakumari and Pamban on the morning of December 4 with wind speeds reaching 70-80 kmph.

6. Gujarat court orders community service for not wearing mask

The Gujarat High Court directed the State Government to issue a notification regarding compulsory community service at COVID-19 care centres for those who do not wear a mask in public places.

7. Singapore first country to approve lab-grown meat

After the national food agency determined that the consumption of cultured chicken is safe, Singapore has become the first country to green-light sales of cultured chicken.

8. Juvenile held for allegedly killing friend over Rs 2,500

Police have apprehended a minor for allegedly murdering another juvenile in the forest area near Maidan Garhi in Delhi over returning Rs 2,500.

9. IMA urges caution amid Covid slowdown in Delhi

Indian Medical Association is seeking immediate release of the vaccine once the trials are over and proven alright. It is expected that vaccination will begin in the month of March or April.

10. Covaxin Phase III trial commences in Kolkata

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the phase III regulatory trial of Bharat Biotech's coronavirus vaccine candidate Covaxin in Kolkata on Wednesday. Bharat Biotech announced the commencement of Phase III trials of COVAXIN on November 17.

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