1. Govt allows Serum Institute for phase 2 and 3 clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine
Drugs Controller General of India has given approval to Serum Institute of India at Pune to conduct Phase II and III clinical trials of Oxford University - Astra Zeneca COVID19 vaccine in India. The SII is likely to begin the trials shortly with around 4000 to 5000 volunteers.
2. Advani, MM Joshi likely to join 'bhoomi pujan' of Ram Temple through video conferencing
Senior BJP leaders LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi are likely to join the 'bhoomi pujan' of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on August 5 through video conferencing due to health conditions, sources said.
3. Govt issues guidelines for reopening of gyms, yoga institutes
The Health Ministry on Monday issued protocols ahead of the reopening of yoga institutions and gymnasiums. The protocols include allowing only asymptomatic people, maintaining social distancing, use of Aarogya Setu mobile application and the wearing of visor while exercising.
4. Bihar DGP will speak to Maharashtra police on SP being quarantined in Mumbai
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that the state Director General of Police (DGP) Gupteshwar Pandey will speak to the Maharashtra Police as regards the quarantining of Patna SP Vinay Tiwari in Mumbai.
5. PM Modi, Afghan President Ghani discuss evolving security situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani discussed the evolving security situation in the region and other areas of mutual and bilateral interest on Monday.
6. Regulator asks SpiceJet to stop '1+1 offer sale' tickets
Aviation regulator DGCA has asked SpiceJet to stop its five-day discounted sale of tickets that started on Monday as the government-imposed fare limits are in place since domestic flights resumed operation on May 25, senior officials said.
7. Factory output shrinks for 4th straight month in July: Report
India's manufacturing sector activity contracted at a slightly faster pace in July as demand conditions remained subdued amid prolonged closures, following which firms reduced both staff numbers as well as purchasing activity, a monthly survey said.
8. WHO warns there might never be a 'silver bullet' to defeat virus
The head of the World Health Organisation warned on Monday that although several coronavirus vaccines were in advanced stages of clinical trial, there is no silver bullet for the moment and there might never be. Individuals should continue to abide by social distancing rules, wear masks and wash their hands.
9. Rhea Chakraborty not absconding, says her lawyer
Actor Rhea Chakraborty is not absconding, her lawyer has clarified after several reports claimed that she has gone missing over the past few days.
10. BCCI invites bids for kit sponsor & official merchandising partner rights
Under the Invitation to Tender (ITT), the winning bidder will be granted the right to be the kit sponsor and/or the official merchandising partner and various other associated rights (as defined in the ITT).
