1. Third phase human trial of Covaxin to commence in Odisha soon
The third and final phase of the ongoing clinical trials of Covaxin – India’s indigenous Covid-19 vaccine candidate will shortly begin in Odisha. The Phase III trials of Covaxin will be conducted at 21 centres across India and at SUM hospital in Odisha (Bhubaneswar).
2.Viral video poking fun at Congress triggers war of words
A viral social media video which shows former Madhya Pradesh Chief Ministers Digvijaya Singh and Kamal Nath as a snake and snake charmer respectively, has triggered a war of words between the Congress and the BJP.
3. Chandra Shekhar Azad claims shots fired at his convoy
Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad took to Twitter and said that shots were fired at his convoy in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district in a cowardly manner.
4. Seaplane from Maldives lands successfully at Kochi on technical halt
A Twin Otter 300 seaplane of Spicejet Technic took off from Male, Maldives & made a successful landing inside Venduruthy channel at Kochi, Kerala today for a technical halt. The seaplane will be able to accommodate 12 passengers.
5. NSA Ajit Doval's speech not about China or any specific situation, govt officials clarify
The National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval was speaking purely in a civilisational and spiritual context and was not referring to any country or specific situation at the religious function in Rishikesh on Saturday, government officials clarified.
6. Square named after Big B's father Harivansh Rai Bachchan in Poland
The City Council of Wroclaw, Poland, has named a square after Amitabh Bachchan's father Harivansh Rai Bachchan, as a tribute to the late poet. The Bollywood icon shared the news on his verified Instagram account.
7. Imran Khan seeks ban on Islamophobic content on Facebook
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again drawn an inexplicable parallel between Islamophobia and the Holocaust.
8. Foreign students show less zeal for US since Trump took over
On a recruiting trip to India's tech hub of Bangalore, Alan Cramb, the president of a reputable Chicago University, answered questions not just about dorms or tuition but also American work visas.
9. Sabalenka cruises past Azarenka for title at Ostrava Open
Third-seeded Aryna Sabalenka cruised to the title at the inaugural Ostrava Open on Sunday, defeating fourth-seeded Victoria Azarenka 6-2, 6-2 in the first WTA all-Belarusian final.
10. Allahabad HC stays arrest of Nawazuddin Siddiqui, 3 family members in molestation case
The Allahabad High Court on Sunday granted interim relief against the arrest of actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui and three of his family members in connection with a molestation case filed by his estranged wife.
