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Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla. (File photo)

Good news for travellers that Covishield recognised by 16 European nations, says SII's Adar Poonawalla

Jul 17, 2021

New Delhi [India], July 17 : Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and owner of the Serum Institute of India (SII) on Saturday said that it was good news for international travellers that Covishield, the Indian version of the Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccine was now recognised and accepted by 16 European countries.

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Chinese government pushing its ultra-wealthy businessmen to become more generous

Jul 17, 2021

Shenzhen [China], July 17 : China's ultra-wealthy have been on a philanthropic tear this year, but behind the surge in private gift-giving looms the hand of the Chinese government, says an inernational expert.
Dr Abdullah Abdullah, Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation (Twitter/Abdullah Abdullah)

Abdullah Abdullah says expects positive, constructive outcome from resumed talks with Taliban in Doha

Jul 17, 2021
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Indian mission in Pakistan on high alert after kidnapping of Afghan envoy's daughter

Jul 17, 2021

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Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla. (File photo)

Good news for travellers that Covishield recognised by 16 Europan nations, says SII's Adar Poonawalla

Jul 17, 2021

New Delhi [India], July 17 : Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and owner of the Serum Institute of India...
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Taliban seize Pakistan border crossing town of Spin Boldak

Jul 17, 2021

Kabul [Afghanistan], July 17 : Amid the turmoil in Afghanistan after foreign forces withdrawal, the Taliban seized a...
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Myanmar reports 233 new deaths from COVID-19, total stands at 4,769

Jul 17, 2021

Yangon [Myanmar], July 17 (ANI/Xinhua): The number of deaths from COVID-19 rose to 4,769 in Myanmar after 233...
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8 injured in shooting at US state of Oregon

Jul 17, 2021
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Unholy nexus of China-Pakistan-Turkey to be viewed with utmost caution, says think tank

Jul 17, 2021
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France lifts restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers, advises against travel from countries in 'red list'

Jul 17, 2021
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UAE's Etihad Airlines extends flight suspension from countries including Pak, India until July 31

Jul 17, 2021
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Daughter of Afghan envoy in Pak abducted, 'severely tortured' before release; Kabul strongly condemns 'heinous act'

Jul 17, 2021
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China to use BioNTech vaccine as booster shot: Report

Jul 17, 2021
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Suspending work at Dasu Dam in Pakistan after blast kills engineers: Chinese company

Jul 17, 2021
Maldives former President Mohamed Nasheed

Maldives Speaker accuses ruling coalition's minor partner of 'monopolizing' govt

Jul 17, 2021
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Vietnamese parliament to elect top state leaders at upcoming session

Jul 17, 2021
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Afghan govt, Taliban resume talks in Doha

Jul 17, 2021
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Over 120 killed, hundreds missing in flood-hit western Europe

Jul 17, 2021
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6-year-old girl killed in Washington shooting

Jul 17, 2021