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    Covishield vaccine side effects: Ex-ICMR scientist says only 7 in 10 lakh may face risk | Mint

    The former scientist of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr Raman Gangakhedkar, has said that a very small number of people may face the risk of the COVID-19 vaccine, Covishield.Gangakhedkar made the remark while speaking to News18 on Wednesday amid concerns over the rare side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine.Only seven to eight individuals out of 10 lakh who receive the Covishield vaccine face the risk of experiencing a rare side effect known as Thrombosis Thrombocytopenia Syndrome...

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    'Sympathy goes out to': AstraZeneca reaffirms safety of Covishield, Vaxzevria vaccines amid blood clot concerns

    Amid recent concerns over potential rare side effects of the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine, the pharmaceutical giant has reaffirmed its dedication to patient safety, while underscoring its overall safety profile.An AstraZeneca spokesperson said, "We extend our sympathy to anyone who has lost loved ones or experienced health issues. Patient safety remains our top priority, and regulatory authorities have stringent standards to ensure the safe use of all medicines, including vaccines."The...

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    BlockDAG’s Performance in the 2024 Cryptocurrency Market | Mint

    BlockDAG's presale performance has been very impressive, garnering over $21.7 million, including $2.3 million from sales of its crypto mining rigs and 8 billion BDAG coins sold. There's keen interest among industry experts to identify what has propelled this newcomer to rapid success, with many attributing it to rumoured backing from a major Silicon Valley figure.A serendipitous leak in an article by a leading publication dramatically increased BlockDAG's daily performance to a range between...

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    AstraZeneca admits rare blood clot risk from covid jabs as it faces class action lawsuit in UK | Mint

    New Delhi: British drugmaker AstraZeneca admitted covid vaccines could cause blood clots but said these were “extremely rare” after more than 50 such cases were reported in the UK in patients administered jabs that had been made by the Serum Institute of India. The company said on Tuesday that patient safety is its highest priority. Regulatory authorities have clear and stringent standards to ensure the safe use of all medicines, including vaccines, it added.The pharma company said regulators...

  • India T20 World Cup 2024 Squad Live Updates: No KL Rahul, Shubman Gill as Reserve. Check major exclusions from ...

    India T20 World Cup 2024 Squad LIVE Updates: The Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-member squad on Tuesday which will be led by Rohit Sharma with Hardik Pandya being the vice-captain. Catch LIVE updates here

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    AstraZeneca admits its Covid vaccine 'can cause TTS in very rare cases'. All you need to know | Mint

    Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has admitted that its Covid-19 vaccine can cause a rare side effect known as Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome' (TTS), according to a report by the London-based newspaper The Telegraph. The admission was made in court documents for the first time since rolling out of the vaccine.The pharmaceutical company, which developed the vaccine in partnership with the University of Oxford, is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging that their vaccine has resulted in...

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    Tax filing is open, but why delaying until 15 June might be wiser | Mint

    Income tax return (ITR) filing for the financial year 2023-24 (current assessment year) was opened in the first week of April. This is unlike past years when the tax filing utilities would typically be enabled by May. 

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    Yes Bank share price jumps 8% after strong Q4 results 2024. Do you own? | Mint

    Stock market today: After the announcement of strong Q4 results 2024 on Saturday, Yes Bank shares witnessed strong buying in early morning deals on Monday. Yes Bank share price today opened upside at ₹27.50 apiece on NSE and went on to touch an intraday high of ₹28.55 per share within a few minutes of the stock market's opening bell, logging to the tune of an 8 percent intraday rise on Monday.According to stock market experts, Yes Bank has declared strong Q4 results 2024 and current buying in...

  • IPL 2024: Virat Kohli overtakes Shikhar Dhawan, becomes second player to hit maximum half-centuries

    Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star player Virat Kohli is know to break old records and make new ones. On Sunday, Kohli surpassed current Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shikhar Dhawan to become the second player to hit the most half-centuries in a run-chase in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history.He achieved this feat while playing against Gujarat Titans (GT) and scored an unbeaten 70 runs from 44 balls at a massive strike rate of 159.09. He hammered 6 fours and 3 overhead boundaries against...

  • GT vs RCB IPL 2024: Shahrukh Khan slams his maiden IPL 50, netizens say ‘fearless like kal ho na ho’

    GT vs RCB IPL 2024: Young batter Shahrukh Khan is playing an explosive knock against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as Gujarat Titans (GT) claw back from the poor start at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Shahrukh Khan smashed his maiden IPL half-century in just 24 balls and supported Sai Sudharsan well to take his team's score towards a big total.Gujarat Titans lost their openers early as Swapnil Singh dismissed Wriddhiman Saha in the first over, while spinner Glenn Maxwell took out GT...

  • Can Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal cast vote in Lok Sabha Polls on May 25? Here's what the law says

    Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21, is currently lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with his alleged role in the Delhi Liquor Policy case. His former deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia, and another ex-colleague in the cabinet, Satyendar Jain, are also in jail.The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has put all three leaders on the star campaigners list for the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Can Arvind Kejriwal and his former ministers vote in the...

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    LSG vs RR IPL 2024: KL Rahul sets massive record with 76-run knock, becomes fastest batter to… | Mint

    LSG vs RR IPL 2024: As veteran cricketers discuss his role in India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper KL Rahul seems to be in his zone and focuses entirely on his batting. After a brilliant knock against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), KL Rahul repeated the spectacle against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday with a 76-run innings, creating a new record in IPL history. After losing his opening partner Quinton de Kock early in the game, KL Rahul played the captain's innings to...