Army agrees to grant permanent Commission to women after SC warns it of contempt

New Delhi,1/11: After a stern warning of contempt, the Army on Friday agreed before the Supreme Court to grant permanent commission to 11 women officers within 10 days, in accordance with its judgment, and also to other officers, who haven’t approached court but meet the criteria.   A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and…

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COVAXIN phase 3 data shows 78% efficacy against Covid

New Delhi, 12/9: The homegrown Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin on Thursday received long-awaited scientific credence with one of the world’s top medical journals publishing the final trial results showing its ability to offer 78 per cent protection against symptomatic Covid-19 and 93 per cent against severe disease.   The indigenous vaccine’s phase 3 clinical trial carried…

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