Pfizer must conduct local study for vaccine approval: VK Paul

Any vaccine maker, including Pfizer, which has sought emergency-use authorisation for its Covid-19 shot in India, must conduct a local "bridging" safety and immunogenicity study to be considered for the country's immunisation programme, a senior government official told Reuters. Serum Institute of India, the local manufacturer of the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, has done a similar study on more than 1,500 people over months before seeking and receiving emergency approval in the country.

Bird Flu: Chicken sales banned in parts of Delhi; restaurants, hotels warned of action

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC), on Wednesday, January 13, banned the sale of chicken following confirmation of bird flu cases in the national capital, issuing an order regarding this. Eight states and the national capital have confirmed the avian flu cases so far. The civic body have also cautioned hotels and restaurants, warning them of action if they serve egg-based dishes or poultry meat.

Donald Trump impeached over US Capitol siege; historic second charge

President Donald Trump was impeached by the US House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with "incitement of insurrection" over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office. With the Capitol secured by armed National Guard troops inside and out, the House voted 232-197 to impeach Trump.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says banning Donald Trump was right decision but sets dangerous precedent

Twitter Inc Chief Executive Jack Dorsey said on Wednesday that banning President Donald Trump from its social media platform after last week's violence at the US Capitol was the "right decision," but said it sets a dangerous precedent. San Francisco-based Twitter last week removed Trump's account, which had 88 million followers, citing the risk of further violence following the storming of the Capitol by supporters of the president. "Having to take these actions fragment the public conversation," Dorsey said

Record PC sales in 2020 as COVID limits work, education to homes

COVID-19 pandemic has turned out to be a blessing for the personal computer (PC) industry. After registering a decline over the last few years, PCs have been in great demand, thanks to work from home, education from home. With the recovery after a supply-constrained Q1, total PC shipments in 2020 grew 11 per cent to reach 297 million units. This represents the highest full-year growth since 2010 and the highest shipment volume since 2014.