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Bharat Biotech adds ICMR as co-owner of Covid-19 vaccine patent

Hyderabad, June 22 (UNI) Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) was working on developing the covid-19 vaccine as a top priority to ensure product availability at the earliest.
The covid vaccine development at BBIL was faced with multiple challenges, and all organizations were in a rush to develop vaccines and file the appropriate patents, prior to any other entity or prior to any data being published in journals.
COVAXIN®, India's indigenous COVID-19 vaccine by Bharat Biotech is developed in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) - National Institute of Virology (NIV).
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AP to build a massive Data Lake for Integrated Governance

24 Apr 2025 | 5:26 PM

Vijayawada, Apr 24 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has declared that the state is entering a new era of governance powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), one that prioritizes smart systems, human-centric solutions, and real-time delivery of services.

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Kannur family narrowly escapes Pahalgam tragedy

24 Apr 2025 | 5:20 PM

Kannur, Apr 24 (UNI) A three- member family from Taliparamba in the district had a narrow escape, after their travel plans were delayed due to an accident during a horseback ride in Kashmir.

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Kerala board challenges validity of Waqf law

24 Apr 2025 | 5:12 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (UNI) The Kerala State Waqf Board has filed a preliminary affidavit in the Supreme Court strongly opposing the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, terming it unconstitutional, discriminatory, and a violation of fundamental rights and secular principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution.

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Remarkable decline in murders in TN : Police

24 Apr 2025 | 4:03 PM

Chennai, Apr 24 (UNI) There has been a remarkable decline in murder rates
in Tamil Nadu, the office of the Director General of Police said on Thursday.

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Siddaramaiah urges Centre to crush terrorism after Pahalgam attack

Siddaramaiah urges Centre to crush terrorism after Pahalgam attack

24 Apr 2025 | 3:46 PM

Bengaluru, Apr 24 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday visited the Bengaluru residence of one of the Pahalgam terror attack victims to offer condolences, and called upon the Central Government to take decisive action to eliminate terrorism.

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