From The Indian Express
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Astrazeneca admits its Covishield vaccine can cause a rare side effect: Learn more about this condition
According to a report by The Telegraph, AstraZeneca, the company behind the Covishield vaccine, has acknowledged in court documents for the first time that the vaccine may lead to a rare side effect. It said, “It is admitted that the AZ vaccine can, in very rare cases, cause TTS. The causal mechanism is not known." This marks a notable reversal that could lead to a multi-million pound legal payout. According to the report, the company is being sued in a class action over claims that its vaccine...
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Today’s Top News Headlines and Latest News at 10:30 am on 30 April 2024
In today's bulletin, we discuss Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia's candidacy in Madhya Pradesh, India's protest over pro-Khalistan slogans in Canada, clashes at the University of Texas, and suspensions at Columbia University amid demonstrations.
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Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt cheer for Mumbai City FC, Ramayana star hugs players after win against Goa. Watch here
After their dinner date with Karan Johar, NTR Jr and his wife Lakshmi Pranathi over the weekend, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor attended the semi-final match of the Indian Super League on Monday evening in Mumbai. The celebrity couple was seen cheering for Ranbir's team, Mumbai City FC. Both Alia and Ranbir kept it casual to beat the heat in the city and donned Mumbai City FC merchandise. Pictures and videos of the couple having a good time at the match have surfaced on social media. Mumbai City...
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In a first, AstraZeneca admits its Covid vaccine Covishield can cause rare side effects
AstraZeneca, for the first time, admitted in its court documents that its Covid vaccine can cause rare side effects, paving way for a multi-million pound legal payout, The Telegraph reported on Sunday. The pharmaceutical company is being sued in a class action over claims that its vaccine against Covid-19, developed with the University of Oxford, caused death and serious injury, including TTS — Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome — which causes people to have blood clots and a low blood...
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Heatwaves in several parts of India: Why has April been hotter than usual?
So far, April has been abnormally hot. In the first 26 days of the month, either a small pocket or a considerably large geographical area in India experienced heatwave conditions, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). While the southern peninsular and the southeastern coast areas have been the worst affected, the northern plains are yet to experience heatwave conditions this season. Here is a look at why April has been so hot, under what circumstances the IMD declares a...
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Shah Rukh Khan expresses concern for Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant; says he saw horrifying CCTV footage of his accident: ‘These age boys are like my sons’
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, along with his son AbRam, donned their purple caps on Monday to cheer for their team, the Kolkata Knight Riders, as they faced off against the Delhi Capitals at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. SRK was seen cheering for his team. In a previous match between the same teams at Vizag, Shah Rukh and Rishabh Pant had a memorable interaction. SRK congratulated the players after KKR's victory over DC and when Pant stood up to greet King Khan, the actor insisted he remain...
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Lovely played crucial role in formation of AAP-Congress alliance in Delhi, don’t know why he is citing it for resigning: Sanjay Singh
A day after Arvinder Singh Lovely resigned as the Delhi Congress chief citing the party's tie-up with Aam Aadmi Party for Lok Sabha elections 2024 as one of the reasons, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Monday said Lovely himself played a crucial role in the formation of the alliance between the two parties in the capital and thanked him for his efforts. "I am not going to lie. One should not judge the good or bad of any person, even in front of the camera. But with full responsibility, I will...
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IPL 2024 Orange Cap update: Sai Sudharsan rises to 2nd after 84-run innings against RCB, Virat Kohli still in the lead
IPL 2024 Orange Cap Holder: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli maintained his iron grip on top of the Orange Cap table with 70 runs in the match against Gujarat Titans which also helped him reach 500 runs in this IPL season. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan rose to the second position after his 84-run innings against the Riyal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday. Sanju Samson and KL Rahul now drop one place down to 3rd and 4th in the Orange Cap race after their respective...
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MP CM Mohan Yadav targets Priyanka, says ‘fake’ Gandhis using their surname for votes
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has hit out at Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, claiming "fake" Gandhis were using their surname for votes. Yadav was speaking at a public rally in Myana town of Madhya Pradesh's Guna Lok Sabha seat on Saturday. During a campaign speech in Rajasthan on April 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Congress plans to give people's hard-earned money and valuables to "infiltrators" and "those who have more children' - alluding to Muslims -...
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The Great Indian Kapil Show 5th episode first impression: Aamir Khan’s untold stories rescues audience from Kapil Sharma’s dull humour
When Kapil Sharma and his team welcome a guest willing to bare it all, half the battle of entertaining the audience is won. The allure of hearing exclusive, unheard stories from a Bollywood star about their personal and professional life keeps viewers hooked. And when that superstar happens to be Aamir Khan, notorious for avoiding interviews, the excitement is doubled. Right from the start, it was evident that Aamir appeared on The Great Indian Kapil Show as an appreciative admirer. He recounted...
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Siddaramaiah thanks Supreme Court after Centre’s Rs 3,499 cr drought relief
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday thanked the Supreme Court for the “grant of drought relief of Rs 3,498.82 crore”, which was approved by the Union government nearly seven months after the state sought Central assistance of Rs 18,000 crore. He said the Centre has released Rs 3,454 crore so far, which is only one-fourth of the funds the state requires to tide over the conditions in Karnataka. The CM urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give the remaining amount as soon as...
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Why is the IPL breaking run-records this season? The once-miserly Muralitharan explains the glut
Playing on flat decks and Indian spinners “not spinning the ball” enough are the reasons that Muttiah Muralitharan believes the tweakers have not been able to make an impact in the ongoing India Premier League. In a season where totals in excess of 240 have become the norm at most venues, only three spinners - Yuzendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav and Sunil Narine – are in the top 20 wicket-takers list. Beyond them, not many have been able to make an impact even in the middle overs; even India’s...