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Health

Health Canada approves 1st legal 'Magic Mushroom' psychedelic therapy for Alberta terminal patient
Psychedelic-assisted therapy gets Health Canada approval
Health World 

Health Canada approves 1st legal ‘Magic Mushroom’ psychedelic therapy for Alberta terminal patient

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

SYNTAC Institute is a non-profit organisation in Calgary working to bring legal psychedelic-assisted therapy to Canadians.

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India suspends UK flights over new Covid-19 till Dec 31, passengers to get mandatory test, quarantine
Recommendation to extend flight suspension from UK till 7th January 2021 [File Photo]
Health Aviation Policy 

Health Ministry recommends extending UK flight ban till Jan 7 over new Covid variant

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

After Jan 7th, strictly regulated resumption of a limited number of flights originating from the may be considered.

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Coronavirus: Masks & sanitizers now under Essential Commodities Act, jail term for prices above MRP
India's cases per million are among lowest in the world
Health 

20 Test +ve for UK Covid variant, daily recoveries exceed cases for 33 straight days: Health Ministry

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Health Ministry: India’s Covid-19 cases per million population are among the lowest in the world (7,423).

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Pfizer Pneumonia Vaccine PVC 13
Covid vaccination dry run in 4 states [File photo]
Health 

Health Ministry conducts dry run for Covid vaccine in Assam, Andhra, Punjab, Gujarat before rollout

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The exercise is aimed at end-to-end testing of Covid-19 vaccination process, and includes planning & preparations.

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Health Minister with India's 1st PCV
Health Minister launches India's 1st PCV [Pic: Health Ministry/Twitter]
Health Science 

Health Minister Vardhan launches India’s 1st pneumonia vaccine ‘Pneumosil’, hails Serum Institute

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Harsh Vardhan recognised SII as the world’s largest manufacturer of vaccines by number of doses and its contribution to India’s economy.

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Coronavirus: Masks & sanitizers now under Essential Commodities Act, jail term for prices above MRP
MHA extends guidelines, SOPs in view of new Covid variant [File photo]
Policy Health 

Home Ministry extends Covid-19 surveillance guidelines up to 31 Jan 2021 in view of new UK variant

December 29, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

MHA: There is need to maintain surveillance, containment, and caution, keeping in view the surge in cases globally.

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Better treatment for rabies found
Cure for rabies within reach [Pic: ISW]
Health Science 

Indian Scientists discover rabies virus effect on host brain, step closer to cure

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The new study assumes importance as even though vaccines are available to prevent the disease, it is almost untreatable.

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Coronavirus COVID-19
Measures against new variant of Covid from UK [File photo]
Health 

6 Passengers test positive for UK Covid-19 variant, quarantined; Flights suspended till Jan

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

3 in NIMHANS, Bengaluru, 2 in CCMB, Hyderabad, and 1 in NIV, Pune.

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HM Shah and PM Modi on Jammu & Kashmir
HM Shah and PM Modi launch SEHAT scheme [Pic: PIB]
Health Policy 

Shah lauds Modi for PM-JAY SEHAT health scheme in J&K, commends Lt Guv Sinha on Covid-19 mgmt

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The health scheme is being launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the ‘Good Governance Week’.

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PM Modi launches PM-Jay SEHAT in J&K
PM Modi launches PM-Jay SEHAT in J&K [Pic: Harsh Vardhan/Twitter]
Policy Health 

PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT health cover in J&K; Free treatment upto Rs 5 lakh

December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

All 21 lakh J&K families are now expected to receive benefits after the SEHAT scheme.

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VP Naidu at IISF 2020
VP Naidu at IISF 2020 [Pic: DST/Twitter]
Science Health Society 

IISF 2020: VP Naidu lauds Indian scientists’ work on Covid-19 vaccine, condemns fake news ‘infodemic’

December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

VP Naidu said that the ‘infodemic’ also reinforces the importance of scientific temper in our lives.

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Sex ratio improved from 926 in 1991, to 943 in 2011: MoS Health Ashwini Choubey
PM to launch Ayushman Bharat PM-Jay SEHAT for J& K residents [File Photo]
Policy Health 

PM Modi to launch Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT health cover for J&K residents today

December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The Scheme provides financial cover up to Rs. 5 lakh per family on a floater basis to all residents of J&K.

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Bharat Biotech subsidiary, Chiron Behring, relaunches anti-rabies vaccine
Govt prepares for Covid vaccine rollout [File photo]
Health 

Dry run for Covid-19 vaccine admin in 4 states next week; Govt, Health Ministry gear up for rollout

December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

A detailed checklist has been prepared by the Union Health Ministry and shared with the 4 States to guide them in the dry run.

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India suspends UK flights over new Covid-19 till Dec 31, passengers to get mandatory test, quarantine
India suspends UK flights fearing new [File Photo]
Health Aviation Policy 

India suspends UK flights over new Covid-19 strain till Jan; Passengers to get mandatory test, quarantine

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Airlines operating flights to India from other countries shall not board any passenger travelling from UK to India.

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Health Minister presides over GoM
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan presides over GoM
Health Government 

Health Min Vardhan lauds Covid warriors at GoM Meet attended by MEA, MoCA, NITI, ICMR

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Vardhan began the meeting by expressing gratitude to all Covid-19 warriors who have been steadfast in their duty.

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497 Suspected coronavirus cases isolated: Health Minister Vardhan discusses COVID-19
[File Photo: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan]
Health 

Health Minister Vardhan talks of TB-free India, AI in TB care, Covid challenges at TAI Conference

December 19, 2020December 19, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Harsh Vardhan underlined importance of multi-stakeholder coordination, prevention, & patient-centric quality care.

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Reduction in Indian malaria cases, yet the country carries a huge burden: WHO Report
Robust PoC test to detect P. falciparum malaria
Health Science 

DBT-THSTI, Finland scientists develop 20-minute PoC test to detect P. falciparum malaria

December 19, 2020December 19, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

One of the parasites called Plasmodium falciparum malaria is responsible for most of the cases of malaria.

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Coronavirus: Masks & sanitizers now under Essential Commodities Act, jail term for prices above MRP
Health 

India’s recoveries 30 times active Covid cases; Total recoveries cross 95L: Health Ministry

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The gap between active cases and recoveries is widening. Recoveries have surpassed the active cases by more than 92 lakh.

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Dr Harshvardhan addressing CDRI & UNDRR
Health Minister Vardhan addressing CDRI & UNDRR [Pic: CDRI/Twitter]
Health World 

India recognised Covid threat early; Used digital tech to track, monitor, control: Harsh Vardhan at CDRI, UNDRR event

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Health Minister Vardhan: First step was to expand present capacities swiftly for testing, PPE production, hospital beds.

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Lurching from one pandemic to another? From the frontlines of antibiotic resistance during Covid-19
Health Feature World 

Lurching from one pandemic to another? From the frontlines of antibiotic resistance during Covid-19

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Long before Covid-19, antimicrobial resistance was escalating and upending the lives of thousands of people each year.

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FEATURES

UP Govt, cops need to relearn Constitution: 104 retd bureaucrats write to CM Yogi over love jihad law
Politics Feature Law 

UP Govt, cops need to relearn Constitution: 104 retd bureaucrats write to CM Yogi over love jihad law

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0

“The policemen who were responsible for allowing this must be called to account under the law, suitably investigated at a senior level.”

Lurching from one pandemic to another? From the frontlines of antibiotic resistance during Covid-19
Health Feature World 

Lurching from one pandemic to another? From the frontlines of antibiotic resistance during Covid-19

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The ID Staff 0
antibiotic resistance (virus)
Health Feature Science 

Stories from the frontlines of anti-microbial resistance (AMR) during Covid-19

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 The ID Staff 0

THE LATEST

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Education Digital Startups 

EduTech start-up Mokusei offers full funding for students’ education via ‘Vallued AI’ app

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 The ID Staff 0

Mokusei Intelligence is offering up to 100% funding to cover education expenses via its “vallued.ai” platform.

DRDO foundation day
Defence Tech 

DRDO celebrates 63rd Foundation Day; Chairman Reddy calls to focus on cyber security, space, AI

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0
PM Modi laying foundation of Light House Project
Energy & Infra Politics Tech 

PM Modi lays foundation stone of 6 Light House Projects in 6 states

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0
PM Modi pays tribute to Buta Singh
Politics Society 

PM Modi pays tribute to Buta Singh, former Union Home Minister & Congress leader

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

WORLD

Health Canada approves 1st legal 'Magic Mushroom' psychedelic therapy for Alberta terminal patient
Health World 

Health Canada approves 1st legal ‘Magic Mushroom’ psychedelic therapy for Alberta terminal patient

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0

SYNTAC Institute is a non-profit organisation in Calgary working to bring legal psychedelic-assisted therapy to Canadians.

Cabinet approves Rs 2,500 Cr capital infusion for OICL, NICL & UIICL
Government Policy World 

Modi Cabinet approves Indian Missions in Estonia, Paraguay, Dominican Republic for trade, diplomacy

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0
1st Manned Mission 'Gaganyaan' will use ISRO GSLV Mk III, crew training in Russia: MoS Space
Government Space World 

Cabinet okays India-Bhutan MoU on outer space co-op; To make ISRO, DoS working group

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0
Lt Gen MM Naravane appointed Chief of Army Staff after Gen Rawat, takes over on Dec 31
World Defence 

Army Chief Gen Naravane visits South Korea to meet leaders, discuss India-Korea defence relations

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 The ID Staff 0

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DEFENCE

DRDO foundation day
Defence Tech 

DRDO celebrates 63rd Foundation Day; Chairman Reddy calls to focus on cyber security, space, AI

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

Chairman Reddy called upon DRDO scientists to focus on next generation needs.

Cabinet approves 96% indigenously produced Akash missile
Policy Defence Government 

Cabinet okays Akash missile export; Creates MoD, MEA, NSA committee for defence export approval

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0
CH-4B UAV drone
Defence Startups Tech 

Indian Army, SIDM outreach attracts 89 startups to pitch ideas on drones, robotics, AI, blockchain

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 The ID Staff 0

AUTO

Police & traffic agencies advised to accept license, vehicle docs in electronic form: Gadkari
Policy Auto 

Driving license, RC, permit, vehicle docs’ validity extended till March 2021 in light of Covid-19

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 The ID Staff 0

This covers all documents whose validity has expired since 1st February 2020 or would expire by 31st March 2021.

18 Lakh FASTag defaulters fined double tolls, Rs 20 Cr collected
Politics Auto Digital Policy 

18 Lakh FASTag defaulters fined double tolls, Rs 20 Cr collected

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 The ID Staff 0
Volvo, Tech Mahindra, IISc & IIT-D part of India-Sweden alliance to increase traffic safety
Auto Government World 

Volvo, Saab, Tech Mahindra, IISc & IIT-D part of India-Sweden alliance to improve traffic safety

February 22, 2020February 22, 2020 The ID Staff 0
FASTags compulsory from Dec 1, trial runs underway
Digital Auto Policy 

FASTag to be available free of charge for 15 days

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 The ID Staff 0

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