third phase

Uttar Pradesh assembly elections' third phase for 59 assembly seats in 16 districts are underway, on February 20.  As many as 2.15 crore people are eligible to cast their votes and decide the fate of 629 candidates in the fray. Notably, the BJP, Congress, AIMIM and SP are in the fray for major seats like Hathras, Lalitpur and Kanpur Nagar. Meanwhile, over 21% voters turnout was reported till 11 am. 

Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech has released the phase-3 clinical trial results of "Covaxin" on July 3, claiming it to be 77.8% successful. Moreover, the company said that it provides 63.6% protection to asymptomatic COVID-19 patients and is 65.2% effective against the SARS-CoV-2 & B.1.617.2 Delta variant. The vaccine is said to be 93.4% effective against severe symptomatic cases. As far as safety is concerned, Covaxin's effects are much… read-more

Uber has vowed to offer Rs 10 crore-worth service for free to help users commute to and from vaccination centres in India. Applying the redeemable promo code '10M21V' when booking, vulnerable citizens aged 45 and above can avail a maximum of two free rides. Uber, through the initiative, endeavours to assist the Central, State Governments and NGOs as India gears up for the third phase of the inoculation drive.