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The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research, is one of the oldest and largest medical research bodies in the world. The ICMR is funded by the Government of India through the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. In 2007 the organization established the Clinical Trials Registry - India, which is India's national registry for clinical trials.

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‘No difference in Covid death percentage between first & second wave’: ICMR D-G Dr Balram Bhargava, Director-General (DG) of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said there is no change in death rate between the first and second Covid-19 wave. "There is no change in the.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:57Published 1 day ago

No difference in death percentage between 1st and 2nd COVID wave: ICMR DG Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Chief, Dr. Balram Bhargava on April 19 said that in the second wave of COVID, there is no difference found in the percentage of death in comparison to 1st wave.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:03Published 1 day ago

COVID-19: India reports spike of over 2.6 lakh cases COVID-19 situation continues to deteriorate across the country. Daily cases breached 2-lakh mark for 4th consecutive day on April 18 as India reported 2,61,500 new cases. Country's COVID caseload is at.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:43Published 3 days ago

COVID-19: India continues to report spike of over 2 lakh cases COVID-19 situation continues to deteriorate across the country. Daily cases breached 2-lakh mark on third consecutive day on April 17 as India reported 2,34,692 new cases. Country's COVID caseload is.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:43Published 4 days ago

COVID-19: India records highest ever spike of 2.17 lakh cases COVID-19 situation continues to deteriorate across the country as there is no holding back to surge in cases. A day after daily cases breached 2-lakh mark, in April 15 India reported 2,17,353 new.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:40Published 5 days ago

High-level committee constituted for Eco-Health Initiatives in India: Harsh Vardhan Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan attended ICMR's 'One Health' symposium on April 12 and announced constitution of a high-level steering committee for Eco-Health Initiatives in India. He said,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:03Published 1 week ago

People's health closely connected with that of animals': Harsh Vardhan Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan attended ICMR's 'One Health' symposium on April 12. He said, "With increased interaction between humans and animals, human health can't be seen in isolation and.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:40Published 1 week ago

COVID-19: India reports 1,52,879 new cases, highest ever single-day spike India reported 1,52,879 new COVID-19 cases, 90,584 discharges, and 839 deaths in the last 24 hours on April 11. Active cases has mounted to 11,08,087. With 1,33,58,805 total cases, recoveries have.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:30Published 1 week ago

With 780 deaths in 24 hours, India sees most COVID deaths in 2021 As COVID cases are rapidly surging in India, the country reported 1,31,968 new cases on April 09. With this, active cases have reached to 9,79,608. While total cases have mounted to 1,30,60,542 with.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:12Published 2 weeks ago

COVID update: India records highest ever spike with 1.26 lakh new cases The COVID-19 cases continued to surge in India and 1,26,789 new cases reported in the country on April 08. The country's COVID caseload stood at 1,29,28,574 and currently, there are 9,10,319 active.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:39Published 2 weeks ago

COVID update: India records highest ever spike of 1.15 lakh cases The COVID-19 cases continued to surge in India and 1,15,736 new cases reported in the country on Apr 07. The country's COVID caseload stood at 1,28,01,785 and currently there are 8,43,473 active cases.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:11Published 2 weeks ago

COVID update: 96,982 new cases reported in India The COVID-19 cases continued to surge in India and 96,982 new cases reported in the country on Apr 06. The country's COVID caseload stood at 1,26,86,049 and currently there are 7,88,223 active cases in.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:30Published 2 weeks ago

IPL 2021: Tournament to be played with restrictions, without audience, informs Nawab Malik Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik talked about upcoming IPL matches to be conducted in Maharashtra. He said that permission to conduct matches is granted with restrictions but audience will not.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:45Published 2 weeks ago

With over 89k COVID cases, India reports highest spike of 2021 On April 03, India reported highest COVID-19 spike of 2021 with 89,129 new cases in last 24 hours. The COVID-19 tally mounted to 1,23,92,260 and the active cases stand at 6,58,909. With new 44,202.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:27Published 2 weeks ago

India reports 81,466 new COVID infections, highest in 2021 COVID infections are breaking all records, cases continue to surge in India as the country reported 81,466 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours. Country's total COVID caseload stood at 1,23,03,131... Credit: ANI Duration: 01:42Published 3 weeks ago

Covid: Centre explains 5 steps discussed with States to curb virus spread Centre on Saturday spoke on the five steps discussed with the States that have high number of Covid-19 cases. Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said that Centre discussed the steps with States to curb.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 09:52Published 3 weeks ago

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Covaxin shows 81% efficacy, say ICMR and Bharat Biotech This interim efficacy trend puts Covaxin at par with other global front-runner vaccines, the desi vaccine’s co-developer, the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR), said in a statement. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 3, 2021

PM Modi takes the shot, gives vaccine process a booster dose The PM, who is 70, was administered Covaxin, the indigenous vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). This decision too seemed deliberate.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 1, 2021
'Pata hi nahi chala': PM Modi on taking the first shot of COVID-19 vaccine PM Modi was administered Covaxin, developed by biotechnology firm Bharat Biotech and the Indian Council of Medical Research. DNA - Published on March 1, 2021
No evidence so far to link surge in Covid cases to new variants: ICMR Even as some states witness a sudden spike in Covid cases, the scientific evidence so far does not suggest any link between new variants of coronavirus detected in the country and the rise in cases,.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 24, 2021
India's COVID-19 vaccines will be effective against new variants: ICMR Stressing on the efficacy of indigenous COVID-19 vaccines, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Thursday said interim results of the ongoing clinical trials indicated that they would be.. DNA - Published on February 19, 2021

Covid-19: Can our vaccine fight new strains? India to test The efficacy of the two Indian vaccines currently in use — Covishield and Covaxin — is likely to be tested against the Brazil and South Africa variants soon, scientists have said. The Indian.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 17, 2021
South Africa, Brazil mutated Covid strains have reached India The South African and Brazilian mutant strains of coronavirus have entered the country, apart from the UK variant reported in 187 people so far. Four persons were detected with the South Africa variant.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 16, 2021
Punjab records highest prevalence of high blood pressure: ICMR study IndiaTimes - Published on February 10, 2021	1 in every 5 adults had Covid by mid-Dec, says ICMR survey More than one-fifth of the country's adult population had at some point been infected by Covid-19 by mid-December, the third serological survey, conducted between December 17 and January 8 by ICMR.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 4, 2021
Those on blood thinners can receive vaccine, says ICMR Fact-sheets of both Covaxin and Covishield will be revised soon so that people on blood thinners like aspirin and clopidogrel can receive the vaccines, while those on anticoagulants may also take the.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 28, 2021	Covaxin effective on UK virus strain of Covid-19: ICMR An Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) study on Covaxin shows a comparable neutralization activity of the vaccinated individuals against UK-variant strain. IndiaTimes - Published on January 27, 2021
Phase 1 trial results show Covaxin has tolerable safety, enhanced immunity: Lancet study India's first indigenous vaccine against COVID-19, Covaxin, showed enhanced immune response without any serious side effects in the participants enrolled for the phase 1 trials, according to the.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 22, 2021	Vaccine drive accelerates, doses reach far corners of India While SII moved about 56 lakh doses of Covishield to 13 cities, Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech said it had successfully transported the indigenous Covaxin, developed in collaboration with the ICMR and.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 13, 2021
No irregularity in approval to Covaxin: ICMR In an urgent situation like the Covid pandemic, the drug regulator has the authority to give approval for restricted use to a vaccine based on its safety and immunogenicity data from phase 1 and 2.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 6, 2021	All-India vaccine rollout set for next week: Govt The government will roll out the Covid-19 vaccine next week, with health secretary Rajesh Bhushan saying this was set to happen within 10 days of emergency use authorisation being granted. The Indian.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 5, 2021
During pandemic, vaccine's restricted use considered based on safety, immunogenicity data: ICMR chief IndiaTimes - Published on January 5, 2021	Emergency use of vaccine is based on safety, immunogenicity data, says ICMR chief The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) director Dr Balram Bhargava on Tuesday said that in a pandemic situation, restricted emergency use of the vaccine is considered based on phase 2 safety and.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 5, 2021
From abroad, Rahul directing Cong rumour-mongering: BJP Intensifying attack on Congress for questioning the DCGI’s approval to Covid vaccines, BJP on Monday said Rahul Gandhi, while on a vacation abroad, choreographed rumour-mongering by enlisting his.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 5, 2021	ICMR says clinical trial shows COVAXIN is 'safe' Notably, COVAXIN is an indigenously developed coronavirus vaccine manufactured by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the ICMR. DNA - Published on January 3, 2021
In a 1st, NIV-Pune isolates, cultures Covid's UK variant Pune's National Institute of Virology (NIV) has isolated and cultured the new UK variant of SARS-CoV2, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Saturday underlining that no other country.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 3, 2021	India successfully cultures UK-variant of Sars-CoV-2: ICMR IndiaTimes - Published on January 2, 2021
ICMR-RMRC study on use of saliva for SARS-CoV-2 test shows promise IndiaTimes - Published on January 1, 2021	Careless use of therapies may lead to mutations, says ICMR The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) warned against non-judicious use of therapies that have not been established for treating Covid-19 because it can lead to immune pressure on SARS-CoV2.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 29, 2020
Non-judicious use of therapies for Covid-19 leads to virus mutations: ICMR chief "Those therapies which are being touted as 'anti-viral' or 'anti-Covid therapies' and they have do not have benefits established in a scientific research paper, those therapies should not be used as.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 29, 2020	3rd serosurvey to cover health workers: ICMR A third Covid-19 serosurvey by the Indian Council of Medical Research is set to assess the infection’s spread among health workers in India. The survey, which began on Thursday, is expected to.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 26, 2020
Bharat Biotech bosses discuss Covaxin status with Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu They discussed the status of the indigenous vaccine, being developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Virology, and the plans.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 25, 2020Also reported by •DNA	Indian vaccine Covaxin has drawn global attention: ICMR The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that the Indian vaccine against Covid-19, Covaxin, has drawn global attention. In a tweet, the ICMR said, "India's indigenous vaccine against.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 24, 2020
New coronavirus strain not found in samples tested in India, says ICMR-NARI director The director said that 7 to 11 sub-types of coronavirus are already known but not each one that is identified needs to be seen with panic. DNA - Published on December 23, 2020	DNA Analysis: How air pollution is bigger threat than we perceive ICMR has released statistics on deaths from pollution. According to these figures, in 2019, 16 lakh deaths have occurred due to pollution in India. DNA - Published on December 23, 2020
‘Pollution killed 1.7m in India in 2019, behind 18% of all deaths’ Air pollution killed nearly 1.7 million people in India in 2019, accounting for an alarming 17.8% of all deaths in the country in the year, a new paper written as a collaborative effort by Indian.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 22, 2020	ICMR chief Balram Bhargava admitted to AIIMS after testing positive for COVID-19 This comes as India's COVID-19 caseload rose to 99.79 lakh with 22,890 new infections being reported in a day. DNA - Published on December 18, 2020
ICMR chief Balram Bhargava undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at AIIMS Trauma Centre Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Balram Bhargava is undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at the AIIMS Trauma Centre here, official sources said on Friday. Bhargava, who is also a.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 18, 2020	Entire population may not need to be vaccinated: ICMR Dr Bhargava and health secretary Rajesh Bhushan also said a decision is yet to be taken on whether those who have been infected by the disease and recovered need to be administered the vaccine. While.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 1, 2020
‘Adverse event’ won’t affect vaccine rollout plan: Government ICMR director general Dr Balram Bhargava said adverse events occur with drugs, vaccines or any other health interventions. It is the role of the regulator after collating all the data to ascertain or.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 1, 2020	PM Modi reaches Hyderabad to visit Bharat Biotech plant PM Modi will be proceeding to Bharat Biotech's facility located at Genome valley, a life sciences cluster about 20 km from the AF base, officials said. Covid-19 vaccine, Covaxin, being developed.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 28, 2020
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