News for 'Quality Council of India'

Will India's Covaxin be world's first COVID-19 drug?

Will India's Covaxin be world's first COVID-19 drug?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'We need to prove to the world that quality vaccines and R&D are possible in India.'

Sports shorts: India finish with 16 golds in Asian Airgun

Sports shorts: India finish with 16 golds in Asian Airgun

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

On the last day of the competition, Yash Vardhan and Shreya Agrawal bagged three gold medals each.

Asia Cup: Bouyant India wary of party poopers Bangladesh

Asia Cup: Bouyant India wary of party poopers Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

While India's rivalry with Pakistan is historic, the one against Bangladesh has been a bitter one post the controversial 2015 World Cup quarter-final at Melbourne.

Women's football coach suspended for 'misconduct'; AIFF general sec resigns

Women's football coach suspended for 'misconduct'; AIFF general sec resigns

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Head coach Thomas Dennerby was a witness to the 'incident' and it was he, who immediately informed the AIFF.

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

He had come in search of jobs in America to rescue his presidency and India failed him in more ways than one, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

US seeks stronger educational ties with India

US seeks stronger educational ties with India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

US Deputy Secretary of State Williams J Burns said that several Indian leaders -- both business and political -- educated in the US are testament to the quality of an American education.

India vs Bangla T20: Delhi's post-Diwali air pollution a cause of concern

India vs Bangla T20: Delhi's post-Diwali air pollution a cause of concern

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

The rotation policy followed by the BCCI and the travel route for the visiting team forced the BCCI to schedule the first match of the tour in Delhi

Sack TN Guv for instigating communal hatred: DMK to Prez

Sack TN Guv for instigating communal hatred: DMK to Prez

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The DMK and its allies submitted a list of pending assembly bills with the Raj Bhavan.

Is GeM a threat to Flipkart and Amazon?

Is GeM a threat to Flipkart and Amazon?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Initially, private buyers will be able to make bulk purchases on Government e-marketplace, it will subsequently be broadened to small-ticket buying as well.

For India's cannabis industry the grass could be greener

For India's cannabis industry the grass could be greener

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'The government wants farmers to diversify from rice and wheat, and create another green revolution. Cannabis can play a big part in that'

Bring on India, says Bangladesh coach Joshi

Bring on India, says Bangladesh coach Joshi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Sunil Joshi is backing Bangladesh's spin bowlers, led by the in-form Shakib Al Hasan, to hold their own against India when their World Cup campaign continues next week.

India cancels orders for Chinese COVID-19 test kits

India cancels orders for Chinese COVID-19 test kits

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

India procured around 5 lakh rapid antibody test kits from the two Chinese firms, Guongzhou Wondfo Biotech and Livzon Diagnostics, and they were distributed to several states reporting rising cases of the coronavirus infection.

J-K civic polls 'moment of pride' for India: Modi

J-K civic polls 'moment of pride' for India: Modi

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Launching the Ayushman Bharat scheme via a video-conference to extend health insurance benefits to all residents of Jammu and Kashmir, he said the three-tier panchayat system has fully taken shape in the UT, describing it as a realisation of Mahatma Gandhi's dream of 'gram swaraj' (village self-rule).

Record-breaking Shakib eyes India scalp

Record-breaking Shakib eyes India scalp

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is the first player to score 400 runs and take 10 wickets at the same World Cup.

Why Mumbai is perfect choice to host Mushtaq Ali T20 tourney

Why Mumbai is perfect choice to host Mushtaq Ali T20 tourney

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Mumbai Cricket Association Apex Council member and noted curator Nadim Memon has urged the BCCI to organise the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy in Mumbai saying the city has enough grounds to host the national T20 tournament.

NEP, 4-year undergrad programme gets DU's implementation approval

NEP, 4-year undergrad programme gets DU's implementation approval

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The implementation of the NEP and four-year undergraduate programme were approved by the Standing Committee on Academic Matters and the Academic Council last week.

Record gold prices pare India's gold demand by 9 pc

Record gold prices pare India's gold demand by 9 pc

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

However, in 2020, gold demand in India -- the world's second biggest consumer after China -- could increase to 700-800 tonnes on hopes of increased acceptance of high price level and likely economic reforms boosting consumer confidence, World Gold Council said.

Muslims realise only Modi, Yogi will work for their growth: UP min Ansari

Muslims realise only Modi, Yogi will work for their growth: UP min Ansari

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Ansari said the Muslim community is now shedding the 'illusion' created by opposition parties like the Samajwadi Party, the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Congress.

Indian pharma cos get a shot in the arm in $12-bn Australian drug market

Indian pharma cos get a shot in the arm in $12-bn Australian drug market

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Indian drug firms get a shot in the arm in the $12 bn Australian drug market as the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia agrees to accelerate the drug approval process in that country for Indian players who already have an approved plant and product from one of the stringent regulatory authorities like US, EU or Canada. From current sales of $340 mn, the Indian firms can see a significant upside in sales; felt Dinesh Dua, former chairman of the Pharmaceutical Exports Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil), and the MD of Nectar Lifesciences. He highlighted that only 12 percent of the Australian drug market is generic, as against 80-90 per cent in the US or EU. Of this $1.5 bn generic drug market in India, Indian companies have a small share.

Why India should include Pandya for Melbourne Test

Why India should include Pandya for Melbourne Test

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Former Australia batsman Michael Hussey said that conditions for the third Test in Melbourne will be a lot different from those in Perth and India should consider drafting in all-rounder Hardik Pandya to bring balance to their attack.

30 groups in India trying to develop COVID-19 vaccine: PSA

30 groups in India trying to develop COVID-19 vaccine: PSA

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Without naming the entity, he said some players are at a pre-clinical stage and may reach the clinical stage by October. Responding to a question on absence of a vaccine currently and the prospects in the next few months as the lockdown eases, VijayRaghvan emphasised on aggressive rapid testing and tracking.

The Secret of Gautam Adani's Success

The Secret of Gautam Adani's Success

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Gautambhai has shown that he has ability to withstand payment delays or vexatious court cases. That is where he is on a more comfortable wicket than many others. A revealing excerpt from R N Bhaskar's Gautam Adani: Reimagining Business in India and the World.

Ahead of Holi, traders burn Chinese goods to protest move on Azhar

Ahead of Holi, traders burn Chinese goods to protest move on Azhar

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Traders are 'chowkidar' (watchman) of Indian economy, CAIT secretary general said.

If players can travel, why can't umpires: Rohit

If players can travel, why can't umpires: Rohit

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Rohit Sharma bats for neutral umpires

India readies for massive testing exercise after lockdown

India readies for massive testing exercise after lockdown

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

The ICMR is working on a war footing to develop the testing ecosystem -- especially for the screening blood tests. NIV, Pune, is in the process of validating antibody-based screening kits.

'Some countries don't welcome Indians'

'Some countries don't welcome Indians'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

'I have to treat patients and there they don't like Indians.' 'The patients don't like me, they are not going to come to me, then what is the point of studying there?'

Elevated Rahul looks the part as Rohit's partner for India

Elevated Rahul looks the part as Rohit's partner for India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

'We had a lot of communication today while we were batting, slowly we will build on it, now that I know he's going to open for the next few games as well'

NEVER FIGHT In Front Of Your Children!

NEVER FIGHT In Front Of Your Children!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

It is a mistake to believe that children are unaware when parental battles happen behind closed doors.

DCGI approves commercial launch of low-cost Covid test 'Feluda'

DCGI approves commercial launch of low-cost Covid test 'Feluda'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

This test uses an indigenously developed, cutting-edge CRISPR technology for detection of the genomic sequence of SARS-CoV-2 virus, CSIR said in a statement.

Pak planning to shut airspace, trade route for India

Pak planning to shut airspace, trade route for India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The country opened its airspace for all flights except for New Delhi, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur on March 27.

'India-China relationship is at a crossroads'

'India-China relationship is at a crossroads'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

'The events of 2020 have actually put our relationship under exceptional stress.' What External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told the All India Conference of China Studies on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

India acts to repair reputation as drugs exporter

India acts to repair reputation as drugs exporter

Rediff.com7 May 2014

As part of the charm offensive, New Delhi has invited global regulators -- including the FDA -- to visit Indian production units to get first-hand evidence of measures taken to ensure the quality of locally manufactured generics.

India, a natural hub for BPO

India, a natural hub for BPO

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

Muslim schools at 22.75 % of all religious schools: NCPCR

Muslim schools at 22.75 % of all religious schools: NCPCR

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The study found that the Muslim community contributes a share of 22.75 per cent to the religious minority schools and has the lowest percentages of non-minority population among their minority schools at 20.29 per cent.

Biden names key members of his climate team

Biden names key members of his climate team

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The nominees are Congresswoman Deb Haaland as Secretary of Interior, Jennifer Granholm as Energy Secretary, Michael Regan as administrator for Environmental Protection Agency and Brenda Mallory as Chair of the Council of the Council on Environmental Quality.

Run-machine Rohit shines again for India

Run-machine Rohit shines again for India

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Rohit Sharma's 104 at Edgbaston helped India to secure the win they needed to guarantee a place in the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup.

India is in a financial mess

India is in a financial mess

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'In a serious fiscal situation like this, an ostrich-like focus on annual budgeting, event management and defensive rhetoric will only make matters worse,' warns Rathin Roy.

Mandatory hallmarking for gold jewellery from Jan 15, 2021: Paswan

Mandatory hallmarking for gold jewellery from Jan 15, 2021: Paswan

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Gold hallmarking is a purity certification of the precious metal and is voluntary in nature at present.

Indian, US generic cos launch 'Coalition for Affordable Care'

Indian, US generic cos launch 'Coalition for Affordable Care'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

This is to take head on big American pharmaceutical giants, which in the recent past had launched a strong anti-India campaign against efforts of such companies to provide affordable health care not only to people in India, but also in the third world countries.

Jewellers told to create 'brand India'

Jewellers told to create 'brand India'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2004

Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on Saturday asked the gem and jewellery exporters to create brand India image by improving product quality with the use of latest manufacturing technology.