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No external pressure to accelerate Covaxin development: Bharat Biotech
Vaccine-maker Bharat Biotech has denied that there was any external pressure to accelerate development of Covaxin, its vaccine for Covid-19.
“We condemn the targeted narrative against Covaxin put forth by a select few individuals and groups who have no expertise in vaccines or vaccinology. It is well known that they helped perpetuate misinformation and fake news throughout the pandemic. They are unable to comprehend global product development and licensure processes,” the Hyderabad-based company said in a statement on Thursday.
“The pressure was all internal to develop a safe, and effective vaccine for the Covid-19 pandemic, to save lives and livelihoods in India and globally,” it added.
The company claimed that Covaxin is one of the most highly studied covid-19 vaccines worldwide.
Covaxin was evaluated in about 20 preclinical studies, including three challenge trials and nine human clinical studies, more than any other Indian Covid-19 vaccine. These trials have clearly demonstrated safety and efficacy of Covaxin, Bharat Biotech said.
The vaccine-maker further claimed that with several hundred million doses administered worldwide, Covaxin has demonstrated an excellent safety record with minimal adverse events and no vaccine associated cases detected for myocarditis or thrombocytopenia.
“The entire product development and clinical studies were executed as per global guidelines and submitted worldwide. Data from Covaxin has resulted in more than 20 publications, documenting every aspect of its development.”
It termed as “incorrect and erroneous’ the recent media reports around the approvals for Covaxin.
“These few individuals and organizations were mostly involved in fake news and false information during the pandemic. They fail to understand product development and licensure pathways worldwide,” reads the statement.
It pointed out that the phase 1 study for Covaxin was one of the largest in the world, resulting in both the 3 and 6 mcg doses demonstrating safety and comparable immunogenicity.
The decision to proceed to phase III trials was taken based on data from phase I studies and results from successful animal challenge trials.
The phase II studies were designed to determine if the lower dose of 3 mcg would be effective, instead of the 6 mcg dose, which would have doubled our manufacturing capacity. In the interest of public health, it was decided to proceed with the 6 mcg dose for phase III clinical trials.
According to Bharat Biotech, vaccines against ebola and monkey pox, were approved by stringent regulatory agencies in developed countries based on phase I and II clinical data only and without phase III data.
“If such an approval was given by regulators in India, there would be an uproar, but the same people and organisations remain silent, demonstrating their hypocrisy.
“While these people and organizations were busy with false information and fake news during the pandemic, more than 1,000 personnel at Bharat Biotech across India were busy developing, testing, manufacturing and distributing Covaxin.
“Our diligent efforts have resulted in an universal Covid-19 vaccine for adults and children alike, which can be administered repeatedly as booster doses without safety concerns. The Bharat Biotech team is extremely proud of its efforts to develop a novel Covid-19 vaccine for India and the world. These efforts to discredit our work will not deter us,” it added.
Maharashtra
Zeb Zubair Ansari, accused of murderous attack on watchman in Mira Road, Nayanagar, handed over to ATS for investigation

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) will now investigate the murderous attack on two security guards in Mira Road, Nayanagar. At 4 am in Mira Road, Zeb Zubair Ansari attacked two security guards and admitted them to the hospital in an injured condition. The police had registered a case of attempt to murder in this case. Now the ATS will investigate it. The ATS will find out about the youth Zeb Zubair Ansari, how he became a militant and who were his contacts behind the militancy. The militant youth Zeb Zubair Ansari was influenced by ISIS. He had a letter from ISIS on the table in his possession, which mentioned the caliphate and jihad. The agency and the ATS will now investigate this letter as well. Since this case is a case of fundamentalism and a wolf wolf attack, the ATS is investigating it. The ATS suspects that the youth was brought to the path of militancy through online propaganda, so the investigation process related to militancy has also been started. ATS The ATS has confirmed in a press release that it has started investigating the case and the police have transferred the case to it, so the ATS has now obtained the remand of the accused. Investigation is underway on every aspect of this matter. The ATS has also taken possession of all documents including CCTV footage and documents related to the case and the investigation is also ongoing on this basis. Many more important conclusions are expected in the ATS investigation. The ATS will now re-interrogate the two injured guards, Rajkumar and Sabrosin, and record their statements. It will also find out why the accused asked the watchman to recite the Kalima and what was the motive behind it. In addition, his movements in the building where the accused was staying were also suspicious. He did not talk to anyone and the society members were not aware of him. This has been confirmed by society member Ijaz Khatib. He said that the accused lived in the room and did not even keep the garbage can outside. Along with this, we were also not aware of him. The society was unaware of his activities, while the room was provided to him only after his police confirmation.
Maharashtra
Murderous attack or lone wolf attack on two security guards in Mira Road, Nayanagar, Kirit Somaiya accuses Nayanagar Jihad

After the murderous attack on a security guard at 4 am in the limits of Mira Road Nayanagar police station in Mumbai, now an attempt has been made to give the attack the form of jihad. The police have started an investigation after arresting Zeb Zubair Ansari, 31, in this case. When the accused was taken into custody, a sensational conclusion was reached and the police have now started investigating his connection with extremist organizations. Since this matter is very serious, the case of attempt to murder has been handed over to the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). In this case, the ATS will also investigate the terrorist connection. The fanatical youth first attacked one guard and then seriously injured the other in the attack, which has spread sensation and tension in Mira Road. After this matter, BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has now called it Nayanagar Jihad and said that a Muslim youth attacked two Hindus just because they refused to recite the Kalima. On April 27, at around 4.00 am, an unidentified youth of 30 years old, entered the Grand Mason Building. He inquired about the mosque from the on-duty watchman, Mr. Subroto Sen (age 31), who was a Hindu, and then attacked him with a knife. The victim tried to flee from the spot. The accused chased him and targeted another watchman, Rajkumar Mishra, who, upon realizing that Rajkumar Mishra was in Sen’s cabin, brutally attacked him. He attacked him with a knife on the left side of the abdomen. After the incident, the victim, Subroto Sen, was brought to the police station after first aid and an FIR has been registered. Apart from this, Rajkumar Mishra was admitted to Wockhardt Hospital and underwent surgery.
Senior Police Inspector of Naya Nagar and his team immediately reached the spot, traced the CCTV footage and reached the house of the accused. The accused, Zeb Zubair Ansari, aged 31, was found in Flat A-304, Asmita Regency, Naya Nagar. The location of the accident is 200 meters away. He has been taken into custody and is being questioned. Initial investigation has revealed that the accused, Zeb Ansari, is a single resident of the flat. His parents are in the US. He lived in the US with his parents from 2000 to 2020. He has completed his graduation from the US. He was returned to India due to the expiry of his work permit. He was living in Vashi, Kurla for a few months and settled in Naya Nagar in 2022. He was born in Kurla. His father is a driver in the US. He had brought his family with him in 2020. There are 3 copies of the Quran in his flat. A note was found near the laptop on the table. It mentions ‘lone wolf’ attacks and Islamic State. 2 phones were also found there. Initially, this appears to be a ‘lone wolf’ attack by a radical youth. Further investigations are underway into the links and involvement of ISIS and similar organisations. His flat is being secured and all evidence, including digital forensics, has been properly collected. Along with this, tight security has been deployed at the building to maintain law and order and the police have also been instructed to be vigilant to maintain law and order.
Maharashtra
BMC Census 2027 begins… Publicize widely to make it accessible to the general public: Additional Municipal Commissioner

Mumbai: The Mumbai Municipal Corporation system should be well prepared to make the 2027 Census accessible to the general public, which will be conducted on the basis of modern technology. Additional Municipal Commissioner (Western Suburbs) Dr. Vipin Sharma directed that the department-wise appointed committees should make special efforts for wider publicity and publicity of Census 2027. Publicity should be emphasized with the help of important, influential persons, Bollywood celebrities, sportspersons etc. to increase the participation of common citizens in the census process. Additional Municipal Commissioner Dr. Vipin Sharma gave this information. He was addressing a workshop organized at the Penguin Room of Virmata Jijabai Bhosle Botanical Garden and Zoo today (April 27, 2027). The first phase of the census enumeration will be conducted in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation area from May 1, 2026 to May 15, 2026. Apart from this, the house list and house census will start from May 16 to June 14, 2026. Today’s meeting was attended by Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr. Ashwin Jodi. Abhijeet Bangar, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs) Dr. Avinash Dhakane, all Joint Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners. Keep time free in advance to fill the information of very important, influential people, Bollywood celebrities, sportspersons in your department and fill it by May 1, 2026.
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