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Bharat Biotech has developed COVAXIN, India's 1st vaccine candidate for COVID-19, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research, National Institute of Virology. In an interview to NDTV, Dr Krishna Ella, Chairman and MD of Bharat Biotech, said that most of the clearances are coming through and in 10 days human trials should start.

Indian app downloads have surged after the government banned 59 Chinese mobile applications.

China's forces in the Galwan Valley have intruded 423 metres into Indian territory, an incursion which seems to be well ahead of Beijing's own 1960 Claim Line in the region. High resolution satellite images procured by NDTV indicate that as of June 25, there were 16 Chinese tents and tarpaulins, one large shelter and at least 14 vehicles in this 423 metre stretch of Indian territory.

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Mumbai has shown a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases and the police are taking steps to enforce the lockdown which has been extended till July 31. However, on the streets of Mumbai confusion and massive traffic jams.

India reported a record spike of nearly 20,000 cases in a day, the 5th consecutive day of spike with over 15,000 cases.

The death of the two men, who ran a shop in Tuticorin following allegations of police torture provoked strong indignation on social media with many comparing the incident to the death of George Floyd in the United States. J Jayaraj, 59, and Beniks Immanuel, 31, were subjected to a brutal thrashing, which resulted in rectal bleeding and eventual death, according to a letter to government officials written by Jayaraj's wife J Selvarani. Was the incident part of systemic police violence in India? Why is there no formal statement from the police?

India-based pharmaceutical company Hetero Drugs prepared the first batch of made in India Remdesivir, a COVID-19 drug. 20,000 vials of the COVID drug have been sent to the five worst-hit states. Treatment needs 6 doses each priced at Rs 5,400. India's top doctors discuss if this is the beginning of the end of the coronavirus crisis.

A day after India and China agreed to start the process of disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, high resolution satellite images appear to show the presence of Chinese structures on both sides of the Line of Actual Control in the Galwan River valley just two days back. 20 Indian soldiers died for the country in the area on June 15. Senior officers in the Indian Army believe the Chinese suffered approximately 45 casualties, including a Colonel.

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Delhi reported 3,788 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, government data showed Wednesday evening, taking the total number of cases in the national capital to 70,390. Delhi has now surpassed Mumbai in total number of cases.

US President Donald Trump has suspended H-1B visas till the end of the year, which means that the highly qualified Indian professionals, who have job offers in the US, will not be able to join. The move is meant to last till the end of the year and is being seen as a popular move ahead of elections in the US later this year. Will America's economic pain increase?