DMK legislator held for alleged remark against CM Vijay
CHENNAI, July 20: In an escalation of the tussle between the ruling TVK and main opposition DMK, party’s legislator G V Markandeyan was arrested here on Monday for his purported “we will crush your bones” remark against Chief Minister Vijay.After seveal hours of questioning, the legislator was produced by police before a local court which remanded him to 14-day judicial custody.DMK President and former CMMK Stalin denounced the police action for what he described as “political criticism” and warned of consequences.A video clip of the MLA’s purported remark against Vijay has gone viral in the social media.“He says he will lock up the Assembly hall, if it was locked up, you (Vijay) will not have bones; you will be allowed to go only after your bones are broken,” the legislator purportedly remarked in Kovilpatti. (PTI)
India gets its first dengue vaccine
New Delhi, July 20: India on Monday received its first dengue vaccine after the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) granted market authorisation to QDENGA (TAK-003), a tetravalent vaccine developed by Japanese firm Takeda Biopharmaceuticals.
The vaccine is approved for use in individuals aged 4 to 60 years. It can be administered regardless of previous dengue infection and does not require pre-vaccination screening. The regimen consists of two doses of 0.5 ml given three months apart.
QDENGA is designed to protect against all four dengue virus. Late-stage trial data showed 80.2% efficacy against virologically confirmed dengue one year after the second dose and 90.4% efficacy against dengue-related hospitalisation at 18 months. Longer follow-up has indicated sustained protection.
(Agencies)
