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by Kakkaji
02 Apr 2022 11:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Bharat Biotech to slow down production of Covaxin Hyderabad based Bharat Biotech today said that it is slowing down production of its Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin across its manufacturing facilities. The company said the decision has been taken as it has completed its supply obligations to procurement ...
by Kakkaji
29 Mar 2022 17:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 954564

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Two state refiners to buy Sakhalin-1 oil Two Indian state-run refiners have won the contract to buy 1.4 million barrels of Russian oil from ONGC's Sakhalin-1 project, according to people familiar with the matter. ONGC Videsh, overseas arm of the state-run explorer, has a 20% stake in the Sakhalin-1...
by Kakkaji
13 Mar 2022 17:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Why hasn't the GoI started vaccinating the 12-14 year olds yet? With both Corbevax and Covavax (in addition to Covaxin) having been approved for vaccination of this age group, there is plenty of doses made in India that are available now. Why not get these children vaccinated while there is a lull i...
by Kakkaji
12 Mar 2022 20:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 954564

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Conclusion: I doubt that the Russians will be able to occupy all of Ukraine with the forces they have currently deployed. All of Western Ukraine remains outside their control currently and holding on to territory presently under their control will be subject to an insurgency in the future. This mus...
by Kakkaji
12 Mar 2022 20:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 409935

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

The angst that caused people in Punjab to vote for AAP can be explained by looking at this moving graph of Indian states GDP vs. time. Notice how GDP per capita of Punjab was one of the highest states is now on the lower side. Y7rV8YntQNk I remember that during the '60s and '70s Punjab used to be N...
by Kakkaji
20 Jan 2022 17:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 954564

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Dont diss the Rupee Rouble barters., i think the basket of commodities that can be exchanged has changed quite a bit from the 80s. The system will work for both countries. Also its not just about merchandise., the currencies can be used quite flexibly., India is a major trading nation with complete...
by Kakkaji
28 Dec 2021 13:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

How do you say FAST APPROVAL? COVID-19: Corbevax, Covovax, Molnupiravir approved for emergency use Expanding India's vaccine basket, the Central Drug Authority has approved the Serum Institute of India's COVID-19 vaccine Covovax, Biological E's jab Corbevax and anti-Covid pill Molnupiravir for restr...
by Kakkaji
28 Dec 2021 13:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

India Clears 2 New Vaccines And Merck's Covid Pill Corbevax, Covovax and Molnupiravir: The centre cleared two more vaccines today and one anti-viral drug to boost the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic Great news...but I ask who will be eligible to take Corbevax & Covovax vaccines in India? Ar...
by Kakkaji
28 Dec 2021 13:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Bharat Biotech ‘ready’ to cater to higher demand for Covaxin Expects to reach annualised capacity of one billion doses within few months Bharat Biotech is ready to meet higher supply requirements of Covaxin, which has recently been approved for emergency use in children between 12 -18 years of age ...
by Kakkaji
28 Dec 2021 13:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Govt panel recommends EUA for Covid-19 vaccines Covovax, Corbevax and anti-Covid pill molnupiravir An expert panel of the country's central drug authority has recommended granting emergency use authorisation to Serum Institute of India's Covid-19 vaccine Covovax and Biological E's vaccine Corbevax ...
by Kakkaji
24 Dec 2021 16:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3218
Views: 2003661

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

If the army is not happy with the Dhanush and ATAGS then, instead of rooting for the Athos, why don't they just buy the Bharat-52. It is made by the same Indian manufacturer Bharat Forge, and the IP is with Bharat Forge in India? What were the results of all the tests that were conducted on Bharat-5...
by Kakkaji
02 Nov 2021 15:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3000914

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Chetakji:

Do you mean Raghuram Rajan when you mention Govinda Rajan? :-?
by Kakkaji
14 Oct 2021 20:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

The daily vaccination numbers for the last few days have been very low (30-40 lakhs), whereas the vaccine stocks with the states have been over 8 crore doses consistently. What is going on? Uttar Pradesh is not crossing even 10 lakh doses a day.
by Kakkaji
09 Oct 2021 13:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3000914

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Gadkari is also Brahmin, like Fadnavis
by Kakkaji
05 Oct 2021 14:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3000914

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Maybe this video needs to be played all over too. One sided violence. Warning: Its not an easy watch. Can't vouch for authenticity( from twitter ). https://twitter.com/MalickhBukkann/status/1445077573172535302?t=luWCb890ZcTT2wCTtMnQEw&s=19 ManSingh ji: Here is an analysis of the video you poste...
by Kakkaji
29 Sep 2021 20:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3236
Views: 934131

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

Defence Acquisition Council headed by Raksha Mantri approves proposals of value Rs.13,165 cr. Posted On: 29 SEP 2021 7:24PM by PIB Delhi Key highlights: 87% procurement from domestic sources 25 ALH Mark III helicopters at a cost of Rs. 3,850 cr. Rocket ammunition of value Rs. 4,962 cr. The Defence ...
by Kakkaji
27 Sep 2021 12:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

It is going to be very interesting to see how much slow down we see in 1st doses going forward. Most countries have struggled after 60% coverage and we already past that. Can India make it to 80% without a major slow down? It is going to be hard to get those last millions vaccinated. I see long lin...
by Kakkaji
19 Sep 2021 11:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

This is great for accelerating completion. Why ? Because we get the most of the vaccine with highest interval (3.5 months) early and then we get high volumes of a vaccine with 28 day interval . As we approach the taper of first doses, the idea is simple - use more BioE and Covaxin and export Covish...
by Kakkaji
19 Sep 2021 10:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

The daily totals of second dose are now catching up with the daily totals of first dose. For Saturday till 7pm: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1756130 First dose 40 lakhs+ Second dose 36 lakhs+ I think that by the end of this month, daily totals of second doses may start exceeding...
by Kakkaji
17 Sep 2021 12:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Question for Gurus: It appears to me that, at the current pace, all eligible adults in India will get their first doses by mid-November. 99% of these first doses will be either Covishield or Covaxin, as no other vaccine will be available in bulk by then. This means that, subsequently, all second dos...
by Kakkaji
17 Sep 2021 12:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-France news
Replies: 345
Views: 140237

Re: India-France news

K. Singhji and Vipsji, All that you say about France is true. But can India afford the moolah that France charges for its equipment? Gautam I think the price will have to be paid, as the cost of India's strategic independence. France also paid a high price when, after WW2, they decide to develop th...
by Kakkaji
16 Sep 2021 10:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2254
Views: 856022

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

nothing against mk1A or Mk1 - but the incremental cost for Mk2 vs the gains (when compared to Mk1 or Mk1A) outweigh the wait time IMO. I would rather have the 6-8 sq of Mk2 than 2 more of Mk1A at the expense of Mk2 The Indian defence budget has enough space to be able to accommodate the extra few s...
by Kakkaji
07 Sep 2021 17:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

By the end of the year we should be closed to ~1 Billion first shots of mostly Covishield and Covaxin. The subsequent second and booster shots will have to be of the same vaccines. So where and when are the new vaccines currently in trials like Zydus Cadilla going to be used? Zydus Cadilla will be ...
by Kakkaji
07 Sep 2021 16:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

I read in Times of India that, among Monday's 1crore+ numbers, over 40 lakh doses were administered in UP and over 20 lakhs in Bihar. West Bengal administered about 7 lakh doses.

These three states have the largest percentage of unvaccinated. It is good that they are catching up.
by Kakkaji
20 Aug 2021 01:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1843
Views: 586426

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

Project 75 (I) hits a huge roadblock, one major contender pulls out; Know more By: Huma Siddiqui | August 19, 2021 6:40 PM The long awaited Project 75 (I) gets ground after one of the major bidders has withdrawn from the race. The Ministry of Defence in July had issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) ...
by Kakkaji
18 Aug 2021 22:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Month-to-date total for August is now 98.5 million . 30.5m for the week to date, starting from the Saturday 7pm report as I do. Will hit the 100m count on 19th, and then it becomes a potential question of the margin by which the 150m target for the month will be exceeded. If this week maintains 5m/...
by Kakkaji
18 Aug 2021 01:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 800516

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

It will be interesting to see if the same pattern will be repeated in Afghanistan. Having been paid off to betray the Ghani government, will the ANA and ANDSF leadership/troops now be accommodated within the government of the Taliban? Or, under the influence of paranoid Paki ISI types, will Taliban...
by Kakkaji
17 Aug 2021 04:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

I received my third shot of the Pfizer vaccine last Saturday, after the CDC approved the third shot for immunecompromised people. The reaction to the vaccine this time was more severe than from the second dose. I still have a slight fever. I think the CDC will approve the booster shots for everyone ...
by Kakkaji
15 Aug 2021 07:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 800516

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Finally, let me also put up a long term view (completely ideal and hypothetical): the only solution to the Afghan issue is hinted at by the period under the Mughals where Afghanistan was split into three. Even now, a likely solution may involve a truly global military and diplomatic effort whereby ...
by Kakkaji
15 Aug 2021 07:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

54,16,07,338 https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1745919 14 AUG 2021 8:33PM 53,53,99,783 https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1745604 13 AUG 2021 8:51PM Total for Saturday - 62,07,555 doses Sunday and Monday are both hoildays. So, the numbers will be much lower for these days.
by Kakkaji
14 Aug 2021 03:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

54,16,07,338 https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1745919 14 AUG 2021 8:33PM 53,53,99,783 https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1745604 13 AUG 2021 8:51PM Total for Saturday - 62,07,555 doses Sunday and Monday are both hoildays. So, the numbers will be much lower for these days.
by Kakkaji
13 Aug 2021 06:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Bharat Biotech's Covaxin ready for dispatch at new plant Covaxin batches at Bharat Biotech’s Ankleshwar facility are expected to be available for the national pool from next month onwards for both public and private sector consumption, Suchitra Ella, joint MD of Bharat Biotech said at CII. The dose...
by Kakkaji
12 Aug 2021 07:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3218
Views: 2003661

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Whatever happened to the trials of the Bharat52 gun from Kalyani? Baba Kalyani had sid he can supply two guns per week if ordered.

May not be as sophisticated as the ATAGS, Athos, or Nexter, but it would have done the job, and quickly provided the numbers that the army needs as of yesterday.
by Kakkaji
11 Aug 2021 01:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Govt approves Bharat Biotech's Ankleshwar plant to produce Covaxin: Mandaviya Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said the government has given approval to Bharat Biotech's Ankleshwar-based manufacturing plant to produce COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin. "Govt of India approves vaccine manufac...
by Kakkaji
08 Aug 2021 02:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8790
Views: 2453590

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Rudradev wrote:^Kari patta as well.

Also: "virtually unknown cornflake?" Please. I am from a very ordinary middle-class family and I had tried Mohun Cornflakes as a child even in the 1980s.
I am from a very ordinary middle-class family and I had tried Mohun Cornflakes as a child even in the 1960s :P
by Kakkaji
07 Aug 2021 22:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

50,62,18,296 https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1743685 07 AUG 2021 8:09PM 50,03,48,866 https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1743382 06 AUG 2021 8:19PM Total for Saturday 50,03,48,866 Cumulative 1st dose 39,38,95,801 2nd dose 11,23,22,495 vijayk: Your total for Saturday ...
by Kakkaji
07 Aug 2021 05:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Monthly production capacity of Covishield, Covaxin planned to be increased: Govt The monthly vaccine production capacity of Covishield is planned to be increased from 11 crore doses to more than 12 crore doses per month and of Covaxin from 2.5 crore doses to around 5.8 crore, the Lok Sabha was info...
by Kakkaji
06 Aug 2021 06:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
Replies: 860
Views: 380706

Re: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry

Lower Mandi Arrivals: Small firms active in farm trade on behalf of bigger companies Though the farm laws that sought to liberalise marketing of agricultural crops have been kept in abeyance since January, a steep fall in crop arrivals is being reported from several Agriculture Produce Marketing Co...
by Kakkaji
06 Aug 2021 06:36
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
Replies: 860
Views: 380706

Re: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry

To cut ballooning import bill, govt targets 3- fold increase in domestic palm oil output The government has set the ambitious target for more than three-fold increase in domestic palm oil production, from the current 3 lakh tonnes to 11 lakh tonnes by 2025-26, to reduce India’s high dependence on i...
by Kakkaji
06 Aug 2021 06:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2817141

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Full statement by Bharat Biotech in this story: ‘Highly purified and safe vaccine’: Bharat Biotech allays concerns over Covaxin’s quality Read the Full Statement Issued by Bharat Biotech: “There have been recent articles in social media and media outlets regarding the quality of COVAXIN®️, we hereby...