India will raise the issue of racism with the UK. This comes after Indian student Rashmi Samant was cyberbullied into resigning as President of the Oxford University Student Union. WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: India to raise racism with the UK

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has addressed the racism row at Oxford University. He said that India can 'never turn eyes away from racism' and will champion the fight against it. The controversy follows the resignation of Rashmi Samant, the Indian student who resigned as the president of Oxford University's students’ union last month.

Oxford University racism row: Jaishankar says we will raise the issue when required

Indian-origin Rashmi Samant was the first Indian woman to be elected as the President of the Oxford University Students Union. However, her achievement was short-lived as she was forced to resign within a few days.

First Indian woman President of Oxford student union resigns over 'offensive' posts

Argentina received 580,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine Covishield on Wednesday (February 17). Manufactured by India's Serum Institute and developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, the consignment brought the country a step closer to launching a large-scale vaccination programme.

Argentina receives 580,000 doses of COVID vaccine from India's Serum Institute

In the first of its kind, Oxford University is going to conduct a study in which it will be alternating the doses of COVID-19 vaccine created by different manufacturers to find out whether the combination of vaccines jabs can boost the inoculation drive.

Your Story: Oxford to study alternate doses of COVID-19 vaccine by different manufacturers

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday said that Indian government had approved emergency use of AstraZeneca/ Oxford University coronavirus vaccine, also known as Covishield in India. The minister said that the government had given a go-ahead on Friday.

India: AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use

COVID-19 vaccines do not belong to any political party, but humanity, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said on Saturday, hours after Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav termed coronavirus vaccines to be rolled out in the country as "vaccine of the BJP".

Covid vaccines don't belong to any political party, but humanity: Omar Abdullah on Akhilesh's remark

Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav has said that he would not take the Covid vaccine shot approved by Indian government's expert panel, calling it a "vaccine of the BJP".

‘How can I trust BJP’s vaccine?’ Akhilesh Yadav says won’t take Covid shot

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday said that Indian government had approved emergency use of AstraZeneca/ Oxford University coronavirus vaccine, also known as Covishield in India.

Indian government okays emergency use of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine

The Serum Institute of India, world's largest vaccine manufacturer, reiterated that the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford university was safe and immunogenic.

India's Serum institute reiterates safety of AstraZeneca vaccine for COVID-19

AstraZeneca has announced that its vaccine candidate has shown an average efficacy of about 70% , The vaccine candidate has been developed along with the Oxford. The potential vaccine against the novel coronavirus maybe around 90 percent effective, the company said citing interim analysis of results from late-stage clinical trials.

Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine shows 70% efficacy

Britain’s AstraZeneca said on Monday its vaccine for the novel coronavirus could be around 90% effective without any serious side effects.

AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine candidate is 70% effective

The Oxford University and British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca have announced on Monday that their vaccine for the novel coronavirus could be around 70% effective under one dosing regimen.

Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is 70% effective

Britain’s Oxford University on Monday claimed that in some cases, COVID-19 symptoms persist for last way longer than previously thought. Initial findings from a study suggest that symptoms such as breathlessness, anxiety, fatigue, and depression continue to appear months after contracting the virus.

Abnormalities spotted in lungs of 60% coronavirus patients months later: Oxford University study

Trials have stopped for the vaccine that was touted to be the frontrunner in the global race to combat coronavirus. In spite of being at the front of the race, trials for the vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca with Oxford University were put on hold.

Trials of Oxford University's COVID-19 vaccine 'paused', what now?

Serum Institute, the Pune-based third largest manufacturer of vaccines in the world has said that it will continue with Covid-19 vaccine trials in India. Serum Institute said that they had not faced any issues.

Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine trials in India to continue despite 'pause' in UK: Serum Institute

AstraZeneca Plc on Thursday signed a deal with a China-based company for producing its potential drug to treat novel coronavirus in mainland China. Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products becomes the first Chinese company to enter into a deal with AstraZeneca.

AstraZeneca signs first deal with Chinese firm to produce COVID-19 vaccine

Internationally, the race to find coronavirus vaccine is turning into a war. India, on the other hand is secure in its self-knowledge. Whosoever comes up first in this vaccine race, India will be asked for its mass production.

As global vaccine race intensifies, India has a crucial responsibility

The much-awaited COVID-19 vaccine developed by the University of Oxford has raised hopes after Phase one human trials showed some encouraging trends. Blood samples taken from a group of volunteers who were involved in the study showed the vaccine stimulated antibodies and "killer T-cells", the Daily Telegraph reported.

COVID-19 vaccine: Oxford university's phase one human trials shows encouraging trends

Across the world, 'Black Lives Matter' has turned into a movement, from a protest, to highlight the racism faced by the African American community, especially in the US.

Oxford college wants to remove statue of colonialist Rhodes after #RhodesMustFall spreads

The University of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial has only a 50% chance of success, said Adrian Hill, director of Oxford's Jenner Institute, which has teamed up with drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc to develop the vaccine.

Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial has 50% chance of success, says project leader

Climate activist Greta Thunberg met Malala Yousafzai at the University of Oxford where the Nobel peace prize winner is a student. 22-year-old Yousafzai posted a photo on Instagram of herself and Thunberg sitting on a bench on Tuesday, with the caption: “Thank you, @gretathunberg” and a heart emoji.

Greta Thunberg meets Malala Yousafzai at Oxford University

A painting which was recently found by British artist LS Lowry was sold to a private collector for a whopping £2.65 million on Tuesday. The Mill, Pendlebury was painted by LS Lowry in 1943.

Recently discovered British artist LS Lowry painting sold for £2.65 million

Boris Johnson was born in New York City. Johnson studied at the prestigious Oxford University. Boris worked at Times of London until he was fired. Boris was fired from Times over a fabricated quote. In 2001, Boris became a conservative member of Parliament. In 2004, he sacked for lying about an extra-marital affair. Watch this complete video to know more.

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