Loading the player... Revival in job market: January sees 50% rise in vacancies over December Vaccination drive against COVID-19 and improving economic indicators has enthused employers to recruit. This was evident in a survey which showed job openings increased almost 50 per cent in January as compared to December. Vacancies in January rose to 265,000 from 180,000 in December, according to Xpheno's Active Job Outlook survey. COVID-19 vaccine: Russia's Sputnik V may be approved by India in next few weeks India may approve Russia's Sputnik V vaccine for COVID-19 in the next few weeks, says India's Ambassador to Moscow. The vaccine is currently undergoing Phase 3 trials in India. Dr Reddy's Laboratories had collaborated with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) in September 2020 to conduct clinical trials of Sputnik V as well as for its distribution.