 "Akums Drugs secures a patent for a novel Hydroxyurea formulation, promising affordable treatment for Sickle Cell Disease and enhancing patient care.")
Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals has announced that it has received a patent from the Indian patent office for an innovative formulation aimed at treating Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). This new oral suspension of Hydroxyurea is designed to be stable at room temperature, making it easier for patients to manage this genetic blood disorder that causes ...
A recent incident involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and a Tamil Nadu restaurant owner has sparked controversy. The owner of Annapoorna restaurant, Srinivasan, apologized to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after humorously criticizing the complicated GST system at a public event. Rahul Gandhi expressed outrage over this incident, claiming it showed the government’s intimidation of small ...
 "Arvind Kejriwal secures bail amid divided court opinions over his controversial arrest in a high-profile liquor policy scandal.")
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail by the Supreme Court amid the ongoing investigations into the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam. The court, while divided on the legality of his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), agreed that continuing his imprisonment could violate his right to personal liberty. Kejriwal’s bail ...
Protesting junior doctors in West Bengal are seeking intervention from the President and Prime Minister after unsuccessful talks with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Their agitation started following the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College on August 9. In a detailed letter, the doctors expressed concerns over rising threats ...
 "Vishnu Vardhan warns that AI’s growth could overshadow Indian languages but offers hope through targeted development and investment.")
Vishnu Vardhan, the founder of SML Generative AI, discusses the potential of AI to enhance Indian regional languages and the challenges that come with it. He believes that while AI can greatly support the growth of these languages, there is a risk that people may rely more on English if strong AI models are not ...
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted regular bail by the Supreme Court in connection with a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case related to a scrapped excise policy. The court acknowledged that while there were differing opinions on the legality of his arrest, both judges agreed that holding him in custody violated his ...
 "Warivo Motor India aims to double revenue with the launch of its high-speed electric scooter, the CRX, targeting significant market expansion.")
Warivo Motor India, an electric two-wheeler startup, aims to nearly double its revenue to around Rs 120 crore in the current fiscal year. This growth is driven by the launch of their high-speed electric scooter, the CRX, priced at Rs 79,999. Shifting from their earlier focus on low-speed scooters, Warivo’s CRX can reach speeds of ...
Uttar Pradesh Minister O.P. Rajbhar recently defended law enforcement actions in the state, stating that police fired in self-defense during a recent encounter in Sultanpur. He rejected accusations from Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who claimed the BJP government made UP the “capital of fake encounters.” Rajbhar emphasized that officers cannot respond with flowers when ...
 "India extends anti-subsidy duty on Chinese pesticides to protect local industries from damaging subsidized imports. Trade tensions escalate.")
India has decided to extend the anti-subsidy duty on a Chinese pesticide chemical, Atrazine Technical, for an additional five years to protect local manufacturers. This move follows recommendations from the commerce ministry’s investigation body, DGTR, which found that the duty has supported Indian producers by allowing them to expand their operations. The new duty rates ...
Avinash Sable, an Indian 3000m steeplechase runner, is set to make his Diamond League final debut at the 2024 Allianz Memorial Van Damme in Brussels on September 13. Currently ranked 14th in his event, Sable will compete against elite athletes like Ethiopia’s Samuel Firewu and Kenya’s Amos Serem and Abraham Kibiwot. The event will also ...
