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Forget Nvidia chips, China's next big race is being slowed down by an unlikely rival: monkeysLab primate prices in China have surged over 1,000% in eight years, with a single cynomolgus macaque now costing around Rs 22 lakh. The sho...
Govt plans new drugs law to overhaul pharma, medical device regulationThe government is set to replace the 1940 Drugs and Cosmetics Act with a new law covering drugs, medical devices and cosmetics. The draft b...
Bombay High Court overturns Tarun Tejpal's 'perverse' acquittal, sentences him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonmentThe Bombay High Court overturned Tarun Tejpal's acquittal in a rape case. The court found the trial court's order perverse and influenced b...
Agni-IV test: India successfully fires 4,000 km-range ballistic weapon from OdishaIndia marked a significant milestone by successfully test-launching the Agni-IV missile from Chandipur, Odisha. This advanced two-stage mis...
UN rights chief alarmed by surge in executions in IranAlarmed by the situation in Iran, UN rights chief Volker Turk highlighted the alarming execution rates, with over fifty-six individuals con...
Novo CEO says setbacks demand faster research, acquisitions as investors fret over pipelineNovo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar said the company will speed up research and pursue smaller acquisitions to strengthen its drug pipeline afte...
Drugmaker Pfizer beats earnings estimates, targets $2.5 billion in additional cost cutsPfizer has reported impressive second-quarter earnings, driven by the success of Eliquis and newly acquired pharmaceutical products. The co...
China develops world's first tunnel boring-and-blasting machine for mountainous terrainChina has unveiled an advanced hybrid tunnel boring and blasting machine that combines excavation with drilling and blasting techniques. Wi...
India brought back 274 fugitives from 36 countries in seven years through technology-driven action: GovtIndia repatriated 274 fugitives from 36 countries between 2019 and July 2026, compared with an average of four a year during 2004-13, the g...
Around 158 CBI cases related to examination irregularities awaiting trial in courtsOver 150 recruitment exam irregularity cases await trial, some registered over two decades ago. The CBI will approach high courts to transf...
Sri Lanka deploys troops after prison riotSri Lanka deployed hundreds of troops and elite commandos on Sunday to contain riots at an overcrowded prison in which an inmate was killed...
Tata Steel UK expects electricity access for EAF project by 2029: CEO NarendranTata Steel UK's new electric arc furnace project is on track for completion by 2028. The company anticipates securing electricity access fo...
Calcutta High Court sets up 5 fast-track courts for NEET paper leak casesFive dedicated fast-track courts have been ordered by the Calcutta High Court. These courts will exclusively try NEET paper leak cases to e...
Why are Health Systems walking away from Medicare Advantage contracts in 2026? Here’s what enrolled Americans really need to knowTwenty-five hospital systems will end Medicare Advantage contracts in 2026. This move risks patient access to doctors and hospitals startin...
How AI is helping pharma prevent drug recalls, counter fakes and improve patient safetyArtificial intelligence is revolutionizing the pharmaceutical sector by significantly reducing the instances of drug recalls. By improving ...
Fast-track courts dispose more cases, so why do delays persist?Fast-track courts were established to clear case backlogs and address public outrage. These courts have disposed of millions of cases over ...
US FDA approves world's first oral cholesterol-lowering pill: What it means for patientsThe FDA has approved Lipfendra, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, for high cholesterol. This new once-daily pill offers an alternative to injectable...
With a little help from pharma friends: Psychedelics for psychiatric therapyEli Lilly's acquisition signals a return of psychedelic drugs for mental health. These compounds offer a new approach to rewiring neural co...
AstraZeneca 'magic' faces rare test after trial failure, share slideAstraZeneca's nerve drug Wainua unexpectedly failed a late-stage heart disease trial. This setback has caused investor concern and impacted...
Venezuela's Maduro, US propose June 2027 start for drug trafficking trialVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and US prosecutors proposed a June 2027 trial date. This joint proposal came ahead of a scheduled court...