Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccineCEPI is investing around $60 million to speed up the creation of vaccines against the deadly Ebola Bundibugyo virus. This funding will supp...
What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola as cases outpace responseA rare Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly in Congo and Uganda. The Bundibugyo virus has no approved treatments. Health workers face challe...
What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in CongoA rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo, with over 200 deaths, lacks specific treatments or vaccines, complicating response efforts. Whil...
US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertaintyThe persistently low number of claims suggests that most U.S. companies have not resorted to layoffs. But even if they're not cutting jobs,...
India sends emergency medical supplies for Ebola outbreak response in CongoIndia has provided crucial pharmaceutical supplies to aid the fight against the Ebola outbreak in Congo. The Africa Centres for Disease Con...
Power, Hotels & Chemicals: Dipan Mehta maps out the market’s next big opportunitiesDipan Mehta advises selective investing, favoring power infrastructure, export manufacturing, and specialty chemicals. While acknowledging ...
Gold import duty hike threatens decade-low volumes for jewellery retailers in FY27, warns CrisilThe organised gold jewellery retail sector is set for a steep 13–15% volume decline to a decade low in FY27, driven by the government’s imp...
Hantavirus outbreak: How an African lab identified the deadly Andes strainA hantavirus scare aboard a cruise ship off Cape Verde prompted a rapid scientific response, with researchers in Senegal quickly identifyin...
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
UP Governor mandates uniforms in state universities and colleges, pushes NEP and skill-based educationUttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has directed all state universities and colleges to implement a uniform dress code, while emphasizin...
Ebola, hantavirus show world's risk preparedness lagging: Pandemic expertGlobal health crisis response has improved since Covid-19. However, a leading expert warns that awareness of pandemic risks remains low. Re...
Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation
PVR Inox back in the black in Q4 as blockbuster films drive earnings recoveryIn an inspiring financial turnaround, PVR INOX reported a net profit of ₹186 crore for the March quarter, bouncing back decisively from las...
Jio revamps mega IPO; DailyObjects lines up fresh capitalReliance Industries is revamping Jio Platforms’ IPO plans amid investor disagreements over valuation. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Jefferies blames HDFC Bank controversy for impacting banking sector valuationsJefferies said the leadership uncertainty at HDFC Bank has become a major overhang for the banking sector, dragging benchmark valuations de...
ECLGS 5.0 to benefit 1.1 crore MSME accounts with additional credit support: SBI ReportThe government has approved ECLGS 5.0 to support MSMEs and airlines. This scheme aims to provide crucial working capital. Around 1.1 crore ...
CEA Nageswaran calls for capex push amid EV growth momentumIndia's top companies saw profits soar post-Covid. However, investments lagged. Chief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran called for corp...