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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw warns against long-term GLP-1 use, urges caution over weight-loss drugs, says 'for those who are not diabetic or clinically obese...'Nithin Kamath questions India's slow adoption of affordable GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, despite rising obesity. He points to challenges like l...
Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firmsAustralia is doubling penalties for tech firms failing to enforce its child social media ban, as evidence shows limited impact on teen usag...
Assam's public health system is among the finest in the country: Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam's public health system is now among the nation's best, with significant improvements in Maternal Mortality Ratio, now at 84, below th...
Need to de-risk single-point failures in global AI supply chains: US officialAccording to a high-ranking official from the US, there is a strong partnership between India and the US in fortifying global AI supply cha...
WHO seeks details from India over oxytocin-linked deaths; licences of manufacturer cancelledThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought details from the Indian government after reports linked oxytocin injections made by Jackson ...
Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
Life Lesson of the Day by Bill Gates: “I believe that if you show people the problems and you show them the… — Inspiring lessons on awareness, problem-solving, leadership, responsibility and every problem has a solution by the technology pioneer best known as the co-founder of MicrosoftLife lesson of the day by Bill Gates: Bill Gates’ quote, “I believe that if you show people the problems and you show them the solutions th...
World sends rescuers, aid as Venezuela reels from quakesOffers of rescue support, aid and condolences poured into Venezuela on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes left at least 164 dead and h...
He filled 16 passports visiting 245 countries: Meet Bengaluru-born musician Benny Prasad, who went to every country on Earth in nearly 7 yearsA Bengaluru-born musician Benny Prasad back in the spotlight after he showed 16 passports packed with stamps and visas from his journey acr...
'Never had an STD': What Bill Gates told lawmakers about affairs, Jeffrey Epstein and blackmail claimsMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates admitted to multiple extramarital affairs during a congressional interview, detailing three relationships. ...
India mandates Air Suvidha self-declaration for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countriesIndia has reactivated the Air Suvidha portal for travelers from Ebola-affected regions, streamlining health checks with an online declarati...
For years it was ignored. Now scientists say this gas may be the major contributor to air pollutionUrban air pollution science has uncovered a surprising shift. A long-ignored gas, nitric oxide, may influence aerosol particle formation in...
Chinese proverb of the day: 'Dig the well before you are thirsty' offers timeless life lesson on savings, personal finance, golden wisdom on how to plan for future to tackle adversityChinese proverb quote of the day offers timeless wisdom about preparation, foresight, and responsibility. It teaches that success and secur...
Shopify to ban vapes as US authorities crack down on illegal e-cigarettes industryShopify is poised to ban all vape sales from its platform this week, responding to pressure from U.S. state attorneys general. This move ta...
What are the Fed's bank 'stress tests' and what's new this year?The US Federal Reserve is releasing its annual bank stress test results today, assessing how major lenders would fare in a severe economic ...
Dollar hits one-year high on Fed hike bets; yen nears 40-year lowThe US dollar surged to a year-high on Tuesday, driven by expectations of a more aggressive Federal Reserve and ongoing Middle East uncerta...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in Yoga Day celebrations at Red Road in KolkataIn Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 12th International Day of Yoga, presenting the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'. This world...
Palestinian Embassy calls for urgent medical aid: "If not India and Indian people, then who?"Palestine's Embassy in India has issued a dire plea for immediate medical aid, warning of a healthcare sector collapse due to ongoing confl...
US launches trade investigation into Germany over drug pricingAmerica has started a trade probe into Germany's plan to cut pharmaceutical spending. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated the i...
Pfizer CFO Dave Denton to leave company in AugustPfizer's finance chief Dave Denton is leaving on August 15. Cecile Guegan will be the interim chief financial officer. Denton's departure r...