Biocon shares rise 2% after USFDA approval for Yesintek single-dose prefilled autoinjectorBiocon shares rose after its US subsidiary received supplemental FDA approval for Yesintek single-dose prefilled autoinjectors in two stren...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
New cholesterol guidelines urge Americans to act earlier on ‘bad’ cholesterol and other blood fats to lower lifelong heart attack and stroke risk. Here's what you need to knowThe latest guidance from the US emphasizes the importance of identifying and treating abnormal blood fats earlier. This proactive strategy ...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Manipur: CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh condemns Kangpokpi incident, appeals for mutual trust and peaceful coexistenceSingh stressed that peace is the foundation of development and that lasting stability can be achieved through mutual trust, justice, dignit...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
In 2025, workers dug a drain beneath a reclining Buddha statue in Thailand, widely regarded as one of the country's oldest; they found 33 gold, silver, and bronze treasures hidden for 1,300 yearsWorkers repairing ground near a 1,300-year-old statue found ancient artifacts. These relics were buried since the seventh century and are m...
15 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
In 1920, Washington planted 507 Norway maples along 16th Street to honor its war dead; the invasive species later spread into Rock Creek ParkIn 1920, Washington DC planted Norway maples as a tribute to World War I veterans. Initially seen as a living memorial, these trees became ...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
In 1847, a Scottish obstetrician showed the world the use of a vital medicine while helping women during childbirth and making surgeries safe and painless, changing the course of medical science foreverIn 1847, a Scottish obstetrician showed the world the use of chloroform as an anaesthetic during childbirth and surgery. Sir James Young Si...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.46 AM IST
In 1839, a Scottish blacksmith invented the first rear-wheel-driven vehicle which set the world in motion and laid the foundation of modern transportIn 1839, a Scottish blacksmith invented the first rear-wheel-driven vehicle which set the world in motion and laid the foundation of modern...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
After centuries in India, the last Cochin Jews try to keep their history aliveKochi's historic Jew Town now has only two remaining Jewish congregants. These individuals strive to preserve their community's centuries-o...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'In life, a good friend will always stab you in the front' - A timeless lesson on true friendship hidden in one powerful sentence by the Irish author and poetQuote of the day by Oscar Wilde: “A good friend will always stab you in the front.” Though the quote sounds harsh at first, it carries a po...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
120 kg of gold, 2 million ancient coins and a rare Confucius portrait found in the tomb of a Chinese emperor who ruled for just 27 days — archaeologists uncover a 2,000-year-old fortune buried with the fallen rulerA 2,000-year-old Chinese tomb linked to Liu He, the emperor who ruled for just 27 days, has revealed more than 2 million ancient bronze coi...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman opens museum at Hasina's former residence, honours uprising martyrsDhaka inaugurated a memorial museum at Sheikh Hasina's former residence. This museum commemorates victims of the July-August 2024 student p...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Kargil: Mirage 2000, MiG-21s deployed under Op Safed Sagar turned tide of war in India's favourOperation Safed Sagar utilized precision bombs, striking intruders at high altitudes. Mirage 2000 jets delivered a decisive blow, hastening...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Biocon gets Health Canada nod for Yesintek autoinjector penBiocon received Health Canada approval for its Yesintek autoinjector. This new format offers patients a convenient treatment option for pso...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Scientists unlocked a 4,000-year-old secret inside ancient human teeth. A woman’s clean smile in Thailand revealed surprising chemical proof of early betel nut chew habitsNew chemical analysis of ancient dental plaque from a burial site in Thailand revealed preserved traces of betel nut alkaloids. Remarkably,...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
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...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Merck gets US FDA nod for first-in-its-class oral cholesterol drugThe U.S. FDA has approved Merck's new cholesterol-lowering pill, Lipfendra. This oral medication works by blocking the PCSK9 protein, which...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
FDA approves at-home starter dose of Eisai-Biogen Alzheimer's drugThe US FDA approved an at-home starting dose for Eisai and Biogen's Alzheimer's drug. This new subcutaneous formulation allows patients to ...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.41 AM IST