Foracort is used to treat asthma and other respiratory diseases The severe air pollution in northern India caused a rise in the demand for respiratory drugs, with Foracort becoming India's best-selling medicine in October. The inhaler, used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), clocked sales worth Rs 75 crore, surpassing popular drugs like the antibiotic Augmentin (Rs 73 crore) and the antidiabetic Glycomet-GP (Rs 69 crore), according to data from market researc...Read More
After his Denver Nuggets "got embarrassed" in a 145-118 blowout loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night, coach Michael Malone was adamant this is one game that he won't be "flushing." "F--- that man, no. No, we're not flushing," Malone said in response to a reporter's question. "You don't flush when you get embarrassed, you don't flush when you gave up 145 points, you don't flush when you didn't play hard, didn't play with effort, physicality, I'm not flushing anything." The Knicks led by ...Read More
US authorities have charged Gautam Adani and seven others for allegedly agreeing to pay bribes of $265 million to unnamed Indian government officials to secure solar power-supply contracts in Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir between 2021 and 2022. According to the US indictment, most of the alleged bribes, amounting to $228 million, were paid to a government official to get Andhra Pradesh's electricity companies to buy power. However, Adani has denied the a...Read More
India's pharmaceutical industry, valued at $50 billion, is booming as a global leader in generic drugs. With significant exports to 200+ countries, India meets a substantial portion of global demand for affordable medicine. Challenges include regulatory hurdles and quality assurance, as the nation aims to expand its generic drug market. The Indian pharmaceutical industry, currently valued at $50 billion, is playing an increasingly crucial role on the global stage. Renowned as the 'pharmacy of t...Read More
Hindus and members of other minority groups say they have faced more attacks than ever since an interim government replaced the ousted prime minister, as Islamist groups have become more prominent and demoralized security agencies have left a security vacuum. The government says the threat to Hindus has been exaggerated. Around 91% of Bangladeshs population is Muslim, with Hindus making up almost all of the rest. Officials, witnesses and local media reports said that Krishna Das Prabhu, also k...Read More
New Delhi, Nov 26 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday greeted the people on the occasion of 75th Constitution Day. On social media handle X, Kharge said, "The Constitution of India, painstakingly and carefully drafted by our foremothers and forefathers, is the lifeblood of our nation. It guarantees us social, economic and political rights. It constitutes India into a SOVEREIGN S...Read More
Woman's unique matrimonial ad for handsome businessman goes viral, looking for, 'no farts, no burps...' Eknath Shinde resigns as Maharashtra CM, Governor asks him to continue as... International Emmy Awards 2024: Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur's The Night Manager loses Best Drama Series to... Gautam Adani indictment row: US State Department refuses to comment on disruptions in Indian Parliament UP groom climbs moving truck, chases down thief who stole money garland, dramatic video goes viral,...Read More
nion Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje cited statistics in the Lok Sabha on Monday to show that youth unemployment rates in India were lower than global levels. The minister cited a report by the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) Institute for Human Development (IHD) which states that the worldwide youth unemployment rate was 15.6 per cent in 2021. Further, as per World Employment and Social Outlook Trends, 2024 by ILO, globally, in 2023, the youth unemploym...Read More
New Delhi, Nov 26 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday greeted the people on the occasion of 75th Constitution Day. On social media handle X, Kharge said, "The Constitution of India, painstakingly and carefully drafted by our foremothers and forefathers, is the lifeblood of our nation. It guarantees us social, economic and political rights. It constitutes India into a SOVEREIGN S...Read More
A Russian national was discovered dead in a hot water spring in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, police reported on Tuesday. The deceased, identified as Tatiana, 45 years old, had visited the Gangnani hot springs for a bath on Saturday night. Her lifeless body was discovered floating on Sunday morning by locals, who promptly alerted authorities, according to Manoj Aswal, the Station House Officer of Maneri. Police arrived swiftly at the scene, retrieving Tatiana's body from the spring. A pos...Read More
Bengaluru: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police have arrested a Nigerian national for allegedly selling MDMA crystals in the city. The accused, identified as Kouassi Jules N. Guessan, was found to be involved in the illegal drug trade, supplying MDMA to various individuals in Bengaluru. The police seized a total of 515 grams of MDMA crystals, which are estimated to be worth around Rs 77 lakhs. The drug was being sold at Rs 15,000 per gram, targeting a range of customers, including college stud...Read More
New Delhi, Nov 26 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday greeted the people on the occasion of 75th Constitution Day. On social media handle X, Kharge said, "The Constitution of India, painstakingly and carefully drafted by our foremothers and forefathers, is the lifeblood of our nation. It guarantees us social, economic and political rights. It constitutes India into a SOVEREIGN S...Read More
The Indian government launched the Rs. 1,435 crore PAN 2.0 project. Announced by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the project aims to establish the PAN number as a common business identifier across all government digital systems. PAN 2.0 Project Launch The Rs. 1,435 crore PAN 2.0 the project aims to establish the PAN number as a common business identifier across all government digital systems. CCEA Approval The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the ...Read More
India has overtaken China as the top source of international students in the US for the first time in 15 years, with over 3.3 lakh Indian students enrolling in the 2023-24 academic year. This surge, a 23% increase from the previous year, is largely driven by growth in graduate programs and optional practical training participation. Indian students contributed $11....Read More
Today's Horoscope, November 19, 2024: Today is the Chaturthi date of Margashirsha Krishna Paksha on Tuesday. Chaturthi Tithi will remain till 5:29 pm today. Sadhy Yoga will remain till 2:56 pm today. Also, Ardra Nakshatra will remain till 2:56 pm today. Apart from this, the Sun will transit in Anuradha Nakshatra at 2:53 pm today. Know from Acharya Indu Prakash how will be the day of November 19, 2024, for you and with which measures you can make this day better. Also, know what will be the lucky...Read More
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president J.P. Nadda and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari sharpened their attacks on the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Monday (November 18, 2024) while focusing on their narrative of development. Addressing a rally in Navi Mumbai, Mr. Nadda praised the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, claiming it has introduced a new, accountable political culture under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. "Our politics is about delivering promises -- and going beyo...Read More
Coca-Cola stirred controversy with its latest commercial advertisement on Christmas. This time Coca-Cola used Generative-AI to recreate the 15 second ad of "Holidays are Coming." It was the first time that the company used AI in a television Christmas campaign. The video also has a disclaimer that reads, "created by Real Magic AI," referring to the brand's software....Read More
Duffy, 53, is a Fox News contributor who co-hosts the evening Fox Business Network program "The Bottom Line.""I am pleased to announce that former Congressman Sean Duffy, from the Great State of Wisconsin, is nominated to serve as the Secretary of Transportation. Sean has been a tremendous and well-liked public servant, starting his career as a District Attorney for Ashland, Wisconsin, and later elected to the US House of Representatives for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District," Trump said in...Read More
The future of startups is set to change dramatically and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes artificial intelligence (AI) is to play a central role in the transformation. He envisions a world where a single individual equipped with AI tools and thousands of GPUs can create a billion-dollar company. It is a once-unthinkable scenario and is fast becoming a reality as AI evolves to take on such tasks which previously required large teams. Altman has outlined a roadmap of AI development equipped with fi...Read More
ess than 24 hours after he asserted in Nigeria's Abuja that stepping out of the comfort zone, innovating and creating new paths has now become the very essence of today's India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday told the gathering of world's most influential leaders converged in Rio de Janeiro for the G20 Summit that the main reason for India's success lies in his government's 'back to basics' and 'march to the future' approach. Addressing the G20 session on 'Social Inclusion and the Fight...Read More
Ganiga told reporters: "It is well known fact about who made the money offer and who received it. I have the documents. At the right time, I will release these records to the media." He accused the BJP of attempting to destabilise the Congress government using ill-gotten money from the previous administration's scams, while also alleging that the BJP had the backing of the central government. He also claimed that JD(S) had now joined forces with the BJP in this effort. "We have all the document...Read More
As the correction continues unabated, a divergence is emerging in what is happening to the Nifty and Sensex and what is happening in the entire large-cap space. There are pockets where a certain amount of relative outperformance is visible. While Reliance Industries might be under pressure, stocks like HDFC Bank - which too has high FPI holding - is able to keep its head above the water even on strongly bearish days. So, probably the broad-brush selling is over. Still, despite the recent correct...Read More
ollywood actor Aayush Sharma, who was recently seen in the theatrical movie 'Ruslaan', is celebrating his 10th marriage anniversary with Arpita Khan Sharma. On Monday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a series of pictures featuring his wife and their kids. He wrote in the caption, "Congratulations Mrs. @arpitakhansharma for successfully completing a decade of togetherness. If I could I would have awarded you with the highest honour for handling my madness day in and day out. Happy A...Read More
European borders are facing increasing pressures: The upcoming introduction of the EU's Entry-Exit System will bring new operational challenges as countries rush to introduce new biometric-based border technologies. At the same, the bloc is introducing regulatory changes, including the AI Act, privacy laws and digital wallets. All of this is happening amid an increase in global travelers as well as a rise in AI-fueled identity fraud such as deepfakes. At the center of these issues is eu-LISA, t...Read More
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed further recovery of an outstanding tax demand from news portal NewsClick, directing the company's banker not to release any more money to the tax department based on a 2023 notice, and allowing the portal to use its two bank accounts for daily operations. The order was passed by a bench headed by justice BV Nagarathna on an application moved by PPK Newsclick Studio Limited, which alleged that ICICI Bank was not allowing the company to use its accounts despite ...Read More
Mumbai: Former home minister and NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh sustained a head injury on Monday as unidentified people pelted stones at his car while he was returning to Katol near Nagpur in the evening. Harrsh Poddar, superintendent of police (SP), Nagpur rural, said Deshmukh's CT scan was normal and he is being treated for shallow injuries at Alexis Superspeciality Hospital in Nagpur. Speaking to HT shortly after the attack, Poddar said the assailants were yet to be identified. "I am headed ...Read More
MUMBAI: A special PMLA court refused to grant bail to Sujit Patkar, a close aide of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a case of alleged irregularities in the operation of two jumbo Covid centres during the pandemic. Patkar, the owner of a consultancy firm, established a partnership firm called Lifeline Hospital Management Services (LHMS) with other partners, namely Dr. Hemant Gupta, Sanjay Shah and Raju Salunkhe. The firm placed bids and bagged ...Read More
The history of reform episodes, recently reviewed by the IMF, shows that the pace of reform efforts has more than halved since the global financial crisis of 2008-09 It is pertinent that structural reforms come into focus following economic crises, be they local or global. It is no different this time. With a series of crises in the backdrop, starting with a pandemic, then war and sanctions, more armed conflicts, and much else that continue, structural reforms have become critical for enhancing...Read More
India delivered its strongest intervention yet at the COP29 climate talks on Monday, demanding discussion on "carbon debt" owed by developed nations and calling out trade measures that disadvantage developing countries, while arguing that just transition must begin with wealthy nations, not developing economies. Speaking at the high-level ministerial round table on 'just transition', India's deputy delegation lead Leena Nandan challenged the narrow framing of climate justice, emphasising that d...Read More
Trump has also appointed Musk to head a body to improve govt efficiency. Musk, the owner of Tesla and X among other prominent firms, has long enjoyed a cosy relationship with China Donald Trump stunned the world with his remarkable comeback win in the United States of America presidential election on November 5. Now, he is shaking up Washington and the global corridors of power with a series of unconventional appointments to key positions in his incoming administration. Some of those picks appe...Read More