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Indian pharma sector 3rd largest globally, valued at $50 bn in FY 2023-24: Centre
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Indian pharma sector 3rd largest globally, valued at $50 bn in FY 2023-24:...

New Delhi, Dec 19: India’s pharma industry is considered to be the world's third largest by volume, and in FY 2023-24 the pharmaceutical market has been valued at $50 billion, said Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Anupriya Patel. In a written reply to Rajya Sabha Patel said that...
US California declares state of emergency over bird flu
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US California declares state of emergency over bird flu

Los Angeles, Dec 19: California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in response to the outbreak of Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, which has infected 34 people in the Golden State. According to the governor's office, this action came on Wednesday as cases were...
Small time vendors in Chandigarh anguished over GST hike move on tobacco products
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Small time vendors in Chandigarh anguished over GST hike move on tobacco...

Chandigarh, Dec 19: The Footpath Cycle and Rehri Fadi Workers Union of Chandigarh has expressed resentment over the proposal to introduce 35 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on "sin goods" like aerated beverages and tobacco products, saying the hike would badly impact their incomes and lead to...
Jitendra Singh launches anti-pesticide suit to safeguard farmers’ health
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Jitendra Singh launches anti-pesticide suit to safeguard farmers’ health

New Delhi, Dec 18: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh has launched Kisan Kavach, the first of its kind anti-pesticide bodysuit, to protect farmers from the harmful effects of pesticide exposure. The indigenous innovation marks a transformative step in...
AIIMS, CSIR to collaborate for research in healthcare, emerging technologies
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AIIMS, CSIR to collaborate for research in healthcare, emerging technologies

New Delhi, Dec 18: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on Wednesday announced a partnership with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to promote collaboration in healthcare, emerging technologies, their applications, and policy development. The Memorandum...
Study links PM2.5 with incidence and mortality rates of SARS-CoV-2 virus
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Study links PM2.5 with incidence and mortality rates of SARS-CoV-2 virus

New Delhi, Dec 17: While the rapid spread of Covid-19 can be attributed mainly to the high transmissibility of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a new study has linked the high incidence and mortality rates with environmental factors, particularly with PM2.5. Researchers from the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung...
US health insurance companies accused of multiple denials, delays: Surveys
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US health insurance companies accused of multiple denials, delays: Surveys

New York, Dec 17: Every year, US health insurance companies deny tens of millions of patient claims for medical expense reimbursements, and the tide of those denials has been rising. The Washington Post on Monday cited surveys of doctors and other healthcare providers. Insurers also have been...
CureFit posts Rs 888 crore loss in FY24
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CureFit posts Rs 888 crore loss in FY24

New Delhi, Dec 17: Fitness startup Curefit's consolidated loss has increased by 42 per cent to Rs 888.5 crore in FY24 from Rs 625.5 crore in FY23. The company's EBITDA loss surged by 123.4 per cent to Rs 587.97 crore in FY24 from Rs 263.2 crore in FY23. The reason for the increase in the company's...
WHO calls for bolstering efforts to end TB in South-East Asia
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WHO calls for bolstering efforts to end TB in South-East Asia

New Delhi, Dec 16: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called on countries in the Southeast Asia Region to build on the momentum created to end tuberculosis (TB). Saima Wazed, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia Region urged the need to accelerate multi-sectoral efforts to reach every...
Narayana Murthy defends 70-hour workweek concept again, calls on youth to work hard
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Narayana Murthy defends 70-hour workweek concept again, calls on youth to work...

New Delhi, Dec 16: Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has reiterated the call to work 70-hour a week, urging young people in India to work hard for the country’s growth. Murthy first suggested the idea of a 70-hour work week in 2023 to boost the country’s growth. While he invited widespread...
Flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk for 5 days: Study
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Flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk for 5 days: Study

New York, Dec 14: Influenza or flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days, scientists have warned. The new Stanford University study comes at a time when outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cattle have raised concerns about the potential for a new pandemic. “This work...
Every 10 unit rise in annual PM2.5 exposure raising death risk in Indians: Study
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Every 10 unit rise in annual PM2.5 exposure raising death risk in Indians: Study

New Delhi, Dec 12: Every 10 micrograms per cubic metre of air increase in annual exposure to fine particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) is associated with an 8.6 per cent increased risk for mortality across India, finds a study on Thursday. The study, published in the journal Lancet Planetary Health,...
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