Month: May 2026

Beyond cost: how to know if a medical technology actually adds value

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Beyond cost: how to know if a medical technology actually adds value

A wealthy person can afford ₹50,000 a year to catch one cancer earlier, which is an excellent personal return on investment. But a government screening 1 lakh women would spend ₹500 crore and catch 20-30 cancers earlier. Representative photo. | Photo Credit: navymedicine/Unsplash Medicine treats the evaluation of emerging technologies as a technical problem, but…

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Science

Clinical Inter Milan secures Italian Serie A title as rivals stumble in one-sided race

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Clinical Inter Milan secures Italian Serie A title as rivals stumble in one-sided race

Inter players celebrate the victory of their 21st championship after a Serie A match between Inter Milan and Parma, in Milan, on May 3, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP ​Inter Milan clinched their 21st Serie A title on Sunday (May 3, 2026) after a season defined by relentless consistency, ‌as Cristian Chivu’s side wrapped up…

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Sports

Japan, Australia agree to deepen cooperation on energy, defence and critical minerals

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Japan, Australia agree to deepen cooperation on energy, defence and critical minerals

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi looks at poppies placed on the First World War Roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial, in Canberra, Australia, on May 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Prime Ministers of Japan and Australia agreed to deepen cooperation in a wide range of areas, including energy security, defence and…

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World

West Bengal election results LIVE: BJP crosses halfway mark in leads; TMC leaders urge caution against early trends

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West Bengal election results LIVE: BJP crosses halfway mark in leads; TMC leaders urge caution against early trends

As of 9.45 a.m., ECI trends showed the BJP leading in 18 seats, in the early rounds of counting.  The party was leading in: Mekliganj, Dinhata, Rajganj, Bhagawangola, Gosaba, Shyampukur, Nayagram, Gopiballavpur, Jhargram, Binpur, Howrah Uttar, Shibpur, Goghat, Baghmundi, Bankura, Onda, Monteswar, Kalna, Durgapur Purba, Durgapur Paschim, and Asansol Dakshin.  Meanwhile, the AITC was leading…

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Nation

High Court junks SpiceJet’s plea to review ₹144 crore payment order in dispute with Maran

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High Court junks SpiceJet’s plea to review ₹144 crore payment order in dispute with Maran

Promoter Ajay Singh and his budget airline sought reconsideration of the March 18 direction on several counts, including financial distress amid the ongoing war in West Asia. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Delhi High Court on Monday (May 4, 2026) dismissed pleas by SpiceJet and its promoter Ajay Singh seeking a review of an earlier…

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Business

NCLAT dismisses Vedanta’s appeal against selection of Adani group’s bid for Jaiprakash Associates

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NCLAT dismisses Vedanta’s appeal against selection of Adani group’s bid for Jaiprakash Associates

“There is no merit in the appeal. Both appeals are dismissed. There shall be no orders to pass,” said NCLAT.. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Monday (May 4, 2026) dismissed the two petitions filed by Vedanta Ltd, where the mining group challenged the selection of Adani Enterprises’…

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Business

Maruti shares climb nearly 5% after record sales in April

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Maruti shares climb nearly 5% after record sales in April

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Friday (May 1) reported a record total sales of 2,39,646 units in April, a 33.29% year-on-year growth. | Photo Credit: Reuters Shares of Maruti Suzuki India on Monday (May 4, 2026) jumped nearly 5% after the firm reported a record total sales in April, a 33.29% year-on-year growth….

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Iran warns of ceasefire violation as U.S. plans to escort Hormuz ships

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Iran warns of ceasefire violation as U.S. plans to escort Hormuz ships

By blocking the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has choked off major flows of oil, gas and fertiliser to the world economy, while the United States has imposed a counter-blockade on Iranian ports. File picture | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran warned on Monday (May 4, 2026) that it would consider any U.S. attempt to interfere in…

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World

More than 300 families evacuate in Philippines due to ashfall from volcano

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Mayon volcano spews ash while vehicles pass by in Daraga, Albay province, Philippines on Saturday, May 2, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP “More than 300 families have been evacuated in Philippines after massive amounts of ash billowed from the Mayon volcano over the weekend due to the collapse of lava deposits from its slopes,” officials…

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