Month: August 2026

Dr. Reddy’s CDMO arm Aurigene inks long-term manufacturing pact with global pharma major

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Dr. Reddy’s CDMO arm Aurigene inks long-term manufacturing pact with global pharma major

Dr. Reddy’s Labs | Photo Credit: The Hindu Contract research, development and manufacturing organisation Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services, a subsidiary of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, has entered into a long-term manufacturing and supply agreement (MSA) with a leading global pharmaceutical company. Under the agreement, Aurigene will undertake commercial drug-product manufacturing and supply for a diversified portfolio targeting…

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UN, Red Cross step up call for international rules on ‘killer robot’ weapons systems

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UN, Red Cross step up call for international rules on ‘killer robot’ weapons systems

The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross on Tuesday (August 25, 2026) ratcheted up a joint call for countries to adopt bans and restrictions on the use of autonomous weapons systems — often known as “killer robots” — warning that “the risks have intensified”. File | Photo Credit: AP The United Nations…

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World

Tamil Nadu election 2026: TVK out of poll race in Edappadi constituency after rejection of nominations

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Tamil Nadu election 2026: TVK out of poll race in Edappadi constituency after rejection of nominations

M. Arunkumar, the candidate fielded by TVK in Edappadi constituency of Salem district | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which fielded candidates in all the 234 constituencies of Tamil Nadu, is out of the race in the high-profile Edappadi Assembly constituency as the nomination of its candidate M. Arunkumar and the substitute candidate…

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When things come to a head, butting is not a proper response

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When things come to a head, butting is not a proper response

Yashasvi Jaiswal was less than five years old when the French footballer Zenedine Zidane headbutted Italian defender Marco Materazzi in the final of the 2006 World Cup football. It earned Zidane a red card in the final match of his career. Zidane claimed that the defender had insulted his sister (professional lip readers couldn’t agree…

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Sports

Israel threats to expel Gazans over kite-flying ‘outrageous’: UN

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Israel threats to expel Gazans over kite-flying ‘outrageous’: UN

The United Nations on Tuesday (August 25, 2026) slammed Israel’s threat to expel people from areas where kites, drones and balloons are launched from Gaza, lamenting “unacceptable rhetoric” coming from Israeli leaders. File | Photo Credit: AFP The United Nations on Tuesday (August 25, 2026) slammed Israel’s threat to expel people from areas where kites,…

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Natco Pharma invests $14mn in biotech firm eGenesis; total investment at $22mn

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Natco Pharma invests mn in biotech firm eGenesis; total investment at mn

Generic drugmaker Natco Pharma is investing an additional $14 million in U.S.-based biotechnology company eGenesis, which is developing genetically engineered, human-compatible organs for transplantation. The latest investment will be made through convertible promissory notes by Natco Pharma’s subsidiaries. Natco Pharma (Canada) Inc. will invest $9.5 million, while Natco Pharma South Africa Proprietary Ltd will contribute…

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The science of blaming climate change for extreme weather has limits

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The science of blaming climate change for extreme weather has limits

Shortly after an intense heatwave struck South Asia earlier this year, World Weather Attribution (WWA) reported that climate change had made the event about three times likelier and up to 1° C warmer than it would have been in a world without climate change. WWA is an international research group that assesses the impact of…

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Science

Umpiring and coaching standards need to get better: Wettimuny

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Umpiring and coaching standards need to get better: Wettimuny

Sidath Wettimuny. | Photo Credit: File photo Grace and grit are intrinsic to Sidath Wettimuny. The former Sri Lankan opener was the Emerald Isle’s first Test centurion with a 157 against Pakistan at Faisalabad in 1982. He has seen Sri Lankan cricket evolve, first as a player, then as an administrator and now as a…

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Sports

Collector inspects development works at Kumbakonam railway station

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Collector inspects development works at Kumbakonam railway station

Collector R. Revathi and Tiruchi DRM Balak Ram Negi inspect ongoing works at Kumbakonam railway station on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Collector R. Revathi on Tuesday held discussions with offcials of Tiruchi Railway Division about the progress of works at Kumbakonam railway station ahead of mahamagam festival in 2008. At a meeting held…

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