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A trial to test a new path for preventing Alzheimer’s
Last month, a wave of excitement swept through the world of Alzheimer’s research after Eli Lilly published results of a trial of their drug, donanemab. They found that the drug slowed cognitive decline in 47% of those who took the drug, vis-à-vis 29% who got a placebo. ‘Slowed’ here meant staving off the disease for…
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India’s ONGC Videsh Secures 3-Year Extension To Explore South China Sea
ONGC Videsh is the overseas investment arm of India’s top oil explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corp. Mumbai: Indian energy company ONGC Videsh has secured a three-year extension from Vietnam to explore ‘Block 128’ in the South China Sea, it said in a post on social messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Conflicting territorial…
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Centre imposes 40% duty on onion exports, to offload stocks
A labourer shortlist onion at APMC wholesale Market in Ahmedabad. File | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji The Centre, on Saturday, imposed a 40% duty on the export of onions. The Centre will also offload stocks of onions in various wholesale markets to reduce the retail prices. The national average prices of the essential vegetable had…
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Indian economy shining as beacon of hope in challenging times, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi digitally addresses an event in New Delhi on August 19, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on August 19 that India’s economy is shining as a beacon of hope in these challenging times. “With robust growth and resilient spirit, the future looks promising. Let us keep this…
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Pipeline work leads to vast megalithic site in Kerala
An archaeologist examins a rock-cut burial chamber during a salvage excavation at Nagaparamba, near Kerala’s Tirunavaya. Photo: Special Arrangement A large number of megalithic hat stones were found from a single site during a recent archaeological salvage excavation conducted by the State Archaeology Department at Nagaparamba in Kuttippuram village, near Tirunavaya, in the district. Hat…
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Titan to acquire additional 27.2% in CaratLane for ₹4,621 crore to raise stake to 98.28%
Representational image | Photo Credit: Reuters Jewellery maker Titan on Saturday announced increasing stake in its subsidiary and new-age jewellery brand CaratLane to 98.28% by acquiring an additional 27.18% share for ₹4,621 crore. The Tata group-managed firm has entered into a share purchase agreement with CaratLane founders — Mithun Sacheti and Srinivasa Gopalan — and…
Mahindra recalls over 1 lakh units of XUV700 for wiring issue
Image for representation purpose only. Mahindra & Mahindra is recalling over 1 lakh units of its sports utility vehicle XUV700 to inspect wiring routing in engine bay, as per a regulatory filing. The company said it will inspect wiring loom routing in the engine bay of 1,08,306 units of XUV700 manufactured between June 8, 2021…
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As farm labour diminishes, mechanisation is essential for Bharat’s agri-sector expansion, says Mahindra & Mahindra’s Sikka
With diminishing agricultural labour within the nation, farm mechanisation has change into one of the vital very important elements for the expansion of sustainable agriculture in Bharat. Hemant Sikka, president, farm apparatus sector, Mahindra & Mahindra, in an unique interview with The Hindusays the rustic’s farm equipment business is predicted to develop from ₹9,200 crores…
Adani Group Market Cap Jumps To 3-Month High, Adds Rs 45,200 Crore On Friday
Overall market capitalisation of 10 Adani Group companies shot up to Rs 10.96 lakh crore on Friday Mumbai: Billionaire Gautam Adani’s ports to power conglomerate added over Rs 45,200 crore in market capitalisation in a single day on Friday as shares of all 10 listed group firms surged after global investors showed renewed interest in…
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