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Awareness trek highlights need for early detection of Alzheimer’s

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Awareness trek highlights need for early detection of Alzheimer’s

The need for greater public awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and the importance of early detection were highlighted at an awareness trekking programme organised at the foothills of Chamundi Hills here on Friday. The programme, titled ‘Namma Nadige Arogyadadege’ (Our Walk Towards Health), was organised by the Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI), Mysuru…

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IRDAI imposes ₹1 cr penalty on Canara HSBC Life for mis-selling policy to 88-year-old

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IRDAI imposes ₹1 cr penalty on Canara HSBC Life for mis-selling policy to 88-year-old

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has imposed a ₹1 crore penalty on Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company for mis-selling a life insurance policy to an 88-year-old man. The case pertains to a deferred annuity policy, with an annual premium of ₹2 lakh and a four-year premium-paying term, that was sold by…

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Gaganyaan Episode 6: Life support: Living in space | The Scope

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Gaganyaan Episode 6: Life support: Living in space | The Scope

Three astronauts inside a sealed spacecraft cannot rely on Earth’s natural environment. In Episode 6 of The Scope: Gaganyaan — India’s Leap, we look at the Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) that will help sustain the crew inside the Crew Module. From oxygen and carbon dioxide removal to temperature, humidity, pressure, water, waste…

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PM Modi highlights trade barriers, sea route disruptions at BRICS Business Forum

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PM Modi highlights trade barriers, sea route disruptions at BRICS Business Forum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (September 11, 2026) highlighted the issue of rising trade barriers and constrained sea trade routes, adding that India was building bridges among these constraints and was using its presidency of BRICS this year to establish new cooperation networks among the BRICS nations. Also speaking at the BRICS Business Forum…

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India in talks to acquire lithium blocks in Australia, Chile; eyes five more in Argentina: Kishan Reddy

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India in talks to acquire lithium blocks in Australia, Chile; eyes five more in Argentina: Kishan Reddy

Union Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy at the third edition of CII’s Global Summit on Advanced Materials, Critical Minerals & Metals. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement. The Union Mines Ministry is in talks with Australia and Chile to acquire lithium blocks, while seeking five additional blocks in Argentina, Union Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy said…

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Biotech sector steadily growing with over 1,100 startups in the last year: K. VijayRaghavan

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Biotech sector steadily growing with over 1,100 startups in the last year: K. VijayRaghavan

K. Vijay Raghavan, former director of National Centre for Biological Sciences, in conversation with Jacob Koshy, Science Editor, The Hindu at the Biotech Conclave 2026 in Chennai on Friday. | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj Quality of education, regulatory frameworks governing the biotechnology sector, economic factors, global competition and the potential of AI to democratise…

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The Hindu–VIT Conclave explores advances in biotechnology and healthcare

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The Hindu–VIT Conclave explores advances in biotechnology and healthcare

Dr. Maneesh Paul, CEO, Microvioma, Lead Co-Inventor and Program Director of the Anti-infective Enmetazobactam, Orchid Pharma, Dr. Vasan Sambandamurthy, Senior Vice President, Bugworks Research India Pvt Ltd, Dr. M.M. Balamurali, Professor, Centre for Healthcare Advancement, Innovation and Research, VIT, Chennai in conversation with Athira Elssa Johnson, at The Hindu’s Bio Tech Conclave 2026 in Chennai…

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ONGC denies any move to establish new oil wells in delta

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The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has clarified that it has not undertaken any activity to establish new oil wells in the delta districts, designated as a protected agricultural zone. Referring to complaints from individuals in Mayiladuthurai alleging the establishment of new oil wells and non-compliance with regulations, an ONGC press release said…

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Shining Path, Estelle, Once You Go Black and Preview excel

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Shining Path, Estelle, Once You Go Black and Preview excel

Shining Path, Estelle, Once You Go Black and Preview excelled when the horses were exercised here on Friday morning (Sept 11) Inner sand: 1000m: Sensuous (Shinde), Royal Tribute (rb) 1-7.5, 600/39. Former finished five lengths ahead. Ranquelino (R. Pradeep) 1-7, 600/37.5. Pleased. Outer sand: 600m: Final Call (rb) 42.5. In fine trim. Zeitgeist (rb) 42.5….

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Man died after Ganesha idol fell on him during transit

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A 27-year-old man was died on Friday after a Ganesha idol fell on him during transit at Attanur village in Sirwar taluk of Raichur district. ​The deceased has been identified as Prem, a resident of Attanur village. ​According to preliminary reports, Prem was among three persons sitting in the back of a truck transporting a…

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