Nifty pharma slumps nearly 2 pc after Trump announces tariff plan on generic drug imports
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) India’s pharmaceutical sector dipped notably on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump outlined a phased tariff plan on imported generic medicines, fuelling concerns over the long‑term outlook for drugmakers that rely heavily on…
BRICS health ministers’ meet to begin in India with focus on inclusive healthcare
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) India is set to convene the 16th BRICS health ministers’ meeting from Wednesday, which will bring together health ministers and senior health officials from BRICS member countries to deepen cooperation on health security,…
Ajay Devgn celebrates 15 years of ‘Singham’, tells Rohit Shetty ‘July is indeed a special one for us’
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn seems to be thrilled as he celebrated a major milestone on July 22. The actor’s blockbuster cop drama, ‘Singham’ completed 15 years since its release, and marking the occasion, the actor shared…
Smith key to Australia’s transition ahead of gruelling 12-month Test cycle: Bailey
Melbourne, July 22 (IANS) Australia’s chief selector George Bailey believes a highly motivated Steve Smith remains central to his team’s transition in the longer format as they embark on a defining 12-month red-ball cycle. Smith, with 123…
Jasleen Roya croons ‘Luka Chuppi’ from ‘Rang De Basanti’ to stand with students protesting
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Singer Jasleen Royal has expressed solidarity with the students protesting across the country, saying she “couldn’t stay silent” as she crooned a heartfelt rendition of Luka Chuppi from the acclaimed 2006 film…
EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Chinese FM Wang Yi in Manila, says ties gradually normalising
Manila, July 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a wide-ranging discussion with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila, Philippines, focusing on bilateral relations, border stability and key regional and global developments. EAM…
LS adjourned a minute after reconvening despite Speaker’s assurance to discuss Oppn issues
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned until noon just one minute after it reconvened on Wednesday as the Opposition MPs continued to shout slogans and gather at the well of the House. Despite Speaker Om Birla’s assurances that their…
Actor Rahman on CJP protest: Our students are not our enemies, they are India’s future!
Chennai, July 22 (IANS) Popular actor Rahman, who has earmarked a space for himself in Tamil and Malayalam cinema with his fine performances, has now expressed support for the protestors at Jantar Mantar, pointing out that students were not India’s…
ED team reaches Karur as probe widens into TN MLA ‘poaching’ case
Chennai, July 22 (IANS) The investigation into the alleged attempt to poach TVK Uthangarai MLA Ilayaraja has gathered fresh momentum, with Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials reaching Karur amid indications that the money laundering angle of the case…
Visakhapatnam tops non‑metro job markets in India: Report
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Visakhapatnam retained the top spot among India’s non‑metro job markets among the fastest‑growing smaller cities for hiring and migration, a report said on Wednesday. The report from professional networking platform LinkedIn…