Government’s emphasis on enhancing domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing, India’s exports of medicines and antibiotics have begun to capture a significant portion of the US market. According to data from the commerce ministry, India has become the third-largest source of imports of ‘medicine put up for retail sale’ for the US, following Ireland and Switzerland. In 2023, India exported medicines worth US$ 9.0 billion, up from US$ 7.3 billion in 2022, leading to an increase in its market share to 13.1% in 2023 from 10.1% in 2022. Similarly, India has seen a growth in its share of antibiotic exports to Italy, moving…
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The Election Commission on Friday announced the dates for the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, which will be held in three phases. The first phase of polling in the Union Territory will be held on September 18, the second phase on September 25 and the third and final phase on October 1. In Haryana, the polling for the Assembly elections will be held in a single phase on October 1. Results for the assembly polls in both Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir will be announced on October 4. “Assembly Elections will be held in three phases; voting on September…
By Nava J Thakuria As if the sudden drive out from the Prime Minister’s Office in Dhaka was not enough for the consecutive fourth time premier of Bangladesh, now more troubles are waiting for Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s celebrated daughter Sheikh Hasina. Taking refuge in neighbouring Bharat (India), the ousted premier now faces a number of police complaints in her country as being a conspirator to kill hundreds of civilians including young students from 1 July till her hurried departure from Dhaka on 5 August 2024. So her immediate return, as the Awami League chief reportedly expected, will be more…
Renowned scientist Dr Ram Narain Agarwal, a pivotal figure in India’s defence research, passed away on Thursday at the age of 84 in Hyderabad. He is survived by his wife and two children. Dr Agarwal, widely known as the “Father of Agni Missiles,” played a crucial role in the development of India’s long-range ballistic missile program under the aegis of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Agarwal’s contributions to India’s missile technology have been instrumental in enhancing the nation’s defence capabilities. His leadership and expertise were central to the successful development of the Agni missile series, which has become…
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Thursday that the government will start ‘Kisan Ki Baat,’ a monthly radio program beginning in September aimed at delivering scientific knowledge to farmers. He said that the radio program will be broadcast monthly, similar to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat. This initiative aims to modernise agricultural practices and equip farmers with the latest scientific knowledge. The program will include contributions from agricultural scientists, department officials, and the minister himself, offering vital insights into best practices and scientific advancements. Chouhan highlighted that farmers often lack crucial information, which can lead to…
The banned militant group ULFA(I) claimed on Thursday that it had planted bombs at 24 locations across Assam, triggering a widespread search by security forces. Bomb disposal squads were immediately dispatched to all the sites mentioned by ULFA(I), but as of now, no explosives have been found, said a senior police officer. In an email allegedly sent by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) (Independent) to media outlets, including news agency PTI, the militant group claimed that the bombs they planted failed to explode due to a “technical failure.” The email included a list pinpointing the locations of 19…
India could potentially grow into a US$ 55 trillion economy by 2047 if both state and central governments enact policies to elevate the nation’s growth rate from its historical average of 7% to 8% (in rupee terms), according to the Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Krishnamurthy V Subramanian. Speaking at the launch of his book “India @100” at the Indian School of Business (ISB) in Hyderabad, he acknowledged that while reaching a US$ 55 trillion economy by 2047 may seem ambitious, it is achievable. He pointed out that in 2020, India’s private credit to GDP ratio was…
Indian star wrestler hopes for Paris Olympics medal have finally turned disastrous, with the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) finally dismissed her plea challenging her disqualificaiton at the Paris Olympics 2024 and seeking a joint-silver medal in the women’s 50 kg freestyle event. “The application filed by Vinesh Phogat on 7 August 2024 is dismissed,“ the statement issued by CAS stated. For the unversed, 29-year-old Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for being 100gm overweight at the time of weigh-in ahead of the epic final. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) promoted Cuba’s Guzman Yusneylys, who had lost to Phogat in the semifinal,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said a “secular civil code” is the need of the hour as the existing set of laws as “communal civil code” and discriminatory. In his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Modi said, “A large section of the country believes, which is true also, that the civil code is actually in a way is a communal civil code. It discriminates (among people).” He said laws which divide the country on communal lines and become a reason for inequality have no place in a modern society. “I would say, it is the need…
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) calls on Israel to stop making unproven claims that journalists slain by its forces are terrorists or engaging in militant activity, and demands international, swift, and independent investigations into these killings. “Even before the start of the Israel-Gaza war, CPJ had documented Israel’s pattern of accusing journalists of being terrorists without producing credible evidence to substantiate their claims,” said CPJ Program Director Carlos Martínez de la Serna. “Smear campaigns endanger journalists and erode public trust in the media. Israel must end this practice and allow independent international investigations into the journalists’ killings.” Since the war began…