India building own strengths, establishing trusted partnerships amid evolving global landscape: EAM Jaishankar

Novo India slashes price on growth therapy product Norditropin FlexPro by upto 35 per cent

Novo said, the move was aimed at expanding access and affordability to essential therapies for people living with growth hormone deficiency and related conditions across India

China is a beacon of global embryo research, says scientist on return from US to lead lab

Leading life scientist Wu Jun, who recently left the United States to return to his homeland, believes many of the world’s top embryo researchers are now working in China. Wu, well known for his stem cell research, particularly related to the stem cell-derived embryo model, is speaking in an office at Westlake University, in Hangzhou in the eastern province of Zhejiang. Some of his belongings remain in bags placed haphazardly on a nearby cabinet, waiting to be unpacked. “This is just a temporary...

Blast simulation, university probes, robotics fine, AI spies: 7 US-China relations reads

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India building own strengths, establishing trusted partnerships amid evolving global landscape: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in a panel discussion on global connectivity in Abu Dhabi. He highlighted India's strategy to bolster domestic capabilities and establish reliable international partnerships. Jaishankar also held meetings with officials from Georgia and the UAE to discuss expanded collaboration. The discussions focused on trade, tourism, culture, and strengthening diplomatic ties between the nations. The engagements reflect India's proactive approach to navigating the evolving global landscape.

US stocks: Nasdaq nears one-month low as AI stocks slide on debt concerns

On Thursday, the Nasdaq index fell sharply, hitting near a near-month low amid rising concerns about how increasing interest rates might impact investments in artificial intelligence and related sectors.

Elon Musk now wants an Amazon rival to challenge Jeff Bezos' empire. Here's why

In a recent post on X, Elon Musk proposed the intriguing notion of launching an Amazon rival, sparked by frustrations over Amazon's obstruction of Grok bots from placing orders. This latest comment underscores Musk's continuing rivalry with Jeff Bezos in both tech and space industries, while users on X share their excitement about the potential new service, reflecting the competitive and innovative landscape of e-commerce.

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iPhone Duo pre-orders starts in India from October 16: Check price, colours, storage options and how to book

Apple is set to launch its innovative foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, for pre-orders in India starting October 16. This device price starts at Rs 2,99,900 for the 256GB version, with the premium model priced at Rs 4,49,900. Shoppers have the choice of two striking colors and four different storage capacities. Customers can easily place pre-orders via Apple's online store, and the official launch will take place on October 23.

From a nation of savers to a nation of investors: NSE bets on technology, financialisation and market depth

Data and technology have significant long-term potential because they can scale across markets and geographies without depending solely on trading volumes, says NSE MD & CEO

Gold price today: Gold rate recovers after consecutive losses but there is a concern. Details here

Gold rate on Thursday jumped but experts have pointed out a few factors that may cause worry for investors.

Karnataka food safety officials crack down on sweet makers, issue notice to 10 units

The Karnataka Food Safety Wing has conducted inspections of sweet manufacturing and retail outlets across the state. During these inspections, officials issued show-cause notices to 10 operators for various violations. Some violations include poor hygiene and the absence of valid FSSAI licenses. The department has collected 125 samples for safety analysis to ensure compliance with food safety standards. Future enforcement drives will continue to monitor sweet manufacturers and vendors strictly.