Indian Council of Medical Research Signs Memorandum of Agreements with Industry and Academic Partners to Advance First-in-Human Phase 1 Clinical Trials
Delhi: In a significant stride towards strengthening India’s clinical research ecosystem, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has formalized Memorandum of Agreements (MoAs) with multiple sponsors under its Network of Phase 1 Clinical Trials. The agreements mark a ground-breaking entry into First- in-Human Clinical Trials for four promising molecules. These include collaborative research over […]
Boeing Workers Strike After Rejecting Pay Deal, Impacting 737 MAX and 777 Production
Over 30,000 Boeing workers in Seattle and Portland have launched a strike after overwhelmingly rejecting a proposed deal from the plane manufacturer. The offer, which included a 25% pay rise, was turned down by nearly 95% of the union members, who voted in favor of industrial action until a new agreement is reached. The […]
Vietnam: Typhoon Yagi Death Toll Rises to 254 as Search Efforts Continue
HANOI, Vietnam : The death toll from Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam has climbed to 254, according to the state disaster management agency, as rescue workers continue to recover bodies from areas ravaged by landslides and flash floods. The storm, which made landfall last Saturday on Vietnam’s northeastern coast, is the strongest to hit Asia this […]
Aviation News: Tail Cone from C-17 Aircraft Falls in School Parking Lot in Carolina
Hanhan, Carolina: A tail cone believed to be from a C-17 military aircraft landed in a school parking lot in Hanahan, South Carolina. The incident occurred during a routine flight when a piece of the aircraft’s tail fell off, prompting the crew to notify Joint Base Charleston immediately. The C-17 safely returned to base without […]
Pope Francis Concludes Historic Southeast Asia and Oceania Tour
Singapore – Pope Francis left Singapore for Rome on Friday, after a demanding trip across Southeast Asia and Oceania in which he urged action on climate change, pressed for interfaith dialogue, and reinforced the Catholic Church’s presence in a region where it is a small minority. The Singapore Airlines flight carrying the Catholic pontiff and […]
India’s GCC Count Rises to 1,700 in FY24, Revenue Surges 40% to $64.6 Billion: Report
India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have seen significant growth, with the total count rising to 1,700 in the fiscal year 2024, ending in March. These centres generated $64.6 billion in export revenue, marking a 40% increase from $46 billion in the previous fiscal year. Employment within GCCs has also surged, with over 1.9 million people […]
Durex Expands Focus in India: Targets Women and Rural Consumers
Mumbai – For years, the world’s biggest condom maker Reckitt Benckiser (RKT.L), opens new tab designed products and marketing to lure Indian men to its Durex brand. Now, it is pushing a growth strategy by betting on women and rural consumers. India last year surpassed China to become the world’s most populous nation, but still […]
Delta Air Lines A350 Collides with CRJ-900 at Atlanta Airport, Severely Damaging Both Aircraft
Atlanta: A serious collision occurred at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport involving a Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-941 and a Delta Connection Bombardier CRJ-900LR, operated by Endeavor Air. The incident took place as the A350, operating as flight DL295 bound for Tokyo-Haneda, was taxiing out when its wing struck the tail of the CRJ-900, flight DL5526, […]
CBI seizes Rs 2.3 crore cash from Delhi pollution board official’s home
Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday raided the residence of Mohammad Arif, a senior environmental engineer at the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), and seized Rs 2.39 crore cash. Arif and Kishlaya Sharan Singh, the son of a middleman, were arrested for exchanging a bribe of Rs 91,500. The CBI registered […]
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune, Holds 13th Convocation, Highlights Contribution to National Security and Self-Reliance
Pune: Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune located near the beautiful Khadakwasla Lake, is a leading academic institution that directly comes under the Ministry of Defence. It offers M.Tech, MSc and Ph.D. degrees in various areas of Engineering and science background. It focuses on high-level research and teaching activities in view of strengthening national security […]