The order was issued following directions from Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
The Indian Patent Office has rejected a patent application by US-based Global Alliance for TB Drug Development for BPaL, a life-saving tuberculosis therapy, citing lack of novelty and inventive step. The decision could allow domestic drugmakers to launch cheaper generic versions in India and other high-burden countries, health experts said.
Seiji Iigaya, a 14-year-old violinist from New Jersey, won the First Place Science Award at a national contest. He conducted research on how bow movements impact the tone of violin strings. Using programming, he modeled and analyzed the dynamics of a vibrating violin string. His study provided insights into achieving expressive sound without harshness. Seiji's school received a grant to support local STEM projects as part of the award.
A 39-year-old man from Florida found himself in a perilous situation on Mount Shasta when his GPS misled him. After suffering a leg injury from falling into a crevasse while descending, he endured freezing conditions. Rescuers, battling severe winds, conducted a multiday mission to reach him. Once located, he received crucial medical assistance before being airlifted to safety, where he was treated for frostbite and hypothermia.
My Chemical Romance finds itself in a legal predicament with Pro Silver Star Ltd., which claims that the band’s dancers wore uniforms too similar to its trademarked designs during their Hollywood Bowl performance. Pro Silver Star argues that this resemblance damages their brand and requests an injunction against the costumes. The legal battle unfolds while My Chemical Romance continues to perform, leaving the resolution of the case in limbo.
The Maharashtra Congress on Thursday took a swipe at chief minister Devendra Fadnavis after the party retained the Nagpur Graduates’ constituency in the legislative council elections. The final result, which came after more than 40 hours of counting, forced Fadnavis to delete a tweet he had posted the previous day, mocking the Congress for failing to win any seat in the MLC polls.
Just two weeks ago, Hellerstein presided over the arraignment of Maduro and Maduro's wife, Cilia Flores, on torture charges
Former US president Barack Obama has renewed his criticism of president Donald Trump’s war against Iran, saying the conflict has depleted US missile stocks, left American forces and allies vulnerable to attacks. Obama further alleged that the war has also given Tehran leverage over the Strait of Hormuz.
"I used to respect and like Naseeruddin Shah, thinking he was just an ordinary actor," Union minister Kiren Rijiju said