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AstraZeneca admits rare blood clot risk with Covishield, Vaxzevria vaccines

The WHO has recognised TTS as a rare but serious adverse event linked to specific Covid-19 vaccines.




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Covishield: AZ cites regulators’ view that benefits outweigh risk of ‘extremely rare potential side effects’

AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine faces UK class action suit; Serum Institute markets it in India as Covishield




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Sky is the limit for India’s space technology story

In 2023, Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya L-1 missions highlighted India’s global space prominence




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Risks posed by advanced AI models in the wrong hands

AI models can provide information that could help create biological weapons: American intelligence



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Of diets and weight-loss drugs, India could take a leaf out of Japan’s experience, says author 

Obesity has “exploded” around the world, and it’s not because people are lazy or weak-willed - Johann Hari, Author




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Why is blood red? A simple explanation for kids

Understanding the colour of blood helps us appreciate the complex yet fascinating workings of our bodies




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Krishna Ella awarded Dean’s Medal by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Under Ella’s guidance, Bharat Biotech created several groundbreaking vaccines, including Covaxin, India’s first indigenous Covid-19 vaccine




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Agnikul Cosmos makes history, launching Agnibaan rocket powered by 3-D printed semi-cryo engine

This launch, which comes after several previous attempts, marks a major achievement as the first-ever controlled flight of a semi-cryogenic liquid engine realized through additive manufacturing




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“Take us to space and back”: Sunita Williams makes history with NASA’s Boeing Starliner

The historic test flight, with fellow astronaut Barry Wilmore, aims to certify Starliner for routine space travel.




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What makes veteran astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore ideal for Boeing’s Starliner test flight?

Veteran NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, with 500 combined days in space, piloted Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner from Florida, leveraging their extensive experience in spacewalks and ISS command.




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Combating superbugs: How Indian drugmakers can address the global shortfall in antibiotic development

Emphasising the importance of expanding access to high-burden regions, the report calls for strategic initiatives to enable the production and distribution of life-saving antibiotics and antifungals




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US’ Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre builds on India-connect at multiple levels 

“In addition to patient care, MSK has been running successful  educational programmes” - Dr Mrinal Gounder, Sarcoma oncologist, and Early drug development specialist at MSK




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Earthquake 2,500 years ago possibly altered Ganga River’s course, study says

The study, published in Nature Communications, marks the first confirmed instance of an earthquake driving avulsion in deltas, particularly for a river as immense as the Ganga. 




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Advancements in sustainable energy: IISER Tirupati’s breakthrough in hydrogen generation

Researchers at IISER Tirupati developed an innovative method using nickel catalysts to advance the ‘Hydrogen economy’ by enabling COx-free hydrogen generation, contributing to sustainable energy solutions




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Kulasekarapattinam spaceport: TN to promote Madurai, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar as ‘Space Bay’

TIDCO plans to introduce additional incentives to attract companies and accelerate development in the region. 




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Non-toxic ionic liquids for silk processing 

A team at IASST Guwahati has identified 4 different Ionic Liquids that can be effective in extracting silk proteins from raw fibres 




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Raman Research Institute achieve breakthrough in quantum cybersecurity

This innovation has the potential to revolutionise data encryption and security, offering enhanced protection for sensitive information in digital interactions.




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Ananth Tech hits a century of a different kind

EOS-8 turns 100th satellite that incorporated Ananth Tech components




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Debunking myths: How blue light really affects your sleep

A comprehensive analysis of 73 studies involving over 113,000 participants found that using bright screens before bed delays sleep onset by less than three minutes on average. 




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SpaceX delays launch of first-ever private spacewalk mission

The signature moment of the mission was to be a spacewalk by billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis




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Mpox outbreaks in Africa could be ended in 6 months, WHO chief says

First shipment of vaccines expected to arrive in Congo within days: WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus




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Small reactors could take off soon, says former AEC Chairman Kakodkar

Kakodkar spoke about BSR development and a new type of fuel, ANEEL — a concoction of highly enriched uranium and thorium that is making waves in the nuclear energy sector




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Elon Musk: SpaceX to launch first Starships to Mars in two years

After separating from the spacecraft, the Super Heavy booster for the first time executed a landing burn and had a soft splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico after eight eight minutes of the launch




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Stuck-in-space astronauts reflect on being left behind and adjusting to life in orbit

The astronauts stuck in space say it was hard to see their Boeing capsule leave without them




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ICMR inks industry collaborations for first in-human trials

Collaborations on four molecules, a fillip for research in the country




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KaleidEO Space System launches its new payload system

This development comes in after it completed the aerial testing of the scaled-down prototype version of the optical EO payload which captured images at 16 centimetres spatial resolution




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Cabinet clears ₹32,000 crore proposals for key space missions

Funds cover Chandrayaan-4, Venus Orbiter, space station, and next-gen launch vehicle




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Stuck NASA astronauts welcome SpaceX capsule that will bring them home next year

SpaceX launched the rescue mission on Saturday with a downsized crew of two astronauts and two empty seats reserved for Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams




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ShakthiSAT mission to train 12,000 girls from 108 nations; aims satellite launch under Chandrayaan-4

Aerospace startup Space Kidz India to select one student from each of the 108 participating countries who will travel to India for hands-on training in building payloads, spacecraft prototypes




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What are solid-fuel missiles, and why is North Korea developing them?

Solid-fuel missiles, easier to store and faster to launch than liquid-fuel counterparts, represent a strategic leap for Pyongyang’s defence capabilities 




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Day Trading Guide for October 30, 2024: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks

Here are the intraday supports and resistances for widely traded stocks such as Reliance Industries, ITC, ONGC, Infosys, HDFC Bank, TCS, and SBI



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Stock to buy today: ICICI Securities (₹882.30): BUY

ICICI Securities share price can rise to ₹930-₹950 initially and then to ₹980 eventually




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Nifty Prediction Today – October 30, 2024: Can be range bound. Stay out of the market

Nifty 50 October Futures contract can oscillate in a range of 24,300-24,600




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Bank Nifty prediction today – Oct 30, 2024: Intraday trend uncertain at the moment

The key levels for Bank Nifty futures are 51,200 and 52,700




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What’s the outlook for JSW Infra post Q2 FY25 results?

An uptick in cargo handled, aids revenue growth as the company focuses on capacity addition




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Day trading guide for October 31, 2024: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks

Here are the intraday supports and resistances for widely traded stocks such as Reliance Industries, ITC, ONGC, Infosys, HDFC Bank, TCS, and SBI



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Stock to buy today: Balrampur Chini Mills (₹658.70): BUY

Balrampur Chini Mills share price can rise to ₹735 and ₹750




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Diwali Muhurat Trading 2024: Samvat 2081 stock pick: Sun TV Network - BUY

Sun TV Network share price has potential to target ₹1,200 and ₹1,500 from a long-term perspective




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Mid-life check on health insurance

How to revitalise existing health insurance policies




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Dhanuka Agritech: What should investors do?

At the current price of ₹1,570.15, the stock trades 29 times FY24 earnings and about 24 times and 19 times its estimated FY25 and FY26 earnings




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F&O Tracker: Outlook uncertain for index futures

Nifty futures posted a marginal gain of 0.2 per cent and Bank Nifty futures appreciated 1.5 per cent over the past week




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Short Take: Coal India F&O contract adjustments

On November 5, the stock price and all derivatives contracts on Coal India will be adjusted for dividend appropriately




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Index Outlook: Sensex, Nifty 50 consolidate as the fall pauses

One more leg of downmove is still a possibility before the broader uptrend resumes 




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Tech Query: What is the outlook for Infibeam Avenues, HFCL, Oil India, NGL Fine-Chem?

We zoom in on the prospects of Infibeam Avenues, as also the prospects of three other stocks — HFCL, Oil India, NGL Fine-Chem




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Movers & Shakers: Stocks that will see action this week

Here is what the charts say about the shares of Natco Pharma, The Ramco Cements and Tata Power




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IndusInd, Bandhan, RBL, IDFC First, Kotak, Ujjivan et al. - Dissecting the MFI worry 

Many private banks have been hit by the turbulent MFI segment. Read on to know what has caused this distress and how investors should play this space safely




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Bandu’s Blockbusters for Nov 3, 2024

Guess the stock that will give the best return by next Friday




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Swiggy IPO analysis: You can take a shot, but maybe not a big swig

The ₹11,327-crore IPO of Swiggy will value the company at a market cap of ₹87,000 crore and enterprise value (EV) of ₹78,000 crore




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Will Samvat 2081 complete the hat-trick?

3 out every 4 stocks gained since last Diwali; power stocks and mid-caps led Samvat 2080 surge




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Stock to buy today: J.B. Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals (₹1,961.80): BUY

J.B. Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals share price can rise to ₹2,100