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UN COP16 nature summit creates permanent body for Indigenous peoples

Nearly 200 countries convened in the city of Cali, aiming to implement the 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework agreement




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Chhattisgarh tribal body finds irregularities in Hasdeo mining clearance

The Chhattisgarh State Scheduled Tribe Commission found that the clearance was obtained using forged documents




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FM Sitharaman urges India Inc to propel Viksit Bharat

BJP’s third term pledges support for space, AI and warehousing; Next-generation reforms agenda to touch all factors of production including digital infrastructure




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India’s liberalised FDI strategy for the space sector

The Centre’s new FDI policy in the space sector promotes international investments, technology transfers, and collaborative research opportunities




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Oncology innovation thrives in India, despite funding challenges: Report 

The oncology sector continues to evolve with innovative solutions leveraging AI, robotics and genome sequencing




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India working to develop own pure-hydrogen based DRI tech for green-steel making

The process will be unique to the country and the detailed project report so prepared “is under – scrutiny” across ministries, a senior government official aware of the discussions, told businessline.  




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IIT-Madras’ brain research work finds a mention in Nvidia GTC

IIT Madras’ Centre for Computational Brain Research is receiving support from Nvidia




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Gopi Thotakura to become 1st Indian space tourist to fly on Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin’s NS-25 mission

Gopi Thotakura was selected as one of the six crew members for the mission




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Elon Musk to meet Indian space tech founders during Delhi visit

SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is likely to meet India’s top space technology entrepreneurs in Delhi later this week




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Veddas of Sri Lanka have close genetic link with India: Study

The finding challenges the conventional isolation-by-distance model in genetic studies




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Krishna Ella is new president of Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association

“Vaccines are the vital pillar of global health, and the IVMA mission is to ensure that every individual, regardless of where they live, has access to life-saving immuniszations” - Krishna Ella, Co-Founder, Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech




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India flight tests missile-assisted torpedo release system

The system was launched around 8.30 am from the ground mobile launcher.




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Only Indian entities can disseminate satellite data, say new IN-SPACe rules 

These are among the rules brought out today by India’s space activities regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorizsation Center (IN-SPACe). These rules are to govern private sector activities in ‘space’



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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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ICMR releases revised 'Dietary Guidelines for Indians', urges avoiding protein supplements

Low intake of essential nutrients can disrupt metabolism and increase the risk of insulin resistance




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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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NASA will soon train Indian astronauts for joint mission to International Space Station: US Envoy Eric Garcetti

NASA to provide advanced training to Indian astronauts for joint mission to International Space Station, US envoy Eric Garcetti says




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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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Despite funding crunch, India’s deeptech start-ups has grown 2x since 2022

India ranks 6th amongst the top nine deeptech ecosystems globally




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AWS announces first space tech accelerator program in India with 24 shortlisted startups

The program is a result of the MoU agreement AWS signed with the Indian Space Research Organization and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre in 2023




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Join the space journey: SERA and Blue Origin offer space flight for Indian citizens

SERA’s mission is to democratise space access and empower global participation in space exploration




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Indian astrophysicist Prahlad Chandra Agrawal honoured with COSPAR Harrie Massey Award 2024

Prahlad Chandra Agrawal is the first Indian recipient of this award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the development of space research, particularly those in a leadership role.




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India’s space ambitions gets a ₹1,000 crore boost

“With our continued emphasis on expanding the space economy by 5 times in the next 10 years, a venture capital fund of 1,000 crore will be set up,” Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says




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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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India to sign High Seas Treaty in September, joining global effort to protect ocean biodiversity

India’s participation will enable it to contribute to global ocean governance, access biodiversity funds, and play a role in establishing marine protected areas and sharing marine genetic resources.




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Climate change can hamper wind resources in India, impact renewable energy 

‘Visual data suggests wind speeds in key regions of India are gradually declining, which could have significant implications for the wind energy sector’




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Boeing’s Starliner lands empty as astronauts stay behind on ISS

Despite the successful landing, two test pilots, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, will remain in space until next year due to NASA’s safety concerns.




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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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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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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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F&O Query: Should you hold call options on Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank?




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Post mixed Q2, India Inc may face tailwinds in second half of FY25

It needs to be seen if fortunes for the consumer segments will reverse




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F&O Tracker: Index futures seek direction

Participants need to wait for a confirmatory move




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Index Outlook: Vulnerable Sensex, Nifty 50 struggle

Strong resistance coming up to halt the rally in the Dow Jones




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Stock to buy today: Mahindra & Mahindra (₹2,979.25): BUY

Mahindra & Mahindra share price can rise to ₹3,200




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Nirdiganta: A first-of-its-kind incubation centre for theatre 

Actor Prakash Raj’s innovative incubator for theatre and arts offers a comprehensive production process, stipends for actors/techs, lodging, kitchen and tech support. It also plans to promote fine arts and film in the future.




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Govt. hiding behind private firm instead of solving Dharani issues: Kishan Reddy




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After a dull six months, Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare brings cheer to Kannada film industry

 After a memorable 2022, the industry suffered a slump in the first half of this year with only Daredevil Musthafa providing a consolation




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A curriculum shove at ISB focuses on a leadership model based on ancient Indian wisdom

Sharing an insight into the concept of ‘Beingful leadership’, Ram Nidumolu holds forth on how ancient wisdom models inform this futuristic concept and are relevant to modern managers



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India’s first fuel outlet operated by woman convicts inaugurated in Chennai

About 30 woman prisoners will be employed in this petrol outlet in day shift and about 17 men prisoners on the night shift with a salary of ₹6,000 a month




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Parental behaviour closely associated with adolescents’ excessive Internet use, finds NIMHANS study

The study showed that decreased care and increased control from the mother, high autonomy from father and increased rejection from both parents as risk factors associated with adolescent internet excessive use




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‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’ teaser: Ravi Teja aims for pan India reach

Actor Ravi Teja’s Telugu movie ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’, narrating the story of a thief from Stuartpuram, will also release in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi




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Rakshit Shetty: We believed that ‘Sapta Sagaradaache Ello’ will find takers in Telugu

Ahead of the release of ‘Sapta Sagaralu Dhaati’, the Telugu version of the Kannada romance saga ‘Sapta Sagaradhaache Ello’, Rakshit Shetty, Hemanth Rao and Rukmini Vasanth assert that they believed their film would travel far and wide




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World Tourism Day: Discover cities in India through performance arts

Engage in Tamil kuthu in Chennai, hip-hop in Hyderabad, movement therapy in Bengaluru or Latin folk dance in Kochi. Dancescapes presents a city through performance art curated experiences



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Finally, no longer Mother India

What a relief now to watch mothers on screen trying not to paint a picture of maternal perfection