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Gen AI: Pharma’s new frontier

From clinical trials to cures, AI is set to transform lives faster with underutilized health data




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Mountain hikes, for fitness and zen

Uma R Krishnan, MD, Optum India, on her exercise routine, favourite cuisines and tips to manage stress




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Clinical trial waiver, a step to improve patient access, in need of guardrails

Experts call for ensuring patient safety while expanding access to new drugs




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Paralympic’s equity campaign

The World Health Organization and International Paralympic Committee have launched the ‘Equipped for equity’ campaign at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games




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Ethanol producers may require 11.3 million tonnes of maize this year

Question mark over availability of the coarse cereal from kharif as the jury is out on the acreage




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Syngenta signs MoUs with CSSRI and HAU on crop productivity, sustainable agriculture

MoUs aim to implement projects related to capacity building of rural youth in agriculture and allied sciences, safe use of crop protection chemicals and adoption of new technologies, among other things




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Heavy rains lash Southern India; IMD forecasts more downpour for Tamil Nadu and Kerala

Reports indicate that this rainfall is expected to continue for the next 2-3 days,




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Can solar energy transform farms for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation?

Time to follow ancient belief of sun and farm produce to help improve economics of agriculture




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South Peninsula records 7% above normal rainfall so far, poised to get even more from later this week

Easterly to north-easterly flows starting to rebuild after being scattered by severe cyclone Dana over the Bay




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Marut Dronetech raises $6.2 mn from Lok Capital in Series A funding

Funds to be deployed on developing advanced agri drones, expanding channel partner network and service centres




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Haresh Vyas is Chairman of World Castor Sustainability Forum

“Vyas brings a wealth of experience and an unfaltering commitment to sustainable agricultural practices, setting the stage for transformative growth and enhanced sustainability within the castor industry”




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Farmers’ reliance on paddy and maize threaten pulses, oilseeds crops

The shifting from pulses and cash crops towards stable paddy and maize has thrown challenges before policy makers on how to align the crop pattern as per the country’s needs




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Government re-starts sales of rice, atta under ‘Bharat’ brand, raises prices

After flagging off the mobile vans of these cooperatives, carrying the items, Joshi said that the intervention would continue till the allocated stock gets exhausted




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Govt withdraws sugar stock disclosure order citing comfortable domestic availability

Food Ministry says sufficient quantity of sugar is available in the country to meet the domestic demand throughout the year after reviewing prices and availability of the sweetener




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Isolated heavy rain forecast for Tamil Nadu, coastal AP as IMD hints at fresh low-pressure area

Satellite pictures show rain clouds spreading out from west coast of Sri Lanka into coastal and interior Tamil Nadu 




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Indian Tea Association calls for creating rating system based on quality of retail packets

Consumers should know the quality of blends used in the packets, says itsIndian Tea Association chief Hemant Bangur




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Sowing seeds of trust: How blockchain is cultivating a new era of digital farming

Realising its full potential in digital farming requires addressing certain critical challenges




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Two-day NAARM meet on sustainable agri start-ups from November 12

A-Idea is a technology business incubator promoted by the NAARM




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Time window for advance ticket booking reduced to 60 days: Railways

Bookings done up to October 31, 2024 under the ARP of 120 days will remain intact




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DGCA fines Akasa Air ₹30 lakh for training lapses

This action follows DGCA spot audit in May and a subsequent show-cause notice issued in August




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BCAS chief meets airline CEOs over bomb scares

Hasan chaired a meeting with with chief executive officers and senior executives of airlines on Saturday to discuss ways to minimise inconvenience while adhering to security protocols




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Kadalai Mittai town of Kovilpatti in Tamil Nadu could become a pilot training hub

A consultant is to be appointed soon to redevelop the unused airstrip that belongs to Lakshmi Mills. The project could revive the FTO in Tamil Nadu




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Airlines, insurance companies may relook at disruption cover

Over the last seven days nearly 100 flights operated by Indian carriers have received bomb threats posted on social media resulting in flight disruptions, diversions and scrambling of fighter jets




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Government to extend UDAN scheme for 10 years, targets 350-400 airports by 2047

Since its launch in October 2016, the scheme has operationalised 601 routes and 71 airports, facilitating travel for over 1.44 crore passengers




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Skye Air intensifies quick-commerce partnerships, targets expansion to six cities within two years

The firm focuses on delivering consignments within 10 minutes for quick-commerce clients and within four hours for e-commerce clients




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Air India steps up technology focus, eyes higher direct channel sales




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Air India, Singapore Airlines expand codeshare ties 

Duo to add 11 Indian and 40 international destinations in their first extensive expansion of arrangement since 2010




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Cochin International Airport announces winter schedule with 1,576 weekly operations 

As per the new winter schedule, the total number of weekly services to UAE alone will be 134




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Gujarat HC issued another ‘arrest’ warrant against merchant vessel SW South Wind I

Farm Fresh petitions against hold up of its cargo in the organic rice export irregularities case




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GMR group raises ₹6,300 crore to refinance promoter entity debt

GMR group will use the proceeds to refinance all external debt of GMR Enterprise Private Limited, the promoter of GMR Airports Limited




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Escorts Kubota to divest railway equipment business to Sona Comstar for ₹1,600 crore

The transaction, structured as a slump sale, is expected to close by September 30, 2025. 




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Vande Bharat sleeper train set ready for testing by November 15

ICF is working on hydrogen-powered trains and prototypes for freight transport to enhance e-commerce deliveries




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Ashok Leyland bags order for 500 electric buses from Chennai MTC

While 400 of these 12-m ultra-low floor electric buses will be non-AC, 100 buses will be equipped with air conditioning as well




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Schneider Electric to provide energy management solutions to Noida International Airport

The technologies will help optimise energy efficiency, reduce operational costs and minimise environmental impact




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Cabinet greenlights ₹6,800 crore railway projects in key allies-run States of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar

Emphasises development over politics, with religious and trade significance




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Pawfect buddies: Mumbai Airport revives emotional support dog program at Terminal 2

MIAL is the only Indian airport offering such a service, features nine trained dogs including a Golden Retriever, a Maltese, a rescued Husky, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, and Labrador




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MHI to consult with Ministry of Health again for guidelines on e-ambulances

Ministry says companies like Force Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Toyota ready to manufacture e-ambulances under the Scheme




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Air India suspends ten cabin crew as room sharing rule triggers a row

Crew union seeks labour ministry intervention to stall the move 




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Indian Railways renegotiates Vande Bharat order to 80 high-capacity trainsets; JV Kinet on-board

New order consists of 80 trainsets with a 24-coach configuration, instead of originally planned 16




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New terminal operating system and bunching of ships disrupt truck movements at Kattupalli and Ennore container terminals

While the issue with the of TOS has been addressedsorted out, the trailers are still facing delays in the scanning centre




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After AIX Connect merger, Air India Express sets sights on capacity and market share growth

The merger enhances operational synergies and marks a step forward in the parent company’s ambitious Vihaan transformation initiative




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Kandla Port plans new container terminal and multipurpose berth with ₹27,000 crore investment

Positioned strategically between Tuna Tekra and the entry point of Kandla, the proposed site could help vessels avoid an 11-kilometer trek through the creek, providing cost advantages




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Air India commences A350 services on Delhi-JFK route 

In addition, Air India announced said that it is preparing to launch a new inflight connectivity service on international flights operated by the A350




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India looks to alleviate container shortage amid Chinese front-loading and rising freight costs

Govt working on policy interventions and increased capacities to address global demand




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Pest-proofing sea-going containers

Upcoming meet to think up ways of outwitting invasive pests that hitch-hike on freight containers




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IndiGo secures approval for wet lease renewals of 11 A320 aircraft




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Star Air to spread wings, grow fleet to 25 aircraft in 3 years

The Sanjay Ghodawat group airline’s expansion plan comes as the government prepares to extend the Udan scheme beyond 2027




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Southwest Airlines names IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal as Chairman

His appointment as the board chair comes a little over a week after Southwest settled issues with Elliott Investment Management, one of the airline's largest shareholders, that had sought sweeping changes at the carrier




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Centre to OTAs: Correct air ticket pricing mechanism, fix software glitches

‘Ministry has advised OTAs to modify the websites’ algorithm so that the search results are not based on cache memory data’




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Chennai now directly connected by air with Brunei

Brunei’s national airline will fly3three times a week between Brunei and Chennai on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays