A wave of low-cost generic weight-loss drugs is poised to reshape the global fight against obesity following the expiry of a key patent for semaglutide in India on Friday. The development is expected to significantly expand access to treatments previously considered unaffordable for many, particularly in middle-income countries. Semaglutide, the…
India’s Supreme Court is closely examining WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy, in a legal battle that raises questions about privacy, data control, and the business model of big tech. WhatsApp, India’s most popular messaging platform, has over 850 million users in the country, making the case a significant test for digital…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Ministry of Health has moved to reassure Kenyans following reports of a Nipah Virus outbreak in India, confirming that no cases have been reported locally and that the risk of spread to Kenya remains low. In a public advisory issued on Tuesday, Health Director General Dr.…
New Delhi/Brussels – Shipping data shows that Indian diesel exports to West Africa have reached record highs, as the European Union enforces stricter rules banning fuel refined from Russian crude oil. At the same time, Turkey’s diesel exports to Europe have slowed, reflecting the impact of the EU’s new restrictions…
Maharashtra, India – Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar was killed along with four others on Wednesday morning after their chartered aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airport, officials confirmed. The 66-year-old Pawar, a towering figure in Maharashtra politics and a key player in India’s financial hub…
Kolkata, India – An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India’s West Bengal state has triggered heightened concern across Asia, with several countries tightening screening measures at airports and border points to guard against potential spread. Regional Response Thailand has begun screening passengers at three international airports in Bangkok…
A new luxury watch themed on Vantara, the private zoo run by the family of Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, has been unveiled in India by renowned watchmaker Jacob & Co. A Unique Design The bejewelled timepiece features a hand-painted figurine of Anant Ambani, Mukesh’s youngest son, seated at the…
Police in the southern Indian state of Kerala have arrested a woman in connection with the suicide of a man she accused of touching her inappropriately on a bus. The arrest has sparked widespread debate on social media and reignited discussions about sexual harassment, online shaming, and accountability. Background of…
Authorities in Goa have launched an international search for the owners of an Indian nightclub after a devastating fire killed 25 people over the weekend. Police report that the proprietors fled the country only hours after the incident, raising further questions about accountability and safety standards within the state’s thriving…
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to deepen and diversify bilateral trade, signalling a renewed commitment to their longstanding strategic partnership despite mounting Western pressure on New Delhi to reduce its ties with Moscow. Putin, who arrived in India on Thursday for a two-day…