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August 8, 2024 4:32 PM

India waives local clinical trials of new drugs

The central government has waived the requirement for local clinical trials for several drugs in India. According to official sources, medicines that have already been approved by regulatory authorities in countries such as the US, UK, and EU, and are not readily available in India, are now exempt f...

August 8, 2024 2:40 PM

California, Nevada among U.S. states moving to ban ‘slavery’ in prisons

A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to close what critics call a loophole in the 13th Amendment which abolished slavery but still effectively legalizes involuntary servitude as punishment for convicts. The constitutional amendment, passed in 1865, abolished slavery except as punishment for ...

September 16, 2024 4:28 PM

Vinesh Phogat announces retirement after Paris Olympics disqualification

Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement from wrestling following her disqualification in the 50 kg freestyle wrestling final at the Paris Olympics. She shared her decision in an emotional post on X on Thursday morning. "Maa kushti (wrestling) won against me, I lost. Forgive me, your dream and my...

September 16, 2024 5:05 PM

Bangladesh: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus appointed as interim govt’s head

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been appointed as the head of Bangladesh's interim government, Dhaka Tribune reported. Bangladesh President's Press Secretary Joynal Abedin made the announcement. The decision regarding the appointment of Bangladesh's interim government head was made during a meeti...