Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Patent for HIV drug rejected, paves way for entry of generics

The Indian Patent Office has rejected Viiv Healthcare's patent application for the HIV drug, dolutegravir, after nearly a decade of legal battles. This decision opens the market for generic versions, promoting affordable access to treatment and potentially reducing costs. The ruling addresses concerns over 'evergreening' practices in patent filings.

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Did Trump dance for 30 minutes? Or was he 'lost, confused, frozen'? Here's what happened

As the video of Donald Trump standing on the stage doing nothing went viral, Trump supporters claimed that the Kamala Harris campaign doctored the video as desperate measures while Trump actually decided to play music for the town hall after there were two medical emergencies. The medical emergencies that took place to some audience members came as lengthy interruptions to Donald Trump's townhall and so the former president opted to play several of his favorite songs to the crowd.

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Monday, October 14, 2024

Only 13 of 30 National Company Law Tribunal courts work full time

Nearly a third of positions at the National Company Law Tribunal remain unfilled, impacting the government's insolvency reform initiative. This shortage has led to operational inefficiencies, delaying insolvency resolutions significantly. The average resolution time has surged to 716 days, far exceeding the 270-day deadline, posing challenges for corporate insolvency processes.

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When Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran was told: 'Mr. Tata would not like it ...'

N Chandrasekaran shares a heartfelt LinkedIn tribute to Ratan Tata, emphasizing Tata’s humanity, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering care for employees and animals. Chandrasekaran recounts instances that highlight Tata's dedication, such as resolving employee wage disputes and renovating Bombay House with provisions for the resident dogs.

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Sunday, October 13, 2024

T20 World Cup: India on the brink after narrow loss to Aus

India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored an unbeaten 54, but the team fell short by nine runs against Australia in the women's T20 World Cup. With the defeat, India's semifinal chance now depends on the result of New Zealand's match against Pakistan.

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Saturday, October 12, 2024

Over 4 lakh devotees throng Vaishno Devi during Navaratri; world peace yagya ends

Over four lakh devotees offered prayers at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district during Navaratri. The shrine board introduced new initiatives, including langar sewa at Ardhkuwari, improved healthcare facilities, and a free virtual darshan. The nine-day Shat Chandi Maha Yagya concluded with Dussehra for global peace and well-being.

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IT company gifts employees cars & bikes; MD says, "we select employees who are ...."

Chennai-based Team Detailing Solutions has boosted employee morale by gifting 28 cars and 29 bikes. The company, specializing in structural steel design, wishes to recognize exceptional employee commitment and dedication.

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