AZN Stock Slips After-Hours Following Latest Late-Stage Oncology Trial Miss — Executive ‘Disappointed,’ Reiterates Breast Cancer Focus

A combination of the company’s breast cancer drug Etcamah did not delay worsening of the disease enough to meet the SERENA-4 late-stage trial’s main goal, AstraZeneca said. AstraZeneca, however, said progression-free survival improved numerically.  Etcamah is a once-daily pill that breaks down the estrogen receptor many breast cancers use to grow and is already approved … Read more

Praggnanandhaa praises ISSO Chess C’ship, says sport is growing

GM R Praggnanandhaa praised the ISSO National Chess Championship in Ahmedabad, attended by 425+ young players. He said this shows chess is ‘truly growing’ and urged parents and schools to encourage children to take up the sport for its benefits. Indian chess Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa on Friday praised the ISSO National Chess Championship being held … Read more

PM Modi meets President Putin; discuss trade, defence, energy ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on the BRICS Summit sidelines, reviewing their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership in areas like defence, energy, and trade. They also discussed key global issues. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of BRICS Summit in the national … Read more

Asian Games: Wrestler Sunil Kumar’s singular focus is a gold medal

Decorated Greco-Roman wrestler Sunil Kumar heads to the Asian Games with a singular focus on winning gold. He discusses his motivation, recent training in Uzbekistan, overcoming a major knee injury, and his long-term goal of competing in the Olympics. Sunil Kumar, who competes in the 87kg category in Greco-Roman wrestling, began his journey in the … Read more

Delhi HC dismisses plea against MCD’s TVC-2 elections, imposes cost

The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea against the MCD’s Town Vending Committee-2 elections, calling it “frivolous” and filed too late. The court imposed a Rs 10,000 fine on the petitioner society for raising general allegations. The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the recently conducted elections to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s … Read more

Michael Burry Sells FLUT To Pile Into LULU Under $100 — Plus A New Bet On ZTS

Michael Burry says Lululemon’s valuation has become increasingly attractive and sees Zoetis as “very cheap” despite the risk of further downside. Burry exited his Flutter position in full, citing relative valuation. He believes LULU’s management problems could make the company an acquisition target. He increased his Zoetis position “in the $72s,” calling the stock “very … Read more

HP government revises transfer, posting orders of three HPPS officers

The HP government has revised the transfer orders for three senior HPPS officers. Separately, CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has committed state assistance to upgrade infrastructure at the Himachal Pradesh National Law University in Shimla. HP Govt Modifies Police Officers’ Transfer Orders The Himachal Pradesh government on Friday issued orders partially modifying the transfer and posting … Read more

EAEU eyes more trade, transport, tech cooperation with India: Minister

Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is actively evaluating new opportunities to expand trade volumes, bolster regional transport connectivity, and foster technological cooperation with New Delhi, said EEC Minister Daniyar Imanaliev. Highlighting the pivotal role of India as a key trade partner in the region, Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Minister in charge of Integration and Macroeconomics, Daniyar … Read more

BRICS have dynamic markets, says Putin while slamming G-7, sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed BRICS countries for their economic growth and vibrant domestic markets, contrasting them with the G-7. He also slammed the over 30,000 sanctions slapped on Russia over the Ukraine war. Hailing the contribution of BRICS member states to the world economy, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday took potshots at G-7 … Read more