Rahul Kumar

India’s BRICS role helped advance disaster relief talks, says Russia

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Russian Helicopters Group’s Maxim Andrianov praised India’s BRICS leadership for advancing disaster relief talks. He noted the longstanding India-Russia aviation partnership and potential cooperation on manufacturing aircraft like the IL-114 and SJ-100. Maxim Andrianov, International Marketing Manager at Russian Helicopters Group, on Friday said that India’s leadership of BRICS has helped advance discussions on cooperation … Read more

BJP MP hails Modi’s leadership for BRICS Summit, reflects India’s rise

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BJP MP Ajit Gopchade praised PM Narendra Modi’s leadership ahead of the BRICS Summit, stating it signifies India’s rise as a global power. Meanwhile, BJP leader Nalin Kohli defended the summit’s importance against criticism from the Congress party. BJP Hails PM Modi’s Leadership Ahead of BRICS Summit BJP MP Ajit Gopchade on Friday hailed Prime … Read more

JNJ Stock Edges Up After-Hours On Apollo’s $20B Orthopedics Talks

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People familiar with the discussions told Bloomberg that Apollo is working toward a valuation of close to $20 billion for the unit, known as DePuy Synthes. The talks remain private and may not produce a transaction, Bloomberg said. J&J announced in October 2025 that it intends to separate the orthopedics business. At the Wells Fargo … Read more

Second Time’s The Charm: FDA Clears Scholar Rock’s SMA Drug Ahead Of Deadline, SRRK Soars 15% After-Hours

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FDA approved Isembyld for patients age two and older who already take certain spinal muscular atrophy drugs. This was Scholar Rock’s second try at approval after a rejection last year.  Scholar Rock said commercial supply is ready and the U.S. launch begins immediately, with product shipping in the coming days.  The company is also planning … Read more

UP Polls: ECI holds EVM-VVPAT first level check workshop in Varanasi

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A workshop on First Level Check (FLC) of EVMs and VVPATs was held in Varanasi for the upcoming UP assembly elections. Officials from 21 districts were trained on technical and administrative procedures to ensure transparency and proper functioning. FLC Workshop in Varanasi In accordance with the directives and intentions of the Election Commission of India, … Read more

India’s BRICS Stance: Non-West, Not Anti-West, says ex-diplomat

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Former diplomat Veena Sikri says India’s foreign policy is “non-West,” not “anti-West.” She asserts that BRICS strengthens India’s strategic autonomy and provides a platform to address the unique problems faced by the Global South. Defining India’s foreign policy posture, former diplomat Veena Sikri highlighted New Delhi’s commitment to strategic autonomy, emphasising that while India represents … Read more

Oracle Reportedly Expands Restructuring Plan by $700M As AI Data Center Costs Mount

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Oracle Corp. has expanded its workforce-reduction strategy, adding $700 million to its restructuring budget to manage cash-flow pressures. Oracle raised the projected budget for its “2026 Restructuring Plan” to around $2.8 billion, driven primarily by employee severance costs.  Financial strain stemming from the rapid build-out of large-scale AI data centers for high-profile clients like OpenAI … Read more

Gujarat exempts defence personnel, veterans from Panchayat property tax

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Gujarat government exempts serving defence personnel, their spouses, former soldiers, and widows of martyrs from Panchayat Tax. This decision provides property tax exemption on one residential property owned by them within a Gram Panchayat’s limits. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the State Government has amended the ‘Gujarat Gram and Nagar Panchayats Taxes … Read more

Tamil Nadu Family Of Five Kept In Bonded Labour, Woman Dies Giving Birth

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A 44-year-old woman, Thenmozhi, and her newborn baby died during childbirth under a tarpaulin shade in Tamil Nadu’s Kancheepuram district. Her husband Anand has alleged that their family was kept in bonded labour-like conditions and that she was denied timely medical care. Police have registered an FIR and begun a probe. A 44-year-old woman and … Read more