Neighbours of Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar recall him as a kind, soft-spoken and helpful man who always stepped forward to help others. After the Flydubai incident, neighbours expressed immense pride in his courage and prayed for his speedy recovery, saying his bravery in the air saved lives despite his injuries.
Sanofi and Regeneron are broadening their immunology pipeline while keeping their existing Dupixent economics intact. Regeneron is set to receive $1 billion upfront, with another $7 billion tied to development, regulatory and commercial milestones. The expanded partnership brings four long-acting antibody programs into the alliance, with three candidates expected to enter clinical studies next year. … Read more
BJP’s Sambit Patra alleged a massive scam in the KPSC exam, claiming the paper was leaked by an IAS officer and sold for up to Rs 80 lakh. Citing CID/ED probes, he questioned Rahul Gandhi about a Rs 22 lakh necklace seized during the investigation. Paper sold for lakhs, claims Patra BJP MP Sambit Patra … Read more
<p>Looking for an unusual weekend escape from Bengaluru? Discover five Tibetan settlements across Karnataka, from Bylakuppe to Mundgod, offering monasteries, Tibetan culture, rural landscapes and peaceful surroundings.</p><img><p>Thinking of getting out of the typical weekend spots in Karnataka? Go visit these active Tibetan settlements where you can see monasteries, prayer flags, countryside views, and much more.</p><p>Here … Read more
Karnataka plans to introduce smart cards for women under the Shakti scheme to strengthen beneficiary verification for free bus travel. Around one crore smart cards are expected in the first phase, with the rollout estimated to cost ₹250 crore. Karnataka is set to introduce smart cards for women travelling under the Shakti scheme, replacing the … Read more
A group of delivery robots brought traffic to a brief standstill in St. Petersburg, Russia, after the suitcase-sized machines crowded a pedestrian crossing while attempting to cross a busy road together. A group of delivery robots brought traffic to a brief standstill in St. Petersburg, Russia, after the suitcase-sized machines crowded a pedestrian crossing while … Read more
Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Rajmohan Arumugam on Thursday dismissed the criticism by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi regarding a campaign event in Dharapuram, saying the remarks were made for “political reasons” and didn’t have any basis. Speaking to reporters here, he first recalled paying tribute on the birth anniversary of veteran actor Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan. … Read more
Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra has accused Congress government of indulging in divide-and-rule politics by celebrating an Urdu festival on the steps of Vidhana Soudha when Kannada should be reigning supreme there. Speaking in Kolar, Vijayendra said the Congress government led by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is taking such decisions with the intention of appeasing … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday participated in the centenary celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at Bharat Mandapam and hailed the institution’s century-long legacy, describing its journey as a celebration of the aspirations of millions of young Indians and the trust placed in it by the people. The programme marked the culmination … Read more
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to allow the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to operate four bank accounts frozen by the West Bengal Police in connection with a cybercrime complaint. A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale was hearing a fresh plea filed by the TMC faction against the freezing of its accounts. The … Read more