The global biopharmaceutical sector witnessed a sharp rebound in 2024, with initial public offerings (IPOs) rising by 68.4 per cent to reach $8.52 billion, according to a new report by GlobalData. A total of 50 IPOs were completed during the year, compared to $5.06 billion raised in 2023. This marks the highest IPO value recorded […]
At least four people have died and 14 others have been rescued after a four-storey building collapsed in the Mustafabad area of Delhi early Saturday morning. Police said around eight people are still feared trapped under the debris. Sandeep Lamba, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (North East District), confirmed the incident occurred around 3 a.m. […]
A day after several parts of Delhi-NCR witnessed sudden thunderstorms, lightning, and rain, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat, the weather department has forecast more such weather conditions over the weekend and into the coming week. On Friday evening, many areas in the national capital, including Central, Southern, and Western Delhi—such as Burari, Rohini, […]
The Shri Kedarnath Dham will reopen to devotees on May 2, and the Shri Badrinath Dham will follow on May 4, a spokesperson for the Shri Badrinath‑Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) announced on Saturday. “This evening, the advance team of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reached Shri Kedarnath Dham. The doors of Shri Kedarnath Dham are […]
A mineral called siderite found abundantly in rock drilled by a NASA rover on the surface of Mars is providing fresh evidence of the planet’s warmer and wetter ancient past when it boasted substantial bodies of water and potentially harbored life. The Curiosity rover, which landed on Mars in 2012 to explore whether Earth’s planetary […]
A knife-wielding US citizen attempted to hijack a small Tropic Air plane in Belize on Thursday, injuring three people before being shot dead by a fellow passenger, the New York Post reported, citing officials. The incident occurred mid-air on a flight bound for San Pedro, when the 49-year-old suspect began attacking passengers with a knife. […]
On Good Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and urged people to embrace kindness and compassion, praying that the spirit of peace and togetherness always prevails. Taking to social media, PM Modi shared a heartfelt message, acknowledging the spiritual significance of the day “On Good Friday, we remember the sacrifice […]
Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Co-Chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN), Tareq Albanai, has expressed support for India’s bid for permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). He referred to India as a “main player on the world stage” and emphasized that India would be a strong contender if the […]
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has reflected on the challenges of her high-profile assignment, stating that the “decay” in the city caused by the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government will take time to reverse. Speaking to IANS, CM Gupta said: “There are challenges in every field. The previous governments have pushed the city into […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his wishes to the nation on the occasion of Poila Boishakh, marking the beginning of the Bengali New Year 1432. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister wrote: “Best wishes on Poila Boishakh! I hope all your wishes are fulfilled this year. I pray for […]
