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October 30, 2024
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Biogen tops estimates, raises profit guidance as Alzheimer's drug Leqembi gains traction

A test tube is seen in front of displayed Biogen logo in this illustration taken on, December 1, 2021. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Biogen on Wednesday reported third-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings that topped expectations while raising its full-year profit guidance, as sales of its breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug, Leqembi, and other new products gain traction.  […]

Health
October 29, 2024
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Pfizer tops earnings estimates, hikes full-year guidance as Covid products help sales

The PAXLOVID antiviral medications nirmatrelvir co-packaged with ritonavir were developed by Pfizer to treat the virus. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images Pfizer on Tuesday reported third-quarter revenue and adjusted profit that blew past expectations as the company’s Covid vaccine and antiviral pill Paxlovid helped boost sales. The pharmaceutical giant also hiked its […]

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October 28, 2024
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After calling Bishnoi gang ‘petty thugs’, Pappu gets death threat

PATNA: Independent MP from Purnia Pappu Yadav, who recently described the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as “petty thugs”, alleged on Monday that he received death threat from the gang. Yadav claimed that the threat came amid his ‘closeness’ to Bollywood actor Salman Khan, whom the Bishnoi gang had earlier targeted.The threat call, suspected to have been […]

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October 26, 2024
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Carry coconuts in cabin bags till Jan 2025: Govt permits Sabarimala pilgrims

NEW DELHI: Government has allowed special exemption for carrying coconuts in cabin baggage for Sabarimala pilgrims for about three months. Union aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on X (former Twitter) Saturday: “In a move to facilitate the ease of travel for Sabarimala pilgrims, we have issued a special exemption allowing the carrying of coconuts […]

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October 25, 2024
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Cyclone Dana: One dead in West Bengal, says CM Mamata Banerjee

NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said that one person had died in the state due to Cyclone Dana, while the administration had evacuated around 2.16 lakh people from low-lying areas. “Only one person died in this natural disaster. The man died at his residence while conducting some cable-related work. It […]

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October 23, 2024
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No place for double standards on terrorism: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Brics summit in Kazan where he called upon the countries to unite against terrorism and terror financing. He also stressed upon the need for reforms in global institutions like UN Security Council which has been facing backlash for its failure to stop the Israel-Gaza war.“We […]

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October 22, 2024
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Denied exemption, Sebi chief Madhabi Buch set to appear before PAC tomorrow

NEW DELHI: After much suspense, Sebi chairperson Madhabi Buch is scheduled to appear before the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament on Thursday, a meeting that on agenda is slated to be a performance review of the top regulator, but which may result in fireworks over its functioning as well as about the recent allegations of […]

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October 22, 2024
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Stock market crash: BSE Sensex plunged over 930 points to settle at 80,220.72; Nifty50 below 24,500-check out top reasons

The Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, experienced notable declines on Tuesday, driven largely by major stocks like Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. The Sensex fell 930.55 points, closing at 80,220.72, while the Nifty50 dropped 309 points to finish at 24,472.10. The rupee also weakened against the US dollar, hitting its lowest-ever closing […]