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Ohlone people and others are rejoicing over the return of sacred native land dating back thousands of years

Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday approved a new Marathi language policy, which aims to establish it as a language of knowledge acquisition and employment in the next 25 years. It also aims to devise steps for the conservation and promotion of various dialects of Marathi using modern technology like ChatGPT.

By David Shepardson

After one extreme weather event in Alberta in the first weeks of 2024, Canadian insurers are expecting “extremely concerning” weather conditions this summer as the province braces for worsening drought and a potentially severe wildfire season.

Akintunde Odunsi is used to taking long, brisk walks. So he worried in 2021 when he started feeling so tired and short of breath that he had to turn back after a few minutes. The retired stockbroker, 73 years old, chalked up the fatigue to grief over the death of his sister.

annual sales of obesity medicines could hit $80bn, making them one of pharma’s biggest classes of drugs. No wonder enthusiasm for the makers of these drugs, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, is at fever pitch. Since the start of 2023 Novo, maker of Wegovy (and its sibling Ozempic), has seen its market capitalisation soar by 87% to $560bn, making it Europe’s most valuable company.

dengue can be as life-threatening as the subsequent ones, according to a study which challenges the widely held belief that the viral disease is severe only in secondary infections. The research, published recently in the journal Nature Medicine, analysed severe dengue cases in a group of children in India, showing that more than half could be attributed to primary rather than secondary infection. Over the past two decades, dengue infections have greatly increased in India and the country has one of the largest number of cases globally. Dengue patients fall into two categories — those experiencing the infection for the first time, known as primary infections and those who get re-infected after a previous exposure, known as secondary infections.

The maker of a much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig's disease said it failed to help patients with the fatal disease

medical entrance examination scheduled for May 5, a significant number of students continued to register, prompting some to request an extension due to challenges related to Aadhaar card and mobile link issues. Parijat Mishra, a career counseling expert at Allen Career Institute, told TOI, that many students faced difficulties in registering due to issues with Aadhaar card verification and mobile OTPs. The demand for an extension arose as some students could not apply within the given timeframe.

India has close and longstanding relations with Mauritius, an island nation in the Western Indian Ocean, anchored in shared history, demography, culture and strategic partnership. A key reason for the special ties is the fact that Indian origin people comprise nearly 70% of the island’s population of 1.2 million. The relationship has been characterized by a high level of trust and mutual understanding at the leadership level and continued high-level political engagement. These special ties have resulted in uniquely close cooperation in maritime security, development partnership, capacity-building, cooperation in international fora, technical assistance through deputation of Indian experts to GOM, vibrant cultural exchanges and close people-to-people ties, officials explained. In this backdrop President Droupadi Murmu, will undertake a State Visit to Mauritius from 11th to 13th March, to attend the National Day celebrations of Mauritius on 12th March as the Chief Guest. A contingent of the Indian Navy will participate in the celebrations along with two Ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron — INS Tir and CGS Sarathi.

By Patrick Wingrove and Sriparna Roy

AstraZeneca is in the process of 15 new launches in India including novel products and new indications of existing assets in two years, said Sanjeev Panchal, managing director of AstraZeneca Pharma India. «We would be doing 15 new launches starting 2023 until 2025,» he told ET. The products would be in the therapeutic segments of oncology; cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic (CVRM) diseases; respiratory and immunology; and rare diseases. Some of the new products would be biologics or monoclonal antibodies, Panchal said. To expand access to its innovative therapies, AstraZeneca is working on strategies such as public-private partnerships (PPPs) for screening and early diagnosis, entering licensing deals with India pharmaceutical companies to enhance reach, and following a country-wise or tiered pricing approach in India linked to economic indicators, ensuring the prices of the drugs are relatively lower than advanced countries, he said.

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) — Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO)'s CEO on Friday said compounded semaglutide in the United States is a serious health issue.

Israel in its “right to defend", has now called out the Benjamin Netanyahu government for orchestrating an impending famine in the Palestinians enclave. Israel's military campaign against Hamas fighters has devastated the Gaza Strip and plunged its 2.3 million people into a humanitarian catastrophe. The world has accused the Benjamin Netanyahu Government of genocide as Gaza's death toll crossed 30,000 in the fifth month of inflated war.

Joe Biden called for higher taxes on corporations Thursday in his State of the Union address, while pushing for lower medicine costs and improved housing affordability, as he sought to allay concerns over the economy. The 81-year-old outlined his agenda in the annual speech, in an effort to speak to voters' worries while taking credit for the recovery of the world's biggest economy as he seeks reelection this year.

Biden will announce a plan in his State of the Union address Thursday for the U.S. military to help establish a temporary port on the Gaza coast, increasing the flow of humanitarian aid for the beleaguered territory during the Israel-Hamas war, according to administration officials. The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to preview the announcement, said the operation will not require that American troops be on the ground to build the pier that is intended to allow more shipments of food, medicine and other essential items.

India boasts a notable presence of women across diverse sectors, including aviation, technology, medicine, and finance. However, despite their significant contributions, there remains a concerning disparity in financial literacy levels among women in the country. Contrary to common perception, financial literacy is not solely a concern for marginalised women; even those with higher education backgrounds require fundamental financial knowledge.

7th Time Loop Season 1 Episode 10 have been announced. The anime follows Princess Rishe as she navigates her seventh life, aiming for a carefree existence despite past tragedies. Here's a detailed look at what to expect in the upcoming episode.

Ben Greenfield, well-known fitness consultant, ‘biohacker’ and triathlon runner, whose list of high-profile clients includes Twitter cofounder Jack Dorsey, is consulting with serial entrepreneur Mukesh Bansal to help him set up a chain of biohacking centres across the country. These centres, which employ popular practices of biohacking and age reversal, will provide various therapies and consultations, among other services.

Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone for the second Ayurvedic College of Assam. Sonowal also laid foundation stones for construction of two 50 bedded Ayush hospitals at Mowamarirjhar in Kokrajhar and at Silbari in Baksa, virtually from here. The new college will be developed with an estimated cost of Rs 70 crores. The Ministry of Ayush approved the proposal for establishment of Ayurvedic College at Dudhnoi in Goalpara in 2022-23. It is to be noted that the first Ayurvedic College was established way back in 1948 in Guwahati by Bharat Ratna Lok Priya Gopinath Bordoloi. The 50 bedded Integrated Ayush hospitals will be developed with an investment of Rs 30 crores. The college will have one G+3 College building, one boy’s hostel, one girls hostel, staff quarter, principal’s quarter, among other equipment, furniture, books etc. The college, which will be adjacent to the Integrated Ayush Hospitals, inaugurated by Sarbananda Sonowal in July, 2023, will be developed in 93 bighas of land. The state PWD will be executing agency and will be completed within 30 months.

Custom duties and charges shall not be levied on medicines, drugs and therapies for rare diseases, the Delhi High Court has clarified in a recent order. Justice Pratibha Singh said that whenever medicines are brought in respect of rare diseases, the custom authorities shall ensure that the same are cleared expeditiously and no unnecessary impediments are caused in ensuring that the same reach the concerned hospital. The judge also asked the HC registry to communicate the order to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs for immediate compliance.