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(Reuters) — Eisai Co (OTC:ESAIY) Ltd and Biogen Inc (NASDAQ:BIIB)'s Leqembi emerged as the first Alzheimer's treatment to win the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's standard approval on Thursday, a milestone in drug development for a disease that has seen multiple failures in the past.

NEW DELHI : Mounting debt remains a major threat to emerging economies, Achim Steiner, administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), said in an interview. While efforts are being made to ease the debt burden of developing nations, progress has been too slow, he said. The veteran civil servant proposed a $500 billion stimulus package under the sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the UN secretary-general to rescue the developing world’s financial systems.

NEW DELHI : Summer sales of cold drinks were “challenging" this year as unseasonal rains crimped demand for beverages in India, said a top executive at Coca-Cola India. “It was a challenging summer. How big was the challenge, and how well we did? Wait for a few days, you will get an update," Sundeep Bajoria, vice president at Coca-Cola India said in an interview on Thursday.

Systematic investment plans (SIPs) have gained significant traction among investors seeking a disciplined approach to wealth creation. While SIPs offer numerous advantages, failing to pay the dues on time can have serious implication for an investor’s financial well-being.

Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar reiterated on Friday. The Minister, who was speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration of the 6 MV Medical Linear Accelerator (LINAC) System, developed and deployed by Sameer (Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research) in Chennai, said States were authorised to regulate gambling but not online gaming.

India is at the forefront of global trade facilitation efforts, with an impressive score of 93.55 per cent in 2023 vis a vis 90.32 per cent in 2021, as per the recently released United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific's (UNESCAP) Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation. The 2023 survey covers more than 140 economies and evaluates 60 trade facilitation measures.

Federal Reserve will likely raise its benchmark interest rate later this month to a 5.25%-5.5% range, traders bet on Friday, even as they priced in a slightly lower chance of any further increase after a government report showed hiring slowed more than expected in June. Traders now see about a 20% chance of a rate hike in September and a 40% chance of one by November, after what is nearly universally expected to be a quarter-point increase at the U.S.

Air India chief Campbell Wilson on Friday welcomed the Competition Commission seeking more information on the airline's proposed merger with Vistara and said it is a «normal and important part of the evaluation process». The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has asked for more details with respect to the proposed merger, which was announced in November last year, and approval from the regulator was sought in April this year.

By Howard Schneider

Mumbai –  6th July, 2023 One Point One Solutions Ltd., a prominent leader in Business Process Management (BPM) services, is proud to announce the establishment of its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary "ONE POINT ONE USA INC." The subsidiary will be headquartered in Delaware, in the state of Delaware. This subsidiary represents strategically positioned to capture opportunities and establish a strong presence in the American market.

foreign exchange reserves rose by $1.853 billion to $595.051 billion in the week ended on June 30, said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The overall reserve had dropped by $2.901 billion to $593.198 billion in the previous reporting week. In October 2021, the country's forex reserve had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Wimbledon curfew on Thursday night, Andy Murray will continue his second-round match against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Friday. The clash between the two players began on Centre Court in the afternoon, with Tsitsipas, the fifth-seed Greek, having previously defeated Dominic Thiem in the first round. In his Tuesday match against Ryan Peniston, Murray continued his remarkable record of never losing in the Wimbledon first round. He emerged victorious with a 6-3, 6-0, 6-1 win over his fellow Brit, a match that was witnessed by Roger Federer. Murray expressed his delight at having both royalty and tennis royalty in attendance, stating, «It was amazing to have some royalty here but also some tennis royalty as well. It’s amazing to have Roger here supporting this event. I started off the match quite nervous. Once I got the break in the first set, I think I played some good stuff. It’s been a long time since I’ve felt physically this good coming into Wimbledon. I’m hoping I’m fit and ready for a good run.»

Also Read: Indian Oil Corp board to consider fundraising through rights issue on July 7; check details Ramesh said bottling units for ‘Munna’ will be launched in Tripura and North Guwahati soon. “These lightweight LPG cylinders are catering to migrant population in urban and semi-urban areas who do not have local address proof, people with lower gas consumption and commercial establishments with limited space.

da Vinci achieved this ambiguous effect with the use of sfumato, where he blurred the lines around Mona Lisa’s face. No matter how many times you look, you are unsure quite what is happening. The post-pandemic economy is like the Mona Lisa.

US Federal Reserve would be more aggressive than expected in increasing interest rates this year. The local currency fell to the levels of 82.66 to a dollar, its lowest since May 30. It has weakened by nearly 0.84% against the American currency so far this week.

The Solana price has dipped by 0.5% in the past 24 hours, falling to $19.44 amid a 2.5% decline for the cryptocurrency market as a whole today.

Medicare and Medicaid Services said Thursday that it will now expand coverage of the drug, broadening access for up to an estimated million people with early forms of the disease. “Today’s action is the first verification that a drug targeting the underlying disease process of Alzheimer’s disease has shown clinical benefit in this devastating disease," Teresa Buracchio, acting director of the Office of Neuroscience in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said in the announcement.

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«We are seeing huge consumer demand on the retail side and, of course, on the wholesale also where you see industry is progressing in the right direction, lot of projects are to offer, so property lines is also showing very encouraging signs of late. So, all in all, a very interesting time ahead as far as the GI goes,» says Jagjeet Singh, Kotak General InsuranceThe industry is also looking upwards, the data shows that things have turned around. Is this momentum sustainable in your view? Yes, if I talk about the industry, this is something which actually is coming to a next level.

violence-hit Manipur in any way if asked. Manipur has been witnessing violence after clashes erupted during a rally organized by ATSU to protest the demand for the inclusion of Meiteis in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) list. “I don't think it's about strategic concerns, it's about human concerns.