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Pfizer India Ltd, a subsidiary of the American pharmaceutical major, is set to expand its operations despite the massive cost-cutting initiative by its parent, Meenakshi Nevatia, country president and managing director of Pfizer India said in an interview. “India is a priority market. And Pfizer will only expand in India.

flats worth a total of Rs 1.18 lakh crore are in Uttar Pradesh's Noida and Greater Noida, according to a white paper released on Sunday. Besides, there are at least one lakh individuals who are still waiting to register their flats while nearly 60,000 others are yet to be handed flats long after their possession date, stated the white paper, issued by citizens' platform Noida Dialogue and private body Namo Seva Kendra.

salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products has caused at least two fatalities and severe illness in dozens of individuals, prompting heightened concern from leading US health authorities, according to a Fox report. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 99 cases of illness, with 45 hospitalizations and two confirmed deaths. The outbreak has expanded to 32 states and Canada, with new cases emerging in 17 additional states. The latest onset date recorded was November 10. Consuming food contaminated with salmonella can lead to food poisoning within 12 to 72 hours, resulting in symptoms lasting 4 to 7 days. These symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Severe infections are more likely in individuals with weakened immune systems, the elderly, and children under five years of age. Individuals experiencing symptoms are advised to contact their healthcare provider to report their symptoms and seek appropriate care. US health officials recalled three more brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupes Friday as the number of people sickened by salmonella more than doubled this week. The US Food and Drug Administration's original recall included Malichita brand whole cantaloupe, Vinyard brand pre-cut cantaloupe and ALDI whole cantaloupe and pre-cut fruit products. Rudy brand whole cantaloupes and Freshness Guaranteed brand and RaceTrac brand pre-cut cantaloupes joined the list Friday. Health officials say anyone who bought the recalled fruits should throw them away and wash surfaces that touched them with hot, soapy water or in a dishwasher.

A significant cryptocurrency theft has been reported, involving the loss of 27 million USDT (Tether). The incident was first brought to light by a tweet from ZachXBT, a well-known figure in the cryptocurrency community, known for his investigative work on crypto-related frauds and scams.

The Supreme Court of India has recently declined to consider a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency trading in India. This decision is notable as it highlights the judicial perspective on the legislative nature of cryptocurrency regulations.

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Here are the biggest analyst moves in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) for this week.

Investing.com — With investors on tenterhooks over when global interest rates might start to fall, upcoming inflation data this week will be in focus. OPEC+ meets to discuss oil output cuts and data from China will give fresh insights on the economic outlook for the world’s number-two economy. Here’s what you need to know to start your week.

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Stocks on Wall Street closed mostly higher on Friday to notch another winning week on growing expectations the Federal Reserve is done with raising interest rates and could start cutting them next year.

National Investigation Agency (NIA) Sunday conducted simultaneous raids in four states in connection with a probe into a Pakistan-backed Ghazwa-e-Hind terror module case in Bihar, PTI reported. The raids were conducted at the premises of suspects in Dewas in Madhya Pradesh, Gir Somnath in Gujarat, Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh and Kozhikode in Kerala.

SIS) said in a statement on Sunday that Egypt has received lists of 13 Israelis and 39 Palestinians scheduled for release on Sunday. This will be the third batch in the four-day truce deal brokered by Egypt and Qatar. "The truce is proceeding without roadblocks," the SIS was quoted by Reuters as saying in a statement.

World Health Organization (WHO) raised concerns over the country reporting "clusters of pneumonia in children". If not a new virus, then what is causing respiratory infections in northern China? China's National Health Commission spokesperson said on Sunday that acute respiratory diseases continue to rise in the country and that it is being caused by the flu and other known pathogen.

Narendra Modi will attend the World Climate Action Summit in Dubai on December 1, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Sunday. The prime minister will reach the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on November 30, at the invitation of H.H.

Narendra Modi urged Indians living in the country to stop relying on cash for transactions and instead pay digitally, a habit the government has been seeking to inculcate in citizens as part of its digital economy efforts. In the 107th edition of his public outreach programme ‘Maan ki Baat’, Modi urged citizens to make payments only through the digital mode for at least a month. “Decide for yourself that for one month you will make payments only through UPI (Unified Payments Interface) or any digital medium, and not through cash," he said.

egg and meat has significantly increased in 2022-23 over the past five years, though wool output during the same period has witnessed a negative growth, says a report released by Union minister Parshottam Rupala here on Sunday. The Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2023 report, which was released by the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying during National Milk Day event here, is based on the Animal Integrated Sample Survey (March 2022 to February 2023).

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been transferred to Mumbai Indians, reported Cricbuzz on Sunday. The cricket website further said that the deal has been signed by the franchises involved — Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans.

Malaysia will scrap entry visa requirements for Indian citizens visiting the nation beginning December 1, Bloomberg reported, citing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Indian nationals may stay for up to 30 days visa-free, Anwar said in a speech at his People’s Justice Party’s annual congress in Putrajaya on Sunday. However, Indian nationals would be subject to security screening, he added. Along with Indian citizens, Chinese nationals will also be allowed visa-free entry from December 1, the prime minister said. Malaysia is counting on extra tourist arrivals — and their spending — to support economic growth. Anwar last month announced plans to improve visa facilities next year to encourage the entry of tourists and investors, “especially from India and China.” Malaysia will scrap entry visa requirements for citizens of China and India visiting the nation beginning Dec. 1, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Chinese and Indian nationals may stay for up to 30 days visa-free, Anwar said in a speech at his People’s Justice Party’s annual congress in Putrajaya on Sunday. This would be subject to security screening, he added.

CricTracker reported on Sunday. Apart from this, they have canceled their trade deal with Mumbai Indians.

wildlife sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh to create the largest tiger reserve in the country spanning 2,300 square kilometres, ANI reported on Sunday. The Union government has issued a notification regarding the approval of the proposal to merge the Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary—located in central Madhya Pradesh covering parts of Sagar, Damoh, Narsinghpur, and Raisen districts—with the Rani Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary in the Damoh district of the state, the report said citing a forest department official.

Vedanta finance chief Sonal Shrivastava quits, Ajay Goel of Byju's rejoins “It’s the continuation of a trend of rising quit rates that began more than a decade ago. Five main factors are at play in this trend: retirement, relocation, reconsideration, reshuffling, and reluctance," contends a Harvard Business Review article written in March 2022.