Brics: India pushes for trade without barriers; biz leaders call for local currency use

Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Brazil for the Brics Summit underscores India’s commitment to deeper economic integration within the bloc. Business leaders are advocating for the removal of trade barriers and the promotion of local currency trade. India’s digital transformation is being showcased as a model for other emerging economies, with calls for sharing successful…

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Breakthrough: This Japanese drug COULD fight aging at the cellular level

Osaka University researchers discovered AP2A1 protein’s significant role in cellular aging; lowering its levels reversed aging characteristics. They also found drug IU1, which inhibits USP14, enhances cellular waste removal systems like proteasomes and autophagy. These findings offer new targets for developing therapies to combat age-related diseases and promote healthier, longer lives.

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Valuation fears hit defence stocks: Where are they headed? Here’s what analysts say

Indian defence stocks experienced a downturn on Thursday as investors engaged in profit booking after a robust three-month rally. The Nifty India Defence Index declined by 2%, with Bharat Dynamics leading the losses after a ‘neutral’ rating from Motilal Oswal. Analysts attribute the correction to stretched valuations and easing geopolitical tensions, despite long-term growth optimism…

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Assam: PM Modi hits out at Congress, Nehru; accuses party of backing terrorists over Army

During his Assam visit, Prime Minister Modi criticized Nehru’s handling of the 1962 Chinese aggression, claiming Assam still suffers. He contrasted Congress’s limited infrastructure development with his government’s construction of six Brahmaputra bridges in the last decade. Modi accused Congress of supporting infiltrators and insulting Bhupen Hazarika.

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