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Servier India Launches Biomarker Testing Initiative for Cancer Diagnosis

November 12, 2025

 

  • Servier India, the Indian arm of the French biopharmaceutical company Servier, has launched a biomarker testing initiative aimed at improving early and precise diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) and Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). The initiative, developed in partnership with MedGenome and Strand Life Sciences, seeks to expand access to molecular testing across India and promote precision oncology through subsidised and free diagnostic services.

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India on Track to Become World’s Third-Largest Economy by 2028 UBS

November 12, 2025

 

  • According to the latest UBS Global Research report, India is projected to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2028, overtaking Japan and Germany, with annual GDP growth averaging around 6.5%. The report, authored by Tanvee Gupta Jain, Chief India Economist at UBS, highlights India’s strong domestic demand, reform momentum, and macroeconomic stability as key growth enablers.

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Shailesh Chandra Named OICA President Hildegard Muller Elected Vice-President

November 12, 2025

 

  • In a landmark development, Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director and CEO of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, has been elected President of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles (OICA) — becoming the first Indian industry leader to head the global association of automobile manufacturers. Hildegard Müller, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), has been elected as Vice-President.

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Legendary Japanese Actor Tatsuya Nakadai Dies at 92

November 12, 2025
 
  • Renowned Japanese actor Tatsuya Nakadai, one of the most celebrated figures in world cinema, has passed away at the age of 92, marking the end of a remarkable seven-decade career that helped define post-war Japanese film and theatre. Known for his commanding presence and psychological depth, Nakadai collaborated with Japan’s greatest directors—Akira Kurosawa, Masaki Kobayashi, and Kihachi Okamoto—and became an enduring symbol of moral complexity in Japanese storytelling.

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HPV Vaccine: Protection, Side Effects, and Eligibility Explained

November 12, 2025

 

  • The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is a key preventive tool against cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women worldwide. It offers strong protection against high-risk HPV types, particularly types 16 and 18, which together account for about 70% of cervical cancer cases. When administered before HPV exposure, typically in adolescence, the vaccine provides long-lasting immunity and significantly reduces infection rates and precancerous lesions.

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