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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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India’s 2025–26 Sugar Output to Rise 18.6 percent ISMA Forecast

November 12, 2025

 

  • India’s sugar production is projected to increase by 18.6% to 30.95 million tonnes in the 2025–26 marketing year (October–September), according to estimates released by the Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA). The sharp rise comes after a subdued 2024–25 season, when production stood at 26.1 million tonnes, reflecting improved monsoon patterns, water availability, and crop health across key sugar-producing states.

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Sri Lanka’s One Health Drive Against Antimicrobial Resistance

November 12, 2025

 

  • Sri Lanka has intensified its national fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through a One Health approach, integrating human, animal, agricultural, and environmental sectors. The initiative seeks to preserve the effectiveness of lifesaving medicines while ensuring responsible antimicrobial use. Supported by WHO, FAO, WOAH, and the Fleming Fund, Sri Lanka’s strategy represents a model for coordinated public health governance in South Asia.

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