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Qartemi: India’s First Internationally Licensed CAR-T Therapy for B-NHL

January 22, 2025

Recently, India witnessed the launch of Qartemi, the country’s first internationally licensed CAR-T cell therapy for adult B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (B-NHL). This groundbreaking therapy offers new hope for patients suffering from aggressive blood cancers. What is CAR-T Therapy? CAR-T therapy ..

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Cardiovascular Risk in HIV

January 21, 2025

Recent studies have brought into light discrepancies in cardiovascular risk assessment for individuals with HIV. Research from Massachusetts General Hospital indicates that existing risk models often miscalculate cardiovascular events, particularly among women and African descent individuals in high-income countries, while ..

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23 Blood-Sucking Flies Discovered in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

January 21, 2025

Recent research by the Zoological Survey of India has revealed 23 species of blood-sucking flies, known as Culicoides, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This study marks the first comprehensive survey of these insects in the region, with 13 species ..

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Ingenuity Helicopter’s Final Flight

January 21, 2025

The Ingenuity helicopter, a pioneering rotorcraft on Mars, concluded its mission with a final flight on January 18, 2024. This flight marked the end of a remarkable journey that showcased controlled flight on another planet. Despite its unexpected demise, Ingenuity ..

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TRAI’s Spam Regulation Innovations

January 21, 2025

In recent years, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has intensified efforts to combat spam in telecommunications. With the integration of distributed ledger technology (DLT), TRAI aims to enhance the traceability of commercial messages. This initiative is part of ..

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ISRO Successfully Demonstrates Vikas Engine Restart Capability

January 21, 2025

Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved milestones with its Vikas liquid engine. The successful demonstration of engine restart capabilities marks a critical step towards enhancing the reusability of launch vehicles. This progress aligns with ISRO’s commitment to advancing ..

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Digantara’s SCOT Mission Success

January 20, 2025

On January 14, 2025, Indian space startup Digantara achieved milestone with the successful launch of its Space Camera for Object Tracking (SCOT) mission. This marks an important step in enhancing space situational awareness and tracking capabilities in Low Earth Orbit ..

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H5N1 Avian Influenza Mutations

January 20, 2025

In early 2025, a study revealed mutations in the H5N1 avian influenza strain isolated from a human in Texas. This discovery raised alarms about the potential for the virus to evolve and pose a greater threat to human health. The ..

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