NIPER Raebareli, AstraZeneca partner to expand clinical trials to 25 emerging hubs

IANS | October 14, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Raebareli and AstraZeneca India have collaborated to expand clinical trial capabilities beyond metros to strengthen India's clinical research capabilities and increase the country's participation in global clinical trials, according to an official statement released on Wednesday.

FM Sitharaman to attend IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok

IANS | October 14, 2026 3:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was set to undertake an official visit to Bangkok, Thailand from October 14-18 to participate in the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, along with meetings of the G20 and G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.

Swiatek reaches 40-win milestone, Svitolina battles past Samsonova in Wuhan

IANS | October 14, 2026 3:43 PM

Wuhan, Oct 14 (IANS) Iga Swiatek recorded her 40th win of the season, while Elina Svitolina survived a three-set contest against Liudmila Samsonova to reach the third round of the Wuhan Open on Wednesday. Both players remain in contention for qualification for the season-ending WTA Finals.

Pakistan imposes Section 144 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan

IANS | October 14, 2026 3:39 PM

Islamabad, Oct 14 (IANS) The local administration has imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, prohibiting public gatherings, rallies, processions and pillion riding on motorcycles until November 11, local media reported on Wednesday.