India’s pharma rise driven by innovation push: Ex-US NIH Director

IANS | May 1, 2026 11:38 AM

Boston, May 1 (IANS) India’s emergence as a global pharmaceutical powerhouse is entering a new phase, driven by innovation, vaccine leadership and expanding clinical capabilities, according to Dr Elias Zerhouni, former Director of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH).

ACP-rank officer arrested by Mumbai Police for 'molesting' minor

IANS | May 1, 2026 11:38 AM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) rank officer was arrested by Mumbai Police for allegedly molesting a minor girl. The Worli Police have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act following the disturbing incident.

Storms, heavy rain in UP claim 24 lives in 2 days; CM Adityanath assures support

IANS | May 1, 2026 11:37 AM

Lucknow, May 1 (IANS) Severe weather conditions, including heavy rain, strong storms, and lightning, have caused widespread damage across Uttar Pradesh over the past two days, claiming at least 24 lives. According to official reports, 15 people have been injured, while 16 animals have also died in the extreme weather events.

Zverev joins Federer, Nadal & Sinner feat with Madrid QF win

IANS | May 1, 2026 11:34 AM

Madrid, May 1 (IANS) Alexander Zverev maintained his impressive consistency at the ATP Masters 1000 level at the Madrid Open, where he eased past Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 6-4 inside Manolo Santana Stadium to book his place in the semi-finals.

Uriyadi Vijay Kumar's 'Arivu' shoot wrapped

IANS | May 1, 2026 11:31 AM

Chennai, May 1 (IANS) The makers of director Sathya Siva's eagerly awaited Tamil film 'Arivu', featuring actor Vijay Kumar of Uriyadi fame and actress Kayal Anandhi in the lead, on Friday announced that shooting for the film had been wrapped.