India must move from 'pharmacy to laboratory of the world': Anupriya Patel

IANS | August 22, 2026 7:50 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 22 (IANS) India must move beyond its established role as the "pharmacy of the world" and emerge as the "laboratory of the world" by placing research, innovation and artificial intelligence at the centre of its healthcare ambitions, Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilisers, Anupriya Patel, said at the IIMA Healthcare Summit 2026 in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

Aadhaar biometric update for children free till Sept 30: UIDAI

IANS | August 22, 2026 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The mandatory Aadhaar biometric update for children aged 5 to 17 years will remain free of cost until September 30, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has said, while urging parents and guardians to complete the process within the stipulated period.

Bangladesh faces renewed extremist threats amid growing security concerns

IANS | August 22, 2026 7:34 PM

Dhaka, Aug 22 (IANS) Bangladesh’s response to militancy in the two years since the ouster of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 has been marked by confusion, swinging between denial and exaggerated reactions. While the country's Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed publicly claimed that militancy “no longer exists in the country,” Bangladeshi police in recent months have flagged a surge in militant activities nationwide, a report has stated.

Mark Butcher warns against breaking fast-bowling quartet for Sam Curran

IANS | August 22, 2026 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Former English cricketer Mark Butcher has warned against breaking the fast-bowling quartet to fill in all-rounder Sam Curran. Since the retirement of Test captain and iconic all-rounder Ben Stokes, England face a major challenge of roping in the personnel who can fill in his all-round role, even to some extent without distracting the combination.