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The drug is made from pilocarpine, which has been used to treat glaucoma for the past 75 years. (Representative via Getty Images)Several ophthalmologists told News18 they would consider glasses as the preferred long-term solution because it would be impractical to refill eye drops. In addition, some side effects are associated with the use of this drugThis week, Mumbai-based Entod Pharmaceuticals launched eye drops that could eliminate the need for reading glasses. India's first eye drops that do not require reading glasses, PresVu, has received approval from the drug regulator after more than two years of review.The drug has received commercial…
The vibrant festival of Onam, also known as Thiru-Onam or Thiruvonam, is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Kerala. The 10-day festival marks Kerala's annual harvest celebrations and the return of the legendary King Mahabali. Every day of Onam has a special meaning. Onam starts from Atham and continues to Chithira, Chodi, Vishakham, Anizham, Thriketa, Moolam, Poadam, Uthradom and Thiruvonam till the last day. The 10-day festival celebrates Kerala's annual harvest and is also associated with the legendary return of King Mahabali. (Image source: Shutterstock)The last day of Onam, Thiruvonam, is of utmost importance as it concludes the festivities and families…
Last updated: September 5, 2024 08:43 UTCJaydeep Apte, the sculptor and contractor of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Rajkot Fort, has been missing for around 10 years since the collapse of the 35-foot-tall statue. 10 days, whereabouts unknown.Following the collapse, Malvan police registered a case against Apte and structural consultant Chetan Patil for negligence and other offences. Patil was arrested in Kolhapur last weekJaydeep Apte, the sculptor and contractor behind the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Rajkot Fort that collapsed last month, said on Monday He was arrested at Kalyan in Thane district on three nights.Apter has been…
Last updated: September 5, 2024 08:14 UTCDelhi Chief Minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal. (Press Trust photo)Kejriwal filed two separate petitions in his special leave petition challenging the denial of bail and the CBI's arrest of him on June 26The Supreme Court on Thursday will hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea and his challenge to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)'s arrest of him in connection with the GST policy scam.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan will resume hearing the case on September 5, according to the list of reasons posted on the Supreme Court's…
Last updated: September 5, 2024 07:49 UTCWashington, DC, United States of America (USA)The Planning Office said that the leaders of the two countries expressed common concerns about the situation in Bangladesh.White House national security communications adviser John Kirby told a news conference on Wednesday that Biden and Modi “expressed mutual concerns” about recent developments in Bangladesh during their call.The White House said U.S. President Joe Biden expressed his concerns about the safety of people in Bangladesh and the future of democratic institutions in a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week.White House national security communications adviser John Kirby…
Last updated: September 5, 2024 07:00 UTCPolice investigate at hospital after suspected Kuki militants attacked villagers in Imphalkutruk. (File Photo/PTI)Senior government sources said that the solution to Manipur's problems cannot be achieved in one day and must be solved in a layered mannerSources told CNN-News18 on Wednesday that the central government is deeply concerned about the developments in Manipur and has formulated a three-fold strategy to deal with the crisis.Top government sources said that the solution to Manipur's problems cannot be achieved in one day and must be solved at different levels.At the community level, they said, the federal interior…
Last updated: September 4, 2024 6:16 pm (IST)CBI officials on Tuesday summoned Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, who was arrested for alleged financial misconduct at the institution, before the Kolkata Municipal Court. (Photo/PTI)We also report: 'The price you pay to wake up this sleeping nation': Kangana's response to critics Lesson in coolness and uncoolness, Naseeruddin Shah on 'Islamophobia after IC 814' Concerned” remarks sparked controversy and other storiesHello readers! In today's evening digest, News18 brings you the latest reports on the RG Kar rape and murder case, the Paris Paralympics and more.Former RG…
From the Daily Caller Irving KlinskyContributor Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars said on Wednesday it would abandon its goal of going all-electric by 2030 as the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to struggle. The company has announced that it currently aims to have 90% to 100% of its vehicles be fully electric or plug-in hybrids by the end of the decade, with the remainder being “mild” non-plug-in hybrids. Volvo's setback comes amid lower-than-expected consumer demand for electric vehicles and a recent industry shift away from electrification. (Related: Report: $84 billion worth of Biden-subsidized manufacturing projects in trouble) “While Volvo Cars will…
Reporter: Niloy BhattacherjiLast updated: September 4, 2024 6:17 pm ISTGuwahati [Gauhati]IndiaIndia has seen a surge in index and stock options trading over the past few years, driven by retail investors. (representative picture)Assam police arrested one Swapnanil Das from Guwahati on September 3 for defrauding 2.4 million investors, and that's just the tip of the iceberg.If “money begets money”, then Assam has certainly hit the headlines these days about money and the means to make money. Assam police arrested one Swapnanil Das from Guwahati on September 3 for defrauding 2.4 million investors, and that's just the tip of the iceberg.Swapnanil Das,…
Last updated: September 4, 2024 6:23 pm (IST)On the same day, the boy underwent a medical examination at AIIMS and was admitted to the Boys Care Home in Lajpat Nagar. (representative picture)A case was registered under the POCSO Act and the accused Balram Dass alias Kalu was arrested on Tuesday nightA 6-year-old boy was allegedly sexually assaulted by his 35-year-old neighbor in southeast Delhi's Govindpuri area, officials said on Wednesday.They said the matter came to attention on Tuesday when the boy revealed that his neighbor had touched him in an appropriate manner on Sunday.A case was registered under the POCSO…