Why patent for anti-cancer drug was denied
The US-based Abraxis BioSciences’ anti-cancer drug Abraxane has been denied patent by the Indian Patent Office (IPO) on grounds that the new drug does not constitute a fresh innovation…
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India concerned about restriction on cyber security technology
A restrictive export control regime policy by 41 member of the Wassenaar Agreement could limit India’s access to much needed technology that secures its defences against cyber-attacks. In an agreement signed in January 41 members, mostly Western countries, agreed to changes to the Wassenaar Arrangement…
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Kerry in Baghdad: US pitches for inclusive govt. in Iraq
Against the backdrop of the escalating violence and the festering Shia-Sunni divide in Iraq, the US’s top diplomat has begun a series of meetings with the Iraqi leadership in Baghdad …
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Black money: Swiss govt. ready for disclosures, India says no info yet
Switzerland has prepared a list of Indian citizens who are suspected to have untaxed money in various banks operating in the country and is willing to share the details with the Indian government. The Swiss authorities have identified the names of certain Indian nationals in an attempt to track down the real beneficiaries of funds
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Rise of the Eurosceptics could hurt Indian interests
The European Parliamentary elections took place last month. The EU, with its 28 members, went to polls from May 22 to May 25 to elect country representatives for the European Parliament in Brussels. A new European Commission will also be in place soon.
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It’s time for South Asia: Putting neighbours first
The new Indian government’s South Asia diplomacy is poised for an upswing, with New Delhi summoning all heads of missions in the country’s immediate neighbourhood June 23 to map the way ahead for intensified engagement with the region.
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Bitter pill: Hike in rail fares in India sparks opposition
The first spoon of the bitter medicine that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken about has been administered to rejuvenate the Indian economy. In an unpopular move, which has drawn …
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India knocks all doors to free hostages, 16 Indians evacuated from Baghdad
Front doors, back doors and trap doors. The Indian government is knocking all doors to secure the release of forty Indians kidnapped in Iraq, a top priority for the new …
Read MoreIndian auto industry revs up for good times…
With the business-friendly Narendra Modi in the driving seat, India’s automobile sector looks set to shift gears and pick up speed in the days to come. It may be early …
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Modi high on Japan ties, to travel to Tokyo after budget session
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a robust backer of stronger India-Japan relations, is expected to travel to Tokyo towards July-end or early August. Modi is known to be an admirer of Japan’s technological prowess and will be looking to enlist Tokyo’s proactive support and investment in building India’s infrastructure sector. Modi had visited Japan as the chief minister of Gujarat and had developed a personal rapport with the nationalist prime minister of Japan.
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