Cipla's Pune Manufacturing Unit Loses Drug Sale Licence Over Multiple Violations

Indian pharmaceutical major Cipla has had the drug sale licence of its Pune facility cancelled by authorities. The action follows an inspection that uncovered several regulatory irregularities at the unit. Violations identified include unauthorised advertising practices, improper storage arrangements, and discrepancies in stock records. Authorities also flagged non-compliance related to product recall procedures. The cancellation reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of pharmaceutical manufacturing standards in India.

India Exit Hockey World Cup 8th After Losing Shootout to Belgium

India's campaign at the Hockey World Cup ended in disappointment after a penalty shootout loss to Belgium. The two sides played out an exciting 3-3 draw during regulation time. Abhishek gave India an early advantage with a field goal, while captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice to keep his side in contention. Despite the spirited comeback, Belgium held their nerve in the shootout to advance. India finished the tournament in eighth place.

India Exit Hockey World Cup in 8th Place After Shootout Loss to Belgium

India's campaign at the Hockey World Cup ended in disappointment after a penalty shootout defeat against Belgium. The two sides played out a thrilling 3-3 draw during regulation time, setting up a tense shootout. India had shown fight throughout the match, with Abhishek scoring an early field goal and captain Harmanpreet Singh netting twice. However, Belgium held their nerve in the shootout to advance, leaving India to finish eighth in the tournament.

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BJP Turns to Memes and Gen-Z Slang to Court Young Voters on Instagram

India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has rolled out a refreshed social media strategy aimed at engaging younger voters. The party posted a meme-style motivational video on Friday that blended pop culture references with political messaging. The content drew on recognizable characters and Gen-Z internet language to appeal to youth audiences. The move signals a deliberate shift by the BJP toward platforms and formats popular among younger Indians.

Infosys Public Services CEO Lax Gopisetty Missing Amid Nepal Floods

Lax Gopisetty, CEO of Infosys Public Services, has gone missing following floods in Nepal. He was in the region for personal reasons, not on official company business, according to an Infosys statement. The IT giant confirmed the development and stated that locating Gopisetty and ensuring his safety is its top priority. The incident comes amid severe flooding that has affected parts of Nepal.

IGL Raises CNG Price by Rs 3.89/kg in Delhi, Taking It Close to Rs 87

Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has announced a hike of Rs 3.89 per kg in CNG prices, pushing the retail rate in Delhi close to Rs 87 per kg. The revision comes amid rising global energy costs linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. IGL cited these geopolitical factors as the primary drivers behind the price increase. Despite the hike, the company maintained that Delhi's CNG prices remain among the most affordable for consumers across the country.

CNG price hiked by Rs 3.89/kg in Delhi-NCR amid rising LNG cost

CNG prices in Delhi-NCR rise by Rs 3.89 per kg due to higher LNG costs

CNG prices in the Delhi-NCR region have been hiked by Rs 3.89 per kilogram. The increase has been attributed to rising liquefied natural gas (LNG) costs. The price revision affects CNG consumers across Delhi and the National Capital Region. Higher input costs in the form of costlier LNG have been cited as the primary reason behind the fare revision.

Developer cuts LLM inference costs 45% using self-hosted vLLM on cloud GPUs

A developer building autonomous AI agents and real-time LLM-driven applications found commercial API costs unsustainable due to high volumes of tool calls and token usage. To address this, they deployed a self-hosted inference cluster on cloud GPU platforms RunPod and Vast.ai using the open-source vLLM framework. The setup leveraged PagedAttention, continuous batching, speculative decoding, and prefix prompt caching to optimize performance and memory usage. Benchmarks across 1,000 synthetic agentic prompts showed average Time-To-First-Token dropped to 172ms, compared to roughly 420ms for commercial APIs. The configuration also reduced inference costs by approximately 45% to 74%, bringing estimated spend per million requests down from $1,850 to around $480.

Thailand beat Hong Kong in tight Women's Asia Cup opener despite Lamplough's four-for

Thailand edged out Hong Kong in the opening match of the Women's Asia Cup. Thailand captain Chaiwai was the standout batter, top-scoring with a brisk 43 off 31 balls. Offspinner Kamchomphu chipped in with three wickets to help restrict Hong Kong's chase. Hong Kong's Lamplough claimed an impressive four-wicket haul but it was not enough to secure victory for her side.

Scammers Exploit Microsoft Teams and Webex to Defraud Chinese Users

Fraudsters in China are increasingly using enterprise communication platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex to carry out financial scams. Victims are being manipulated into transferring large sums of money through these apps. The misuse of trusted workplace tools has triggered a growing wave of complaints from affected users. The trend highlights how cybercriminals are shifting from traditional channels to legitimate business software to evade detection.

Subhash Chandra Eyes Switzerland Role After Essel Group's Rs 22,006-Crore Debt Resolution

Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra has announced plans to take up a professional role in Switzerland following a significant debt restructuring. The 75-year-old businessman made the revelation in a video statement. Chandra's conglomerate spans diverse sectors including media, infrastructure, and amusement parks. The debt resolution involved a cut of Rs 22,006 crore, marking a major financial development for the group.

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Clarke's century puts Notts in strong position against Warwickshire at Edgbaston

Nottinghamshire maintained their title push against Warwickshire in a rain-affected County Championship clash at Edgbaston. Batter Clarke was the standout performer, scoring a century that took his seasonal tally past 1,000 runs. The milestone knock proved crucial as Notts looked to assert dominance in what is considered a key title contest. Warwickshire were frustrated by Clarke's innings as the visitors made the most of available play despite weather interruptions.

Elgar century gives Surrey edge despite Essex collapse in County clash

Dean Elgar returned to form with a commanding century, putting Surrey under significant pressure in their County Championship encounter. Essex initially built a strong position on the back of Elgar's innings before losing wickets cheaply and falling away. Despite the collapse, Essex managed to secure a 96-run first-innings lead over Surrey. The hosts then made early inroads, claiming four cheap wickets to further consolidate their advantage in the match.

Jennings fifty keeps Lancashire afloat against Worcestershire in County clash

Lancashire faced sustained pressure from Worcestershire in their County Championship encounter, with rain interrupting play during the match. Keaton Jennings provided resistance for Lancashire through a determined batting performance amid the difficult conditions. Worcestershire bowler Swanepoel was the standout performer with the ball, claiming four wickets to keep his side on top. Despite the time lost to weather, Worcestershire maintained the upper hand over Lancashire as the contest progressed.

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