News for October 9, 2025

Pharma deals are surging. But the biggest drugmakers are holding back.

Livemint
While India-focused drugmakers are ramping up dealmaking to expand portfolios, access key therapies, and gain scale, US-focused giants like Sun Pharma, Cipla, and Dr. Reddy’s are holding back, opting for selective acquisitions to expand in other geographies.
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The Surprising Link Between Your Gut Fungi, Genetics, and Chronic Disease Risk

Mercola.com
For years, doctors have focused on diet, lifestyle, and bacterial microbes in the gut as drivers of most chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes. However, new science is pointing to another hidden factor — gut fungi. There’s emerging evidence sho…
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More than 30% of this century’s science Nobel prizewinners immigrated: see their journeys

Nature.com
The most common destination for eventual Nobel laureates in physics, chemistry and medicine since 2000 is the United States, Nature has found.
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‘Want to enact India-UK deal ASAP’: PM Kier Starmer during Mumbai visit

The Times of India
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai to accelerate the trade deal with India. He emphasized the significant opportunities the agreement presents for both nations. Starmer is leading a large delegation of UK business leaders to explore these p…
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First proposed blood test for chronic fatigue syndrome: what scientists think

Nature.com
A blood test has achieved 96% accuracy in diagnosing the condition in a small study of individuals. What does the test detect, and is it a biomarker of the condition?
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This list of non-negotiables helped me to defeat PhD-student guilt

Nature.com
By refusing to bend the rules I set for myself, I created structure and a better environment for my mental health.
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Enterprise AI survey: ambition, the value gap, and the importance of open source

Redhat.com
EMEA organizations are primed for widespread AI adoption, and see enterprise open source as an important success factor; however, their ability to scale is challenged by skills gaps, high costs and shadow AI. That’s the headline finding of our latest survey o…
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New CBS owner David Ellison met with top Israeli general in scheme to spy on Americans

Activistpost.com
Israel’s former top general sought donations from David Ellison and his father, Larry, as part of a billionaire coterie to fund digital paramilitaries aimed at sabotaging pro-Palestine activists. The leaked documents show one planner explaining, “In the jungl…
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Practice of ergonomics in laparoscopic gynecological surgeries and its effects on surgeons in a low-middle income country

Nature.com
Scientific Reports – Practice of ergonomics in laparoscopic gynecological surgeries and its effects on surgeons in a low-middle income country
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How to pause and restart your science career

Nature.com
Funding crises, bereavement and a supervisor’s relocation can derail your career path, but you can overcome them.
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Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joins Microsoft and Anthropic as an adviser

SiliconANGLE News
Former U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is moving into the technology world, joining Microsoft Corp. and the artificial intelligence startup Anthropic PBC as a senior adviser. Sunak (pictured), who quit his role as leader of the U.K.’s opposition Conservative …
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Haryana youth feared killed fighting for Russia

The Times of India
A youth from Hisar, Sonu, is feared dead in the Russia-Ukraine war, with his companion Aman missing since September 22. Both men were reportedly deceived into joining the Russian army after going to Russia for a foreign language course. Families have sought h…
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Supreme Court levels field in promotions, selections to district judge rank

The Times of India
India News: NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Thursday filled a 75-year-old constitutional vacuum that caused serious heartburn among judicial service officers, who took 1.
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HARRY POTTER Set Photos Reveal First Look At Hogwarts As Actor Playing [SPOILER] Is Revealed

CBM (Comic Book Movie)
The latest photos from the UK set of HBO’s Harry Potter put the spotlight on several key locations from Hogwarts, including Hagrid’s Hut. We also have news on who will play two surprise cast additions…
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Georgia superintendent indicted over alleged kickback scheme in Illinois school district

The Times of India
Georgia’s DeKalb County Schools superintendent, Devon Horton, has been indicted on 17 federal charges, including wire fraud, embezzlement, and tax evasion, for allegedly running a $280,000 kickback scheme while leading Illinois’ Evanston-Skokie School Distric…
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FIR filed over offensive AI video of CJI BR Gavai

The Times of India
India News: NAVI MUMBAI: An FIR was filed Wednesday against an unidentified person and others for circulating an objectionable AI-generated video of CJI BR Gavai .
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Why Multi-Level Marketing Should Be Outlawed

Wordpress.com
Why Multi-Level Marketing Should Be Outlawed Introduction Few economic organisms have proved as oddly resilient—or as slipperily rebranded—as multi-level marketing (MLM). Born from the same dubious…
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Australia has been no honest broker in the affairs of the Palestinian people

Crikey
Consternation over how Trump’s ‘deal’ has been struck seems only to have permeated circles of Palestinian people and their allies who actually care about the meaning of equal rights for all. The post Australia has been no honest broker in the affairs of the P…
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Nature and outdoors can help boost your health – here's how

BBC News
Spending just 20 minutes in nature can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels.
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How 20 minutes of nature can boost your health

BBC News
Spending just 20 minutes in nature can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels.
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Aziz Ansari's Human Rights Watch Donation Has Been Rejected

Pajiba.com
As part of his attempt to quiet the backlash over performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, Aziz Ansari vowed to donate part of the proceeds to Human Rights Watch. Well, the organization just issued a statement that basically said “keep… Read more…
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Probe if ex-minister's son tried to influence witness: Supreme Court

The Times of India
India News: NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Monday directed the Uttar Pradesh police to inquire into allegations that attempts were made to influence a witness by Ashish.
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At 20-year mark, over 4L cases pending before info commissions across India

The Times of India
India News: NEW DELHI: With the Right To Information Act set to mark 20 years since it was implemented on Oct 12, a new report on the performance of information c.
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What Time Is Petit Le Mans? How To Watch Final Sports Car Race Of 2025

Forbes
Porsche Penske Motorsports can deliver a sweep of the major championships in IMSA’s top category in the Motul Petit Le Mans, the final Sports Car race of the 2025 season.
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Re-evaluate PhD selection method: Government to ministries

The Times of India
India News: NEW DELHI: Government has asked ministries and central departments to re-examine the method of selection of guides for doctoral degrees (PhDs) and the.
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SC: There's no age bar for having kids or adoption, then why for surrogacy?

The Times of India
India News: NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that an age bar on aspiring parents under the surrogacy law cannot be enforced retrospectively, and those w.
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Therapy may be the most effective way to ease irritable bowel syndrome

New Scientist
People with irritable bowel syndrome are often only given treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy after others have failed, but research suggests this approach is more effective than we thought
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Rajasthan anti-conversion law comes into force

The Times of India
Rajasthan has enacted a new anti-conversion law, mandating advance notice for inter-religious weddings and imposing severe penalties for forced conversions. The legislation, which includes lengthy prison terms and substantial fines, particularly for offenses …
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Stars Unite On Broadway To Stand Up To Cancer At “Love Life” Gala

Forbes
The “Love Life” gala in New York City will bring stars from Broadway stage and screen in a performance to benefit two major organizations: One For The Boys (OFTB) and Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C),
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RHD 1969 Saab 95 Wagon

Bringatrailer.com
This 1969 Saab 95 is a right-hand-drive wagon that is said to have been used as a rally support vehicle by a team based out of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, prior to use as a dealer service vehicle. It was imported from the UK to the US before it was featured on BaT i…
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Grand Theft Australia? Foreigner News Corp pays no tax, but has the hide to complain about stealing

Crikey
News Corp’s Michael Miller is complaining about theft by AI. That’s rich coming from a foreign company that pays no tax in Australia and undermines our social cohesion. The post Grand Theft Australia? Foreigner News Corp pays no tax, but has the hide to compl…
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Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade?

BBC News
Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.
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Must promote ethical use of AI: LS Speaker

The Times of India
India News: NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla made a strong pitch for promoting responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI). Chairing a worksh.
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Tech billionaires seem to be doom prepping. Should we all be worried?

BBC News
The debate is ramping up about what happens if – or when – computer intelligence overtakes humans
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Half of rail operators publicly owned with Greater Anglia onboard

Www.gov.uk
Greater Anglia’s rail services will become the third to enter public ownership on Sunday 12 October 2025.
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'The time is now to stop Reform' – Plaid Cymru calls on Labour voters to unite behind them

Sky.com
Welsh politics has traditionally been dominated by Labour, but as Plaid Cymru begins its conference, it can sense the winds of change.
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Experts reveal the unique red flags men and women look for in a partner

The-independent.com
Honesty and kindness were the top green flags for both men and women
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'Uncertainty really matters': Sky News investigates new AI test at sea

Sky.com
Scientists developing the technology called “uncertainty-aware AI” say it removes the risk of hallucinations – fictitious answers created by computer algorithms when they have incomplete or conflicting data.
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I Swear: The film fighting back against abuse and 'cheap laughs' at Tourette's expense

Sky.com
John Davidson is the only MBE recipient to have shouted “F*** the Queen” at the ceremony. He tells Bethany Minelle about living with a condition where your brain can be your own worst enemy.
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Discord hack shows dangers of online age checks as internet policing hopes put to the test

Sky.com
As the drive for age verification grows, so does the pressure on online companies to keep users’ data safe and, as the Discord hack shows, that cannot be guaranteed.
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