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Hospital Stocks Rise Up to 5% After 30% Cap on Cancer Drug Margins

Hospital stocks including Apollo Hospitals and Max Healthcare rose up to 5% after the government capped trade margins on non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30%, potentially lowering medicine prices by 70%. Analysts Jefferies and Emkay expect manageable earnings impacts despite short-term margin pressures. Jefferies favors Fortis, Manipal, Apollo, Max Healthcare, and Medanta due to strong demand and attractive valuations.

ET Markets·

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Science

Longest Solar Eclipse of the Century on August 2, 2027

On August 2, 2027, a rare total solar eclipse, the longest of the century, will occur. According to astrology, this eclipse will be visible in select countries. The visibility and path of the eclipse in India and other regions are of interest to sky watchers and astronomers.

Aaj Tak·

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Politics

BRS Supports Demand to Oust Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

The Bharat Rashtriya Samithi (BRS) has joined calls for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's removal ahead of the Opposition's planned march to meet President Droupadi Murmu. Opposition lawmakers have protested in Delhi for three days, demanding Kumar's resignation. BRS leader K T Rama Rao emphasized that no individual is above the Constitution or the rights of 1.4 billion Indians and urged the Supreme Court to investigate election irregularities.

Hindustan Times··Delhi

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Politics

Taliban Detains Women Over Makeup and Dress Code Violations

Between July and September, Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities detained 52 women and one girl for alleged dress code violations and appearing in public without a male guardian. Reasons included wearing makeup, colorful scarves, or leaving hair visible, according to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).

TOI World·

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World

Navratri-Themed Custom Phone Covers Complement Festive Outfits

The eighth part of a Navratri shopping series highlights custom phone covers designed to match traditional outfits like chaniya-cholis and dhoti-kurtas. These covers feature festive motifs, personalized colors, and embellishments such as silver charms, kundan, ghunghroos, and beadwork. Prices range from ₹600 to ₹2,000. Brands also offer phone sling combinations with cowrie shells and black thread for an authentic garba look.

HT Health·

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Business

Saudi Arabia Calls for More Imecs to Secure Maritime Trade

At ORF's Sagarmanthan dialogue session 'Chokepoints and Shockwaves: Securing the Arteries of Global Trade,' Saudi Arabia's top port official stated they are not afraid of Houthis but emphasized the need for more Imecs to strengthen maritime trade resilience. The call highlights Saudi Arabia's focus on securing global trade routes amid regional threats.

Firstpost World·

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