Washington, May 9 (IANS) A Hindu prayer for peace and unity was delivered at the White House during the National Day of Prayer, marking a moment of religious diversity as the United States approaches its 250th year.A volunteer from the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) participated in the event, offering prayers rooted in Hindu tradition, BAPS said.“I request that we all please close your eyes and fold your hands,” the volunteer said, opening the prayer with a call …
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New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India’s major drugmaker Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Monday announced that it will acquire New York-listed Organon & Co in an all-cash deal valued at $11.75 billion, its biggest overseas acquisition to date.Under the agreement, the pharmaceutical firm will acquire 100 per cent of Organon’s outstanding shares at $14 per share, translating into an enterprise valuation of $11.75 billion and an equity value of around $3.99 billion, the company said in an exchan…
Los Angeles, April 25 (IANS) As the biopic of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson garners positive response at the theatres, the late superstar’s estate is facing a new wave of molestation allegations. This time, the allegations have been levelled by four siblings from New Jersey who say they were groomed and abused for years and that the many handlers in his entourage willingly enabled it all, reports ‘Variety’.The lawsuit by the four siblings, three brothers and a sister, was filed in Febru…
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Major drug maker Lupin on Saturday said that the US health regulator has issued a ‘Form 483’ with three observations to its manufacturing facility in Somerset, New Jersey, following a recent inspection.In a regulatory filing, the pharmaceutical company said that the inspection by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) was conducted this week between April 13 and April 17.”The inspection was completed with the issuance of a Form 483 carrying three observations,” th…
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Musician Shankar Mahadevan, along with Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa, sought divine blessings at the Akshardham Swaminarayan temple in New Jersey, USA. Shankar posted a series of images on Instagram from the temple visit. In one picture, he is seen posing alongside Ehsaan and Loy with the temple’s “swamijis”. The other two photographs featured only Shankar, who called it a “blessing” to start the tour with the temple visit. “Blessed to start our tour by visiti…
Washington, March 27 (IANS) Donald Trump on Friday claimed a sharp rise in U.S. agricultural exports, highlighting a surge in soybean shipments to China and expanded global market access as part of his administration’s trade push. Speaking at a White House event attended by farmers, Trump said American agricultural exports had strengthened under new trade arrangements, with China emerging as a key buyer.“Thanks to our trade deals, you’re now sending over $40 billion in American soybean…
Washington, March 18 (IANS) An influential US lawmaker has stepped up calls to boost security funding for religious institutions, including those of the Hindus, as rising Middle East tensions and recent attacks heighten fears among faith communities across the country.Democratic US Congressman Josh Gottheimer convened homeland security officials and faith leaders in New Jersey on Tuesday to address what he described as a growing threat environment facing houses of worship.The meeting brought tog…
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Acclaimed actor Darsheel Safary has been roped in for the cast of the upcoming cross-border international feature film starring Mohit Raina and Priya Mani. Speaking about joining the project, Darsheel, who rose to stardom with his work in the Aamir Khan-starrer Taare Zameen Par, said: “This story moved me deeply. It speaks about courage, vulnerability, and choices that define who we become.”Darsheel added: “I’m grateful to be part of a film that transcends geograph…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) A US-based subsidiary of Cipla has recalled more than 400 cartons of a generic anti-cancer medicine due to a manufacturing issue, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).In its latest enforcement report, the US health regulator said that Cipla USA, Inc, based in Warren, New Jersey, is recalling certain batches of Nilotinib Capsules in two strengths — 150 mg and 200 mg.The recall involves 271 cartons of one batch and 164 cartons of another batch of the …
Washington, March 8 (IANS) A wave of federal court rulings across the United States this week has ordered the release or bond hearings for at least 15 Indian nationals held in immigration detention, with judges finding that authorities violated constitutional due process protections by detaining migrants without giving them a proper hearing.The decisions, issued by courts in states including California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Kentucky, and New Jersey, largely involve Indian asylum see…