Scientists at the Bose Institute in Kolkata, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, have shown that Ayurveda can provide new hope for Alzheimer's Disease.

The team, led by Professor Anirban Bhunia, employed two distinct strategies to fight amyloid proteins and peptides, known to play a pivotal role in various neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD).d

They began by using chemically synthesised peptides to combat amyloid beta aggregation.

Next, they repurpose a drug called Lasunadya Ghrita (LG) from Ayurveda.

HSBC India on Thursday announced that it has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to open 20 new bank branches in key cities.

The cities where the new branches will be opened are Amritsar, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Dehradun, Faridabad, Indore, Jalandhar, Kanpur, Ludhiana, Lucknow, Mysuru, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Patna, Rajkot, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Vadodara, and Vishakhapatnam, according to an HSBC statement.

These cities have been identified for their growing wealth pools, serving as additional touchpoints for affluent, high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients with domestic and international wealth and banking needs, the statement said.

Currently, HSBC has a network of 26 branches across 14 cities in India, including a recently inaugurated 8,300 square-foot branch in Bengaluru – its largest in the country to date.

A Special CBI court in Ahmedabad sentenced two accused, including a surveyor of an insurance company, to five years’ rigorous imprisonment (RI) with a fine of Rs 17.2 lakh for fraudulent claims of Rs 9 lakh, an official said on Friday.

Those sentenced to jail included Hasan Abu Soni, a partner in Marks Chemical and S.R.J Associates, and Sanjay Ramesh Chitre, surveyor/loss assessor, said the official in a statement.

The CBI registered the case on January 30, 2003, against the then Senior Divisional Manager of New India Assurance Co. Ltd. (NIACL), Divisional Office, Navsari, along with the convicts.

The enchanting trailer of Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde's "Deva" has added to the excitement for the film, leaving the fans wanting more. Speaking during the trailer launch event, Shahid Kapoor shared his experience about stepping into the role of Dev Ambre.

Describing the film as deeply personal, the actor revealed, “Deva is a piece of my heart,” he said. “For many years, people were telling me to do a massy film, something that resonates with the masses. For me, this is the next step in my journey. It’s been one of the most challenging films of my career. There’s so much in Dev’s character that I don’t want to reveal just yet—you’ll have to watch it on January 31.”

Shahid Kapoor also spoke about Saif Ali Khan's horrific stabbing incident during the trailer launch. Wishing him a speedy recovery, Shahid Kapoor said, "All of us from the fraternity are extremely concerned. We hope that Saif's health gets better. We hope that he is feeling better. We are very shocked about what happened. It is a very difficult thing to absorb that something like this can take place in Mumbai. I am sure, the police are trying their best. Usually, things like this do not happen. Mumbai is an extremely safe place. We proudly say that even if your family member is outside at 2 or 3 am they are safe."

Five bodies were evacuated on Friday from a fire that broke out at a shopping mall in the western part of Jakarta on Wednesday evening, as rescuers intensified search efforts for other missing persons.

"Five bodies were found on the eighth floor, inside a karaoke room. All victims were unable to be identified," West Jakarta Fire and Rescue Agency chief Syarifudin told reporters, adding that they were already transferred to a police hospital for identification through DNA analysis.

He also confirmed that the number of missing persons has increased from eight to 14 as more people reported their missing relatives to authorities.

Syarifudin said that search efforts were hampered by many partitions and large areas of the shopping mall.

Namibia's Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) issued a warning to farmers following the outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in several areas.

There have been 73 confirmed cases of the disease, a debilitating viral infection that affects cattle, in the Otjombinde Constituency within the Epukiro Veterinary District in the Omaheke Region of eastern Namibia, Johannes Shoopala, acting chief veterinary officer at the DVS, said in a statement.

"LSD is a state-controlled disease, and wherever it occurs, it must be reported to the nearest state veterinarian," he said.

According to Shoopala, LSD is transmitted by blood-feeding insects such as flies, mosquitoes, and ticks.

As Delhi gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led an electrifying roadshow in Moti Nagar in support of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Shiv Charan Goel. The event saw enthusiastic participation from residents, underscoring the immense support for AAP in the constituency.

Addressing the gathering, CM Bhagwant Mann urged voters to make February 5 a historic day for Delhi by ensuring a resounding victory for AAP. “Delhi is on the verge of writing history. Your overwhelming support has already shown that Shiv Charan Goel will emerge victorious. He is one of you and understands your struggles and aspirations,” Mann said.

Highlighting AAP’s governance achievements, Mann praised Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership, stating, “Kejriwal has worked as your elder brother, not as a politician. Under his leadership, Delhi’s schools, hospitals, and infrastructure have been transformed. Women travel for free on buses, and common people get free electricity and water. This is the politics of work that AAP represents.”

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said he has a strong belief in Rohit Sharma having the autonomy to decide when he retires from international cricket, though he thinks the selectors could also have a say in it. As India suffered a 3-1 Test series loss in Australia, Rohit made just 31 runs in five innings, and his decision to stand down from the Sydney Test increased speculation on his international future.

"I believe that in Indian cricket, Tendulkar decided his future, and Rohit Sharma will decide his future. Retirement is a personal decision—how long you want to play or how much more you want to contribute is up to the player. Ultimately, though, it’s also up to the selectors—in this case, Mr. Ajit Agarkar and his team," said Manjrekar on an episode of 'Deep Point' podcast by Star Sports.

Manjrekar also suggested that Virat Kohli should consider playing a season of County cricket in England to enhance his Test game in English conditions ahead of the five-match Test series in June, citing Cheteshwar Pujara’s example.

Though the County season is clashing with the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kohli can still play red-ball games in England if he becomes a part of India ‘A’ squad for the shadow series ahead of the main Test series. Kohli didn’t have a great Australia tour, as it was marred by him being dismissed while chasing outside off-stump balls all the time.

Tata Motors on Friday unveiled more than 50 next-generation vehicles, visionary concepts and intelligent solutions at the ‘Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025’ here, including 32 future-ready passenger and commercial vehicles.

N. Chandrasekaran, Executive Chairman, Tata Sons and Chairman, Tata Motors, said that for eight decades, Tata Motors has been at the forefront of shaping the future of mobility, pioneering advancements in safety, design, connectivity, and sustainability.

“The rapid shift toward green energy and mobility, an irreversible global megatrend, has made the need for clean, zero-emission vehicles more urgent than ever. We are leading this revolution in India with smart, holistic solutions delivering exceptional performance, reliability, and convenience,” Chandrasekaran said in a statement.

Desh Bhagat University (DBU) hosted an engaging session on “Academic Career Opportunities in University of North America (UONA)”, graced by  Jill Ku Martin, President, and Kirit Udeshi, Director Outreach of UONA. The event aimed to introduce innovative twinning and pathway programs for DBU’s Engineering and Management students, highlighting tremendous global academic and career prospects.The collaboration offers unique pathways, including1+1 MS Computer Science with specializations in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Analytics. 2+2 BS Programs in Computer Science and Business, ensuring seamless credit transfers and exposure to U.S. education standards.During the session, UONA representatives elaborated on the academic and professional advantages of pursuing education at their institution. They addressed students’ queries on employment opportunities in the U.S., pathways to advanced degrees, and the benefits of international exposure.