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US hold on oil may help India recover $1 billion dues

NEW DELHI: A US-led takeover or restructuring of Venezuela’s oil sector could deliver a benefit to India, potentially unlocking close to $1 billion in dues while accelerating the revival of crude production from fields it operates in the sanctions-hit Latin American country, analysts and industry sources said.India was once a major processor of Venezuelan heavy…

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FDA OKs 1st oral drug for anaemia in adults with thalassemia | India News

NEW DELHI: In a landmark advance for thalassemia care, US FDA has approved Mitapivat, the first oral treatment for anaemia in adults with thalassemia, covering both transfusion-dependent and non-transfusion-dependent alpha and beta disease. Clinicians and patient groups in India have welcomed the decision as a potential game changer for a lifelong genetic blood disorder that…

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Fino’s small fin bank plan: Secured loans

MUMBAI: Fino Payments Bank plans to hive off its business correspondent (BC) arm and expand secured lending through its merchant network once it transitions into a small finance bank, its MD & CEO Rishi Gupta said.Fino received in-principle approval from RBI in early Dec 2025 to convert into a small finance bank, a move that…

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Why gluten makes so many people feel unwell, but tests look normal: What’s really going on |

Recent research indicates that approximately 10% of individuals suffer from discomfort like bloating and fatigue after eating gluten or wheat, even without coeliac disease or allergies. This finding encourages a thoughtful exploration of dietary choices rather than immediate elimination in search of relief. Gluten has become one of the most debated food components of the…

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