Industry Odisha Bureau, July 10: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that global cancer cases could nearly double to 35 million annually by 2050. It has urged countries to take action to strengthen prevention, early diagnosis and ensure equitable access to treatment. According to the WHO Global Status Report on Cancer 2026, cancer remains the world’s second leading cause of death after cardiovascular disease, with 20.6 million cases and nearly 10 million deaths each year. The report highlights stark inequalities in cancer care across countries. While 87 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer survive for at least five years…
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Industry Odisha Bureau, July 10: Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has launched Awiqli (insulin icodec) in India. It is the first and only weekly-once basal insulin available for adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The new treatment will now reduce the number of insulin injections from 365 to just 52 per year. Notably, Insulin helps regulate blood sugar by moving glucose from the bloodstream into the body’s cells. People with Type 1 and advanced Type 2 diabetes require insulin therapy to keep their blood sugar under control. However, many patients delay starting insulin because of the need for…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 9: A Jaipur based man has gone viral on Linkedin after rejecting a job offer worth over Rs 55 LPA in Japan. Interestingly, he chose to continue working remotely from his hometown instead. Senior software engineer Yashaswi Soni said that he prioritised family, work life balance and stability over a higher salary. In his LinkedIn post, Soni shared that he started looking for opportunities after his previous employer asked him to relocate to Pune, a move he did not want to make. He made it very clear that he wanted a fully remote role, a healthy work…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 9: Pop star Justin Bieber has joined the start-studded lineup for the first ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show. FIFA officially announced the same on Wednesday. Bieber will be performing alongside global stars Madonna, Shakira, and BTS during the 11-minute show on July 19. The performance will take place during the FIFA World Cup final outside New York. The same is being curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay. The event will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. Notably, the event aims to raise $100 million to improve children’s access to education and football. In a statement,…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 8: Gold price has dropped by Rs 770 in the last 24 hours in Bhubaneswar. On July 8, 2026, 24-carat gold (10 grams) costs Rs. 1,44,490. Meanwhile, 22-carat gold (10 grams) has been priced at Rs 1,32,450. Further, 18-carat gold (10 grams) has dropped to Rs 1,08,370. On Wednesday, Gold rates across major cities in India have been recorded as follows: Delhi: Rs 1,45,300 for 24-carat gold (10 grams) | Rs 1,33,210 for 22-carat gold (10 grams) Mumbai: Rs 1,45,150 for 24-carat gold (10 grams) | Rs 1,33,060 for 22-carat gold (10 grams) Bengaluru: Rs 1,44,370 for 24-carat gold (10…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 8: Microsoft has announced layoffs for about 4800 employees as part of a broader cost cutting exercise. This comes after the decision of a major restructuring of its Xbox gaming division. With this, the company will be laying off about 2 percent of its global workforce. This move comes as technology companies continue to reduce costs while increasing investments in AI. Amazon and Meta have also announced thousands of job cuts this year as AI spending continues to rise. According to official reports, employees affected by the layoffs in the United States will receive severance packages that…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 8: Global crude oil prices surged over 2 percent on Wednesday after tensions between the US and Iran renewed. This raised fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. As of 8 AM on Wednesday, Brent crude rose 2.68% to $76.15 per barrel. Meanwhile, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 2.80% to $72.41 per barrel. The rally came after US airstrikes on Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Washington also reimposed sanctions on Iranian crude exports. This sparked concerns that last month’s truce between the two countries…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 7: Christiano Ronaldo’s final FIFA World Cup campaign came to a heartbreaking end after Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 on Monday. Substitute Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in stoppage time which sent Spain into the quarterfinals. Merino found the net in the 91st minute, just six minutes after coming on as a substitute. This broke Portugal’s stubborn defence that had held firm for most of the match. Spain will now face either the United States or Belgium in the quarterfinals. Ronaldo walked off the pitch to a standing ovation from the packed crowd at the Dallas stadium.…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 7: A commercial oil tanker caught fire after being hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on early Tuesday. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre, the accident took place near Limah, Oman. According to the British military, the vessel was travelling off the Oman coast when the incident occurred. Concerned authorities are yet to confirm who was responsible for the attack. No casualties have been reported yet. The strait of Hormuz is a strategically important waterway as it is one of the world’s busiest oil shipping routes. Global markets closely monitor…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 6: The Indian rupee today weakened by 10 paise to 95.28 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday. With this, a firmer US dollar and lingering geopolitical uncertainty continues to weigh on the domestic currency. The local currency opened at 95.25 in the interbank foreign exchange market before slipping to 95.28. On Friday, the rupee had gained 17 paise to close at 95.18 against the US dollar. Forex traders said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to use any fresh foreign capital inflows. This is in order to strengthen the country’s foreign…