Argentinian study proves high efficacy of Sputnik V in protecting people over 60: RDIF

Pakistan faces a severe shortage of life-saving medicines, including cancer drugs and vaccines, due to government delays in notifying official prices. While global supply remains stable, regulatory hurdles have stalled legal imports, raising concerns over patient survival and the potential rise of unregulated, counterfeit medicines.

EAM S Jaishankar stated that the era of "big deals" between dominant powers is over, as multipolarity is now an irreversible reality. He argued that the Global South is defined by shared historical experiences, while noting a growing "differentiation" within the previously unified Global West.

The University of Chicago has honoured Professor Krishnamurthy V. Subramanian with the Alumni Award for Professional Achievement. He is the first Indian economist to receive the 85-year-old distinction, recognised for his "landmark" policy work and leadership in India during the COVID-19 crisis and global economic uncertainty.

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran warns that AI's impact will depend on deliberate policy choices and must align with mass employability. At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, he called for urgent structural reforms, large-scale skilling, and stronger foundational education to address the skill gap and secure inclusive growth and stability.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov took a dig at the United States in an interview with TV BRICS and said that there are efforts to ban India and other partners from purchasing Russian oil, Sputnik reported on Monday.