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Intl conference on ‘Manoeuvring Business, Society & Culture’ concludes

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 15: Two-day international conference on “Manoeuvring Business, Society, and Culture in the New World Order” concluded at Government SPMR College of Commerce, with an intellectually vibrant and ceremonially rich valedictory session marked by scholarly reflections, visionary deliberations, and cultural eloquence. The valedictory ceremony was graced by distinguished dignitaries including Prof Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University as the chief guest; Prof Ashok Aima, former Vice Chancellor of Central University of Jammu and […]

Daily Excelsior • 5/15/2026, 10:30:55 PM
technology

Debt trap among youth: A silent crisis of modern society

Dr Vishal Gupta vishalm.com85@gmail.com The modern world has transformed the lifestyle, aspirations, and spending habits of young people. Technology, social media, digital banking, and easy access to credit have created numerous opportunities for financial growth and convenience. However, alongside these opportunities, a dangerous financial problem has emerged among the younger generation – the debt trap. Today, many youths are becoming victims of excessive borrowing, uncontrolled spending, and financial mismanagement. What begins as a small loan or a simple credit purchase […]

Daily Excelsior • 5/15/2026, 10:11:12 PM
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Iran Says It Has ‘No Trust’ In US After Trump Xi Talks, Hormuz Tensions Remain High

Just hours after US President Donald Trump concluded talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Iran signalled deep mistrust toward Washington amid stalled ceasefire negotiations. Speaking in New Delhi, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran would continue negotiations only if the US showed seriousness toward diplomacy. He also confirmed Pakistan mediated talks remain stalled while warning Iran is prepared to return to fighting if diplomacy collapses. The remarks come as tensions continue around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes.

Moneycontrol • 5/15/2026, 6:09:41 PM
health

New WHO online course strengthens good practices in clinical trials

High-quality clinical trials are essential for generating reliable evidence to inform health policy, clinical practice and public trust in science. To support countries and researchers in strengthening trial quality and equity, WHO has launched a new free online course, ‘WHO Good Practices for Clinical Trial Design and Implementation’, available on the WHO Academy online learning platform.The self‑paced course translates the ‘WHO Guidance for Best Practices for Clinical Trials’ into practical, applied learning for those involved in clinical trials. The course responds directly to requests from WHO Member States to strengthen capacity for clinical trials (as articulated in WHA75.8) and improve research quality, coordination and preparedness for public health emergencies.“Well-designed and well-conducted clinical trials are fundamental to protecting participants, producing trustworthy evidence and strengthening confidence in science,” said Dr Sylvie Briand, WHO Chief Scientist. “This course equips a wide range of actors with a shared understanding of good practices, helping to translate global guidance into better trials, better evidence and ultimately better health outcomes.”Clinical trials can involve anyone – healthy individuals or people living with a disease or other health condition. They test a wide range of health interventions, not just medicines. This includes vaccines, medical devices, surgical procedures, diagnostics, nutrition, physical therapy, psychological support, digital health tools, traditional or herbal remedies and process-of-care changes.Recent breakthroughs in global health underscore the critical role of high-quality clinical trials. These include long-acting HIV prevention injectables; innovative cancer therapies showing promising improvements in survival; advances in malaria prevention and treatment and new diagnostic tools to help end TB. “At a time when the global health agenda, and even science itself, is under attack, the importance of clinical trials cannot be overstated,” noted Dr Meg Doherty, Director of WHO’s Science for Health Department. “WHO remains committed to supporting the global research community to deliver life-saving advances in health, particularly in developing countries where the need is greatest. This new course forms part of our renewed focus on strengthening equitable research and ethics ecosystems.”Grounded in WHO’s 2024 guidance, the course is structured around five universally applicable scientific and ethical principles. Across nine interactive modules, taking approximately 4.5 hours to complete, learners explore how these principles can be applied in different settings, disease areas and health systems. The course emphasizes real‑world decision‑making, addressing common challenges in trial design, conduct and oversight, including participant protection, ethical review, community engagement, operational feasibility and relevance to public health needs. “The course provides a clear and highly practical foundation for ethical, high‑quality clinical research,” enthused Dr Rajeshree Sanyal, Senior Project Manager at The George Institute for Global Health in India, and an early course participant. “The real‑world case studies and interactive course format makes the learning process both engaging and easy to follow.”While currently available in English, other language versions of the course are planned to be rolled out in coming years. “The course successfully bridges the gap between ethical theory and operational reality, giving me the professional edge to ensure our trials are both robust and participant-centred,” explains Mithun Mohan George, Project Manager at Sunnybrook Research Institute in Canada. “I have already started implementing key lessons in my monitoring plan documents and would definitely recommend this course to all those who are looking to make clinical research practices better.”By making this course freely available online, WHO aims to reduce barriers to high‑quality clinical trials education and support countries in building sustainable research capacity aligned with national and global health priorities. Register for the course here

World Health Organization (WHO) • 5/15/2026, 2:44:18 PM
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Global Diplomatic Movements: Leaders' Tours and Summits

The political and general news diary outlines several significant international events and visits by world leaders, emphasizing diplomatic engagements, summits, and bilateral meetings. These include visits by leaders such as the Indian Prime Minister to Europe, Russian Foreign Minister to New Delhi, and U.S. President to China. Such engagements reflect a busy schedule of global diplomacy and international cooperation.

Devdiscourse • 5/15/2026, 12:32:59 PM
business

BlueVast Maritime India Highlights Glencore-Linked Black Mass Purchase Correspondence

Hyderabad-based BlueVast Maritime India Private Limited says source-submitted correspondence reviewed by AtlasHour references Glencore-linked black mass purchase discussions, KYC-side closure communication, and commercial terms around LCO/NMC battery-material streams. The item is published as a source-submitted business and critical-minerals correspondence report, with private contact details withheld.

BlueVast Maritime India Private Limited • 5/15/2026, 10:00:07 AM
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Fri Fix: the magic (round) of Origin

New South Wales have retained the Women’s Origin Shield, seemingly perfecting the balance between youth and experience. What can Queensland do to avoid a clean sweep? Speaking of Origin, Magic Round looms as an audition for a number of players as competition for spots in the NSW and Queensland teams tightens.  Featured: Emma Lawrence, reporter, Channel 9. Peter Badel, rugby league writer, Nine Newspapers To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more.  Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) • 5/15/2026, 5:45:00 AM
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SPMR College of Commerce hosts two-day Intl conference

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 14: Government SPMR College of Commerce, first ever in its academic history, inaugurated its prestigious two-day international conference on “Manoeuvering Business, Society and Culture in the New World Order”. The grand inaugural ceremony witnessed the presence of eminent academicians, policymakers, administrators, researchers, industry experts and students from across the country and abroad. Minister for Health & Medical Education, School Education and Social Welfare, Government of J&K, Sakeena Masood Itoo, graced the occasion as the chief guest. […]

Daily Excelsior • 5/14/2026, 10:07:25 PM